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Hi, I need some help! I am running XP, and have a wireless adsl router, D-Link DSL-G604T. Now, I managed to get everything set up, but I had the same problem that others have had (reading the other posts); I had connectivity on my network but couldn't download anything from …
I recently bought a bundle containing the DG834GT and WG111T. I have set the router up and it connects to the web OK when wired however I cannot get the adapter to pick the router up wirelessly, I just get a flashing blue light on the adaptor. I have ensured …
Hello, I have what is probably a very simple to fix problem. I have a desktop running on windows xp home. I have a new laptop running on windows vista. They are connected with a netgear router. My connection is fine, I can see my desktop on my laptop and …
Hey everyone...here's a preemptive "thank you" for any help you can give. I just bought a Linksys WRT54G router, which I run cable internet through on a computer running Windows XP Professional. On a computer in the next room, I have connected a NETGEAR MA111 USB device (to receive the …
Hey All.. Heres The Lo-Down my dad has a mac ( im 100% anti mac) and he bought the air port express so i can get wireless on my ibm in my room. heres the problem ive got an excelent signal/link quality and im connected to the network. but i …
When I first became interested in network security I read about data encryption, specifically encryption algorithms associated with the Session layer of the OSI model. I had an idea and although doesn't directly pertain to network communication security, it can however be compared with the Public\Private key distribution concept. My …
Hello all, Here's one for ya. I've got a WRT54GL Router hooked up to my HP running Win XP Pro sp2 and a WPC54GX Card running on my Toshiba Techra 8100 with 2000sp4. Now the power light strobes while the line light stays light. It recieves my router, good signal …
Hi, I have recently bought a Linksys Wireless Expander. I have managed to configure it correctly so it can receive signals from my router. However, I want to get the Internet on my new PC and it just won't connect to the expander. Do I need something special in my …
Well I can't connect to my wireless internet as it's saying something else is being used to manage them. I tried figuring out what but couldn't find anything. In addition my Hard drive is constantly being read and make weird scratching noises (I'm guessing that's mechanical and has nothing to …
I'm useing Windows XP Pro SP2. I have file sharing enabled under My Computer, Tools, Folder Options..., View Tab, simple Ffile sharing is checked. I can't share any files but I can see and copy files from the other computer that also has Windows XP. I've tried everything. I think …
I have a ADSL router with a static ip connected to a switch which is serving 48 PC's. The pc are configured to use DHCP from the router.. Some times some of the pc's show limited or no connectivity. I earlier thought that it might be a problem with the …
Hello, everyone. Right now, I'm having a problem with my desktop's internet connection. Whenever I turn it on, I get a message saying "Limited or no connectivity." This has been going on since I tried to fix my System Restore. Here is everything that I did that led up to …
Hey all, i just got a new wireless modem router today, i installed it and everything was fine. I signed in to my MSN Messenger but it failed, i tried and tried, but it didnt work. So i uninstalled it, and then went on to google, typed in MSN Messenger …
Hello everyone :) I have a linksys router model:befsr41 and when i open emule and i connect to the servers, first of all i get really low speeds and a low id plus the power light keeps turning on and off every 1 minute or so it does like a …
Ok I am connected to a netgear wireless internet connection and everytime my dad goes to play football online he has to unplug the router because the stupid firewall won't let him play. I NEED to deactivate this firewall how to i do it.
Situation is: Desktop PC has 2 ethernet card, one is auto IP. another is 192.168.1.1 Laptop has 1 card, IP is 192.168.1.2 From Desktop ping 192.168.1.2 ,everything is OK. From Laptop ping 192.168.1.1, "Request time out" Please help me.. I am looking for your kind reply, THANKS!!!
[B]How do I share files and printers to internal office and outside office users via internet connection.[/B] [B]I'm planning to use a 3G wireless internet card to a Workstation PC and provide access to external allowed users to files and printers, and also add a Wireless Area Network Router to …
Hi all! I have been picking up side work lately and have started making additions to an existing network at a business. They have a router/switch Linksys supplying all of the desktop pcs with internet connectivity. The router has the internal addresses being leased from 192.168.100.150 and up. I added …
I am planning on setting up a small business network, with Either T1 or DSL and 3 desktops and one server/psuedoserver , my quandry is do I really need a dedicated windows 2003 server If all that I want to do for the users to have internet access and to …
I'm considering purchasing a second 4 port wireless linksys g router to use as a "router" instead of a "gateway". It will essentially connect to my other linksys router which already connects to the internet. I want it for the 4 ports to connect a few non wireless computers that …
I'm hoping that I might gain some assistance in reconnecting my laptop to our home network. I originally had the Wireless G network adapter set up so that it would automatically connect to my home network. I began bringing my laptop to a friend's house. He had a wireless network, …
hya, hope every1 is orite.i bought a wireless laptop and i need help on what things i can do after connecting to a wireless network.i have already connected to the wireless router at work, it says connected but i cant access even the internet. please helppppp chess
Here's the layout: 2 PC's (Windows XP - Windows 98), connected via LAN (Xlink cable). All drivers/clients/services/protocols up and running. On the XP side is NVIDIA's firewall. All went well until I've done some changes on the Win98 PC that required me to pull out the LAN adapter. After I …
Hey everyone, I'm new here so I'm not totally sure how this works, but with this pool of technical inclination at my disposal I should be able to figure this out hopefully. My problem is as follows: Computer Specs: mobo: ASUS A8NE processor: AMD 64X 4400+ Ram: 2 GB ddr400 …
hello i m having a problem with my new wireless conection...so here it goes i have a Sagem 1500WG router and a NetGear WG111 wireless usb adapter on my desktop pc (windowsXP pro serv.pack2,pentium4 cpu 2.8,512mb ram) . For a couple o weeks everything run smoothly.The last two days though …
