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I wish to set up a network to transfer files between my XP SP3 desktop and HP Vista laptop. My desktop is connected by Ethernet to my Linskys modem. I also conected an Ethernet cable from my Laptop to the modem. On my desktop I ran the XP networking wizard …
Hi all, I need to set up three different sites with different domain names using Windows 2003 Active Directory. How many routers and switches do I need? Each domain will have 6 Windows 2003 servers and the three domains are two trust-relationship. I know how to create a LAN/Wan using …
I have a PC with on-board nforce Ethernet controller and a Acer 4736 laptop with Atheros Ethernet. I have connected my computer and laptop via cross cable Both systems has win xp sp2 and workgroup as 'WORKGROUP'. And Firewall is Turned off on both machines. Computer's ip - 192.168.0.1 Laptop's …
I am running a new Dell laptop with Vista. For three weeks, I consistently get "Server not Found" with a number of addresses but can connect if I persist. I upgraded my Netgear WGR614V5 router but am still experiencing the problem. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Hi...:P I know this should be in another topic, but I really need help on unblocking a website from NETGEAR firewall. and I don't know the username and password to get in the thing to unblock it :'(
I have a Linksys wrt54GX2 (srx200 wireless router) (I have the cd) can you use this to DETECT outside wireless connections? This router has just been sitting here in my hardware pile- -doing nothing. Been wondering if I can put it to good use improving my connection to the local …
Hello, all! I share my apartment with one guy.. We are using time-warner cable as our internet provider. My problem is, my room-mate has 4 computers and I have only one. So, he uses almost 80% of internet on his computers while I use only 20%. And him and I …
We are currently in the process of fixing our email server's security certificate. Our local domain is wanaque.net, but we are unable to get a certificate for that because someone owns it as a web site. We are changing to wanaque.local, is this a difficult procedure on a server level? …
Hi I have setup the following for a client: [URL="http://www.axis.com/products/cam_240q/"]AXIS 240Q IP Video Server[/URL] with security enabled (requires username and password to view) It is accessed from the outside world via a [URL="http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/WiredRouters/DG834.aspx"]Netgear DG834 ADSL Modem Router[/URL] with built in firewall and I've allowed traffic into the Video Server by …
hey guys hve a problem with ma mail server in that i can send mails to outside but i can't recieve mails from outside......what could be the problem?
I have a desktop computer and a laptop. Comcast is my ISP and I have a Belkin router. Recently, whenever you turn the desktop computer on, the internet doesn't work on the laptop. It says the connection is found but I can't use the internet until the desktop is turned …
hello i am trying to save my self a little work. i have two computers at one desk with one cat5 plug in the wall. up until a week ago i just left it be and used the one cable back and forth. well i got a linksys router from …
Hey Everyone! computer is a hp dv2000 wireless router is a linksysG 4 port internet provider is cox My problem is that my laptop will not connect to my wireless router. But when I connect my laptop directly to the router via a Ethernet cable I get full internet. When …
Alright in advance I'd like to apologize if I posted this in the wrong place, because I can not make up my mind about the right place... Maybe you'll understand once you read about the problem So I've got a thomson speedtouch 585v7 My internet works like a heaven and …
Hello, long time no see, i'm getting better at fixing problems but can't fix this one. I've looked on the net & it seems to be a popular problem but i can't find a solution. I cannot alter the homepage in internet options, it always resorts back to [B][url]http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&pver=6&ar=msnhome[/url][/B] I …
hi, first of all i would just like to say hi as im new here. anyway ive recently been encountering a problem with my firewall. i have had limewire for some time now, and i have also recently downloaded AVG and Spyware Doctor (just incase that helps) ever since installing …
Hi, I have an MSI router connected to a desktop pc. As an OS i am using Windows Vista on both my desktop pc and laptop. My problem is that when I am trying to ping my router from my laptop ( ping 192.168.1.1 ) and I am having a …
hi, i hav two systems one is windows server 2003 and other one is windows xp professional. i have some shared folder in both the systems. if i tried to use shared folder of server(server 2003), in client(xp professional) is possible. if i tried to use shared folder of client …
Im trying to set up a home web server using Apache. I have Verizon dsl as my service provider and have been told that the block alot of the ports. I set up port forwarding to several port(8080,2047,2555) but no luck in getting through to my site. Can sowemone please …
Hi there, I'm looking for some advice with regards to my home networking setup. I'd like to use Time Capsual with my network but I'm really hoping there are some reliable and small ADSL2+ modems out there which are comparable with O2. I'd prefer a modem only option because I …
My brother in law's hard drive went out on his Dell Dimension 4700. We ordered a new one and I installed that, the OS (windows xp home) and then used another system to download and install the dell drivers for the system. I have installed the ethernet controller, the modem, …
Hi everyone, I am pursuing Phd on Network Security Issues.Can anyone help me?I am really in need of some good inputs for my research. Desperately requiring help.
