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I currently have a wired LAN which works great with three PCs. I am using a Linksys BEFSR41 4 port DSL router which hooks to my DSL modem. My IP is Bellsouth/AT & T. I would like to switch to a Linksys Wireless router WRT54G. Does anyone know what settings …

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Hi all.i'm new here and need some help with my wireless network.after long search i manage somehow to reach this point and now i have no idea what to do: debian:~# iwconfig eth2 eth2 IEEE 802.11b/g ESSID:"" Nickname:"Broadcom 4318" Mode:Managed Access Point: Invalid RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off Encryption key:off Link …

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I have two desktops connected via a wireless LinkSys router. They were running fine for about 6 weeks, but for the past 2 weeks both computers are experiencing the same problem. Both computers have XP, and the router is connected to DSL. I can surf using IE for about 1-3 …

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friends i donot know much of computer terminology. i am using broad band internet connection. internet cable wire is connected to ethernet port of my cpu. my internet connection speed is of 64kbps unlimited(download and upload). initially my download transfer rate is upto 60KB/s. my connection provider installed a software …

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Hi guys. I have horrible wireless connectivity in my house and have spent a lot on equipment to boost the signal, to no avail. Here's the rundown: House: -$800,000 with brick chimney, stone walls, no wired ethernet, no powerline capability -Bad router placement in the office to one side of …

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This morning, my grandfather informed me that his desktop computer was unable to connect to the internet. This desktop is connected via Ethernet cable directly to the router, which connects to the modem, and ultimately to a cable hi-speed connection. The wireless router to which his desktop is Ethernet cabled …

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I have two virtual machines set up; one is running Windows XP and the other is running Windows Server 2003. I can map network drives from Server 2003 to XP, but not the other way around. Similarly, I can ping the Server 2003 machine from the XP machine, but not …

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Hello every body, I have difficulty connecting to internet. This happened suddenly; I had no problem connecting to interne and suddenly this happened! I can not ping my local host: Here is the result of ipconfig: Connection specific-DNS suffix……………….usc.edu Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : usc.edu …

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My internet connection has been going pretty slow lately. I've scanned for viruses and spyware but didn't find anything. So anyway I came across something that concerns me a little bit. I used netstat -o to view established connections and there's some open for weird things like this for example: …

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I have a problem with the internet connection dropping out on one computer on a network of 3 computers. All running Win XP SP2 & IE 6. The other two computers do not have an issue. The only way to get the internet connection back again is to reboot the …

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I am trying to set up Network. I have a wireless router hooked up to cable modem. I have a total of 3 computers 1st hooked up directly to the router, 2nd one hooked wireless by a PCI card and the 3rd I hooked up by a crossover cable to …

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Hi! I am new to the world of networking so I need some help from all you experts out there. I want to build a wireless network connecting all the computers at my home. I have 3 computers ( 2 desktop PC, one Laptop ). One desktop PC is connected …

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Hi, I have a home network with 3 pc and a Xbox. Every computer can share files with each other, exept me. I can access other computer but the other computer can't access my computer.They can see that i'm there tough when they try to access my computer it gives …

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[LIST][B]Hardware[/B]: Netgear GRV614 v6; Windows XP SP2; HP Pavilion zv6000; [/LIST] [LIST][B]General info[/B]: Latest Netgear firmware upgrade; Reformatted computer 24 hours ago; Reset modem and Router; (manually removed cables, waited several minutes and rewired, etc.., I reset and (reset button) router and reconfigured). I separated my modem and router by …

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1.Given that there are 5 nodes in a LAN and a connection between each pair of nodes is $10. Based solely on the price of connections, how much would a full mesh topology cost? 2.Given that there are 5 nodes in a LAN and a connection between each pair of …

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Cry for help, here. I had and have a working DSL internet connection. It works if connected only through the modem. I just bought and set up an Encore wired router (ENRTR-104). It appears that the internet connection works, but I can't get a web browser to work. I tried …

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Hello all, I want to know your thoughts on this: 1. Create a company. a. Give a brief description of the company. b. Explain the type of business you have created. c. What are the "technical" needs of this company (keep it brief). d. What is the company's philosophy toward …

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I have seven computers on a small network. I just added a new computer running XP Pro SP2. When i go into network neighborhood i am able to see and access the shared files for all the other computers in the workgroup, but no other computers are able to access …

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Ok, so here's my problem. Domain name A is set up to be an alias redirect to domain B. If I browse to Domain A it redirects, but the URL in the address bar changes to that of domain B. Is there a way to keep domain A in the …

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[COLOR=#555555]Hi all,[/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555]I need some advice urgently. I am a consultant who goes out and sees various clients. When I get back to the office, I connect to a company LAN that has an Internet Connection available on it.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555]The issue I experience is that when …

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[B][I][COLOR="Red"]Please read these to sources of information: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus[/url] (issues of concern) [url]http://www.semiologic.com/2005/02/24...o-help-at-all/[/url] What do you think? Of course for the average and uninformed user a AV is kind of the gadget that will stop you from speeding, but for those who are informed, sensible and adopt the common sense approach …

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Hello all. I am having a very interesting problem and I really need your ideas. I am running a small network at my home. The server is Windows 2003 and it is my DNS server. I have 4 workstations (all xp pro) connected via cat5 cable and they have no …

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trying to get my laptop to work wireless not sure what im doing im new at this and I hope im in the right place like i said Im new at this thanks

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Hi all My IP is of the non routable types, 10.40.100.xxx. It's a static IP. I'm using IIS to host a website. However, my IP being the non routable type, I cant get others to access my machine by typing the IP in the address bar ([url]http://10.40.100.xxx[/url]) and my ISP's …

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Hi, I have a small office and running about 9-10 pc in a room including fax/printer. I can access all pc using wireless router. But now I got a new issue. We have a invoice system which is installed on one machine using wamp server. What I want to do …

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I have a strange problem that has been driving me mad for over a month, and would appreciate anyone's advice on the matter. Here's the current configuration: ISP: TPG, static IP Modem/Router: NetComm NB5Plus4 OS: Windows XP SP2 (windows firewall disabled) Zonealarm firewall, McAfee anti-virus My problem is that one …

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I keep losing my internet connection and am forced to reboot. I've flushed my dns cache and it helps sometimes. What else can I do?

