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| Subject | Date Asked |
| internet connection problem? | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: recently my internet keeps disconnecting for unknown reason after surfing for about an hour or so. i ... A: and thanks for your question. It's not clear from your description where the problem might be. I ... | |
| home wireless connection on Westell modem | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba, Satellite 215 laptop. Sometimes it automatically connects wirelessly to my Westell ... A: J., and thanks for your question. It sounds like there's some flakiness involved with you laptop's ... | |
| 'N' and 'G' routers = comparison | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Ralph, I hope you might help me understand about routers designated 'G' and 'N' and if there is any ... A: and thanks for your question. "G" wireless routers are certainly not obsolete. To be sure, the ... | |
| windows 7 not getting wireless signal from new internet provider | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Ralph Becker I have a laptop with windows 7 on it. The wireless internet used to work until we ... A: and thanks for your question. The best thing to do when you have a problem like this is to start ... | |
| HTC EVO 4G tethering - security and router | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping you may be able to provide some thoughts on something. My existing home internet ... A: and thanks for your question. This is an intriguing question! I'm not sure if my answer will be ... | |
| 2.4 and 5Ghz bands. | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: This will probably be a straight forward query for yourself, but I was wanting to know if 2.4Ghz and ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, both wireless bands can operate in the same environment. You ... | |
| Turning off LAN ethernet ports on Router? | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Motorola SBG6580 Modem/Router. I am trying to turn off the hardwire LAN ethernet ports on ... A: and thanks for your question. I found the user manual for you router: ... | |
| ps3 to pc internet sharing | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: i would like to ask how can i connect my ps3 to pc via ethernet cable and use internet sharing? ... A: and thanks for your question. I know you say you don't have a router, but you should have one. ... | |
| IP address | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Can I be located by someone who has my IP address? A: and thanks for your question. It is possible to be found based on a IP address. Usually, however, ... | |
| internet speed | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for volunteering for All Experts! I have high-speed broadband Internet provisioned ... A: and thanks for your question. An interesting problem, and you've already looked in most of the ... | |
| Extranet & Intranet? | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: How are you? Can you tell me the differences between Extranet & Intranet? Also, what is Extranet ... A: and thanks for your question. An Intranet is data and other content that is only visible on a ... | |
| networks | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: 1.is there any minimum speed limit there for lan,wan & man to get connect with systems?? 2.if there ... A: and thanks for your question. There is no minimum or maximum speed defined for LANs, WANs, and MANs ... | |
| sharing Adsl Connection | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: well i have a PC and a laptop...i just want to share my adsl connection which is primarily connected ... A: and thanks for your question. I know you specifically asked about sharing your internet connection ... | |
| Parallel Ethernet connections | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a network adapter which has two Ethernet ports, and my router has some extra ports ... A: and thanks for your question. No, there is no advantage to having parallel connections between your ... | |
| Wireless help | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: my bedroom is in the same room in which I keep the wireless box, is there anyway I can put something ... A: and thanks for your question. If you are trying to block someone from using your wireless ... | |
| wireless router | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to update my wireless router to one that gives the maximum range. Here are some ... A: and thanks for your question. You can't go far wrong with a Cisco/Linksys router. I've owned a ... | |
| Home network mess | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a somewhat complex home network that I have setup without knowing exactly what I am doing. ... A: and thanks for your question. You were right, creating a diagram was most helpful. First of all, ... | |
| Home Wireless Setup | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a dsl router that was provided to him by the Internet Service Provider. ... A: All 12 AP's should use the exact same SSID. Since there are only 14 channels available, then each ... | |
| Home Wireless Setup | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a dsl router that was provided to him by the Internet Service Provider. ... A: It depends on how many AP's are being installed, and what other WiFi devices are in range. If you ... | |
| Home Wireless Setup | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine has a dsl router that was provided to him by the Internet Service Provider. ... A: and thanks for your questiom. Disabling the DHCP server is about all that's required. It's also a ... | |
| Wireless connection | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I installed a Linksys wireless adapter, the adapter establish connection with the router but it ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's a page that lists the same problem you are having, and ... | |
| Warranty (Parts-Labor-Onsite) 3-3-3 | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Hay Ralph, i just bought a dell server and was waondering what does Warranty (Parts-Labor-Onsite) ... A: and thanks for your question. According to this document: ... | |
| One computer two network | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: At my work, I have connection to two network. One is a fiber optic (10.1.15.0) and the other is ... A: and thanks for your question. If both of your 2 internet connections are terminating on the 2800 ... | |
| No LAN Connection | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Good day, I'm using a laptop to connect to the internet by plugging the wire in, but there is no ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a number of things to try: - Disable the wireless adapter ... | |
| Side-by-Side 802.11n Networks | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm running side-by-side 802.11n routers. I have an Airport Extreme running a 5GHz network. I ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't think you can do network prioritization with consumer-grade ... | |
| proxy IP | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible for two people to have the same IP who have logged onto a forum using the same ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it's possible for two people to post from the same IP address. ... | |
| local area network | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a very general question. Our server has been running slow lately (slow saving documents, ... A: and thank you for your question. The answer is no, having a file open will not slow down a server. ... | |
| Where to connect the wireless device | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a broadband connection with a cable modem, presently connected to my desktop. But now, I ... A: and thanks for your question. What you need is a device called a router, and one that has wireless ... | |
| ethernet | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: In ethernet we have the CSMA/CD algorithm for collision detection. But isn't all ethernets full ... A: In most modern ethernet networks, you have devices like printers and computers connected to ... | |
| ethernet | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: In ethernet we have the CSMA/CD algorithm for collision detection. But isn't all ethernets full ... A: and thanks for your question. You are absolutely correct. According to this article: ... | |
| Networking another router to an existing wifi. | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: We have a home network that has a modem and a router and I was wondering if it is possible to get ... A: It sounds like you need some more hard-wired network ports to connect more computers. If that is ... | |
| isdn splitting | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: good day Ralph. i have a question about splitting an isdn line. I run the cable,and now I'm being ... A: The ISDN line should come off the demarcation point (110 blocks) as a single pair of data wires. ... | |
| isdn splitting | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: good day Ralph. i have a question about splitting an isdn line. I run the cable,and now I'm being ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can "split" or share an ISDN line. You would do this by ... | |
| adapters | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: can i use the adapter below to connect my old hp deskjet printer (USB) to my wireless router ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you can't connect a printer to your network with a simple network ... | |
| Wireless Router | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Can computers sharing internet on a wireless router share a printer and perform other networked ... A: Rob, Here are some links that you will find helpful: ... | |
| Wireless Router | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Can computers sharing internet on a wireless router share a printer and perform other networked ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, computers and other devices like printers can connect to a ... | |
| dcn | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: A: and thanks for your question. Here's a list of CCNA Study Guides: ... | |
| Lan configuration | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: can you please help me configure my lan, i have 2 desktops the other is running windows xp prof. Sp3 ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing files on your LAN is pretty straightforward. Here are some ... | |
| Please help | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I am using wireless broadband USB dongle for my internet. I do have 2 computers at home one is a ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry I did not respond sooner; I didn't get the usual email ... | |
| LAN connectivity | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought a notebook and I want to connect it with my desktop for file and resource sharing ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are some excellent instructions: ... | |
| Wireless Connection | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have D-link 524installed on the main computer and installed D-Link WDA 1320 the wireless adapter ... A: and thanks for your question. What you need to do is establish a wireless LAN connection between ... | |
| Proxy server | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Becker, Ok, I recently had some virus issues on my computer, was able to scan them and get them ... A: and thanks for your question. You do not need to use a proxy, but it may be that the virus scanning ... | |
| How To Secure A Hotel's Wireless Signal | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I am an extended stay resident at a local hotel here in Dallas. I am a webmaster by trade and have ... A: and thanks for your question. It's fairly straightforward to secure the network. An open network, ... | |
| Quick Question | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: If I was to create a straight-through cable, and a crossover cable. using inexpensive cables to ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to make, use, and test cables that you make. I ... | |
| Routing Tables | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: How do routers use the routing table to determine the best path to a destination network? A: and thanks for your question. The work of determining the best path to a node is done by the ... | |
| RJ45 Splitter | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 port broadband router which 3 ports are currently occupied. I have just moved a new ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, this will not work. What you need is additional ... | |
| Initiating the communication without knowing the MAC address | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a question like this: I have two computers conected to switch, that switch connected to the ... A: and thanks for your question. Each device that acts as a switch (including a router) keeps track of ... | |
| Core Switch vs Edge Switch | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: in a meeting I've heard someone talking about "Edge switches". I know what a "Core Switch" is, but ... A: and thanks for your question. An edge switch is a switch that's located at the meeting point ... | |
| Networking | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: One is in my bedroom, another in the living room and another in my older son´s bedroom. Because of ... A: and thanks for your question. The solution to your problem is to use wireless LAN networking. This ... | |
| Tracing email sender | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Sir, recently i couldnot access one of my gmail id and the password recovery did not help and then a ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, if you were unable to reset the password by using ... | |
| Domain Names | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: What is the main reason for the invention of domain names? A: and thanks for your question. Domain Names exist because they are easier to use and are more ... | |
| Routers and Hubs in LAN | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Looked long at your answers and did not find what I needed. I have a home network on Comcast that I ... A: and thanks for your question. You can connect a hub (also called a switch) to a wired router port ... | |
| Lan/Wan set-up in XP-home/laptop | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: We have removed Windows 7 from a laptop (Fujitsu) and have used the Restore/Rescue CD to reload ... A: Apparently, your wireless router is set up with security enabled, which is a good thing - it ... | |
| Directional Antenna | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I want to extend my wireless routers range to about 500 feet. i have a yagi directional cell phone ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you can't use a directional cell phone antenna; you are correct ... | |
| usb wireless card | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a HP pavillion2000 running windows xp , I need a wireless card for it ,I looked up a ... A: and thanks for your question. Just about any USB Wireless Network Adapter should work for you, ... | |
| networking question | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I will try to make this as simple as possible. I have 12 different ethernet connections i would ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can add a switch to your network to gain more network ports. ... | |
| setting up new desktop | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: i am buying a hp all in one touchsmart,inow have amodem from time warner that includes phon ... A: and thanks for your question. The easiest thing to do would be to just use the wireless router to ... | |
| Being able to watch DVDs with PAL system | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of DVD-s using the PAL system from Eastern Europe. On my computer I use Windows ... A: I have never actually needed to do this myself, but I searched around and found this: ... | |
| Wi-Fi | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a wifi for my home and i would like to know which one is most appropriate ... A: sorry I missed the email notifying me about your follow-up. You should not experience much, if any, ... | |
| Wi-Fi | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a wifi for my home and i would like to know which one is most appropriate ... A: Which router you need depends on what kind of wireless devices you use. Most computers and handheld ... | |
| Wi-Fi | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a wifi for my home and i would like to know which one is most appropriate ... A: and thanks for your question. It's easy to get WiFi in your home LAN. - If you don't have a ... | |
| ITT tech | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Do employers take applicants who graduate from schools like ITT seriously? A: and thanks for your question. Honestly, not really. What employers are looking for from people ... | |
| D-Link Modem | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My PC and my laptop share a D-Link Ethernet modem. The laptop is wired to the modem via router. The ... A: and thank you for your question. The "primary" and "secondary" addresses are for DNS, or "Domain ... | |
| Dell computer previously used with dial-up ISP | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Dell Inspiron 1100 that I used to use with a dial-up ISP. A lot has changed since ... A: and thanks for your question. Many computers from that era and before did not come with a built-in ... | |
| Connecting LANs | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have two offices that each have their own LAN setups using 192.169.1.x addresses, which I would ... A: OpenVPN is, in fact, an Open Source VPN solution that may fill your needs. They list "Site-to-Site ... | |
| Connecting LANs | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have two offices that each have their own LAN setups using 192.169.1.x addresses, which I would ... A: and thanks for your question. You probably can't do what you want with just the hardware you have ... | |
| LAN'WAN Gateway | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3g gateway device connected to a 3g WAN network. I have PCs connected to the LAN side of ... A: and thanks for your question. Your Gateway device probably acts like a router using NET (Network ... | |
| Advice needed please | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I receive broadband from Virgin Media in the UK and have been given a wireless router NETGEAR ... A: The biggest advantage to getting it from Dell is that it's almost certain to work with the Dell ... | |
| Advice needed please | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I receive broadband from Virgin Media in the UK and have been given a wireless router NETGEAR ... A: Trigan, Sorry I missed that question! It looks like the desktop is *not* WiFi enabled by default. ... | |
| Advice needed please | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I receive broadband from Virgin Media in the UK and have been given a wireless router NETGEAR ... A: and thanks for your question. You are correct, both devices you want to buy are WiFi enabled, and ... | |
| Home network / XBOX online gaming lag | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I've had a lot of problems with lag when playing Modern Warfare 2. I have a Qwest 7mb connection ... A: and thanks for your question. The first thing I would suggest trying is to eliminate the hub. ... | |
| dl 624 | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a arrias modem connected to a dlink (dl 624) router. I would like to reset both to get a ... A: and thanks for your question. You can't really control whether you get a new dynamic IP address ... | |
| Wireless/wired network security | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: First I have to thank you again as you've generously helped me out twice in the past 11/20/07 & ... A: As you've learned, wireless network security is an important topic that many people do not give much ... | |
| Baud rate | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Ralph, I've been told I'll have a better chance of my new fax machine working on my VOIP if my baud ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm aware of the problem you face - I, too, have VOIP (Vonage) which ... | |
| Lan/WLan | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: usually not enough lan points available so in my wisdom i connected a bt home hub from lan point ... A: and thanks for your question. As well-intentioned as your actions were, they do represent a ... | |
| To connect two different networks by Router | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I would like to connect two different networks within office through Router. Detail of first ... A: and thanks for your question. You cannot do this with most home-grade routers. The problem is that ... | |
| Cat6E cable | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: What is the distance limitations on a category 6E cable from switch to desktop. Pushing 1gb to ... A: and thanks for your question. According to this article: ... | |
| Internet | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: In Our college Internet provided in a LAB,ALL PCs connected in LAN,& have WIFI access also,but then ... A: and thanks for your question. It's actually very common to provide different ways to connect to a ... | |
| 2nd Wireless Router/WAP | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to install a 2nd wireless access point to my existing network for public access to the ... A: and thanks for your question. In fact, you should use the same SSID on both of your access points. ... | |
| wireless internet suggestions | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: i currently have my PS3 upstairs one room away from my wireless g route. PS3 only supports wireless ... A: You will be the best network performance if you go with a wired connection. If performance is a top ... | |
| NIC not visible - not internet connection | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I bought my son a new computer less than 6 months ago. It's an HP desktop running Vista. We had it ... A: and thanks for your question. Based on what you're saying, most likely there is a hardware problem ... | |
| ethernet driver not working | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have the 3c905b-tx network card and I'm running Windows ME (not by choice lol) I went to 3com's ... A: Sorry, but Windows ME is a terrible OS and driver problems are very common. However, the 3Con cards ... | |
