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I have a sonicwall TZ170 firewall with intrusion prevention, email attachment filtering and gateway antivirus. It's been working just fine in my network for about 8 months. recently, the LAN indicator of the firewall started blinking very fast in an unusual manner. after a little while, all light indicators on …

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In my office, although we have firewall, intrusion prevention, gateway anti-virus and corporate anti-virus in addition to strict network policies, viruses still find their way to our LAN, especially thru email. In order to improve security and well-shield the company's resources, I was told to fragment our network in order …

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Hi, I just got a dlink DWL G630 c wireless card for a notebook running service pack 1 (i am updating that soon). The drivers installed fine. However the configuration software utility that came with the drivers does not work, the dlink software says that no card can be found, …

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How long does it normally take for most companies to transfer a domain name? Are some faster than others. I am using ehostpros.com right now and it is taking fooooorrrrreeeeeevvvvvveeeeeeerrrrrrrrr.

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[COLOR=Green]I want to hook up another desktop using a broadband wireless router...how exactly do I do that? Do I need anything other than the broadband wireless router to hook up another desktop? Do I have to download something to both comps? My comp uses cable (ethernet) hookup. Would the broadband …

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Hiya all,just have a question on my internet connection .I bought an 268adsl even tough it says its 268 it downloads to a max of 20-22kb per sec.i have an apache modem which is connected to a switch(my brothers computer supposed to be hooked up to it but he is …

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Hi, I am unable to ftp to webspace. I have tried using numerous ftp programs and no luck. I think I can rule out it being one of the above and more down to my internet settings or firewall settings. I have tried connecting with the windowsxp firewall on and …

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Hey, I have a speedtouch 330 with pipex 1.1Mbps. Yesterday I was cleaning out my registry with EASYCLEANER which found problems and I deleted them. Later on the internet just went dead. Now heres the problem. It says I am connected to pipex and all that, but when I open …

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[B]LAST EDIT[/B] : I got it, nevermind. After much, much unneeded research, the password was password. HOW DID THAT SLIP MY MIND? :o [B]Close/delete this as necessary, please.[/B] I've forwarded ports on my old router a while ago, but since then I've gotten a new router among other things. Let's …

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hey i was wondering if anybody could help me out. i have sambar server which i guess is some file server thingy majig or whatever that lets you serve files off of your computer as a website using your IP address. anyway before i went wireless it worked fine with …

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I have a workstation running XP Pro, it is hooked to a linksys router via a cat 5 cable. The workstation also has a printer connected to it. The work station has a 4 user login. The Laptop running XP pro is connect to the router via a Dell wireless …

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I am trying to setup a Linksys router with a computer formally on DSL (SBC YAHOO). I can setup the router and get a wireless signal, but the desktop will not pull a webpage. It will ping the internet (4.2.2.2), but will not ping yahoo.com or anything else. It is …

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I have a small LAN network (5 computers) as part of my small business and I would like a program that lets me monitor these computers from my master one. Things like desktop viewing and locking down would be good. I have found great programs such as NetVisor but since …

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well, the last post that I made was solved. Here is something that I have not seen before: I went to my aunt's house, like normal. While I was there, my brother used it and contracted a nasty case of spyware, malware, adware... and so forth. I decided that when …

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HI I use Alltel DSL and I use DI-604 Router. I see the speed from network connection is like 100.0 Mbps. I was checking my router set up and saw that it was set on 10 Mbps/full. Should I switch it to 100 Mbps/full? There are 3 options to select.. …

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hey i have windows xp prof installed on my comp. and my com is attached to printer which is shred on the network i want to set that if any one give some print option on my printer then copy of that document should be saved on my comp

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Hi! I've been working on this computer for quite some time now and I am trying to figuer out a way to fix this. I currently have an existing network with 9 computers running Windows XP Pro. I wanted to add another PC which is runing Windows 98SE. The problem …