Hi there, :mrgreen: I have been browsing through the forums to see if anyone has had the some problem as I am having, and had no luck finding anything. So, I was wondering if someone would be able to help me out. On my Gateway profile 3 desktop, I pressed …
yoyoyo. My tesco broadband keeps disconnecting and its realy getin anoying now as I play a mmorpg (Tibia) and I could die when it kicks and it is a pissing me off :@ I wonderd if it could be the isp(Tesco)
Hi all. I have a D-Link DI-514 (wireless router) working great in my house. I am about to get an Xbox 360 and want the Xbox Live. However I do not want to spend £60 on the Xbox adaptor. Nor do I want a massive wire (three stories high) going …
[COLOR=DarkRed]I've seen this problem before on here, however was unable to solve it in the same way as the previous user. My laptop got sent off for repair last week, and since it came back, I cannot get it to connect to the internet using Mozilla or IE6. In safe …
I'm wondering if this would be possible, I've currently got 4 computers, including my xbox 360, and I would like to replace my router with a 8 port switch. I believe my modem is capable of performing NAT and DHCP services. Would this setup work? Would I still be able …
[B][U][COLOR=#000000]Network Drive access problem[/COLOR][/U][/B] [COLOR=#000000]Hi[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]I have an intranet in my office. Previously I was using [B]WIN2K Pro[/B] and Now for development purpose We put a new PC with [B]XP Pro[/B].[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]In our conventional method we used to access the drive [B]d[/B] from Run command (or [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]Through [U]Tools-> Map …
I want to access my camera connected to my computer via a video server. If the ip address of the camera is i.e. 192.168.1.2 and the ip address of my connection to the net is i.e. 82.210.170.130 What address do I need to enter into the browser to view this …
ok I'm not a complete noob, I just havn't had the proper experience setting up a network. I tried searching for a little bit on this website but didn't find the exact situation I had. I'm sorry, but I've been in a little frustration and am just desireous to speek …
Hey everyone! I'm planing to install wireless lan in high voltage area and was wondering what problems to expect. How [URL="http://forums.techguy.org/#"][COLOR=blue][COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important][/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/URL]high voltage affects wireles? Thanks for your contribution [IMG]http://images.techguy.org/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Hi Guys,[/B] [B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR][B][COLOR=black]I am looking some advice. We intend to buy 20 pc’s to create a new IT suite in school. The powers at be suggest going wireless and have contacted a business broadband ISP and they can provide a Wireless modem[/COLOR][COLOR=black] (NETGEAR DG834G Wireless 54Mbps and [/COLOR][COLOR=black]provide …
Hi all, I am new to this forum and from what I have seen, you guys and girls are the ones that hopefully could help me out here. My parents have 56k dial up internet access, no option for dsl, they just bought a laptop and want to use it …
hello, long time no speak, i think thats a good thing! ;) here is the deal! have been searching on here but just cant find any threads that explain how to configure the router for my ps2! prior to the router, it was simple, just unplug modem from pc and …
I'm stumped! I installed a wireless router for a customer (Netgear wrg614) and for some reason the wired PC drop the connection and has to be restarted. Here is the low down of the setup. Before the router the PC was hooked to the internet via a cable modem(comcast) never …
Hi. This is my first visit here, and I hope i will find my solution. I am connecting my laptop to a linksys wireless-G router for a year now. (Same laptop - same router). The router also sends signal via cable to a desktop. I am using a Buffalo air …
Hello, this is my first post here. During the past few days, I have noticed my internet disconnecting during the morning hours but it seems to do just fine when I use it at night. I figured it was a problem with comcast, so I ignored it. Today, I opened …
I'm having trouble playing a video game online using the xbox 360. Here is my current setup: -Router=BEFW11S4 (V4) -Modem=Speedstream 5200 -Wireless Gaming Adapter=Linksys WGA45AG Modem connected To Router Internet Port=Computer one connected to Router port 3. Router is providing wireless internet access to computers 2,3, and XBox 360. I'm …
hi all, I been trying to establish [B]Internet Connection Sharing [/B]from my laptop PC (windows xp pro) that connects to the internet using the local area connection (ethernet port) through DSL modem. this laptop computer connects to the internet w/o any problem (works great) the other laptop computer (windows xp …
Hi I have a pc at home running apache web server. I have a static ip address and i have a netgear router. I have the no ip stuff installed on my pc with the webserver, but i don't know to make it so that people on the internet can …
Ok, I'm going to try and explain this the best that I can... I really don't know a whole lot about computers, so here goes nothing! I have a Dell laptop that I got in May, and I used a wireless connection all through the summer in my apartment, and …
Could I have a network connection through the house over the power grid? If so how do I do it, and what are the advantages and disadvantages. I couldn't find a lot on google on this. Thank You.
Hi, I'm the newbie on the block so I hope I've come to the right place. My wireless won't stay connected. It disconnects everytime the phone rings. D-link told me this is the problem, however I've put that phone away and use the wired one and still the same problem. …
Hello all, I'm new to the forum scene, (posting at least) as I normally will try endlessly to figure out a problem before I ask for help. Here is my situation: Have a home network with 2 XP Machines. M1 and M2 (for names sake) running behind a D LInk …
Nice day The problem: I have a small local network with friends(router->users). Each of them has a Windows XP. I want to add each of them to some groups in my local windows groups of users (like quests, users, administrators) . [B]So I can let some group/user to have access …
Hi, could someone give me some help with networking/switching? We have an office at home with 2 PC's which we are making into a bedroom. So we need to save on space. Both PCs have different Pop 3 accounts. The 2 computers are networked but what I would like to …
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