| Wireless router randomly stopped working? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to first say that all experts ahs always had teh answers I needed, so I hope that strign can ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, Google tells me that "ZWA3006" is a Zonet antenna, not ... | |
| Wireless Network Cards Cause PCs To Restart | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed a wireless network card into a desktop pc. However, the PC then started ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like the device driver for your network adapter has a ... | |
| Prepaid phone card for skype | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I registered on skype. I would like to use skype for calling home phone or mobile because I have ... A: and thanks for your question. Skype does not allow use of calling cards for outgoing calls. If you ... | |
| Making an ethernet cable | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My ethernet cable is working properly now, so I don't have a poblem. But I do have a question. Is it ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, the wire configuration, or "pinout", of the cable is very ... | |
| Ethernet Connection | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if such a device exists, but I would like to transmit an Internet signal from the ... A: One thing you can try for no (or low) cost is to move your wireless router. Sometimes, a small ... | |
| Ethernet Connection | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if such a device exists, but I would like to transmit an Internet signal from the ... A: and thanks for your question. I have a Wii, and it connects to my wireless network just fine. This ... | |
| Loss of Internet Connection | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm connected to the Internet using a broadband cable modem and a Netgear router. The router is ... A: Since rebooting the router fixes the problem, it has nothing to do with "the router not recognizing ... | |
| home network | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Currently I am using a LinkSys router at home. My range is about 60-80 feet. I would like to have ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, there are things you can do to extend the range of your wireless ... | |
| Adding a separate wireless router to an existing network | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: and thanks in advance for taking the trouble to answer my question. I work for a small educational ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it's actually pretty easy to add a wireless access point (WAP) ... | |
| Actiontec GT701-WG | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I just set up my gateway so my wife's computer can connect and while setting the admin password, I ... A: and thanks for your question. Resetting (rebooting) the router will not change the admin password. ... | |
| adding another router | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: An existing router (buffalo type g wireless with adsl modem) is at one end of the house, because the ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can use a second wireless router as a Wireless Access Point. ... | |
| wireless internet | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 640m. I got a virus so I completely reinstalled Windows XP on my computer and ... A: and thanks for your question. I hope my answer doesn't have too many things you've already tried! ... | |
| laptop | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a desktop and a laptop that are hooked up to the internet. I have another laptop that I would ... A: and thanks for your question. I need more information before I can address your question. What ... | |
| Mysterious "Internet Gateway" | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Today I happened to be viewing my Windows XP computer's Network Connections and I saw something I ... A: and thanks for your question. After a bit of research, I think I have an answer. This appears to ... | |
| RJ 45 splitter | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a modem from cox cable, using cable internet. There is only one rj 45 port on it, Is it ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you cannot use an RJ45 physical splitter cable. Unfortunately, ... | |
| monitoring Tool | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am working for 1 educational institution as a systems support & uses ADSL Broad band router for ... A: and thanks for your question. It's not simple to block BitTorrent. The protocol uses a series of ... | |
| Internet Speed/Routing | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks for donating your time to help. It really is appreciated. My main question is, will ... A: and thanks for your question. If you are currently directly connected to your internet connection ... | |
| internet | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to visit my mother for a month and she doesn't own a computer. I'll be taking my laptop-- ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are some options for you: - Leaching. This one is hit or miss. ... | |
| Nic Card | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of writing a NIC driver.. and i like to know what is the difference between MAC ... A: and thanks for your question. The MAC address (Media Access Control Address) have a specific and ... | |
| Laptop to Desktop networking | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ralph ! I'm trying to network my Laptop (running Vista# with my desktop PC #running XP) to be ... A: and thanks for your question. File (& printer) sharing is pretty straightforward, but it's easy to ... | |
| WiFi to ethernet | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if anything had ever been invented to take a wireless access point, and run Ethernet ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, what you want is available and is actually pretty common. It's ... | |
| Internet Not working ok | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my internet at my apartment and I do not know what to do. So the main issue ... A: and thanks for your question. You say you live in an apartment, and that may be the problem. It ... | |
| Router Reconfiguration | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My AT&T DSL modem was repaced today and I have to reconfigure my D-Linc router to allow my two XP ... A: It may be as simple as resetting the router. Try powering it off, wait 30 seconds, then back on and ... | |
| Expanding network | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: You answered a question for me on 11/20/07 where you suggested setting up a wireless access point in ... A: You are exactly correct. You can connect a switch (sometimes called a hub) to one of the wired ... | |
| ARP | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Kindly tell me about gratuitous ARP? A: and thanks for your question. Taken from: ... | |
| 2wireless lan cards connectivity no router | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: i am using pc to pc networking(between 2 computers only) with wire lan card but now i need wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you should be able to share an internet connection. TO do this, ... | |
| Modem and TV/Computer conntections | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I just had ATT installed in my home phone, cable Tv and internet. We could not use the RG wires in ... A: and thanks for your question. You are exactly correct. The best and easiest thing to do to share ... | |
| Can't see Local Area Connection | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have upgraded a copy of Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro SP2. I have installed the proper network ... A: and thanks for your question. It's very unusual not to see a "Local Area Connection" under Network ... | |
| cat 5e capabilities | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Please forgive me for what is going to be a very basic question. I've had a hard time finding a site ... A: and thanks for your questions. Cat 5e (or Cat 5, Cat 6) is a classification for computer data ... | |
| Wireless connection issue | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: First I would like to thank in advance for taking the time to read and respond to my inquiry. I ... A: and thanks for your question. The error message you received in Internet Explorer seems very ... | |
| Data Security regarding commercial ISP and VPN | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Becker, I have recently began to use VPN (L2TP) with a proxy via Ethernet connection. Am I ... A: and thanks for your question. The way VPN works is that once you establish a VPN connection, all ... | |
| air card | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask the question. If not I'd appreciate if you could ... A: and thanks for your question. What you want to do is theoretically possible, but is almost ... | |
| Connecting to the internet | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: we just got a cable connection and have been having trouble connecting. Have talked extensively ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are a few things to try: - If you can, try another computer in ... | |
| subnet mask | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: what are the importance of subnet mask address to a local area network A: and thanks for your question. The subnet mask actually defines what subnetwork that an IP address ... | |
| Cannot get router connected | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate your help. I've tried 2 different routers already and i cannot get my connection ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time! Then first thing to ... | |
| IP address is differnt, which i can used | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: sir i am checking my computer ip address two ways (1)I go to website and check my ip addres ... A: and thank you for your question. If your computer is directly connected to the internet without a ... | |
| Baud rate issues | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem regarding usb to serial com1 cable being compatable to old software i use to ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry to say, but I don't think there's going to be an easy answer to ... | |
| wan | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to set up an additional wireless computer to my home network. It is asking for a WAN/WEP ... A: and thanks for your question. You can find your wireless networking key in your router. Most ... | |
| 2 segments in a home network | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. Here are the details of the current network setup: I have Optimum Online with 1 ... A: and thanks for your question. What you want to do is no possible with a consumer-grade router such ... | |
| share an internet connection | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: my mum has tiscali broadband and a wired modem tha plugs into her tower via usb cable. Would it be ... A: Unfortunately, you can't just install a "Y" cable and share an internet connection. First of all, ... | |
| simple Lan | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend recently found my Warcraft 2 install cd and after i told her its premise, she stated ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can use the router to create yoru own LAN. It should be ... | |
| Are network jobs in danger of being outsourced? | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I've been interested in IT for years but have kept myself away because of all the outsourcing. I ... A: and thanks for your questions. I don't think that any IT jobs are truly 100% safe from outsourcing. ... | |
| Wireless Printing | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am going to buy a printer soon and I would like to be able to go wireless. I have a laptop with ... A: and thanks for your question. You really have 2 choices - buy a printer with wireless capability ... | |
| i need help | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: i am network specialist and i have been graduate for one year having BSIT . i am looking for job in ... A: and thanks for your question. It can be difficult to break into IT. Even with certifications, many ... | |
| Difference between straight and Cross Cable | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Can u explain to me the difference between straight and cross cable? and when to used this both ... A: and thanks for your question. I will assume that you are asking about ethernet network cables, but ... | |
| Home network | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: He installed a new modem which is then connected to a wireless router and then back to a hub through ... A: and thanks for your question. You have been shown that the internet connection is literally up to ... | |
| Limit speed on PORT 2, 3 & 4 | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: i want set the port speed limit on my D-Link router DI-604UP so the max speed of each one is 1M ... A: and thanks for your question. I downloaded the manual for the DI-604 and it looks like ti does not ... | |
| Wireless network | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: am currently have a wireless network but am moving to a different building which is much bigger ... A: You can install up to 11 WAPs onto one local network, but it's a good idea to use as few as ... | |
| Wireless network | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: am currently have a wireless network but am moving to a different building which is much bigger ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, your wireless device, a WAP54G, is not a router, but is ... | |
| Demostration thru drawing | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Pls. saw me the way how to network games using switch or hub distributed to my 10 pc? and pls. try ... A: I'm not sure I fully understand your message, but I'll try to answer your questions as best I can. ... | |
| Demostration thru drawing | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Pls. saw me the way how to network games using switch or hub distributed to my 10 pc? and pls. try ... A: and thanks for your question. Here is a diagram of a very simple network: ... | |
| Connecting two wireless routers | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a new wireless router for my home wireless network. I now have two ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry I did not reply sooner. I never received the usual question ... | |
| what is needed to set up a wireless network between 3 buildings | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently looking at providing wireless Internet to 3 buildings(20-30 users). I've currently ... A: and thanks for your questions. You're right, you can't have it all. You will be making tradeoffs ... | |
| xbox dns | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My configuration is as follows. modem---switch---PC(xp) .The 5 port switch (linksys ezxs55w) also ... A: If the "modem" you have is a cable modem, then the problem is simple. You cannot share a cable ... | |
| "wan ip and lan ip in the same subnet!" | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Trying to install a new router (Netgear WPNT834) on my Windows XP PC. I can use installation CD ... A: and thanks for your question. Basically, the LAN is the connections in your house, both wired and ... | |
| Problem with LAN Connection | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem. For the past week, I have been trying to set up a small connection within my ... A: If you're not getting internet access on either computer, then something is fundamentally wrong. ... | |
| Problem with LAN Connection | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem. For the past week, I have been trying to set up a small connection within my ... A: sorry to take so long to respond, but I did not receive the email notification of your follow-up ... | |
| extending a port off of my DSL Adapter to another room | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an AT&T 4 port adapter for my DSL. Currently my Wife & I use the same office in our house to ... A: and thanks for your question. The standard for CAT5 cable is 100 meters (about 330 feet), so ... | |
| Problem with LAN Connection | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem. For the past week, I have been trying to set up a small connection within my ... A: and thanks for your question. The problem is that you are using a switch to try to share your ... | |
| 2 Networks | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 Lan networks Network "A" using Leased line connecting antoher locations Network "B" ... A: and thanks for your question. You can set things up so that "A" can see "B", but you will need a ... | |
| extending my lan | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: i would like to ask about extending my home network! i am currently using a wireless router with ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can do what you propose. If you one of the connect the 2nd ... | |
| Building a big network | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a building (13 floors) that needs to be set-up with a wireless network. This network needs to ... A: and thanks for your question. You are correct that scaling up to a network this size has its issues ... | |
| Setting up a WLAN from a LAN connection | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: In my flat, to access the internet, I plug an ethernet cable into my PC, which I then connect to a ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes it should be possible. All you should need is a wireless network ... | |
| belkin router | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: l bought a belkin router off ebay it worked fine when l first got it had it now for a few months and ... A: and thanks for your question. It may be that your Belkin router has a problem with its software, or ... | |
| Wirless printer use | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a new printer that isn't network ready. i want to know if there is a way to get an adapter so ... A: You mentioned that you have a Linksys router. If the router already has wireless capability, then ... | |
| Wirless printer use | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a new printer that isn't network ready. i want to know if there is a way to get an adapter so ... A: and thanks for your question. The answer is yes - you can buy a device that will let you connect ... | |
| Is there any problem in Router? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: 30 computers have connected on LAN via dynamic IPs providing by Linksys Rounter WRT54GR. All are ... A: Go to this page: ... | |
| Is there any problem in Router? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: 30 computers have connected on LAN via dynamic IPs providing by Linksys Rounter WRT54GR. All are ... A: and thanks for your question. I have seen a similar problem in the past, and it was related to the ... | |
| Networking wired and wireless | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about networking a wired PC with networking a wireless PC. I have a office ... A: and thanks for your question. You can connect computers both wired and wireless on the same ... | |
| Telephone Extentions | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: Are there specific strength and quality needed in long extension cables to enable telephone and ... A: The problem is the quality of cable. Unless you are using a good quality data cable, like a CAT5 or ... | |
| home networking risks | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help. My work provided me with some wireless networking kit. Meaning I could share my ... A: and thanks for your question. Wireless LANs operate at a rather low power, and the energy of the ... | |
| Telephone Extentions | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Are there specific strength and quality needed in long extension cables to enable telephone and ... A: and thanks for your question. The limiting factor will be the internet part of the cable. If you ... | |
| Can you make a LAN with nothing but two computers with wireless cards? | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine and I will be traveling in Europe for a few months together. We'll both have ... A: and thanks for your question. A 2-computer wireless LAN is a bit tricky. If you have a wireless ... | |
| internet | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: that is please explain this matter to me: suppose I have an dsl connection of 256 kb/s for one ... A: and thanks for your question. No matter what your internet connection speed (bandwidth), you can ... | |
| networking | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: How do I network 2 computers together? A: and thanks for your question. This is kind of a vague question, but I'll take a guess that you have ... | |
| Router WiFi | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Ralph, How many wireless connection can support a router? What kind of wireless router or AP, is ... A: and thanks for your question. I think that a standard 802.11g (54Mb/s) router or wireless access ... | |
| Can you please tell me who designed the site? | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: WHOIS information for: teeshaslandofodd.com: [whois.schlund.info] % The data in the WHOIS database ... A: and thanks for your question. There's no way to tell who designed the site from the WHOIS ... | |
| wireless router. | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: We have an extended network with 3 computers. One of the computers is in a workshop about 100 feet ... A: and thanks for your question. You should be able to just use an ordinary wireless router and ... | |
| How to make calls on internet | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an internet cafe.I want to etablish overseas telephone calls on internet would you please ... A: and thanks for your question. The most popular Voice over Internet service is Skype: ... | |
| Network internet connection through Comcast Modem and Hub | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My roommate has comcast internet through cable. I want to be able to use the internet as well. I ... A: and thanks for your question. You have the right idea, but the wrong device :) Instead of a hub or ... | |
| answer the question | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: What is an HTTP Cookie? A: and thanks for your question. A cookie is a string of text that is stored at the request of a web ... | |