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Hello. This is my first problem ever posted in this forum. I have a problem to setup my network when using AP and a wired Router. Here is my configuration. 1. Prolink DSL Router / Modem - Prolink Hurricane 9000P IP Address: 10.0.0.2 Subnet 255.0.0.0 DHCP Server Enabled 2. LinkSys …

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Hi, well i have verizon dsl and they have given me a Gateway router. So i have a Labtop and 2 pc's. I have already called them and we configured it... but then when i (not wireless) wirely connect them to all my comp like my labtop it says its …

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ei guys, really need help here. i have a dsl connection for my desktopat home, and i just bought a netgear wireless router to connect my laptop wireless. as i set it up with the setup wizard, all goes well until the wizard restarts my network. it will then say …

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Hello there people. I barely signed up today because I have encountered a problem with my new laptop. When I enable my Local Internet Connection, it always says it's acquiring an address or something like that. But, then it always says that it has a "limited or no connectivity." Now, …

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A- linux B-win2k3 D- win xp home X1/X2- win2k3 A is my gateway/194.186.0.1, secondary NIC x.x.x.9 connects to my ISP B uses x.x.x.2 D uses x.x.x.5 X uses x.x.x.3 and x.x.x.4 (2 NICS on-board) A,B,D,X are connected to a switch A can ping to A,B,D B can ping B,A,D D …

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Hi everyone, Sorry guys but i have to ask a very basic question about something. Are proxies and firewalls the same thing?? If not what are their differences. For example to connect to the internet you will sometimes need to specify any proxy in a browser used but is it …

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ok im not very good with networking andi was wondering if some 1 out there could help me please. i have 1 computer & 2 lap tops that need to be connected. All have windows XP. the laptops are a Sony VAIO and a DELL inspiron1150. the router is a …

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First of all, if this is not the right place, please move it. I was wondering if it was possible to put a file(lets say a java class file) in a seperate directory where no one can access it, but make it still show up on an HTML document. Is …

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I have a PSP and I am the admin for a wireless network. I am trying to find the current WEP key because I have a WPA encryption but my PSP says the network is WEP, and thus asks for the WEP key. Anyway I can find the current key? …

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How can I block/close unused ports of the windows network computers? for example, port 7, 135 and 53. Is there a command or a utility? Thank you.

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Operating system of affected Systems : both XP/home sp2 Router make/model (if applicable): AWR51/2 unbranded ADSL wirelless router supporting 802.11b When the problem began, and what the last thing you did before the problem began: wireless linked pc disk died about 2 weeks ago. bought new box and tried to …

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Hi all, Currently hosting site on my winxp with abyss web server, i have dsl with a recently-changed-to dynamic dns service (sucks!). Anyways, i am currently hosting through dyndns.org, a utility which updates your IP with the DNS service each time it changes. I would like to install a mail …

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Hello, I am trying to fix a problem that my friend is having at he's work. The problem is none of the computer have administrator privilages, which is normal. But the anti-virus can't update it definition files, unless it open windows installer. But if we enable windows installer, then people …

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I currently have a cisco 4506 core switch at my head office with a bunch of 2924xl, and 3750 switches as the edge .... i have 5 VLANs configured in the core and use VTP. I have no problems whatsoever with my internal vlan settings ... the problem however the …

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I have the same problem as James, but none of the replies answers the question of daisy chaining routers. I also have a very similar setup (,a single port ADSL modem, a 4 port router supporting a couple of desktops and a wireless 4 port router (also D-Link DI-624+) supporting …

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Hi. I have 2 houses. And both of them have telephone line, PCs. (See my picture) -A PC in 1st house have an ADSL ready for internet, dial modem. It installed winXP SP2. Set up incomming connection ok. Sharing internet ok. -A PC in 2nd house have dial modem. My …

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This might seem a bit stupid, but i was wondering if daisy chained routers be in the same network? My current setup involves a D-link four port wireless router (DI-624) connected to a cable modem serving three wired computers two that are in my room (a normal computer and an …

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I have 3 PC, and each PC have only 1 NIC(10/100). So is it possible to connect them peer2peer with an Y-cable ? (w/o hub or switch or router). :rolleyes: If that true. Plz show me how to make that Y-cable. Thx.

