This is how to check your current network settings. The procedure varies depending on your computer's Operating System: For Windows 2000 or XP Right -click on the Start button and select Explore . Scroll to the bottom of the left hand pane, then right -click on My Network Places and select Properties . A new window will pop up and you should see Local Area Connection in the window. Right -click that connection and, again, select Properties . A separate window should pop up and you shoul  More...

CU*BASE GOLD requires that the following networks be routed to the CU*Answers CU*NextNET connection: For all CU*Answers privately routed networks below, all ports/services should be allowed outbound from the LAN Required for standard Production connectivity: 63.150.21.96/27 63.236.240.16/28 63.236.240.48/28 63.236.240.79/32 63.236.240.128/29 63.236.240.138/32 63.236.240.144/28 Required for HA/Disaster Recovery connectivity: 216.111.149.  More...

We strongly recommend that you regularly test access to the HA server to ensure that you can connect to CU*BASE in the event of an HA rollover test or actual disaster. We recommend that you perform this test monthly and whenever you make a change to your network. To perform this test, follow the instructions below. 1. Ensure that Telnet is installed on your workstation. If you are running Windows 10, you’ll need to install Telnet. Visit https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/conten  More...

While it is possible that an issue someone runs into on a website is an issue with the web server or a programming issue with the site, it is very important to rule out any browser or workstation incompatibilities first. If the website is not being opened in a supported browser, for instance, it can cause errors that would otherwise not exist. So what are some standard troubleshooting steps than can be taken? Are you using the latest version of your browser? Just like any other piece of software  More...

These files should automatically be placed into the correct spots to ensure that Iaccess continues to work without any problems. If you want to verify that you have received this file you can follow these few steps: Open My computer Navigate to c:\users\public\documents\ibm\client access\ Verify the current file size of “cwbssldf.kdb” If this file size is 30kb then everything worked correctly and you don’t have to do anything else. If this file size is different follow steps   More...

To ping a network device, you will need to open a command prompt: In Windows 7, click on the Start button and type cmd (without the quotes) then press Enter. In Windows 10, type the following into the Windows Search box: cmd , and when the result appears, right click and select Run as Administrator Once the command prompt is open, you will need to type the word ping followed by the name or IP address of the network device you want to ping. To test connectivity to the High Availabil  More...

As a result of a January 2018 Windows 10 update, you will need to join your Windows 10 iSweep to your domain. This will be handled internally for Network Services Managed Clients, however, non-managed clients will need to have Network Services work with their IT staff/third party IT company to setup a new local account on the machine in order to join this unit to your domain and complete the additional steps. Configuring Group Policy and Active Directory Active Directory Configuration Open Act  More...

CNS offers our clients a variety of solutions to maintain software hygiene on their networks. Most of these solutions are automated, and with user cooperation to complete reboots, it's relatively easy to keep your systems up to date with current software versions. However, there are some important limitations to the automated processes that are important to understand. This article presents those considerations. For Complete Care Clients that do NOT Elect Third Party Patching Services:   More...

This will happen if you do not have access to YouTube, which hosts the videos found on the CU*Answers OnDemand site. To fix this problem, ask the IT person or network administrator at your credit union to enable access to YouTube. Another reason could be your browser. If you are having trouble witha particular video, try re-launching it using Internet Explorer rather than Chrome or other browser. The reason we are putting online course videos on YouTube now, instead of on our own server as   More...

This can happen if you have the Launch ProDOC when logging in option turned on in your Preferences (click the Preferences button or use F5 while on the CU*BASE Home page), if the workstation you are using does not actually have ProDOC installed. ProDOC is installed locally, but your CU*BASE GOLD preferences are attached to your CU*BASE employee ID, which means they are used no matter which device you are using to log in. Usually that's a good thing, but if you happen to use a workstation  More...

DHCP stands for D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol. DHCP is a service that automatically assigns an IP address to a device that is configured for it (workstation, printer, firewall...etc.). This service is typically set up on a Server , Router , or a Firewall . A typical DHCPconfiguration would include assigning an IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS. These configurations would be saved as a "scope." Any workstation that is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" is configu  More...

An IP Address or I nternet P rotocol address is a communication configuration that is set up on a workstation that enables the workstation to see/be seen by others. It consists of 4 numbers (ranging from 0 - 255) seperated by periods called octets. An example is 192.168.0.10. Each workstation must have a unique IP Address. Think of an IP address in terms of a home address. Each home has its own street address. When information (such as mail) needs to reach the destination (your home), th  More...