| connection speeds | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have ADSL. I erformed a speed test and it returned with 1270 bps downoad and 206 kbps upload. Are ... A: DSL service can be purchased at a variety of speeds. The highest speed available depends on where ... | |
| Use of Ethernet cable as T1 patch | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to verify or refute the following. I have been led to believe that one should not use ... A: and thanks for your question. I think that the problem is not the physical construction of the ... | |
| remote desktop connection | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an ADSL access point modem at my home that Valid IP address is assigned on it. Also two PCs ... A: and thanks for your question. A good way to do remote access is through a web service. This works ... | |
| Fibreoptic/cable | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference betwenn an ethernet router and an adsl router? My son moved into an apartment ... A: and thanks for your questions. In basic terms, a router is a device that looks at data coming into ... | |
| cable installation | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Thank You for your help Jack A: Jack, and thanks for your question. The "correct" way is usually the most difficult and expensive. ... | |
| upgrade LAN architecture | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I want to upgrade my internal network. Right now I have 20 workstation, 7 linux server. It's a small ... A: What you should do to upgrade depends on how much growth you expect. You're at a point where if ... | |
| how to connect???? | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: how can i connect to a wireless LAN connections with a desktop computer???? A: and thanks for your question. The basic hot-to of wireless connection is here in this Microsoft ... | |
| cat 5 | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: what are the color combination of cat 6/5 cable for the straithg connection and what are for the ... A: and thanks for your question. You usually only need straight-through cables - most decives ... | |
| slow lan | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: we have lan network in our hostel.we get internet connection via same lan thru college server.but ... A: and thanks for your questions. If you are sharing an internet connection, you are pretty much at ... | |
| Connecting from far | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: How can i access my computer HD from far, for example, i want to access my comuter in my home in ... A: and thanks for your question. If both computers are on the internet, then I have a free solution ... | |
| SNMP | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: What is SNMP & SNMP TRAP PACKETS? A: a nd thanks for your question. Here's a good article on SNMP: ... | |
| LAN troubles | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a belkin wireless adsl modem with wireless G router. It worked perfectly with my tiscali ... A: and thanks for your question. If you're not sure what went wrong, your best bet might be to just ... | |
| Adding new printer | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: My family has two desktop computers (no wireless) and three wireless laptops that can each connect ... A: If the printer is network capable, then once you connect it to the network, everyone on the LAN ... | |
| wireless networking | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I have experienced a problem in that, my laptop is well connected to the Internet using wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. The most obvious thing I can suggest is to disable Kaspersky and see ... | |
| Wireless Router Connected to Router. | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a quick question, I know a lot about computers but servers and networks, nothing! I want to ... A: and thanks for your questions. My apologies for taking so long to reply - I never received the ... | |
| router for PC laptop and iMac desktop | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a desktop iMac (6 years old) running OS 10.3.9 and plan to buy a PC laptop for my ... A: and thanks for your question. You should be able to use any new router for your network, and both ... | |
| Sharing DSL connection without using a router | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: How can I Share my DSL connection so that other can access PC's the internet without using a router? ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to share your internet connection as you ... | |
| structured cabling vs. wi-fi | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of structured cabling compared to wi-fi A: and thanks for your question. In general, cabling is more costly to install, but is faster, ... | |
| UTP-CAT6 | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a LAN connection for one PC through UTP CAT 6 which is almost distance of 50 meters, actually ... A: and thanks for your question. Ethernet cables use pairs 1-2 and 3-6. Here's a diagram: ... | |
| port sniffer software | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: i am looking for a software which will log all data communicated by a program on my machine to / ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, sorry for taking so long to respond - I never received ... | |
| Network Design | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: what is AAA mechanism? A: and thanks for your question. You probably mean the AAA protocol. AAA stands for "authentication, ... | |
| nosie co worker | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: can they find out what I am doing when I am on aol? Thanks A: and thanks for your question. The quick answer is that your employer can track and control any of ... | |
| ... requires elevation | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to install a wireless router for my home computers. The main computer is running Windows ... A: and thanks for your question. This problem is caused by User Account Control in Vista. There is a ... | |
| wireless | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I just got a used laptop and it has a microsoft plug in card for the wireless setup. I need to set ... A: and thanks for your question. If you install the MN720 card, then Microsoft Update should ... | |
| How to hook up a LAN | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a router working for my laptop and desktop.....how do I make a LAN between my computers??? A: and thanks for your question. It's pretty simple is you already have a router installed. If your ... | |
| wired/wireless network configuration | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I have somewhat of a complicated question but will try to keep it as simple as possible. I ... A: and thanks for your question. You certainly can add wireless capability to your LAN. In fact, you ... | |
| Lan connection is not connected | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have bought a laptop model Latitude |D520. I have installed WinXP Professional with service pack ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like the ethernet (network) adapter in your new computer is ... | |
| one wired one wireless | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: how do you share the same printer on one laptop that is wired with a earthnet cable to a wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. You can run multiple computers either wired or wireless to one ... | |
| DSL & Linksys router | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a computer that I received from my work and it does not have a modem. I have DSL and a ... A: and thank you for your question. You do not need a modem. However, if the computer does not have a ... | |
| wireless connectivity | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: How can i connect two laptops without cables. Both have wireless lan card. Pls suggest Thanks in ... A: and thanks for your question. You don't say whether you want to connect the laptops to the internet ... | |
| Routers, Switches etc | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering wether you could help me with the following problem, sorry to trouble you. I have ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can definitely do what you are asking about. This is ... | |
| Home network | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I currently have my main pc connected to the internet via cable. I also have a DLink router so that ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, any computer that you want to communicate on the internet using ... | |
| networking | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I need help!!! have 4 comp. connected to router. the problem is when 3 comps are connected to ... A: and thanks for your question. You've done good work to isolate the problem to one computer that ... | |
| ethernet card | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Okay, I am a real dork with computers. How can i tell if I have an ethernet card in my computer? Iam ... A: and thanks for your question. Most desktop and laptop computers sold within the past few years have ... | |
| 2 routers? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a wireless router set up in my home. I have a finished detached garage that has a ... A: and thanks for your questions. Yes, you can do this. I do this in my house - I have a wireless ... | |
| Dial-up speed | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I am new to computers and the internet and have a dial-up connection (56kbps). My question is when i ... A: and thanks for your question. This is a common confusion among dial-up users. The speed of your ... | |
| ethier net driver | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: changed my modem and driver for ethier net can not be found.It is a compaq and tried everything to ... A: There are a number of ways to find the correct driver for your ethernet adapter. If the adapter is ... | |
| Hey Ralph, why can't they make it easy? | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Greetings fellow expert. I recently set up a wireless network at my home. I have a D-link ... A: and thanks for your question. It should be easy! Vista should not be a problem. Here is a ... | |
| IT advice | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I am looking into pursuing either a Master's degree in a computer related field or working on ... A: and thanks for your question. I have strong, mixed feelings about certifications. On the one ... | |
| General DSL question... | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Ralph: Computer specs: Have a Dell Dimension 8400. (Pentium IV with 1 gb RAM. Has ethernet.) ... A: and thanks for your question. You have it pretty much right. You will need to buy (or rent from ... | |
| Increasing the speed of dial-up to that of cable -- possible? | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Quotes from http://groups.google.com/group/sci.electronics.basics/msg/0c013cf5371da8dc?hl=en& : ... A: and thanks for your question. Theoretically, it is possible to use these technologies to achieve ... | |
| network requirements | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: i had recently purchased a wireless router from linksys with speedbooster and i was wondering if it ... A: and thanks for your question. If you want to take advantage of all the features of the ... | |
| configuring | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: how to configure a welltech ip telephone set A: and thanks for your question. The software and documentation for setting up Welltech products can ... | |
| Wireless is not working... | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a power failure a couple of weeks ago, and since then our wireless router is not working, if ... A: and thanks for your question. If you have already tried resetting the wireless router back to ... | |
| Going wireless | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for some general advice. I am a 3D animator who works freelance at home. I have a small ... A: and thanks for your question. While you certainly go wireless, I would recommend against it. ... | |
| Does length of Lan cable make a difference?? | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: My system will work fine with a 25ft lan cable to a router but when I change to 50 ft(so cable ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, length does matter, but 50 feet should not be a problem at all. ... | |
| PLZ help me connec t to lan | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Me and my Dad have been wanting to play C&c 3 tiberium wars for quite some time now we have 2 ... A: and thanks for your question. Playing a LAN game is fun - and pretty easy to set up, especially if ... | |
| conecting 2 wireless routers | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: im writing because i have a question, i have 2 wireless routers, a D-link Dl-524 and a Linksys ... A: - You would use a crossover cable to connect the router to the WAP. - Computers would get their ... | |
| conecting 2 wireless routers | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: im writing because i have a question, i have 2 wireless routers, a D-link Dl-524 and a Linksys ... A: and thanks for your question. You can use both devices in your network, pretty much as you ... | |
| NETWORK SHARING | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I just got my second computer yesterday. They are both connected to the same modem wirelessly. I ... A: and thanks for your question. Start with this document from Microsoft: ... | |
| Ethernet communication limit | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I have heard that using ethernet cables longer than 15 meters causes unreliable connections. Is this ... A: The limit for CAT5 and CAT5e is 100 meters, and you can double that by putting a hub in the middle ... | |
| network install | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a small computer upgrade / repaid business that I started a few months ago and have been ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, this is a questions without a definitive answer. On ... | |
| How to connect a LAN to a WAN | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: first, thank you so much for providing this site and your services! This is great site with good ... A: and thanks for your question. Most commonly, a router will have both LAN and WAN interfaces and it ... | |
| WEP? | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I have two Macs and two PCs on a wireless network system. How can I prevent outsiders from ... A: and thanks for your question. Using encryption on your wireless network is a very good idea. It ... | |
| Forgot Access Password | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: have forgotton the password used to set up the wireless acess in my house using D-Link Wireless G ... A: and thanks for your question. If you can't remember your password to your router, then you will ... | |
| home network | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Think I spoke to you before regarding my wireless network setting up with the D-Link DSL-G640T and ... A: I'm glad I was of help previously. In this case, it's probably a problem with the Workgroup name. ... | |
| Desktop Connected To DSL Modem | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: My desktop currently connected to DSL modem via ethernet. Will system still remain functional if I ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, no, it is very unlikely that your work elsewhere. ... | |
| High Latency Times on Home Network | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a home network, a GT701-WG router with a 1.5Mb down/512 Kb up DSL connection, connecting 4 ... A: and thanks for your question. You are wise to want to stop BitTorrent. If that computer users is ... | |
| macadress | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: how i can find the macadress of network card befor the acces point A: and thanks for your question. You can find the MAC address of your network card by clicking Start > ... | |
| FTP is secure | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: FTP thing for sharing of files. It seems to me that FTP is very secure, especially if you are ... A: What you have stated is correct. Even without AD, you can set up a local account to have very ... | |
| wireless print server | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a wireless network I set up with a D-Link DSL-G604T ADSL modem/router that works well, but ... A: I checked the DLink Product page for the DP-G301: ... | |
| Setting up a home network | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a broadband adsl modem and a d-link wireless router. I would like to browse internet using ... A: It depends on how you are trying to communicate between the computers. Usually, people are using ... | |
| Setting up a home network | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a broadband adsl modem and a d-link wireless router. I would like to browse internet using ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you are almost there! I would suggest using the ... | |
| setting up a router | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I work in a small office where there is a cable connection for Internet access and credit card ... A: and thanks for your question. The *safest* thing to do is to get a wired-only router and run a ... | |
| Setting up wireless network | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I currently have DSL hooked up to my computer in my gameroom. But now that my daughter is getting ... A: Yes, once you have a connection to the wireless router, you can move that computer. Usually, you ... | |
| Setting up wireless network | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I currently have DSL hooked up to my computer in my gameroom. But now that my daughter is getting ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can use a wireless LAN setup as you describe. All you need ... | |
| 2 connections | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My ADSL service uses automatic IP addressing, but I would like to use my laptop at work also, work ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, if you don't already have one, I strongly suggest that ... | |
| changing modems | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: the direction on the modem i got from at&t speedstream 4100 ethermet adsl modem says i must ... A: and thanks for your question. I infer from your message that you are upgrading to a DSL internet ... | |
| router slowing me down? | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm paying for the "DSL Pro" service from SBC that is supposed to provide download speeds of up to 3 ... A: and thanks for your question. I think you were on the right path - you need to take the router out ... | |
| 2 dsl modems on 1 phone line | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: is it possible to have 2 dsl modems on 1 phone line it would be 2 seperate broadband providers A: and thanks for your question. No, you cannot have more than one DSL modem on a single phone line. ... | |
| Network troubleshoot | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I have two comps: user1(XP SP1) and user2(XP SP2). User1 connects directly to a broadband internet ... A: and thanks for your question. The best way to share your broadband connection would be to buy a ... | |
| Ethernet for the home | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I need to know how to go about setting up my laptop and 2 pc's to one router,which involves ... A: and thanks for your questions. It's actually easier than you think. All you need to do is connect ... | |
| LAN pc 2 pc | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: pl. may I know cables connected, crossed or normal pc 2 pc A: and thanks for your question. If you are trying to connect two PCs back-to-back, you need to use a ... | |
| cables | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: what cable do i need from the filter to the router. A: I'm not sure what you mean by a "filter". Usually a filter is used on a DSL or Cable internet line. ... | |
| Speed downloads and uploads | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: my question is a fairly simple one: Why does my download speeds doesn't reflect on my connection ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, you need to ensure that you are measuring the correct ... | |
| slow internet speed | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Im at my wits end and Ihope you can help.IM with bt and I should be getting 5.5 or 6mbps according ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, you need to ensure that you are measuring the correct ... | |
| Router constantly disconnecting | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a Belkin 54g standard router and am now experiencing difficulties in connecting to the ... A: and thanks for your question. Since you have to reboot the computer to get things working again, ... | |
| LAN Internet sharing. | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: please consider the following scenerio. I've 2 PC's. and they are connected with cross cable.On my ... A: and thanks for your question. I think the problem may be the default gateway address on the second ... | |
| no connection | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: Recently I encountered a problem with my computer. After I installed a Skype upgrade, I got the blue ... A: and thanks for writing. Since you got a blue screen and presumably had to reboot at that point, it ... | |
| Suddenly unable to access shared drives on peer to peer | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, My problem is probably pretty simple but I can't find my way to the answer. I have ... A: and thanks for your question. It's an unfortunate truth that sometimes things get messed up in ... | |
| Wi/FI Conection | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: Running Windows/XP/Media D-Link DWL-G550 PCI Wireless Adapter Using Windows as my wireless network ... A: and thanks for your question. You can never be 100% secure, but there are steps you can take. ... | |
| WIRELESS LAN | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a bridge connection [LAN] in my server through switch [my internet is DSL], and I have 4 PC, ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in responding - I did not receive your question ... | |
