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SubjectDate Asked
Continuous ping test affect bandwidth?2/2/2012
  Q: T. I wrote a batch file to ping two wireless modems in the field to keep it alive. 300 modems will ...
  A: Pinging is a tool used for the purpose I already explained. Broadcasting is to know the status of ...
Continuous ping test affect bandwidth?2/1/2012
  Q: T. I wrote a batch file to ping two wireless modems in the field to keep it alive. 300 modems will ...
  A: Good that you wrote a batch file for ping, but that does not necessarily keep the link "alive". Ping ...
Gmail directory11/26/2011
  Q: I am searching for an email address in gmail, but couldn't find from msn search engine. Can you get ...
  A: Your question has no solution technically. It is not possible to get an e-mail id unless you are ...
speed10/19/2011
  Q: It's about speed. A lot of time im unsure if the slow connection is the service provider,the ...
  A: Internet speed just does not depend on the service provider,the computer,or the web browser alone ...
router run amok8/7/2011
  Q: Ok. I've had the same router from my isp for several years. I don't know a whole lot about them, ...
  A: I pity the state of your Internet Connection, but you better feel finding comfort in knowing that ...
Network Address5/14/2011
  Q: I bought a router, installed it with the intentions of obtaining free WiFi. I received a message ...
  A: Router does not make an internet connection, an authorised network user should first get an IP ...
Speed3/16/2011
  Q: I have hp desktop with windows XP. my question is how do i slow my pc down when my kids are ...
  A: Strange of you to have asked such a Question in this age of "speed"!! Kids, Men and even older ...
Ethernet cable3/8/2011
  Q: I want to hook up a Blu Ray Disc Player to my DSL Router to watch Netflix movies. My TV is not HD, ...
  A: Sandy The question is a bit confusing, however I will try my best to answer you. Blu Ray Disc Player ...
ISP and tier 12/10/2011
  Q: Sir, Tier -1 providers are only in USA?,how internet comes in india or how india's ISP(ex. TATA ...
  A: Tier -1 or Tier -2 are just to identify who has the highest number of sites with them. Practically, ...
mbps for watching streaming movies11/28/2010
  Q: I am going to have to buy a Netgear Powerline Ethernet Adapter to work with a Blu-Ray player to ...
  A: For the purpose of watching streaming movies, it does not make much difference except that the ...
space science7/6/2010
  Q: today i was shocked to see the picture of universe given in THE HINDU . My question is how is it ...
  A: The article and the picture are really great, but what it does not show is the Universe..as it ...
vpn5/3/2010
  Q: do you by any chance know how to start your own VPN website virtual private network
  A: VPN is provided by the same operator/s who are ISPs too. just you can check up with your ISP fpr ...
satellite communications4/29/2010
  Q: sir this is vijay varma ur student 2010 passout (expected) ece1. And my question is "there is lot ...
  A: The use-completed satellite orbiting around earth are only orbiting earth is a mis conception. As ...
sun existence4/22/2010
  Q: In the initial periods of earth formation it was a hot sphere.As days progresses it was cooled(due ...
  A: nice to be hearing from you. Just our own ignorance makes us believe that we know everything in the ...
planetary system4/1/2010
  Q: Earth revolves around the sun in elliptical orbit.Centripetal force is equal to centrifugal force ...
  A: The assumption that centrifugal force is equal to centripetal force is wrong. The components in the ...
Not knowing what's true or false2/2/2010
  Q: T. Thanks for taking your time on educating those who want to learn more. Do affiliates need to have ...
  A: Nice of you to say the kind words. The level of authorisation from the principals decides whether ...
isp1/23/2010
  Q: how can i find my ISP ADDRESS ANSWER: Hi Bruce, Go to your Network Connections and check ...
  A: The run type command is not used for other than pinging the sever, only when you know the ip adress. ...
Losing Internet Connection1/9/2010
  Q: I am having problems with constantly getting disconnected to the internet. I use a laptap with a ...
  A: Your internet connection seems to be a problem of wireless Bandwidth problem. Eventhough you are ...
ELECTRICITY GENERATION10/7/2009
  Q: How mechanical energy (from turbines) is converted into electrical energy while generating electric ...
  A: The principle is just same as how the Lights glow in all automobiles: the rotation of shaft is ...
Remote lock10/1/2009
  Q: Sir,How car remote lock works?
  A: Car lock system works like any other remote eg TV remote: a code for each operation is generated and ...
Dish operators9/23/2009
  Q: "How can we classify the operators(DishTV,sunTV etc)based on technology which one is best?"
  A: For DTH I dont think there is any specific Technical aspect for consideration in evaluating ...
cell phones9/23/2009
  Q: "why should we switch off our mobile phones while traveling in choppers"?