Hello everyone, i am a newbie so please bare with me cause it's been only 4 days since i started working with windows server 2003, I've made a DHCP server and the clients are getting their IPs correctly and the Internet service is working on the server computer, the only …
I am trying to make my home machine a webserver for a project I am working on. Here is my configuration Windows XP Professional Linksys Router I set up my IIS server 5.1 to listen the default web browser on port 200. I have also tried 1000 8000 9000 2333 …
I have problems with reverse lookup zone (i am new). For exmaple my domain is test.com (my REAL domain name is registered in domain registration service -Network Infomation Centre - nic and in nic there is a ns resource record - - my dns server ip and server name ). …
For the past couple of weeks, my Internet speed decreases significantly during certain times (usually around 5-10pm, but not always). Pings to google.com can drop from 80ms to 1000ms. I have 3 computers and an Iphone on the network and they are all affected. My ISP informed me that my …
Clean install of Winxp pro on Dell Latitude C600, 650mhz, 512mb ram. Latest bios v.A23. Device mgr does not detect nic. I am using a belkin wireless notebook card that works perfect. This is my neices lappy and she does not have a wireless router. She only has cable modem …
Hi, I recently moved and am renting a room with a family in a 3 story home. My room is on the 3rd floor and the router and modem are on the first floor. The owner does not want to go through any walls with cables. I have limited or …
Hi, I was asked to post here by Crunchie (moderator/helper) as he thought my problem would be better served here. For a complete history of what we have done so far please visit [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread206789.html[/url] Ok there are 2 websites that use to work fine but over the last 3 weeks …
We have AD integrated DNS zones. Is there a way to have a site specific DNS entry so that "A record" resolves to 192.168.0.2 when you are at Site A, 192.168.1.2 when you are at Site B and so forth?
I have a linksys wrt5g v8 router that has been experiencing intermitting disconnecting of the wireless laptop. I went to Linksys website and downloaded firmware update and followed directions to the letter. The upgrade never did say it was completed as the website told me it should. Now when I …
Hey all, I have just purchased a Parckard Bell iMedia machine that came with vista installed. As I am an an Xp Pro I formatted the drive and installed XP PRO and after some searching managed to get all the drivers I needed bar the driver for the network card …
Hi All, I am a software developer and am trying to get my head around how Host Headers work. When a Host Header is setup for a domain in the format *.domainname.com, e.g. "test.domainname.com", I can navigate to the site by typing in the address including the Host Header information. …
Last Saturday I decided to unhook both computers and straighten out the wires. I was able to get on the internet fine before that. Now I can't get on using the ethernet cable. We have tried running it straight from the cable modem to the computer and nothing. It is …
I have been setting up a new Zotac IONITX-A motherboard in a computer I am building for a home theatre setup. However the on-board gigabit ethernet will not detect my cable to the switch. I have tried 3 different cables, every port on the switch, I took the cable off …
What is virtualisation and is it really going to revolutionise IT management? It seems like everything is being virtualised these days. Even a cursory glance at their back-offices reveals that businesses are now operating in an increasingly virtual environment. Storage, servers, applications - nothing has to reside in a box …
Hi I have just finished working on networking , and now I want to start working on wireless networks .is there any ebook or pdf you know that can help me on this?
Hey guys I have just bought a new computer running Windows XP and I want to network it with my old computer which is running on Windows 2000 Professional Edition. I also bought an AirLink 54Mbps Wireless-G router, and I wanted to know how I would be able to network …
hi..... i want to know about dhcp server performance using router as dhcp server. when should i use linux as dhcp , or windows as dhcp or router as dhcp.........the advantages, disadvantages.....
I have an xbox running to my fios router through an ethernet cable. Then, I have another xbox that belongs to my friend running the same way. I then have 2 laptops and a desktop. Laptops are run wirelessly and the desktop is run via ethernet. All computers have an …
hello pls tell me how to config MS OUTLOOK .in my XP Operating system i want to configue my outlook ... pls tell me INCOMING nd OUTGOING server.........
I'm really lost at what to do. I've bought the crossover cable, and the computer's are in the same workgroup, and sharing has been enabled and everything. When I go to my Network Places and then to View Workgroup computers on the computer I'm trying to get the files off …
for every once in three days i'm facing this problem. in the tool bar a icon appears saying "new hardware found" & i have already installed realtek... but when that icon appears in device manager there will be a sign '?' before ethernet controller, to overcome this i have to …
Background -- 3 computers all runnung Win XP, on the same workgroup, connected in a wireless network, as follow: 1. PC-A: Win XP Pro, workgroup--CK 2. laptop-B: Win XP Pro, workgroup--CK 3. netbook-C: Win XP, workgroup--CK Symptom -- 1. laptop-B and netbook-C can see each other on workgroup, but cannot …
Hi all. I recently moved and in my new place my wireless router is way far away from the rest of my equipment that needs to be on the network i.e. desktop computer, xbox, NAS drive, etc... I'd like to run just one Ethernet cord into my room and set …
Hi Everyone, I want to know on how to limit the web download size for every 'user' or 'group of users', where the download size is the sum of all internet activities like web browsing, E-mail using Outlook, Messenger, FTP downloads and uploads, etc., etc. I appreciate if you could …
I have 7 computers. Three are networked together and have DSL internet. The other four are networked together and have, and must have, a static IP address as they are connected to a digital printer for printing. I do have a cable running from my SBC router to the hub, …
i have tried and tried to get my printer to work from my laptop but fail each time. Both are sharing, but my laptop does not see my printer. I have a linksys wrt54 gl wireles router with a desk top dell unit and a canon printer hooked to the …
I just bought an Acer Aspire 6920 running Windows Vista premium. I have a wireless network at home that my son has used to play XBox with no probs thru a Netgear WGT624v3 router. The laptop says I'm connected to the network but I can't get ANY internet. Could someone …
My company and its servers are based in the US and our developers are in India. Currently the developers have all source code stored locally in India office (huge risk for us), and I want to get access to the files and routinely back them up here in the US. …
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