| LAN system | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I am about to interview for a job that will require the supervision of a small LAN system to ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it's probably impossible for me to give you all the ... | |
| Ethernet Controller Driver | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I have an HP Pavilion a230n and I had to reformat the HD. I installed Win XP Pro but now I cannot ... A: and thanks for your question. Go here: ... | |
| CAT5E and CAT6 | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: 75% of my home is wired CAT5E. I've been considering buying a gigabit switch to run at gigabit speed ... A: and thanks for your question. The quick answer is that CAT5E is sufficient for gigahertz ethernet ... | |
| Null cable | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Which wires do yo connect to make a cross over cable to hook 2 computers together using NIC A: and thanks for your question. A "null modem" or "cross over" ethernet cable will cross the transmit ... | |
| Internet | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a windows 98 hp. I was recently using dial-up internet, and now I have cable internet. My ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, once you have things hooked up correctly, you will NOT ... | |
| Unusual Wireless Network Porblem | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: This is really strange... i've got a dell inspiron 6000 series laptop with integrated wifi adaptor.. ... A: and thanks for your question. I happen to have the exact same laptop and wireless adapter as you, ... | |
| Help with my router connection | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: My description is a little long, so be prepared for a long read! Sorry for it though! I’ve been ... A: It certainly sounds like you have covered all the bases. Everything I could think of to try, you ... | |
| port forwarding | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 servers (one for voice the other data) behind a linksys router connected to the internet ... A: Naturally, each computer has its own IP address, and that is what I was referring to. That said, ... | |
| port forwarding | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 servers (one for voice the other data) behind a linksys router connected to the internet ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you cannot forward the same port to more than one IP ... | |
| networking a printer | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a HP 990cse printer hardwired to my desktop. My wife has a laptop networked by a wifi ... A: It is probably true that the printer cannot be connected to a network directly. However, you will ... | |
| modem trubble | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: i have purchased a netgear WGT624 v3 and it came with no install cd. (it came off ebay). i have a ... A: and thanks for your questions. First of all, if you don't have it already, please download the ... | |
| NETWORKING | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: what is the difference between the LAN's and WAN's? A: and thanks for your question. A LAN, or Local Area Network, is a collection of computers and other ... | |
| wifi | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a PSP and my friend, who lives down the road has a wireless router which I have permission to ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to boost a remote WiFi signal. A directional ... | |
| Sprint Wireless Card & New Laptop | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking of getting a Sprint Wireless Card with a laptop that I am going to purchase. Do you ... A: and thanks for your questions. The Sprint wireless card is a fine option - the speeds are adequate ... | |
| network home | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a linksys router for wireless & wired computers.I am wireless to my laptop and I would like ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you are in need of an ethernet network adapter for ... | |
| Catagory 5e Network Cable | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: And I think I understand what you're saying. My notebook has the network cable and phone cable ... A: Just to clarify, you have 3 computers already connected together and they are able to communicate ... | |
| Catagory 5e Network Cable | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I only have dial up available where I live. I have XP, 56K modem and have 2 computers on a network. ... A: and thanks for your question. The eBay seller gave you accurate information. The problem is the ... | |
| wi fi connection | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I think there is wifi in my area. How can I connect my Dell dimension 4200 desktop to this? Is it ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, a warning. You should not connect to a Wireless LAN ... | |
| Rural Area issues | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: We are moving to an area a few miles (about 4) outside of our city (200,000 people). We have already ... A: and thanks for your question. It is possible to get broadband via satellite. Here is one provider: ... | |
| internet access without proxy | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: i have a broadband connection without username/password . i want to access multiple System at a time ... A: and thanks for your question. You probably can't just plug a switch into your DSL modem and then ... | |
| sharing DSL | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: My son has a desktop computer in this room downstairs and has DSL. I have a laptop upstairs and ... A: and thanks for your question. It's easier than you think to share your DSL connection. Basically, ... | |
| laptop's LAN connection | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a desktop at home with verizon dsl. I also have an IBM laptop with centrino. I have always ... A: and thanks for your question. The "A network cable is unplugged" error is a common problem in ... | |
| Networking internet | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: -----Answer----- Hi again Chuck, According to the product description: ... A: For the most part, one network adapter is as good as another. Feel free to try the cheapest one ... | |
| Networking internet | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: At my house we have 2 computers. One is downstairs and the other is upstairs. The motem and wireless ... A: According to the product description: ... | |
| network connectivity issue | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I have 4 pcs at home running xppro on a network thru a DLink DI804HV router. All hass been good ... A: and thanks for your question. The "A network cable is unplugged" error is a common problem in ... | |
| Networking internet | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: At my house we have 2 computers. One is downstairs and the other is upstairs. The motem and wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. I assume that the "thing" you're trying to get working on your ... | |
| Wireless IP | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a desktop and a wireless laptop. I messed up the IP's and now the laptop won't go wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. Each network interface must have a different IP address. The ... | |
| I want to disconnect my service from allvantage | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: need phone # to allvantage to disconnect my service A: and thanks for your question. You can call custoemr support at 401-667-7500, Monday through Friday ... | |
| sharing of the lan | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: i have a lan connection to my pc and i'm planning to buy another pc. so how can i share my lan for ... A: and thanks for your question. It's actually pretty easy to share your internet connection. All you ... | |
| how can use internet in two computer | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: i have two computers both r connected to cross cable network. my question is how can i connect both ... A: and thanks for your question. If you want to share your internet connection, you need a device ... | |
| Core Switch | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: Could you give me details on what a "Core Switch" is, its function and how it works in the network? ... A: and thsnks for your question. A switch is a device that filters and forwards packets between LAN ... | |
| XP network/workgroup om cable modem? | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I helping a friend setup a new computer to replace a PC that is older, slower and out of space. Both ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, you should have this friend back up all the data on ... | |
| Using a Switch along with my router? | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: I use and Asante 4 port router to share my cable connection at home. One of the ports has ceased to ... A: and thanks for your question. You can absolutely use your switch. You can even attach a switch to ... | |
| 2 dsl routers on 1 phone line | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: I currently have a dsl modem/router in the main house. The guest house shares the same phone line. ... A: and thanks for your question. If your guest house is not too far away, and you have line-of-sight ... | |
| Wireless card network | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I use a sony ericsson gc89 wireless card for my laptop,to access the internet. I also have a ... A: and thanks for your question. Your laptop and your desktop both probably have an ethernet adapter ... | |
| Data Transmission Media | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Although most data transmission media transmit data at a rate almost as fast as the speed of light, ... A: and thanks for your question. The basic answer is synchronization. When data is transmitted, the ... | |
| home wireless networking | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: before I get to involved with alot of (probally) basic questions, do you have a good knowledge of ... A: and thanks for writing. Yes, I am familiar with wireless networking. Here are some intersting ... | |
| Lan | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Sir, I would like to know if there is any way if I could access the server from the other computers ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to remotely access and control a computer on your ... | |
| ADSL Router info | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have this Aztech DSL3100R Router connected into my LAN's switch and small network with Server and ... A: and thanks for your question. I found the product information page for your router: ... | |
| Remote Desktop | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: Hi! Its me again! thnx for your answer in my previous question... I have another question... is it ... A: Yes, what you want is possible. You would need to buy a device that would be connected to a phone ... | |
| How to network DSL | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a Westel DSL modem currently connected to 1 computer and I am now adding a second computer. ... A: and thank you for your question. By all means, you should share your internet connection using a ... | |
| Networking a printer | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a HP Deskjet 9800 hooked up to my computer at work. I want to share this computer with ... A: and thanks for your question. Forst of all, if your printer is network-ready (meaning that it has a ... | |
| Remote Desktop | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: Hi! I'm Jam from philippines... i just want to ask that if it is possible to connect to a remote ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to remotely access and control a conputer without ... | |
| connections missing | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: i have just reinstalled windows and noticed that there is no local area conections or 1394 ... A: and thanks for your question. If your ethernet and 1394 hardware is on the motherboard of the ... | |
| Sharing a Wireless Internet Connection | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, Thanks very much for your prompt reply. I'm going to try this after work this evening, and ... A: In the direct-crossover case, the gateway IP address on the laptop should be the LAN address of the ... | |
| Sharing a Wireless Internet Connection | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have an atypical networking situation that I need help with. I live in Alpine, Texas. Our local ... A: and thanks for your interesting question. My first thought is to try to connect your antenna ... | |
| Switch | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: Do both types of switches have ARP table?Can you tell me what is the difference between a managed ... A: Both managed and unmanaged switches work the exact same way, except the managed switch can be ... | |
| Infrastructure Test Labs | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm wondering if you or any of your contacts can help me find information on or about coming up with ... A: and thanks for your question. A test lab is certainly a good thing to have, but as with most ... | |
| Switch | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me what is the difference between a managed and an unmanaged switch? A: The difference is that managed switches (and other networked devices) can be access remotely using a ... | |
| Wireless internet? | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: not sure if I’m asking the right person here (if you can’t help, can you point me to someone who ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, the laptop has to have a Wireless LAN adapter installed ... | |
| subnetting | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: First of all I hope you have a good day. My LAN is configured as the following: W3K server ... A: and thanks for your question. In fact, a router or other device with multiple IP addresses will ... | |
| Connecting a laptop | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I bought a gateway 2000 solo 2300 at a rummage sale. I recently purchased a cardbus network card. ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you installed an ethernet Network Adapter Card. This ... | |
| STP | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: this is my question : what is the meaninig of "Per-port basis"? thanks morteza ramezanzade ... A: and thanks for your question. It's hard to give you a definitive answer without some context. ... | |
| loopback address of multiple nics on the same machine | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: my question is: what is the loopback address of each network adapter when more than one exists on ... A: The loopback address is 127.0.0.1 for all interfaces. The ethernet protocol requires that all ... | |
| Wireless Networking | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I have created a wireless network at home that link the main computer to another computer ... A: and thanks for your question. You can use your main computer to act as a switch for your wireless ... | |
| connecting two computers | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I have an old desktop at home and the cdrom is broken (I think the driver is corrupt). I also have ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing a CD drive is possible. First, connect both computers to the ... | |
| Computer reference on internet | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Sorry if this question is not your exact area. Not sure which group to ask, so I have to start some ... A: and thanks for your question. Each computer has a serial number, often several of them, but these ... | |
| Problems connecting DI-524 router to cable modem | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought D-link's DI-524 wireless router. The computer connected to the internet is ... A: and thanks for your question. I have some ideas you can try. First of all, you need to be running ... | |
| Hooking up a router for internet | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to hook up a router so I can use the internet on 2 computers. I'm having problems trying ... A: and thanks for your question. You shouldn't need to configure your DNS and other settings in your ... | |
| Sharing files and printers | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a wirless router and i want to access my printer installed on my desktop. How do I add this ... A: and thansk for your question. First of all, you already have all the hardware and network pieces in ... | |
| Home Network | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a Windows 2000 computer and would like to share/get files/network with a Windows XP computer, ... A: and thanks for your question. It's not very difficult to share files between two computers. If ... | |
| Log into computer in another city? & IE7 buttons | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a network setup with a server in Houston (six computers) and I am going to need to access ... A: and thanks for your questions. Let me start with your IE7I don't know! I stopped using IE a long ... | |
| file sharing | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: I would like to connect my laptop to my home pc so that i can share files both ways...i don't have a ... A: and thanks for your question. It's not very difficult to share files between two computers. If ... | |
| Hooking up my notebook to my internet. | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: How do I connect my Notebook to my DSL.Also How do I go wireless? A: I assume that you already have DSL and that you already have a computer connected to it directly. ... | |
| Connecting Two Computers | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I was wandering if i have two computers in two different rooms, can i connect these computers to my ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can share your internet connection. What you need is a ... | |
| WAN | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: explain the wide area network A: and thanks for your question. Simply put, a WAN is a network of computer or other devices that are ... | |
| networking | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: s. the make and modle is netgear dg834gt A: and thanks for your question. Normally, you cannot use a DSL modem/router with cable internet. ... | |
| Using Router As Modem? | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is at all possible to use just a netgear router without the broadband modem ... A: and thanks for your question. I think you are probably out of luck. Your ISP most likely requires ... | |
| LAN Network | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: Thw company I do work for has a DSL network and it is really slow. I think part of the problem is ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in responding, but I did not receive the usual ... | |
| DNS installation....!!! | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - hello Mr. Ralph, I hav a problem..... well i dont want to publish my ... A: There are many choices for DNS servers. I suggest some reading on the subject. Here are some great ... | |
| share adsl connection. | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: i have 2 pc,s both winxp.both with onboard lan connections.i have one usb adsl modem.i am trying to ... A: and thanks for your question. I highly recommend that you use a device called a router to share ... | |
| DNS installation....!!! | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, I hav a problem..... well i dont want to publish my website on world wide web, i just want ... A: Yes, a simple DNS server is built in to Windows XP. However, this will not help you - you would ... | |
| DNS installation....!!! | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, I hav a problem..... well i dont want to publish my website on world wide web, i just want ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible. What you need to do is have access to a DNS ... | |
| CAT5E cable length problem | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem with the length of a cat5e cable. In using a 25 foot cable, my ethernet works fine. ... A: and thanks for your question. A CAT5 cable should be good up to 100 meters, or a bit over 300 feet, ... | |
| IP to MAC | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: one more question remains and I would really appreciate your help. I'm currently working on a ... A: You are correct, each ethernet device must have its own internal MAC address. This is generates at ... | |
| IP to MAC | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: On the ethernet, when a packet needs to be sent, the MAC address of the host and destination is ... A: and thanks for your question Each ethernet device is required to generate a unique mac address upon ... | |
| DSL cable | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Irecently went to DSL I wanted to hook up another computer for the kids to use but the modem cable ... A: and thanks for your question. If the cable will not fit, then your computer may not have an ... | |
| cell delineation-ATM | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: This period i am reading about ATM.I came up with a fuction of ATM called cell delineation.From what ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you are correct. Cell Deliniation simply means the method by ... | |
| Networking | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I want to know the entire configuration that needs to be done on two pc's when transferring files ... A: and thanks for your question. It is very sraightforward to share files and folders between two ... | |
| Connectin DSL to laptop | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: Have DSL connected to desktop. Want to also be also to use it on my laptop. Disconnected cable ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, I highly recommend that you get a router. A router ... | |
| LAN wire connection | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I just wanted the procedure of how to connect a Laptop and a PC with the help of a LAN wire, both ... A: and thanks for your question. It is very sraightforward to share files and folders between two ... | |
| Lan Board | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My nephew is visiting and for a month or so we will share my cable connection. Last night everything ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, check to make sure that your network cable is OK. Swap ... | |