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I am studying for my Network + Certifications and need help with all these protocols. I'm hoping someone with a good understand can tell me what the purposed of the following is: IP TCP UDP FTP SMTP HTTP HTTPS POP IMAP Telnet ICMP ARP NTP DHCP BOOTP DNS NAT ICS …

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Hello people, I have this weird issue.. I have 2 lan connected home pcs - win xp, lan, modem - win 98, lan the lan connection is tested and working, modem is working, provider proxy configured correctly, no irq conflicts, no firewall, no internet sharing problem, i just use wingate …

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Up until last week, I was using a wireless 1060 adapter card on my laptop. Then, things started going wrong. My broadband connection speed started going very slow and then stop working altogether. I uninstalled the software and tried putting it back on. When I am prompted to push the …

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hello i have never hosted a site before. could anyone walk me through the steps? i have smart ftp downloaded onto my computer. i also have a hosting plan bought and a domain. i will be hosting on a linux server

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I have a Linksys WRT54G hanging off a ethernet lan to provide laptop connectivity. The internet access is via a Asus Modem/Router which is linked to the PCs and Linksys via a planet hub. Things had been running smoothly then the laptop lost connectivity to the Linsys. I powered verything …

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Can you give me the arrangement of the wires when inserting it in rj-45( 10/100) connector. My set-up is direct connection of 2 computer (i will not be using a Network Hub). Thanks

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I have a PC using a PCI adapter Microsoft MN-130 and a laptop using a Linksys wireless card and a linksys router which then connects to my DSL Modem. My home network works for the most part. Both computers can access the internet and both computers can see each other …

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I have a toshiba laptop running Windows XP SP2. The name of my wireless card is "Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network". It is for all three wireless connections Wireless B: 11.0 mbps connection Wireless G: 54.0 mbps connection Wireless A: Not sure Problem: Well, recently I have noticed that I am …

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yes i am not receiving any packets. i have no idea why... ive been sitting here for like 7 hours trying to figure out what's wrong... ive tried ipconfig/release, ipconfig/renew etc... any ideas? as long as you think you know why suggest anything even if ive done it three tiems …

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:eek: ? I have a XP Pro puter with P4 3.06 processor most of the other bells and whistles. I have a Win 98 , updated from Win 95, with a Pent. MMX, 200mhz processor, very old and slow. Can I network these two togather and have the old puter …

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First off, just so you know my setup, I have a Cable modem, using a 4 port D-Link router to connect two PCs. Both systems are running Windows XP. I've used this router and modem for 2 years with no problems until now. This problem is hard to explain, or …

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I have a NetGear WGR614v3 router. I've had this thing for like 2 years. As of Tuesday, I have no idea what happened. I came home from work and couldn't connect to the internet. Sometimes this happens, so I just reset the router and then it works again. I proceeded …

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Hello everyone, have a new wireless problem here I cant seem to tackle. Its a Dell Dimension D800 running WinXP SP2. Problem is the wireless connection always shows I am connected and shows an excellent signal and an IP address but it only allows me to browse websites and AIM …

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Okay, here's the layout. BellSouth DSL to Westell C90-610030-06 DSL router. From Westell Router: 1) Cat 5 to Linksys BEFSR81 Ver. 3 Router 2) USB line to Dell PowerEdge server The Dell server works fine with the internet. I have a network connection running inside the house to a Mac. …

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hi , My Environment : [ Windows 98 , Linux dual boot ] , LAN , Novell Netware. Development using XAMPP which includes mysql, PHP,apache] {* This is serving the LAN as intranet but.....} My Need : 1* Setting up a linux server using Fedora Core 2. 2* Or the …

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