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🌐 Your Network Is Down. Where Do You Start?
A network issue doesn’t always require a complicated solution.
When users report “Internet is not working”, I follow a structured troubleshooting approach:
🔹 Check physical connectivity & interface status
🔹 Verify IP address, subnet mask & default gateway
🔹 Test local gateway connectivity
🔹 Verify VLAN & routing configuration
🔹 Check DHCP and DNS
🔹 Review ACL / firewall / NAT rules
🔹 Test the path using ping and traceroute
🔹 Identify the root cause before making configuration changes
The key lesson I've learned in network troubleshooting:
Don’t guess. Troubleshoot layer by layer.
I work with areas including Routing & Switching, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP and L1/L2 Network Support, and I'm currently available for remote freelance networking projects.
💬 Need help troubleshooting or configuring your network?
Feel free to connect with me on Contra.
— Haris Rehman
Network Engineer | CCNA & CCNP
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🎉 First Project Completed on Contra!
Excited to share that I’ve officially completed my first project on Contra! 🚀
It was a great experience working with the client, understanding their requirements, and delivering the project successfully.
A small milestone, but an exciting one - and definitely looking forward to building more great projects and long-term client relationships through Contra. 🙌
Thank you, Contra, for the opportunity!
Ready for the next one. 🚀
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Congrats on the first one! 🎉 Exciting milestone, many more to come! 🚀
My first $1k on Contra!
I started using Contra at the beginning of the year without thinking too much of it, and it quickly became one of my preferred platforms.
Super versatile, a great community, and collaborating with the Contra team is always a pleasure!
Thank you for everything!
Wooohooo, congrats!!