| T-1 Throughput | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: In communications, aren't we using 10 "bits" per "byte"?Assuming no compression is possible, how ... A: Typically, Bytes are 8 bits, but they do not have to be. See: ... | |
| T-1 Throughput | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Assuming no compression is possible, how long does it take to FTP a 1GB file over a T-1 connection? ... A: and thanks for your question. This is simple math. A T1 link has a raw throughput of 1.544Mb/s. ... | |
| Connecting Wireless Routers Together | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: The home/home office network we have setup does not seem to allow for connections to just a single ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can have multiple wireless access points in your house. The ... | |
| resetting switch for network to speed up | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Ok I have a network with 16 users a win2000 server a hp print server , a symantec firewall a ... A: and thanks for your question. I suspect that there is either a hardware problem, or a device has ... | |
| Wi-Fi Connection | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Ralph: This is a very basic question. I believe that a number of cities in the US offer free Wi-fi ... A: and thanks for your question. It's actually pretty simple, but there is a lot of variation in what ... | |
| LAN | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Ralph We recently got Verizon fiber optic ("FIOS") for our home internet access, and they installed ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, congrats on getting FIOS. I've heard good things about ... | |
| Cable modem | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible for a cable broadband signal to be week over a long cable span or with to many ... A: and thanks for your question. You cannot use a cable booster for the broadband part of your cable ... | |
| limited or no connectivity | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: iam using winxp on my p3 system . i am using cable net for accessing internet . from few months my ... A: and thanks for your question. This error is caused by windoes not being able to establish a ... | |
| email sending | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I'm working away from home at the moment and need to access my email via the wireless lan at work. ... A: and thanks for your question. Most likely you need to change the server you are using for outgoing ... | |
| Visitor's IP Address | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I need to show visitor's IP address upon my site. I know VB.Net up to intermediate level. Kindly ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a couple of ways to extract a visitor's IP address. The ... | |
| broadband | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I have just gone from dialup to broadband. A dish to a radio tower. I bought a wireless Linksys ... A: and thanks for your question. If you are able to connect to the router, you should be able to get ... | |
| atomic time | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: A big boss at a company where I work as a customer service rep recently put me down emphatically and ... A: This is a good idea! It's too bad that managers don't want to implement ideas like this out of ... | |
| Multiple Wi-Fi | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I use the Wi-Fi card in my Windows laptop to stream iTunes audio to my stereo via an Airport ... A: and thanks for your question. Actually, you should be able to do the multiple tasks using a single ... | |
| Laptop | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I bought a Dell Latitude C640 laptop computer,used. It does not have a wireless network card. I have ... A: and thank you for your question. In general, you can use any Wireless LAN (WLAN) card you like. ... | |
| Wireless laptop to Network - cannot see other computers | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have an existing home network. #1 computer is wired to the D-Link router, #2 computer is wireless. ... A: abd thanks for your question. It may be simply that File and Printer Sharing is not installed or ... | |
| Wireless Access Point Config | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: Just acquired a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point from a third party. I am unable to configure the ... A: and thanks for your question. Since you received this WAP from a 3rd party, my first suggestion is ... | |
| network set up with a linksys switch and wireless router | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Becker, I am setting up a network at my jobsite trailer. I had a 4 port linksys w/wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. To directly answer your questions: 1) Yes, you can connect the ... | |
| Network Printing | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: You recently advised that I can use a parallel connection for a printer up to 50 feet away. That was ... A: Mike, I checked the specs and the maximum length for USB cables is 5 meters, or about 16 feet. ... | |
| Network problem | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: For a local radiostation in Belgium I need to create a network between two locations in the centre ... A: and thanks for your question. Actually, a cable is probably not the answer. An ethernet cable will ... | |
| problem with using ethernet 70 metre length cable | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: Ralph Becker Thank u very much for your immediate response. As mentioned i am using the same CAT 5 ... A: I am assuming that you want to run a cable part of the way to the remote node, install a switch ... | |
| DSL ROUTER - HOW TO ACCESS 70 METRE LENGTH CABLE. | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: 07/05/06 Dear Sir Please refer D-LINK Model DSL-524T I can access the intenet by using the ... A: and thanks for your question. I have used cables up to 100 meters on standard Ethernet without ... | |
| Cable getting slower | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I've noticed that my bandwidth (cable modem) has decreased slightly once that I have used a generic ... A: and thanks for your question. The cable modem you use should not affect your bandwidth. The speed ... | |
| WAN/Router/Switch usage | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, We had a Linksys router hooked to a cable modem and 3 computers hooked to the router. I was ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you absolutely can connect another switch to another port on the ... | |
| TCP/IP Packet size | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: What are the TCP/IP packet sizes in LAN, WAN and MAN? A: and thanks for your question. The maximum packet size (also called the MTU, or Maximum Transmission ... | |
| PC to PC connection via broadban and dialup | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, Is there a way I could phone a dialup modem in a remote office to gain a vpn connection ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you should be able to do this. Windows comes with a feature ... | |
| Wireless ( Linksys WAP54G ) | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: wanted to setup a wireless network using a WAP54G , but i don't know what to do , i've bought an LAN ... A: and thanks for your question. Your WAP54G is not a router, but is designed to connect to an ... | |
| Ethernet | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could explain to me what ethernet is. Many thanks Rachel A: and thank you for your question. Ethernet is a way for computers located in the same physical ... | |
| Different between Hub and switch in lan | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: whath is different between a hun and a switch what is a manageable swith dose how telenet works ... A: and thanks for your question. A hub is a simple ethernet repeater. It has not intelligence built ... | |
| network confusion | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Ok i will try to keep this as simple to follow as possible. I have a ... A: Here is a trick for you. Instead of rebooting, you can force your XP boxes to just get a new IP ... | |
| Home Networking | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: Can you point me to simple instructions on how to set up a network at home. I would like to be able ... A: and thank you for your question. Setting up a home network to share an internet connection is very ... | |
| network confusion | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: Ok i will try to keep this as simple to follow as possible. I have a network of 5 computers win xp ... A: It certainly sounds like you've been through the wringer with Vonage! You have my sympathy. I ... | |
| network confusion | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: Ok i will try to keep this as simple to follow as possible. I have a network of 5 computers win xp ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, I will assume that your VoIP service, Vonage, is your ... | |
| Improving my network | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a sort of general question about my home network, and how to improve it. I am a 3D computer ... A: and thanks for your questions. As you have already guessed, upgrading your LAN will involve ... | |
| connecting a router to my computer | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: when I type in 192.168.1.1 on my browser it connects but I don't get anything on the screen, this is ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are some suggestions: - Power-cycle the router (unplug it, wait ... | |
| Dell Powerconnect 2216 | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a new Dell powerconnect 2216. I was wondering if you know if I can use this as a router. I ... A: and thanks for your question. I lookekd at the product page for the 2216 here: ... | |
| network adapter | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to install high speed internet, using the cd that came with the service it says theres ... A: and thanks for your question. If the computer is not seeing a network adapter, there are a number ... | |
| Internet Connection | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: I moved my desktop from one apartment to another apartment in a different city. I was using cable ... A: and thanks for your question. Sometimes, things just go wrong with Windows networking. What almost ... | |
| FTP | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: HOW TO CREAT FTP FOLDER? WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO PERFORM FTP? A: and thanks for your question. I'm not really sure what you're trying to do here. Can you please ... | |
| Subnets | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I was under the impression that if you have a 255 in an octet of a subnet mask that the ... A: and thanks for your question. The key difference between the two scenarios you describe is the ... | |
| Standard to use | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I need to make a network point. Inside the wallport there are color patterns for the A and B ... A: and thanks for your question. Nearly all wiring installations use "A", or EIA/TIA 568A. Here is a ... | |
| low wireless internet signals | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I have just bought a new laptop for business purpose, so i can show my products to my customers, ... A: and thanks for your questions. You don't say what kind of wireless network you are talking about. ... | |
| Connection using modem | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a laptop and a PC. Now I would like to connect my pc to the laptop. I can’t do that using a ... A: and thanks for your question. It depends on several factors: - How fast does the connection needs ... | |
| to get home internet on to computer | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: i have a pc set up at home i have put a router on it so i can have my blue yonder broadband put on ... A: You do not have to install the broadband software on the laptop at all. In fact, it should be very ... | |
| Remote Access | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: I would like to remotely access my office computer from home. Both use XP OS (one Home Edition & one ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you should be able to access your home PC remotely. You will ... | |
| leased line modem | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, I have two questions as follows: 1. is a modem operating with 9.6kpbs a V.29? 2. can a ... A: and thanks for your question. V.29 is an ITU standard (Approved in 1988) for synchronous 4,800, ... | |
| modem plus router setup | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: We're( my sons actually) running XP Pro.We are connected to the internet using a wireless Navini ... A: and thanks for your question. You are right when you say that there should be one and only one ... | |
| Home network can't see computers | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: There are 3 computers in my home, 2 running XP and 1 running 98, I am using boradband router ... A: and thanks for your question. Windows XP and Windows 98 use a built-in Windows function called ... | |
| 4-port cable router problems | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I have been trying to connect my two computers to my cable internet connection using the dynex ... A: and thanks for your question. You've already done most of the troubleshooting I would have ... | |
| two-cpu network | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I want to connect my MSW-XP laptop to my MSW-XP desktop for some file sharing. Used crossover cable ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, you have to make sure that you are using the correct ... | |
| network | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: How can I connect my 2 printers from my main pc to my notebook that is connected through a wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. The answer lies in the built-in Windows feature called "File and ... | |
| Connecting a switch to a router | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a DSL modem Westell model C90-610030-06, then I have a Netgear wireless router model MR814 ... A: and thanks for your question. My initial thought was that you need a cross-over cable to connect ... | |
| Wireless Range Expander | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Im a student at a university, and i bought a wireless range expander (linksys wre54g) for my dorm ... A: and thanks for your questions. It may be that the WRE54G was not set to factory defaults when you ... | |
| Large Subnet | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, Thanks for you swift reply. There is one site with a DHCP scope for 5000 devices. Currently ... A: I disagree that the size of the subnet itself would have any effect on the speed of the devices. In ... | |
| Large Subnet | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Would having a large subnet on a network reduce the speed that the network operates at? There are ... A: and thanks for your question. 5,000 is a LOT of nodes for a single subnet. Of course, it depends ... | |
| Switching between Home and Office LAN | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: My wife would like to be able to access our Home LAN with her corporate office Laptop. How can she ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can easily manage a Home and an Office network configuration ... | |
| internet | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: I'm sure this a simple question for you but it is important I get a correct answer. I currently live ... A: and thanks for your question. As far as LAN internet access is concerned, you should have no ... | |
| Cable Internet Filter | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: Ok so I read a tip that you answered VERY similar to my problem but i wasnt sure if it was the same ... A: and thanks for your question. You are absolutely correct, and the cable tech support guy was either ... | |
| Cold Weather Affect On DSL | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: Ralph: I have noticed a dramatic change in the download and upload speeds during cold weather. By ... A: and thanks for your question. I agree that the temperature should not adversely affect the speed, ... | |
| Interference in cordless phone | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a wlan ad hoc in my home. When the internet is active and some one answer the cordless phone ... A: and thanks for your question. I had the same problem - I had a 2.4Ghz phone and I was having both ... | |
| WAN connections | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: Ralph, Mom father runs a business in Miami, but spends time vacationing in several locations around ... A: and thanks for your question. What you need is Remote Control software. You can buy a package ... | |
| Wireless router and Internet access | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: I have two computers set up to have wireless access to a Wifi Internet modem. The network worked ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you have a very frustrating problem! My first thought ... | |
| wireless metwork | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: Trying to connect 2 laptops to my new netgear wireless G router.Both use WindowsXP. Installed the ... A: This is a common problem that is caused by a bug in Windows XP SP2. I was bitten by this one myself ... | |
| connection | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: When I am using telnet to login into bbs, I know it's under TCP/IP. So what about that connection ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't fully understand your question - are you seeing an error of ... | |
| routers and switches | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: what is the difference between a router and a switch if any at all A: Yes, routers and switches are different devices. Here are definitions from an online encyclopedia: ... | |
| 2 pcs 1 broadband connection | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: I have two computers (a desktop and laptop(connected occasionally)) with general pc configuration ... A: and thanks for your question. I have an easy answer for you - get a router! A router is a device ... | |
| Wireless Internet | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm currently networking with my dad. I have a dell inspiron 2600 notebook with a belkin 54g ... A: and thanks for your question. In order to share a wireless connection across a half mile, the first ... | |
| internet connection | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: I believe the T-1 has a router all ready. (there is too much equipment there) As I also mentioned I ... A: It sounds like you are making a good physical connection, but there may yet be a problem with the ... | |
| small office network | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: Will it work in a dsl workgroup environment? it is an old HP laserjet 4 printer and not ... A: There are about 15 different HP LaserJet 4 printer models. I encourage you to go to the HP web ... | |
| small office network | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: I have DSL up and running and all three computers connected to Internet without any problem but they ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you have a network-capable printer that has a built-in ... | |
| Joining computers | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: My new computer is a Dell XPS and it has an ethernet port, my old computer has an ethernet card I ... A: Ed. The cable that came with your DSL is almost certainly not a cross-over cable. Any cross-over ... | |
| internet connection | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a used laptop. I can plug it into a friends cable modem and everything works fine. ... A: Since you were able to make a connection elsewhere, you know that the laptop is OK. That means ... | |
| connecting lan to internet | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: My office just sign up for Broadband and I am having problem connecting my office LAN to the ... A: and thanks for your question. Your ISP has assigned you a block of 255 static IP addresses and you ... | |
| Joining computers | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: Got a new computer for Xmas. First thought was to put old computer hard drive in new computer to ... A: and thanks for your question. One of the best ways to connect two computers is to use ethernet. ... | |
| WAN | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, I recently purchased dsl through Verizon and was sent a Westell 327w modem/router. I now ... A: and thanks for your question. You absolutely do not have to use any particular brand of wireless ... | |
| My PC is not connecting to the network | 12/30/2005 |
| Q: Recently I upgraded my PC to a higher conguration of, 2.66 GHz INTEL Pentium, 865 GLV motherboard ... A: and thanks for your question. "Media Disconnected" is a low-level (hardware) error message. XP ... | |
| wireless network | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: i have two computers at home , one is a desktop with a ethernet card and the other a laptop with a ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, once you purchase a Wireless LAN adapter for your computer, it ... | |
| Network cabling | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: I have installed wiring in my apartment to one internet socket in each of three rooms, so I can use ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing your internet connection is easy! All you need is a device ... | |
| di-524 router WAN connection | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a small router in my home-office network and would like to use the WAN input for connection ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I did not receive the usual email ... | |
| network wire | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: How to conect wire with RJ in both side. what color, and how? A: and thanks for your question. There are several different RJ standards, the most popular being RJ45 ... | |
| Hi, I'm thinking of setting... | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I'm thinking of setting up a home wireless LAN on my Windows XP (Japanese) and Windows ME (English) ... A: C., and thanks for your question. Most LAN hardware sold in the US uses English for its ... | |
