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| Subject | Date Asked |
| USB port of ADSL modems | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: What’s the use of USB cable in ADSL modems? Thank for your early Sincerely yours M. Shamara A: The USB on may modern ADSL modems provides an alternative way to connect your computer to the modem ... | |
| Network Drive Disconnects Periodically | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a PC with XP Home connected to a PC running XP Pro. My XP Home machine is my Internet ... A: This type of problem can be attributed to many depending on the type/quality of network you are ... | |
| unable to join a LAN game | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: well I have star war galactic battlegrounds,and I have 2 computer connected with a router 4 port.one ... A: Alan, Sounds like Vista's firewall is blocking your game connection. Oddly enough when you turn ... | |
| LAN and WAN Sharing | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to do a simple thing but when I googl'd it I did not find anything. What I am trying to ... A: John, Without knowing your exact hardware & configuration, I can only give you a rough outline of ... | |
| Accessing web server internally | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a DNS server running on linux. It has a 2 NIC (private and public IP). I have a Web Server ... A: www stands for "World Wide Web". You wouldn't want to point www to an internal address as every time ... | |
| Accessing web server internally | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a DNS server running on linux. It has a 2 NIC (private and public IP). I have a Web Server ... A: 1) Make sure that all your client workstations are set to use your internal DNS server. 2) Create a ... | |
| wifi rooftop boost | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a roof deck 7 floors above me where I want to use a laptop with my Wi-Fi signal from my ... A: Aside from purchasing a high output access point or wireless card for your laptop, take a look at ... | |
| XP Folder/File Share for Everyone | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: The "server" is running XP Pro SP3. The goal is to share one folder (which contains one file) with ... A: First off, all your computers need to be in the same workgroup or the same domain to share files ... | |
| no connection | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have high speed wireless ISP connected directly to my pc (no router) through the network card ... A: I'm sorry but I am a bit confused by your description of the problem. In the first sentence you said ... | |
| Server login | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am the IT guy for a small company. We had a few PCs networked as peer-to-peer. We have added a ... A: File sharing security in workgroups is a bit more tricky than in a domain. I don't like to reinvent ... | |
| DSL MODEM SETUP | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I am using Huawei adsl modem ( model no smartAX MT 841) for broad band connection - but i am not ... A: Please refer to the SmartAX MT841 manual located here: ... | |
| XP and Admin password | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Believe me or not I am an IT tech and made 2 very bad mistakes today while connecting a new clients ... A: Believe me, I've had my share of goofy mistakes as well so you're not alone. :) Anyways, Here is my ... | |
| doubts in client request | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: If I want to download a file from any site ,say download.com,I have to send a request to ... A: Normally we at Experts.com do not answer homework type questions, however since you have been polite ... | |
| Printer Sharing on Windows Server 2003 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm running WIndows Server 2003 Standard Edition. I've hooked up a HP printer (non-network printer) ... A: Sounds like your not using a domain or active directory on your server installation which would have ... | |
| NetBEUI capture | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Pc connected by a Vxdl modem. both are NetBEUI installed. I use wireshark to analyze ... A: The NetBEUI protocol is also considered NETBIOS. NETBIOS is obsolete and superseded by NetBIOS over ... | |
| lan external antenna | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I just got a wireless modem with two small antennas can I change the antenna with an exterior ... A: Most (not all) cellular modems or 802.11 wireless cards have an external antenna option. ... | |
General Networking/Lan/Wan
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CP
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Expertise
Most aspects of networking including security and pen testing. Server 2K/2K3 installation and configuration. Active Directory and Exchange administration. Advanced scripting for admins.
Experience
Systems/Network Administrator for branch of Fortune 500 Company. 10 years in the technology field.
Education/Credentials
Graduated with degrees in Network Administration & Programmer/Analyst with Web Emphasis. Continued education in Network Security/Pen Testing. Completed CCNA Training Courses. Main presenter at AITP conference on the subject of network security.
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