Visio 2000 can pull information from A.D. and somewhat organize it. You'll want to Google that information though.

Usually the case has to be designed for such a task, or have a kit available to convert it, rails and all.

So...you don't even know what kind of data you need the software to output?

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Try forwarding a few more ports to your internal IP.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Networking/Broadband/DSL_Cable/Q_20410745.html

You have to create shares before you can access files on another system.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=286515

Use method 1. The caveat to this is that with Windows 2000, you'll have...

2000 cannot, but XP and 2k3 can. I'm not hip with the alternative OS's (just cutting my teeth), but that's a good bit of info.

Yeah, I've heard that linux isn't quite "with it" when it comes to the wireless side of things.

It is just basic NAT though.

I assume you're using RRAS in Advanced Server to do this, right?

See here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q299801

A little less cryptic:
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Sure, you can link them.

But are you wanting to share one of the machine's internet connection?

If not, just make sure your ethernet cables are crossovers and plug them in. Be aware that the...

Hey yeah, what about ah-hoc mode?

You're probably in infrastructure and don't know it. Poke around in the wireless utility.

That's what it looked like. :)

Good to know your problem cleared up.

Restart the service on all of the workgroup PCs.

The auto-negotiation of the Linksys boxes all similar to yours (and mine even) get screwed up more than often, or just don't work at all without the necessary trial-by-error.

I know it's kludgy,...

No wireless.

You'll have to purchase a PCMCIA (PC Card) to do that properly.

Centrino wasn't around back when that thing came out.

If the router's not handling the VPN session, then any would work fine as long as you opened the correct ports.

I would recommend a Cisco PIX 501.

It's always about permissions, huh? ;)

Yes, 11Mbps.

You answered your own question.

To reuse an old adage, "A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link."

I wasn't doubting the validity of you statement, just stating that I don't have that problem.

I understand that the MTU can have a drastic effect on speed, for no reason should it effect a fresh...

I'm having a really difficult time believing a 200% increase in speed because of some registry tweaks.

Mine runs at 3Mbs right after a clean installation. If you get 1.7Mbs after a fresh...

When you download ANYTHING from any server, be it a P2P service, or a legal file from a corporate server, the rate that you download is dependent on the connection speed of the other side as well.
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What does a VPN tunnel have to do with this?

Yeah. Just have it drop all ICMP requests, and it'll never be pingable.

Then why would she need a shiny new PIX to network a few old systems together?

I only pick apart your posts when I have an opinion about it, or I think you're wrong. There have been posts that...

:lol:

Watching my every move?

BIG B Response
Then what were you suggesting a hub or switch for?

You need a hub or switch to create a network, not route one.


BIG B Response
Seems you have CONTRADICTED yourself...

First off, she never said anything about routing. Setting up and sharing a connection and simply networking 3 or 4 computers together are not the same.

I would recommend the PIX 501 as well, if...

Sorry about that. It's too easy to assume such a thing.

A small hub or switch (if you're at all worried about bandwidth to each machine) will do just fine. Plan on spending about 30 bucks.

I don't think a 2900 series is what he needs. :p

You may want to consider a switch if you plan on putting more PC's on the network, or have buddies that come over for LAN parties.

I have an 8 port Linksys that has served me well for the past...

Unless you're doing some really intensive stuff, a single 2.0GHz or higher processor system with 1GB of ram should suffice to do all three of those jobs simultaneously.

Beef it up with a few hard...

Uh, as much as possible for all three...for a business environment of course. If you're fiddling around at home, anything will do.

Gigabit or dual Gigabit for the file server. Get a trunking...

Or a simple repeater. No need for fiber for a single pc...unless there is room for growth in the future.