| Cable or Wireless Network | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, The house is being renovated so we have the opportunity of installing network cables. Is this ... A: and thanks for your question. While it isn't necessary to wire a home, it certainly gives you a lot ... | |
| d-link | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I have a d-link 524 wirerless router used with dsl. When I connect my computer to the D-link I ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you're doing everything right. Just to review: - You ... | |
| wireless network | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I am currently connected to the internet via a USB broadcom modem. As my laptop is WiFi enabled I ... A: and thanks for your question. It would have been more helpful if you'd told me why you are "unable ... | |
| Router unable to connect to adsl | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I have recently purchased an adsl wifi-modem-router to replace a basic adsl router which I have been ... A: and thanks for your question. Most likely, and obviously, the new device has a different connector ... | |
| Hi, I have cable modem... | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: I have cable modem service which I use for one machine. I now have two machines. How do I go about ... A: and thanks for your question. The answer is simple - you need a router. Here is a link that will ... | |
| limited or no connectivity | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, I have a home network consisting of several computers, video game consols, a camera and a ... A: and thanks for your question. You've done a fine job of troubleshooting this problem. You've ... | |
| High speed dial-up | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: A lot of ISP's offer high speed dial-up (up to 7X faster) for a little more $$ per month. Are there ... A: and thanks for your question. The way that the "high-speed" dialup internet access works is the ISP ... | |
| wireless lan | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: I an trying to set up my wireless home network with a Belkin wireless b/G router.Going through a ... A: and thanks for your question. It does indeed sound like a DHCP problem. Here are some things to ... | |
| Can't get web server to work after replacing PC | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: I'm getting this POPUP message on my home PC when I set the single gateway. "Warning - Multiple ... A: and thanks for your question. The warning message you're seeing looks like it's appearing because ... | |
| Adsl | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to set up a wireless network in a family home in the French Caribbean. The dsl modem is ... A: Most routers you can buy in the US do not support USB at all, but rather have a ethernet (RJ45) ... | |
| Networking | 10/25/2005 |
| Q: . I have a Dell 2400 computer with a wireless NIC on the 2nd floor of my house. On the first floor ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is likely that your are finding a neighbor's wireless ... | |
| networking/speed | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: My question is concerning networking 5 computers. I live in a house, with 4 other university ... A: and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you are pretty much out of luck. Yes, I know of Shaw ... | |
| Printer Network Issue | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: I have a HP OfficeJet S135 in my downstairs office. Upstairs I have a Dell 2400. I have a cable ... A: and thanks for your question. I searched around and found this device: ... | |
| files sharing problem | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: I'm trying to set back my home network ( after formating the laptop HD) but can not make PCs "see" ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing files between computers on the same network is actually ... | |
| blocking packets | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: i am using a broadband connection at home which limits me to only 200 mb downloads from 8am to 10pm ... A: and thanks for your questions. It's very doubtful that you can mask your traffic from your ISP. ... | |
| home networking | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to connect 2 computers at home by using a broadband router in order to share files and ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing files between computers on the same network is actually ... | |
| DNS problem | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: Don't know if you can help but I have a client that I setup a website for. This site can be seen ... A: and thanks for your interesting question. There are a number of ways around this. Within the ... | |
| Network | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: Respected Sir, My name is Balaji. Which website is providing more and more details about ... A: and thanks for your questions. Here are some basic definitions for LAN, MAN, and WAN: ... | |
| The IP of a remote client | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: could you name aprogramme or other method to know the ip of a remote pc on the net ? also how can ... A: and thanks for your question. If you know the name of a remote computer, you can always determine ... | |
| XP Pro and XP Home Edition | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a desktop with XP home Edition and a laptop with XP Pro. The diagram below describes my ... A: and thanks for your question. My first advice to you would be to remove the hub in your network ... | |
| lan privacy | 10/13/2005 |
| Q: im connected to the internet via a local LAN that my friends are running in my neighbourhood. The ... A: and thanks for your question. The fact is that you cannot achieve privacy on a LAN unless you are ... | |
| ADSL MultiLink | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: First of all I hope you have a good day. I've two ADSL subscriptions. Can I apply a multilink ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, there are things you can do to take advantage of two broadband ... | |
| Network Connection | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: I am an undergraduate student, intending to build a remote monitoring system that allows me to ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a lot of ways for two computers to communicate with each ... | |
| connectivity | 9/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a regular 2 Mghtz pc that is connected to an old 300 Mghtz notebook with a wireless router. ... A: and thanks for your question. I absolutely do not agree with what you were told. The performance ... | |
| Ethernet card | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: but is an "Integrated 10/100 network card and modem" the same thing as the Ethernet card I would ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, your laptop (BTW, I also have a Dell Inspiron) has a built-in ... | |
| ethernet lan card | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 3Com l0/100 ethernet card for my laptop. I changed from Win XP to ... A: and thanks for your question. Since you say that this is a laptop, I assume that you have a "PC ... | |
| Networking | 9/17/2005 |
| Q: I have computer #1 and #2 on a wireless (Hawking) router with a cable connection. #1 has network ... A: and thanks for your question. Any of a number of things might be wrong. Here are some things to ... | |
| about networks | 9/17/2005 |
| Q: Sir, I am student of computer science.I have interest in networking.Is that necessary I should ... A: and thanks for your question. As a networking professional, it's always good to hear when students ... | |
| Maximum transferable unit (MTU) | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: what is the MTU for ATM Network and Frame relay A: and thanks for your quesiton. The default MTU for ATM is 8192 octets, according to RFC 1626: ... | |
| wifi | 9/15/2005 |
| Q: I wanted to get a wireless connection two floors above my router. My router is in my basement, and ... A: and thanks for your question. You are correct to be concerned about the quality of your wireless ... | |
| spamed | 9/15/2005 |
| Q: me a student, www.merapattoki.com is me site. a person send me mail "i have visited this website and ... A: and thanks for your question. It is an unfortunate fact of life that web sites and email addresses ... | |
| Equipment | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: I would like to network my two home computers in order to share one phone line DSL connection. What ... A: and thanks for your question. I highly recommend that you get a router, even if your DSL has just ... | |
| wireless networkiing | 9/13/2005 |
| Q: I currently have a network setup involving 2 computers. One is a desktop which is connected through ... A: and thanks for your question. You are correct to be concerned about the quality of your wireless ... | |
| DSL network problem: sporadic on wired desktop | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: Situation: We have a home network, using Windows XP. Our 2005 desktop has DSL access via a router ... A: and thanks for your question. Intermittent problems are the hardest to fix. The problem is that ... | |
| home networking | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: Running two computers, Win XP. One in living room, the other in bedroom. LR computer has 802.11b ... A: and thanks for your question. Any of a number of things might be wrong. Here are some things to ... | |
| home network problem | 9/10/2005 |
| Q: I have a WinXP desktop connected to a D-Link wireless router. I also have a WinXP laptop and a ... A: and thanks for your question. Any of a number of things might be wrong. Here are some things to ... | |
| sharing printer on wireless network | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: I am using the wireless network as I send this. My new question, can I access the USB connected ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm glad my previous answer was helpful to you. Yes, you should be ... | |
| VPN set up | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: How to setup VPN behind the router? A: and thanks for your question. In general, you need to "open a port" in the router to allow the VPN ... | |
| Network | 9/6/2005 |
| Q: Is there a way to pause my inernet/network hub without disconecting from the internet/network? ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to "pause" your computer's access to the ... | |
| cable length | 9/6/2005 |
| Q: How long can a cable be for connecting between my desktop and a wireless router? Thank you John A: and thanks for your question. I assume that you are talking about an ethernet LAN cable that would ... | |
| Setting up a router to read internet | 9/3/2005 |
| Q: I am setting up a network for a friend who recent;y got cable internet service from Comcast. They ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in responding; as sometimes happens, I did not ... | |
| lan connections | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: I'm using Windows XP SP 2. I connected my two computers. It shows LAN is connected. But the ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a number of things that could be going wrong that could ... | |
| Network | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: I asked a question yesterday and I'm sorry to say that It did not help very much. My question is, I ... A: It's hard to say without more details, but from what you said it does indeed sound like it could be ... | |
| home networking | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: I just purchased another computer and would like to link both the new and old to tranfer my files to ... A: and thanks for your question. I highly recommend that you get a router, even if your cable modem ... | |
| LAN | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: This might be a very simple question for you. I have a DSL modem for my computer. It has a 10/100 ... A: and thanks for your question. I highly recommend that you get a router, even if your DSL has just ... | |
| Wireless internet wiring | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, I have been told by Best Buy people that I need a wireless PCI card for the desktop, what is ... A: You absolutely do NOT need to use only wireless in your network. You can use a mix of wired and ... | |
| Wireless internet wiring | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: I have a Laptop computer with a wireless 802.11 b/g card and my desktop computer, with an Ehternet ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you have all the hardware pieces you need. Here's ... | |
| Media converter | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: SimpleCan you tell me the difference between a media converter and a transceiver? thanks, mld A: and thanks for your question. A media converter is more commonly called an "adapter". Here is a ... | |
| My PSP and my network | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: Ok, I am currently running a casual network n a wire router with a 10 base T network with a Netgear ... A: and thanks for your question. You can absolutely add wireless capability to your existing network. ... | |
| home networking | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: i currently have 2 compaq deskpro pc's both running windows ME , i would like to know the best way ... A: and thanks for your question. The simplest thing to do would be to get a router. This is a device ... | |
| New computer hookup | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: i have a new computer but i can't use it. i only have dialup were i live and the new computer has ... A: and thanks for your questions. First of all, EVERYONE (myself included!) started out where you are, ... | |
| LAN | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a wireless router to which I connect two computers, one a desktop and one a laptop. The ... A: I suggest trying again - uninstall the printer, reboot, then re-install the printer. If the printer ... | |
| LAN | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a wireless router to which I connect two computers, one a desktop and one a laptop. The ... A: I agree, it sounds like you have duplicate IP addresses on your two computers. It may be that your ... | |
| DSL connection | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I recently got the Westell Versalink 327w from Verizon. Before I had the 327w, I used my Belkin ... A: and thanks for your question. What I'd recommend that you do is use the Belkin unit as a wireless ... | |
| Wi-Fi capability | 7/26/2005 |
| Q: What equipment do I need for my Dell 1600 celeron notebook (2003) to be able to access the Wi-Fi ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, all you should need is the wireless LAN adapter card you already ... | |
| Problem with my Linksys router | 7/25/2005 |
| Q: My family has had a Linksys Wireless-G broadband router for several months now. Our desktop is a 3 ... A: and thanks for your questions. If you are seeing a "Cannot be found" error, there are many things ... | |
| Ethernet cables: Home network | 7/24/2005 |
| Q: 1.) Can you use a cat6 cable on a cat5 router? I have a router currently using cat-5 cables, and I ... A: and thanks for your questions. 1) Yes, you can always use a higher-rated cable that what is ... | |
| networking | 7/23/2005 |
| Q: I have switched from dial up to sbc/yahoo DSL--I am so pleased with the speed--now I would like to ... A: and thanks for your questions. You have two basic options as far as sharing your DSL internet ... | |
| Router versus Switch | 7/22/2005 |
| Q: Are router and switch the same? Can router connect to internet without using modem? What does router ... A: and thanks for your question. Routers and switches are different kinds of devices. Here are some ... | |
| modem | 7/20/2005 |
| Q: Is there a way to set my modem on standby mode? I'm using linksys wireless 4 ports cable modem. ... A: and thanks for your question. There's no standby mode for most consumer-grade routers. I read ... | |
| simple solution | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: I just went dsl--and would like to hookup my son upstairs who is still dialup--I'm thinking cost ... A: and thanks for your question. The simplest thing to do would be to get a router. This is a device ... | |
| ADSL Routers | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: I want to know if I can set up two adsl routers on the one incoming phone line effectively creating ... A: and thanks for your question. You can only connect one DSL modem per phone link. If you want an ... | |
| network | 7/14/2005 |
| Q: going to try to change from dial up to dsl tomorrow--sbc/yahoo dsl--a novice at this stuff pretty ... A: and thanks for your question. They answer for you is simple - you need to get a router. A router ... | |
| Modem | 7/13/2005 |
| Q: Respected Sir I Want to know Does Modem Consists of MAC address If yes? How many bits of address it ... A: and thanks for your question. Any device that connects to an ethernet network has to have a MAC ... | |
| Network Card no longer recognized | 7/12/2005 |
| Q: I had a wireless network card and router from Belkin and it worked for a little while now it is ... A: and thanks for your question. Windows 98 is notorious for having trouble with networking devices. ... | |
| DHCP | 6/25/2005 |
| Q: Suppose i want to make a LAN out of 5 PCs.Is it necessary to have a DHCP server to assign them IP ... A: and thank your for your question. First of all, my apologies for not replying sooner. I never ... | |
| Wireless networks | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: A chap I do work for has contacted me to find out if I can re-set up his wireless network now he's ... A: Mike, The process of setting things up is exactly the same when you are connecting wirelessly. ... | |
| Wireless networks | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: A chap I do work for has contacted me to find out if I can re-set up his wireless network now he's ... A: and thanks for your questions. What you want to do is pretty straightforward. They key is that ... | |
| network adapters | 6/21/2005 |
| Q: I am completely new to networking and am confused about network adapters. If I have one laptop and ... A: Just think of an adapter as a device that converts data from one form to another. In the case of a ... | |
| Cat 5 pairs | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: I have run Cat 5E cable to connect several computers to a router. I am wanting to run a telephone ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, I recommend that you not use a pair inside an existing ... | |
| Basic LAN Setup | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I want to setup a small office lan consisting of one server + 4 node. I have already applied for a ... A: and thanks for your questions. Yes, I would recommend the hardware setup you suggest: connect your ... | |
| Ethernet | 6/9/2005 |
| Q: I'm looking for a wireless Ethernet not wireless network. Can you help me find this kind of product? ... A: and thanks for your question. It's not entirely clear exactly what you mean by "wireless ethernet". ... | |
| broken ethernet locking tab | 6/4/2005 |
| Q: Is there a way to fix an ethernet plug with broken off locking tab other than replacing the entire ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you do not need to replace an ethernet cable with a broken lock ... | |
| Ethernet-based COM ports get slower and slower with time | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: I have an app written in Delphi 5 that talks to up to 30 COM ports. Most of the COM ports are ... A: and thanks for your very interesting question. I found some information on your Moxa devide here: ... | |
| Internet | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I have a latest dell laptop with wireless enabled. I want net access connection anywhere,anyplace I ... A: and thanks for your question. About the only kind of internet service that could meet your ... | |
| Local Area Connection Status | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I are hooked up via Linksys router. We both have Dells-I a desktop, she a laptop. In her ... A: and thanks for your question. If your wife's internet connection is not working, then the problem ... | |
| lan card | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: hi i am just moving to broadband from dial up & i have just got my modem my question is is it ok to ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is OK to use the USB connection, especially if you only want ... | |
| wireless | 5/20/2005 |
| Q: Ralph I have broadband internet access through an NTL cable modem. I have bought a 3Com wireless ... A: and thanks for your question. There may be several things wrong. First of all, check to make sure ... | |
| printer sharing | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: I have two desktops with Windows XP connected on Ethernet via a hub. When I click on “view ... A: and thanks for your question. Actually, as far as Windows is concerned, a printer and a file are ... | |
| Internet Access | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: Im trying to set up a network linking three offices together, but im trying to find the best method ... A: and thanks for your question. I am assuming that by "connected", you mean that any computer in any ... | |
| linksys router | 4/15/2005 |
| Q: i would like to setup a home network simply connecting 2 computers. both computers will be surfing ... A: and thanks for your question. Pretty much any router will do what you need. I have the Linksys ... | |
| Wireless router security | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: I'm having a little problem. I would like to set my wireless router (Topcom WBR 244) to deny access ... A: and thanks for your question. I think it's good that you're concerned about the security of your ... | |
| wireless internet | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: I would like to get the internet for my laptop. I was wondering about those wireless network ... A: and thanks for writing. If you want to share an internet connection, you need a device to help you. ... | |
| Connecting to Internet | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: We have a small home network. 1 desktop, 1 laptop. We had been working wirelessly with no difficulty ... A: and thank you for your question. I will proceed with my answer assuming that the wireless ... | |
| connect 2 Apple computers to a Linksys Ethernet router | 3/31/2005 |
