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About Benedict Brand-Cotti
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Expertise
I am experienced in the setting up and trouble shooting of Wired and wireless networks. Covering IEEE 802.x Standards. I have set up and configured Various systems bearing many services including ATM, VOIP, Ethernet. I have good Working knowledge of the ISO 7 Layer Model and associated Protocols.

Experience
15 years Building, Repairing and upgrading PC's and workstations. 5 years Supporting international customers whilst integrating a fixed wireless access systems into their networks. This includes directly training Engineers of various nationalities about our (Cambridge Broadband's) equipment.

Education/Credentials
Data Comms and Telecomms at Degree Level

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Benedict Brand-Cotti 
In Category  General Networking/Lan/Wan

SubjectDate Asked

Wireless connection4/3/2008
  Q: I a having a problem with sharing my wireless connection.It is just the other day when i was just ...
  A: I'm assuming you have a wireless router at the heart of your network? You should be able to ...
subnets on a lan4/2/2008
  Q: 168.10.0 addresses) ANSWER: Hi Terence, If you look at your interfaces rather than your devices. ...
  A: Terence, No bother, I'm glad to help. That looks good to me mate. You'll then need to route Red ...
wireless networking3/23/2008
  Q: sir, i have 2 computer at home os win xp. i want both comp in the network through Blue tooth ...
  A: To be honest, I find 802.11 (Wireless) is excellent for home networking. I have only dabbled with ...
invalid ip3/22/2008
  Q: I know this is a very common problem, I've had it myself but I just can't remember how it was fixed. ...
  A: The problem is likely to be due to a DHCP address being allocated on another network (At work) for ...
subnets on a lan3/21/2008
  Q: 168.10.0 addresses)
  A: If you look at your interfaces rather than your devices. Connected interfaces must be on the same ...
Remote desktop connection3/19/2008
  Q: can i make the remote computer of WAN using remote desktop connection in win XP. if it is not ...
  A: I find the best remote access software, for use with windows is, realVNC. It was developed by AT T ...
Wireless home network3/17/2008
  Q: I have 2 computers, they are both connected to the Internet through a wireless router, computer A is ...
  A: The configuration you are trying to achieve is quite simple. It's best to sketch a network diagram ...
two lan in one computer3/12/2008
  Q: I want to ask about 2 lan setting in one computer. My office has 3 network connection : 1. Internet ...
  A: I suspect the problem with the wireless link to the CCTV is caused by high latency. There are many ...
what sort of network do you recomend?2/27/2008
  Q: . head office is several suburbs away and i want one of the computers to be to access files at head ...
  A: With 4 Computers, I wouldn't bother with a stand alone server just yet. You can get a simple print ...
remote desktop connection2/25/2008
  Q: I have an ADSL access point modem at my home that Valid IP address is assigned on it. Also two PCs ...
  A: It sounds like you need to set up port forwarding on your ADSL Router. Your router can see both the ...
finding nodes11/12/2007
  Q: Is there any command prompt or other direct way to ask my LAN what computers and printers etc. are ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. Windows is a bit restricted but if you boot into Knoppix you could open a ...
LAN file and printer sharing11/9/2007
  Q: Ok, so here's what I have setup: one wireless G linksys router hooked up to cable modem. I have ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I've been having problems myself this month. The router is the cause of your ...
power switch11/7/2007
  Q: Some times after I use StandBy or Hibernate on the computer, when I resume the internet has stopped ...
  A: Victor, Sorry for the delay in my reply. It sounds like your network is hanging for some reason. ...
extending wlan11/3/2007
  Q: sir, thank you for the help you are offering.ours is a neighbourhood that wants to embrace ...
  A: Sounds like quite a project. Sorry for the delay in replying - I've had some technical difficulties ...
problems with home network4/15/2007
  Q: I have a home network with all PC's running WinXP with SP2. All my computers (except for one) are ...
  A: It doesn't sound like an IP problem then. As the Internet connection is being shared, it would ...
problems with home network4/14/2007
  Q: I have a home network with all PC's running WinXP with SP2. All my computers (except for one) are ...
  A: Bill, I'm just trying to get a clear picture of your network in my head. You've got a Cable Modem ...
WIFI network client card/bridge/antennas?4/13/2007
  Q: I want to pick up the wireless internet from the starbucks right down the street. But it may be a ...
  A: Find out what Chipset is in your Brothers Laptop. You'll be able to tell in the Hardware list. If he ...
Setting up a wirless network.4/12/2007
  Q: I have a desktop and 2 laptops and a D-link 524 router. I have DSL internet hooked up to the ...
  A: That's what I was looking for. Is your modem always on and capable of holding the DSL link without ...
WIFI network client card/bridge/antennas?4/11/2007
  Q: I want to pick up the wireless internet from the starbucks right down the street. But it may be a ...
  A: I'd love to say use Product X and your link will work fine, but I wouldn't be so blasé about it. If ...
wireless connection problems4/10/2007
  Q: I have a HP pavilion ze4400 Windows XP Home Edition laptop and I can't get wireless connection. ...
  A: Being unable to obtain an address indicates a DHCP problem of some sort. Have you set reserved IP ...
wireless connection problems4/9/2007
  Q: I have a HP pavilion ze4400 Windows XP Home Edition laptop and I can't get wireless connection. ...
  A: Sounds strange. Can the Speedbooster function on the Wireless G be toggled on and off? I have seen ...
problems with home network4/8/2007
  Q: I have a home network with all PC's running WinXP with SP2. All my computers (except for one) are ...
  A: Before we look too deep, one basic thing is the 2 Network interfaces on the Laptop. I have ...
wireless networking4/6/2007
  Q: I have recently bought a computer with vista operating system..it works fine..now my old computer ...
  A: Have you tried Pinging the Gateway(router) from the Win98 Machine? 98 is a pretty dated, but it ...
router3/27/2007
  Q: i get kicked off like every 5 minutes or so & the "popup" is always asking me that there are two ...
  A: You probably have some sort of Singing loop going on. PCs like to "learn" about each other. To do ...
LAN networking(can u please help me??)3/25/2007
  Q: how to connect two laptops using LAN cable one having windows XP with SP2 and other having windows ...
  A: You will need a cross-over cable to connect these together. Or use a Hub/Switch and plug each ...
Wireless Router/Connecting to Internet2/25/2007
  Q: My wife and I are definate novices when computing but are not totally baffled if someone can explain ...
  A: I'm a Wireless Product Engineer and I say plug me in every time! Wireless looks cool and ...
Modem Screech - - whilst online11/26/2006
  Q: I have a Xircom ethernet / modem PCMCIA card that connects to my ISP through a dial up connection . ...
  A: I have a couple of questions which would help me try and diagnose your problem. 1) What OS are you ...
169.254.x.x address behind print server11/14/2006
  Q: I have a laptop (XP) in my wife's office upstairs that gets assigned a standard 192.168.x.x address ...
  A: Is the Print Server co-located with the Laptop? It would help if I could understand all the ...
connection to wifi11/13/2006
  Q: I am able to connect to wifi in my area, but don't know how. I have a Dell latitude c610 and I ...
  A: Can you be a little more specific please? What exactly do you mean by "it keeps asking me for ...

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