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USB port of ADSL modems1/13/2011
  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 Periodically7/25/2009
  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 game7/23/2009
  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 Sharing7/12/2009
  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 internally7/10/2009
  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 internally7/8/2009
  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 boost7/7/2009
  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 Everyone5/8/2009
  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 connection5/5/2009
  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 login4/28/2009
  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 SETUP4/26/2009
  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 password4/25/2009
  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 request4/24/2009
  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 20033/2/2009
  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 capture2/28/2009
  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 antenna2/22/2009
  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. ...

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Most aspects of networking including security and pen testing. Server 2K/2K3 installation and configuration. Active Directory and Exchange administration. Advanced scripting for admins.

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Systems/Network Administrator for branch of Fortune 500 Company. 10 years in the technology field.

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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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