| Q: I have a LinkSys ethernet router and would like to use it to connect 2 Apple computers. LinkSys does ... A: and thanks for your question. I am not an "Apple person", but I know that you can use a Linksys to ... | |
| Lost connectivity | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: We are having network connectivity problems with some of our latest Dells that have shipped with the ... A: and thanks for your question. I would suggest trying to exchange the ethernet adapters on 2 or 3 ... | |
| Airlink PCI driver problem | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: Good Morning: I have a shop built home computer with an ASUS motherboard operating a 700mhz ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's what I suggest you do: Put the wireless adapter driver in a ... | |
| ftp +nats | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: After setting up wireless broadband using a Netopia router I can no longer access an ftp site .I can ... A: and thanks for your question. Actually, you shouldn't have to do anything with your router to use ... | |
| What is the exact meaning? | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: How do you do? Would you please tell me what the abbreviations of Ipod and PSP are? Thank you ... A: and thanks for your question. "iPod" doesn't stand for anything. Apple Computer has a line of ... | |
| shared folder | 3/16/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, I'm sorry, apparently my question made me sound like a newbie. In fact, I'm an MCP, half way ... A: Dave. Sorry not to grasp your level of expertise. You are most of the way there! You do need to ... | |
| shared folder | 3/16/2005 |
| Q: Here's what I need to do: I want to create a folder on my C drive that my friend on the other side ... A: and thanks for your question. You can't share that folder across the internet the same way you do ... | |
| setting up a router | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: I've been happily using a USB modem for my PC which worked fine with my ISP. Then, I changed ... A: and thanks for your question. The router *is* a good idea, much better than plugging a Cable or DSL ... | |
| Trouble Hooking Up Windows 98 Computer To Wireless Network | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: ..i hope you can help me out with my problem...ok so here it is...i currently have 2 Windows XP ... A: and thanks for your question. A couple of ideas come to mind: - On the 4th PC, check the IP ... | |
| port blocking | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: the setting is only available in the properties of the LAN adapter. i am on an ADSL connection with ... A: These settings, wich you set for the primary ethernet port, affect ALL TCP/IP ports on the computer. ... | |
| port blocking | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: i need to permanently some specific some tcp/ip ports on a pc. as such i need to know how i can do ... A: and thanks for your question. You can easily block any TCP/IP ports you wish. In Windows 2000 or ... | |
| Locked out of network | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: Hey Ralph! While recently trying to reset my DSL connection, which I share w/my husband via a ... A: and thanks for your question. You're already tried most of what I would normally have suggested! ... | |
| Renewing IP Address | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I have an HP Zd7000 laptop connected to a wireless home network.I have a Comcast BroadBand Internet ... A: and thanks for your question. Sice the problem you are describing is not happening all the time, I ... | |
| Bandwidth | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: Does each computer connected to a gateway/router like 2wire Homeportal 1800HW, which has 4 ports on ... A: and thanks for your quesiton. Each port can transmit up to the limits of the ethernet protocol. ... | |
| Obtaining IP | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a problem. My girlfriend is using a PC which is connecting with another PC with a crossed ... A: and thanks for your question. You can easily determine the IP address of the PC in question. Just ... | |
| aol networking | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: my brother has recently started using aol broadband (1 meg), i am trying to network his computer to ... A: and thanks for your question. I agree with AOL - you should use a router to share that internet ... | |
| laptop to base unit | 2/12/2005 |
| Q: Is there a way to connect a laptop to a base unit. I mean an easy way! I have no technical knowledge ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can connect your laptop to another computer. If both ... | |
| help | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a very fastADSL internet connection, I want to share it with some people across the road, ... A: and thanks for your question. Sharing your internet connection is certainly possible, but first I ... | |
| FTP | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I connected a PC (client) with another PC (server) which is connected to the Internet through an ... A: and thanks for your question. The Internet Sharing feature you are using is preventing you from ... | |
| Data interchange between wirless phones and servers | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to find some information regarding wireless communication. My question is, Can data be ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is possible to make an internet connection using a cell ... | |
| distant LAN??? | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: just wanna find out how my cousin (from his home pc) can connect to me (to my home pc) as a LAN ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, what you want to do is possible. You need to set up a Virtual ... | |
| Network Printing Issues | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: I have a small home office and would like to print from my wireless computer. I have a dell that is ... A: and thanks for your question. If it was working before, it should be possible with the new setup. ... | |
| Internet | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: I am using Windows 98 and Microsoft IE to connect to Internet through the server of my company. ... A: and thank you for your question. Ultrasurf is a product that redirects your web browser (IE) to a ... | |
| home networking | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to set up a home network to connect 2 laptops, 1 printer, and multiple access to AOL ... A: and thanks for your question. You should be able to use pretty much any router to connect to AOL ... | |
| cable internet / cable tv | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: I have cable tv downstairs and a cable modem upstairs. Recently, I put a tv in the same room as the ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can make this work, but you will need to change the way your ... | |
| Up Down Load Question | 1/14/2005 |
| Q: I just recently aquired a DSL 1500kps connection in my home. Currently my Throughput is on average ... A: Sorry to have suggested what you already tried! Since you're using DSLReports, I do have confidence ... | |
| Up Down Load Question | 1/14/2005 |
| Q: I just recently aquired a DSL 1500kps connection in my home. Currently my Throughput is on average ... A: and thanks for your question. It's very difficult to get objective performance measures. You don't ... | |
| access is denied | 1/8/2005 |
| Q: i can access all of my four pcs but cant reach one of them in my workgroup i dont know why it always ... A: and thanks for your question. Obviously, the first thing to check is that you *do* have permission ... | |
| LAN/WAN Design | 1/8/2005 |
| Q: Im a system administrator & am willing to expand my scope of work to designing networks & ... A: and thanks for your question. My best advice would be to persue a Cisco certification track. Cisco ... | |
| Unable to access web server in LAN | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: I can access "http://comp" from m/c comp but not as "http://comp" from m/c comp2. (I need http ... A: and thanks for following up. I suggest trying to access "comp" by IP address, i.e., ... | |
| Unable to access web server in LAN | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 PCs (Win2k-Prof & WinXP-Prof) connected to each other using a NE 2000 Compatible card on ... A: and thanks for your questions. In order to use the http access, you need to install a web server ... | |
| DSL provider <> local phone carrier | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: Can I have a company provide my home with DSL although that company is not my local phone carrier? ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can have a non-local-telco provide you with DSL. THe ... | |
| Networking | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: I have 2 computers at home and would like to network them. One has Windows 98 2nd Ed and the other ... A: If you want to share an internet connection, I highly recommend that you get a broadband connection, ... | |
| earlier request---linksys | 12/27/2004 |
| Q: requested help a few hours ago, unable to get beyond home page when reconfigured for linksys BEFSR41 ... A: I am replying here to both of your support requests. I apologize that I did not reply sooner to ... | |
| Home LAN - Wireless | 12/26/2004 |
| Q: I have a wired (cat-5) home network utilizing a cable modem/router combo with several assigned ... A: and thanks for your question. You can go one of several ways. You can replace your wired router ... | |
| T1 router question | 12/22/2004 |
| Q: I am thinking about getting T1 internet connection, and i was woundering what's the cheapest router ... A: and thanks for your question. If you're planning to get a dedicated 1.545Mb/s T1 connection with ... | |
| connecting 2 a Mac to PC to one DSL line... | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: I have a Mac OS 9.1 G4 upstairs in a corner bedroom - directly below on the first floor, is a ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can certainly connect your PCs to a router with hard-wired ... | |
| Displaying video across a network connection | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: I have a file/ printer sharing network with a 2.4 ghz XP home machine connected to a 225 mhz 98SE ... A: and thanks for your question. I can think of a couple of ways to do what you want. The first is to ... | |
| broadband/hackers | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: Broadband Internet users are vulnerable to hacking risks because--why? A: and thanks for your question. There are a lot of reasons why broadband users are vulnerable. - ... | |
| WAN components | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I am in seirous need of help with a college project. the project is to connect to offices each ... A: and thanks for yout question. Sorry for the delay in replying; I did not receive the notification ... | |
| connecting w98 to network | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a small mac computer lab and a 10/100 ethernet system. I can connect a mac computer to the ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is a lot harder to get a Windows PC on a network tha a Mac, ... | |
| connecting to internet via cable & routing to 4 computers | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: I really need advice. Don't know much abt doing this or if it's worthwhile. I'd like to connect to ... A: and thanks for your questions. Congratulations on your decision to move up to broadband! I think ... | |
| ethernet | 11/13/2004 |
| Q: Would it speed up my internet experience if I connected via ethernet? (Note; I know nothing about ... A: You might be able to improve your connection speed to the internet by using ethernet instead of USB. ... | |
| Netwoking 3 computers | 11/12/2004 |
| Q: We just bought a HP Designjet 100 Plus for the office, and would like to network it to all three ... A: and thnks for your question. You have a couple of options for sharing your printer. You can either ... | |
| sharing docs with vpn network | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: We have about 30 pc's in peer to peer network spread over 4 locations - 3 locations vpn into main ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you should be able to access shared files and folders across the ... | |
| notebook internet hookup | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: Becker, I just bought a new Dell inspiron notebook. I already have cable connection at home that ... A: The easiest and best thing to do is to buy a router. A router is a device that connects to your ... | |
| ISDN TA | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, I have a small setup of 11 computers connected to Internet thro ISDN TA (Dlink ... A: and thanks for your question. It sounds like you are either having a hardware feilure, or a corrupt ... | |
| what's ethernet, routers | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: Till date, I have only been using dial up. Now, I am planning to upgrade to cable or dsl. I'd like ... A: and thanks for your question! Congratulations on your decision to upgrade from dial-up. I'm sure ... | |
| Mac and PC wireless system | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a G4 (9.2 system)and a Laptop Dell 8200. I want to set up a wireless internet Verizon DSL ... A: and thanks for your question. You should be able to share your internet connection with a wireless ... | |
| Home network - slow browsing | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: Sorry to turn this into your personal nightmare but: The Microsoft KnowledgeBase article refers to ... A: About this only think I can think of is the "LMHosts" problem. THis is a problem with the Microsoft ... | |
| Getting Online | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I have just purchased a secondhand notebook. It has no modem, will I still be able to get online ... A: Yes, you should be able to get online. Your computer should have either USB ports, PCMCIA ("PC ... | |
| Home network - slow browsing | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: We followed your suggestion - first on my wife's PC then on mine - with no improvement either time. ... A: Sorry my earlier advice did not solve your problem. First of all, read this article and see if it ... | |
| Laptop to Web - Wireless - Anywhere | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know how to make a laptop computer access the Web via cellular service without ... A: Here are some PCMCIA devices I found on the Verizon Wireless web site: ... | |
| Laptop to Web - Wireless - Anywhere | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know how to make a laptop computer access the Web via cellular service without ... A: and thanks for your question. You can connect to the cellular internet service from Verizon or ... | |
| Home network - slow browsing | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I have our PCs networked. Both PCs are running Windows 2000 Pro and are kept fully ... A: and thanks for your question. I recommend that you completely uninstall all networking on your ... | |
| Wireless Network | 10/31/2004 |
| Q: I am going to be setting up a wireless network soon, sharing my internet connection (2mb ADSL) and ... A: All you need to do to protect your shared resources is to password protect them. For example, if ... | |
| wireless connection to router | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion ZE5300 Notebook that has a wireless network card installed in it. I was able to ... A: and thanks for your question. I recommend that you completely uninstall all networking on your PC. ... | |
| Duplex Mode | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: How r u, I have a pentium 4,2.4 ghz pc with 865 motherboard. I have a D-link DFE-538TX 10/100Mbps ... A: and thank you for your question. If you cannot connect at 100Mb/s, then it may be that your cable ... | |
| Web hosting! | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: My name is Assaf Lasry and I am a programmer analyst. I am currently in the process of building an ... A: and thanks for your question. There are many options for hosting a web site, and what you want to ... | |
| Prerequisites for using an ADSL Modem Router | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Becker, I am trying to share my ADSL connection between two windows Xp PCs. I have tried ... A: and thanks for your question. Your goal of sharing your internet connection should be an easy one. ... | |
| cable modem network | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: I presently have a DSL line coming in and have the modem uplinked to a D-Link wireless Router. Only ... A: and thank you for your question. You don't need to let the cable company do anything beyond basic ... | |
| lan wan routers | 10/26/2004 |
| Q: I have a Bandwidth Controller Micronet sp883, 2 Routers Linksys BEFSR41, 1 Switch SH-9024C and 1 ... A: and thanks for your question. The easiest and most effective thing to do is to disable file ... | |
| Setting up a network between 2 computers | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: I think I have a multifaceted problem here. I just had a cable modem installed for my computer ... A: and thanks for your question. This is a fairly common problem with Windows networking protocols. A ... | |
| connection error between pc and satelite receiver via rs232 | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: my question is about rs232 i.e(com port).I tried more often to extablish a connection between my pc ... A: and thanks for your question. It's probably a cable problem. Here is SuperMax's document on what ... | |
| home network | 10/16/2004 |
| Q: I recently bought a linksys router to connect my laptop to the internet. I connected my desktop to ... A: and thanks for your question. Basically, what you need to do is add the protocol to share files & ... | |
| VISP | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: Could u please tell me what exactly is the meaning of a visp or could u plz clarify what is the ... A: and thanks for your question. A VISP is an ISP that piggybacks its services off of a third-party ... | |
| Broadband on Laptop? | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: I tried all of it and nothing worked so I tried setting the whole thing up using my pc which I know ... A: Sorry to take so long to respond, but the AllExperts web site has been down for the past several ... | |
| Connecting to the internet | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: I'm using a Windows 2000 OS and a cable connection. When i start up my computer, all my startup ... A: and thanks for your question. You don't say if you're using a router between your cable modem and ... | |
| Broadband on Laptop? | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me at all. I'm chronically ill and there are times when I can't ... A: and thanks for your question. The device you have should work to get you online. Here are some ... | |
| Wireless network with Dial-up | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: Have to Gateway's running XP and just bought wireless cards for each and a wireless router. In our ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, absolutely. There are a number of options depending on what you ... | |
| Windows 98 Network | 10/3/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, I hope you can help me with my problem. I've searched all around for an answer but haven't ... A: and thanks for your question. First off, thanks for the fantastic level of detail in your question. ... | |
| network problem | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with a network segment: The network is a Ethernet 10BaseT network with 20 ... A: It depends on what you mean by "can't access the network at all". You should first find out what ... | |
| network problem | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with a network segment: The network is a Ethernet 10BaseT network with 20 ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a number of things that could be causing the problem. ... | |
| File Sharing | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I just got a new laptop and want ... A: and thanks for your question. If the problem is finding your old computer among a bunch of others, ... | |
| wan | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: I'm trying to set up two offices that will be able to transfer data back and forth. One office will ... A: and thanks for your question. It really depends on what kind of connectivity you want or need ... | |
| Accessing home networked computer via dynamic IP address | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, We have a home network that utilizes a MS Wireless router with DHCP enabled and a cable ... A: and thanks for your question. The way to get to LAN resources is to allow access to them through ... | |
| The Internet & WWW | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: . I'm just wondering if you could, as easily as possible (laymens terms) tell me what software and ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are a series of articles for you to read from the excellent web ... | |
| Wireless connection | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: Mr Becker, I have a wireless caonnection to my laptop through a Netgear Router,which is ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, absolutely. There are a number of options depending on what you ... | |
| LAN to WAN upgrade | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: I'm trying to compose a white paper for my boss that explains the process and typical costs ... A: and thanks for your question. It really depends on what kind of connectivity you want or need ... | |
| DNS | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: but before this situation, I had no DNS setting, everything was automatic when I was at home, at Las ... A: It may be that your DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting is incorrect, or that your ... | |
| DNS | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: I have a laptop computer with win2000 pro, I used to connect to the Internet via DSL without any ... A: and thanks for your question. I think that what you're missing is your DNS Server addresses. DNS ... | |
| Wireless networking | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I have a d-link wireless router "G" band, 2.4 Ghz. When my wierless phone rings, also on 2.4, the ... A: and thanks for your question. You are right, the interference between the router and the wireless ... | |