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Hi All, I've been trying to set up a reliable system to send compressed videos of counselling sessions here (Australia) to a doctor in the U.S. We had a VPN based system for a while, but for various reasons, this is no longer appropriate. Transfer sizes are usually about 500MB …

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Hey, people have been trying to brute force my ftp. Every day ill check the log and it will say stuff like: [5] Fri 04Jan08 16:57:06 - (000569) Closing connection [5] Fri 04Jan08 16:57:07 - (000570) Connected to 58.211.58.2 (Local address 192.168.1.100) [5] Fri 04Jan08 16:57:08 - (000570) Too many …

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Ok I'm using a Netgear Wireless G mimo router and I'm connected to the internet... here is my speeds. [URL=http://www.speedtest.net][IMG]http://www.speedtest.net/result/218138200.png[/IMG][/URL] I can connect to the same network using a different computer and get down speeds of like 12,000 kb/sec. I'm not sharing my computer's connection with any other devices... I'm …

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Hey all! I have a WinXP computer that I am using as the host for ICS (internet connection sharing); I also have a Win98 computer that I am trying to access the internet with through the XP computer. I used the XP wizard and made a floppy for the 98. …

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I've had my router connected to the computer downstairs for about 2 years, it came with a USB adapter for wireless upstairs. It all worked fine until the adapter fell off my desk and snapped. So i purchased a new one, installed whatever it said everything was fine. Then it …

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hi guys i have a small network of 2o systems . 7 pc has wired connection and rest are configured wireless . i can access the wireless pc with their ip address but not able to acces with their name. please help me.

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Hi all! I have been scouring the net loooking for some help with a problem our company is having. We have our own smtp/pop3 server setup in house. We are using Dyndns' mailhop service in order to control spam, and it works! When someone sends our domain an email, it …

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Can anyone help me? I networked 12 computers and want to create a workspace where all the computers can send data and view data from other computers. On the other hand, i want to secure the data in all the computers, which means data can only be viewed on workspace …

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I was asked to set up a LAN for a group of older citizens who voluntarily do tax returns for other older, lower income citizens. Had no problem seting up LAN with printer and file shareing using 6 new HP laptops running XP Professional. Have a 7th laptop running XP …

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Please help, sucessfully installed wireless connection with WG111T adapter. 'Wireless connection to arouter is OK but problem with the router' I have no idea what is wrong? Any ideas.

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I just got fios installed in my house. It comes with the wireless router...which is setup downstairs on the family pc. All my stuff...xbox, laptop, pc, psp, ps3 are all up stairs where the signal is weak. I have the old wireless router still. Can I set that up somehow …

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Hi, I have 2 networks setups at my office. One network is for the cash registers (192.168.1.###) and another is for my LAN service (192.168.0.###). The LAN network is connected to the internet with a router (I don't think that the internet/router info is usefull, but we never know...). Both …

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I've been having this problem with my wireless connection in my house. I have a Linksys WRT54Gv5 wireless router that works. It is currently downstairs where I am located. I have my desktop computer plugged in wired, along with my Wii and PS3, though the only connection thats actually on …

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Hi, I have a dsl connection which is connected to a wireless router.I was receiving signals and was able to access internet.recently i fromatted my computer and iam not getting the signals but i can see some other wireless network in my range except mine.so i tried to install the …

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I was wondering if there is a tool that can identify which service/application is using network adapter. Thing is, I am getting allot of network traffic in "idle" mode. All I know is that it is coming from my PC and is sent somewhere on the internet. As "idle" mode, …

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how to recognise a dvd disk is r/w without seeing the dvd disk . it should be know through some techinical commands in pc.

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hi all, i can't connect to the internet anymore via my on board network card, its possible through my usb to my cable motorola surfboard 5100. i bought a new network pci card still no joy, it says limited or no connectivity. i've tried doing a power cycle on the …

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Hi all. I'm wondering if the following is possible. I connect to the internet through an ethernet connection using pppoe. It's a simple dial-up connection. Now i'm getting a laptop, and so i'd like to connect to the internet through a wireless connection, using this same ethernet connection at the …

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I want specific name for S.O.C.K.S whick is called as SOCKS .i know it is related to http. but i want the abbreviation for this . pls help

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any one tried any of this spyware software you install on someones computer that records ims,emails,passwords etc. To catch a cheater, my buddys gf i believe is cheating im trying to catch her for him. Any feedback on any of the products out there or are they junk???

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Can someone please help me? I am setting up a home network. One of my pcs works with the router and the other does not. The one that doesn't connect does show that there is a network connection, but I cannot connect to the internet. When I click on IE …

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I have a refurbished netgear router wgt624 v3. Since its refurbished it didnt come with an installation cd. When i try to use the router to connect to xbox live it has an unresolved mtu error. I think need to install firmware for the router to be able to connect. …

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[LEFT]Hi everybody,[/LEFT] [LEFT]I need some help identifying and explaning any physical constraints associated with a range of network options ?[/LEFT] Can anybody help me ? Thanks :cool: X

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