Credit union FROM email addresses are closely regulated and monitored within CU*BASE. As a mass email sender, and as an entity that sends on behalf of the network of credit unions, CU*Answers must meet standards of compliance set forth by email service providers, such as Google and Yahoo. Many of these standards rely on our email being delivered to appropriate and accurate member emails, from correctly configured credit union emails. If we fall out of compliance with these standards, we run the   More...

The answer depends on which network component is offline. The host in this case refers to the iSeries that runs CU*BASE member files and processes your member data. The online banking server refers to the equipment and programming that runs It's Me 247 online banking itself (there are actually multiple servers). If only the CU*Answers host is offline (online clients) - We can use the online banking servers to display a standard splash page explaining the situation. If for any reason w  More...

Please contact the WESCO Net Systems client service team to get this issue resolved. This is typically caused by an error on the iDOCVault server itself and needs to be corrected by our Internal Networks team.

These requirements must be met for each location utilizing a GUAPPLE. One GUAPPLE is required at each branch location; GUAPPLEs cannot be shared between locations. For each GUAPPLE, the following network requirements must be met: Each GUAPPLE requires a static IP address on the network All CU*Answers routing requirements must be met: What are the network routing requirements for CU*BASE GOLD? The GUAPPLE must have the following outbound access: Access to all CU*Answers privately routed network  More...

Launch Tool #326 CU Hardware Configuration. Select either Terminals or Printers. This will bring up a list of the devices currently built in your CU device library. Double-click the device you want to review.

Before you begin: CU*Answers requires any CBX environment to be in an isolated sole-purposed DMZ to protect you from our network and to protect us from your network. Any distributed environment requires a load balancer with sticky sessions to function properly. CU*Answers only supports F5 load balancers. Our current recommended server sizing for self processors (not partners) is 4 cores, 16GB RAM, but may need to be adjusted based on actual usage patterns. Windows Server 2019 and associated lic  More...

In order to support ongoing reliable printing in client networks, CU*Answers has developed a new IBM installer to upgrade workstations to the latest IBM supported version. The previous version of IBM iAccess is version 1.1.8.8, and the version that you will be upgrading to is version 1.1.9.4. Print session functionality will remain the same, but the shortcuts will have a new image. Below, we cover the changes to the upgrade installation process and the new print sessions. Installation/Upgrade Pl  More...

Here are a few helpful tips that may help you if a terminal or a printer session stops working. All of these fixes can be handled right at your office using Tool #762 Reset User Password/Device. When a terminal is not working or is locked up, authorized branch personnel may follow these simple procedures. Your printer and terminal sessions should reset and you’ll be right back to business. TERMINAL: 1. Launch Tool #762 “Reset User Password / Device.” 2. Insert  More...

Our official statement is that CU*BASE is not integrated with any TCD or TCR hardware solution; however, you may find the information below helpful. When considering which model of TCD or TCR to select, it is important to realize that supported models are determined by your solution provider not CU*Answers. For example, if you are utilizing DynaCash, as the provider of the software that interfaces between CU*BASE and the cash handling hardware then they would determine compatibility. With this i  More...

A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect. Routers use headers and forwarding tables to determine the best path for forwarding the packets, and they use protocols such as ICMP to communicate with each other and configure the best route between any two hosts.

Ping stands for P acket IN ternet G roper, and is a utility that is used to verify a connection to another connection on the network, remote network, Internet, ...etc. It sends out a packet and waits for a response from the target. Pinging is primarily used to test and debug network connectivity. The Systems Department at CU*Answers might ask you to "ping" a few IP addresses to make sure you are able to communicate with devices before troubleshooting more complicated issues.

Log in to the Help Desk Portal Navigate to https://cuanswers.myportallogin.com . If you already have an account, click Sign in. Enter your email and password. Click Login to be directed to the Home page (shown below). If this is your first time logging in, click Sign up. Enter your information below. Click Sign Up. You will receive an email to verify your account. Once confirmed and logged in, you will be directed to the Home page (shown below). Log Out When you are finished using the Customer  More...

As part of the monthly GUAPPLE management service, CU*Answers Network Services performs the tasks listed below. All units are monitored 24x7 by a custom management application hosted at CU*Answers. In addition to the daily monitoring, quarterly audits are performed against the units to ensure everything is up to spec. Important: Fully managing the GUAPPLE(s) can only be done if all of the network requirements for the GUAPPLE are met. Please refer to this article . Security updates - all GUAPP  More...