| Powerline Networking | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: I am looking into setting up a home network. For my specific purposes, using a powerline network ... A: All consumer-grade power-line LAN equipment includes security features. These allow you to ... | |
| Wireless Network Coverage | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: I have a Wireless Network in my flat - but in some areas of the flat the connection is slow and ... A: and thanks for your question. Your Netgear box is an all-in-one DSL modem and wireless router box. ... | |
| Uploading, then Downloading to/from network | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have successfully set up a small home network, but now that I have a new ... A: and thank you for your question. Unfortunately, you almost always need the original install disks ... | |
| Shared Folders and Passwords | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: Situation: 20 or so Windows 98SE computers connected via LAN; have one shared folder, for use with ... A: and thanks for your question. How much you have to do depends on how savvy the user is. If you ... | |
| Wavelan card | 9/10/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, Hola from the Mexican yacht trash again. My buddy (and local outboard mechanic) was ... A: Slade, Is this it? http://agere.com/mobility/docs/windows_drivers_sr02-2.3.zip ... | |
| wireless antennas | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I am living on a sailboat in Mexico. Parts are very hard to get and take a long time to get here ... A: and thanks for your question. Wow, what a lifestyle! Yes, you can make a WiFi antenna out of a ... | |
| Windows XP Sharing Question | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: We have 22 computers here at our school, running Windows XP Professional. They are all Dells. They ... A: and thanks for your question. File and resource sharing problems are common. It sounds like you ... | |
| pc to pc drag and drop | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: I have a basic network question. I have a new laptop (Sony a-150, but that doesnt matter, its a ... A: and thanks for your questions. There are a number of ways to transfer files from one computer to ... | |
| home networking | 8/28/2004 |
| Q: i know you can help me on this problem of mine... i tried to network two PC's at home.. am using ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a number of ways to transfer files from one computer to ... | |
| Wireless network | 8/28/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to network my PC (Win98SE) and my Laptop (WinXP). I am using linksys wireless broadband ... A: and thanks for your question. You're most of the way there! If you follow the instructions that ... | |
| Ethernet not working | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: I have WIN2k professional,been online thru a router and cable-modem for 3 yrs, all of a sudden, ... A: and thanks for your question. It may be that the ethernet adapter on your system has failed. ... | |
| Networking Problem | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: I am having some issues with my home network - hoping you can help. I have a desktop unit running ... A: and thanks for your questions. Sorry to take so long to reply, but your question notification never ... | |
| home network? | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: I recently signed up for DSL, it came with a Speedstream 5100Ethernet ADSL modem. Recently a friend ... A: Guy, and thanks for your question. The Flowpoint 2200 should do exactly as you say, replace the ... | |
| Network speed slow | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: I have a LAN on 8 computers. Some time ago the speed of the internet connection from the ... A: and thanks for your question. Since the problem with network speed is only on your LAN, it makes ... | |
| Routers | 8/20/2004 |
| Q: I have a Dell desktop running on Windows ME in my computer room connected to the internet by way of ... A: and thanks for your question. All you need to share your connection is a wireless router. I ... | |
| networking 2 computers | 8/19/2004 |
| Q: Both computers have XP and NIC cards. If I connect them with a crossover Cat 5 cable and then to a ... A: and thanks for your question. You should just connect them both to the router, assuming that the ... | |
| help | 8/19/2004 |
| Q: I just bought an ADSL router zyxel 650 and got connected to the internet, the router came with a ... A: and thanks for your question. I searched around and found the Zyxel 650 manufacturer's web page: ... | |
| Home Networking | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: My room mate just bought a computer from a neighbor. After my initial "inspection" I told my room ... A: and thanks for the question(s). First, the smaller phone-style jack, which has up to 6 pins (or ... | |
| home network problems | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: My roommate and I are attempting to play multiplayer games over our LAN network. We both have ... A: and thanks for your question. The fact that you get connected for a time then the connection drops ... | |
| DSL | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: I reinstalled win98, now I can't connect to internet, I'm getting an error message not enough ... A: and thanks for your question. You haven't really given me enough information to go on here. Based ... | |
| help | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: am having a very funny problem in my network, am running win98se in a net of ten computers, wich are ... A: and thanks for your question. Since the problem changes from among several machines, you probably ... | |
| Remote Access | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: I have a Computer at HOME . The specs are p3 with 128 ram 80gb hard disk I have a broadband ... A: and thanks for your question. It may be possible to access your home computer from the office, but ... | |
| ATM | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: PLS what is the concept behind ATM and how does it operate with frame-relay networks thank u A: and thanks for your question. Here is a nice, concise definition of ATM: ... | |
| Wireless Internet | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: I would like to introduce a hotspot in wich I charge every user according to the time he surfed the ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are some links to software providers of WiFi billing packages. ... | |
| home page (about:blank) | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: I have the following home page that I cannot remove (about:blank). I have tried adaware, spybot, and ... A: and thanks for your question. You do not say, but I assume that you are using Internet Explorer. ... | |
| Network Monitoring Tool | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: Can you please suggest me good monitoring tool for Network.Where troubleshooting network related ... A: and thanks for your question. For basic network information, check out NetLab: ... | |
| Notebook Wireless Network Question | 7/4/2004 |
| Q: I'm about to purchase an HP zd7000 notebook and its going to have a 54g Intergrated Broadcom ... A: Sorry for not getting back with you sooner - I didn't get my usual notification from AllExperts. To ... | |
| networking emails | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: ...that's what I want, both computers to read the emails ..and can they send emails to each ... A: Jimmy. To leave a message on the server, in Outlook Express 6, Tools... Accounts... Properties... ... | |
| networking emails | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: I have set up a small network in the office and 2 of the staff have made up email addresses now they ... A: and thanks for your question. You probably need to give me some more information, but I'll take ... | |
| Share 1 IP address | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: how are you? I have 8 XP Professional systems, but only 1 IP address. I do not want to use a ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not sure why you do not want to use a router - in fact, a router ... | |
| How I Connect Net In 2 PC'S | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I m use networking in 2 pc peer to peer networking . in 1 pc i m use internet throw dial up ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you cah share a dial-up internet connection. If you are running ... | |
| disconnection of Net after 6:00 pm till 6:00 am | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: my net is disconnecting after 6:00 pm and i am not able to connect till morning 6:00 am . i have ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't think that you are dealing with a virus here. I searched for ... | |
| Slow Internet Followup | 6/19/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Becker, I appreciate your help with my last problem of a slow internet connection. I followed ... A: Sorry to take so long to reply this time - As sometimes happens, I didn't get a notification of your ... | |
| adsl modem/router | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: i have 2 small LANs and i connect them by connecting the two switchs of the to LANs then i have ADSL ... A: Sorry to take so long tio reply this time - As sometimes happens, I didn't get a notification of ... | |
| adsl modem/router | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: i have 2 small LANs and i connect them by connecting the two switchs of the to LANs then i have ADSL ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, if you connect your switch to your router, then everything ... | |
| internet connection | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: can you suggest some types of internet connection suitable for school network which are economical ... A: Aside from DSL, ISDN, and dialup, about all that is left is Cable Internet and Satellite. Cable is ... | |
| Netgear FVS318 router/firewall setup with Comcast cable modem | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: I am connected to the internet through a Comcast cable modem and wanted to hook up a second computer ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in replying. The AllExperts web site had ... | |
| SLOW Internet | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: I know how mundane my question will sound, however I have tried most everything I know how to do to ... A: and thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in replying. The AllExperts web site had ... | |
| lan technology.. urgent, pls reply | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: i need to develop a school LAN, which connect all the desktop computers and servers in the school. ... A: You do have several decisions to make when planning a LAN. First is wiring, as you mentioned. Hard ... | |
| Need a New {Internet Provider}, Help Please!! I have Windows ME | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: First.....Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! Next....Correct me if I'm wrong, but what you ... A: You wrote: > Correct me if I'm wrong, but what you are telling > is that as long as I have a ... | |
| Need a New {Internet Provider}, Help Please!! I have Windows ME | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: To start...I'm not computer wiz! The info. that I need is for Home Use only! For basic (online ... A: and thanks for your questions. You can do much better than $22 a month for dial-up internet ... | |
| domain | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: the situation is like that: i use win2k built on nt tech. internet connetion of adsl (ISP - British ... A: and thanks for your question. The problem is that your IP address is dynamic, and may change from ... | |
| We are running an ISP in Iran,let's... | 6/1/2004 |
| Q: We are running an ISP in Iran,let's talk about the configuration of our ISp then ask myWe have 3 ... A: and thanks for your question. There are few ways to track down the offender who is abusing your ... | |
| Wireless Networking\Double NIC\Internet Access | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: I am a COX Cable Internet user. I tried to set up a Netgear Wireless router between my Cable Modem ... A: and thanks for your question. You should be able to share your Internet connection with your ... | |
| Re: How to setup server? | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: I want to setup a server and share files for six workstations. Should I use router or switch? How ... A: and thanks for your question. You are asking come conflicting questions here. If you want to ... | |
| Network Cable Unplugged | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: How do i tell if it's straight or cross over? ThanksHello, I'll just run through my Hardware: ... A: First of all, if you buy a cable, the packaging should clearly state that it's a crossover (or "null ... | |
| Network Cable Unplugged | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: I'll just run through my Hardware: PC1: Win XP Home Onboard Intel Pro 10/100 Card ALSO: DAVICON ... A: The problem is most likely the cable. If you're trying to connect two PCs back-to-back, you have to ... | |
| The Internet - Hardware & Software | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: Hey Ralph! Can you tell me all the various hardware AND software (if any) elements of the Internet? ... A: and thanks for your question... ...and what a big question it is! In short, the internet is a ... | |
| dial-up internt connection | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: I signed up with msn for dial-up (56k) internet service using an ordinary phone line for my newer ... A: and thanks for your question. First of all, make sure your computer doesn't already have a modem. ... | |
| Modem V.29 | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, what's up? My question is: why is better a modem V.29 with a lot of phases and few amplitudes ... A: and thanks for your question. The biggest limitation in the design of high-speed analog modems is ... | |
| Need help in building a mixed wireless network . | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: I am a web designer/graphic artist and need help in building a mixed wireless network to upgrade my ... A: and thanks for your questions. First of all, if as you say speed of your network is a main concern, ... | |
| Laptop in and out of the network | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: My boss has asked me to set up a small office network, were he can bring his laptop and connect in ... A: and thank you for your question. Yes, your router will allow all the computers connected to it to ... | |
| Guidance on setting up a home/business network | 5/1/2004 |
| Q: I have access to free wireless internet. What would I need to set this up. I will be moving in a ... A: If you have access to a wireless network, all you would need is wireless LAN adapters for each of ... | |
| Guidance on setting up a home/business network | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: I am considering setting up a small home network using a server. How would it work- I have two PCs - ... A: and thanks for your question. Setting up a network is as easy or hard as you want and/or need it to ... | |
| cable modem problems | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: Ralph, I'm running winxp home, with an on-board NIC. I just signed up for high-speed internet ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a bunch of possibilities here. It is weird that both USB ... | |
| lan server | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: i would like to set up an web server at home, i am using xp, "easy file sharing web server", i am ... A: and thanks for your questions. First of all, I assume (and hope!) that you're using a router to ... | |
| Cable Modem | 4/24/2004 |
| Q: Do u think it would really make a difference if I upgraded to a new DOCSIS 2.0 modem? Right now I ... A: and thanks for your question. Here is the home page for your cable modem: ... | |
| home network | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: I am trying (with no success) to network 2 computers both running windows XP. They both have ... A: and thank you for your question. From your message, I assume you are NOT trying to share an ... | |
| mail server and more | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: I have very little knowlege on network and would like to ask you about some general questions. We ... A: and thanks for your questions. When you think about email, there are two things to consider: - ... | |
| Networking for high speed internet | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a small business in a office building and currently use high speed cable internet. I have a ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you don't have to look for a 9-port router - even if you could ... | |
| networking over the internet | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I wonder if it's possible to obtain data from my computer at the office, over the internet, while ... A: and thank you for your question. It *may* be possible to access your office computer files from ... | |
| 2 PC home network with D-Link 10/100 switch | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: I have fast ethernet 10/100 nic cards in both. I started with a cat 5 crossover cable and could not ... A: To share your internet connection, you are on the right track. You just need to check a few things ... | |
| Request for information for managing an ISP | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: I want to establish an ISP and want to know that what abilities and computer knowledge is required ... A: and thanks for your question. Starting an ISP is a large undertaking these days! I don't want to ... | |
| cable modem | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: i have a toshiba pcx2500 cable and i am not getting good speeds. i spoke to my isp and they cant ... A: and thanks for your question. Here is the web page for your Cable modem: ... | |
| Broadband Cable Modem connected to router | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: This is a general cabling question. A friend has a computer connected to the Internet through a ... A: and thanks for your question. The quick answer is: it depends. There are limits as to how far you ... | |
| Defining LANs | 3/17/2004 |
| Q: I'm interested in different definitions of LANs. How open to interpretation is the term? Also, are ... A: and thanks for your question. In my experience, the term LAN (Local Area Network) is very loose and ... | |
| dsl | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I am not very good at coputering.I am on dial up.My son has a computer also dialup--we have seperate ... A: and thank you for your question. It's actually easier that you think to set up a broadband internet ... | |
| home network question | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: Next year I will be living in an apartment with my girlfriend. We will be subscribing to a ... A: and thanks for your question. You are mostly correct on all counts. - You will need a cable or DSL ... | |
| Modem Check | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: Please could you tell me what I need to look for on my computer to find out if my computer can use ... A: and thanks for your question. If you are looking to get a cable or DSL broadband internet ... | |
| home wireless network setup *without* internet sharing... yet | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in setting up a wireless network at home, but I do not yet want to share an internet ... A: and thanks for your question. The setup you suggest will work just fine without an internet ... | |
| Wireless Network Problem | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I bought a USR router, wireless 802.11g access point, firewall, 4 port switch, etc. My problem is ... A: and thanks for your question. Given that your router works fine at work but not at home, it seems ... | |
| TCP error query | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: I run Netscape 4.7 for email and web browsing. My OS is Win 98. I'm connected to a small, ... A: and thank you for your question. First of all, I strongly recommend that you move away from ... | |
| Home PC Networking | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: How do I connect my two computers to the internet? I have one computer (Computer 1) that is ... A: and thanks for your questions. You are very much on the right track - a router is the best and ... | |
| Home Network | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: I have 2 computers. A laptop and a stationary computer. I want to connect these 2 in a home-network ... A: and thanks for your question. A router is just what you need to share your cable modem internet ... | |
| BIG home network | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: I live in a big household (forgetmenots.ca) with lots of school-age young adults. I need a home ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you really can share your internet access. It's really just a ... | |
| ssh | 2/5/2004 |
| Q: I am a programmer and I have been asked to “ssh to xxx.yyy.com with ssh2”. I have a PC running ... A: and thanks for your question. "ssh" stands for "Secure Shell". This usually refers to a telnet ... | |
| Will my older computer work on a wireless internet hookup | 1/21/2004 |
| Q: I have recently added broadband at home 2megabytes broadband and I have a newer computer that is ... A: and thanks for your question. You absolutely can use your older computer on your internet ... | |
| Max Connection Per Server | 1/19/2004 |
| Q: Aloha Ralph I think a lot of people are getting carried away with the MaxConnectionPerServer tweak ... A: and thanks for your question. MaxConnectionsPerServer is a registry value that dictates the maximum ... | |
| network hardware | 1/14/2004 |
| Q: could you tell what hardware is required to connect two computers to a cable network and what brand ... A: and thanks for your question. The most important thing you need is a router. This device will ... | |
| ethernet cable | 1/9/2004 |
| Q: 1) I have a router in the basement. We have computers in two rooms. Now I need to add a third ... A: and thanks for your questions. 1) The solution to your problem is simple - buy an ethernet hub ... | |
| Linksys and T1 | 1/7/2004 |
| Q: I am currently troubleshooting a network that is completely baffling me. The setup is as follows: ... A: and thanks for your interesting question! Based on what you are saying, it is clearly a Linksys WAN ... | |
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