  A: It is not just in Choppers but any transport that uses Radio Navigation calls for switching of any ...
GPS SYSTEM9/23/2009
  Q: Did INDIA build GPS communication system on its own sir??? Yesterday in HINDU I read an article."If ...
  A: GPS System has three Segments: Space Segment, Control Segment and User Segment. In India the design ...
connection speed9/17/2009
  Q: I have a question regarding the speed of internet connection. I live in the country and do not have ...
  A: Let me thank you first for having given me highest rating. Nice of you. As follow up of your ...
connection speed9/15/2009
  Q: I have a question regarding the speed of internet connection. I live in the country and do not have ...
  A: ISP does not limit BW based on the customer but allots ports in Servers with speed limits. Also when ...
not full bandwidth8/20/2009
  Q: I use a dialup, in home, (and dsl in work)to access the Internet. But I've been a good customer to ...
  A: You didnt mention as to where you are not getting your committed Bandwidth. If it is dial up ...
sat internet6/18/2009
  Q: You think about mobile broadband and remember that this is not available every where in the world. ...
  A: Q1. Not possible Q2. There cannot be one company that can offer this worldwide. In the registered ...
loosing connection5/5/2009
  Q: I have high speed wireless ISP connected directly to my pc (no router) through the network card ...
  A: There seems to be no problem with either your ISP or your system except may be some software ...
ISP4/26/2009
  Q: i have 60 remote and wish to connect them with the my NOC using 4 slot IF HUB , is there any ...
  A: If you have sufficient BW, based on the 60 clients, it does not matter where the Hub is ocated. In a ...
Online program "help" re-directed to Verizon sign-in4/25/2009
  Q: Problem: All online "help" files in all programs are redirected to the "Welcome to Verizon ...
  A: This is may be a pure case of virus or adware. May be you can try pop up blockers and/or anti ...
networkprogramming4/1/2009
  Q: what is the difference between tier1 and tier2 ISP and explain different access technology.
  A: Functionally there is no existence as Tier I and Tier II ISPs. It is for the purpose of ...
selecting an international satillite for internet access3/18/2009
  Q: i am looking for advice on finding a good satellite unit that provides Internet access for ...
  A: I am not sure what you exactly mean by ADSL no lines! Your ISP can give you solution to connectivity ...
selecting an international satillite for internet access3/11/2009
  Q: i am looking for advice on finding a good satellite unit that provides Internet access for ...
  A: This is a tricklish Q. Normally Internet access is not similar to international roaming fcility for ...
wireless internet modems12/26/2008
  Q: I don't understand wireless internet and I'm attempting to order it on my own, so I need some ...
  A: Wireless networking systems follow different protocol standards compared to normal modems, so you ...
hiding your IP address12/24/2008
  Q: It's my understanding that each person has 2 IP addresses. A surfing the web ip address and also an ...
  A: There are no IP addressesses for persons or computors, but IP adress is assigned when you become ...
internet and laptops12/14/2008
  Q: Can a person connect to the internet with a laptop? and how can you connect if, lets say you are ...
  A: It is possible to connect to Internet in wireless Networking mode in these days of 3G World. This ...
ISP servers, dialup problems9/27/2007
  Q: I have been using dialup and usually there is no problem, and I connect at about 49,000 bps. For the ...
  A: You may have become a customer of the Telco whose customer base has sharp rise, this may be one ...
ISP servers, dialup problems9/26/2007
  Q: I have been using dialup and usually there is no problem, and I connect at about 49,000 bps. For the ...
  A: The problem may be neither in the Servers of your ISP nor in the telephone lines. No ISP can ...
ISP - tier 1 /tier 2.6/20/2007
  Q: Please explain me in ISP, what is tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 networks and how its works. what is the ...
  A: Mr Karthik, These are the terms used actully used for commercial purposes only. They have no ...
Technology.4/25/2007
  Q: I would like to know what are the new and current technologies used in voice, data and video ...
  A: there are nothing like new or current Technologies in the fields you have mentioned. For the purpose ...
Internet download & computer speed2/25/2007
  Q: I use Comcast Cable as my hi-speed ISP and my OS in WIN2000 Pro. Comcast provides McAfee Firewall & ...
  A: David, This is a very common situation Internet users come across. Whenever you change versions ...
ISP address10/13/2006
  Q: How can I find out what my ISPaddress is. I am trying to install a wireless router and it asks for ...
  A: You are connected tp Internet through an ISP, I understand. That ISP has Customer support phone ...
networking11/8/2005
  Q: I'm beginning to learn networking and was wondering if you can direct me with this particular case ...
  A: The question is not exactly related to Internet. However if u can contact any VSAT Service provider ...
Address list6/19/2004
  Q: It would be very nice of you to answer myI'm using a dial up connection, and I know that the Isp can ...
  A: IP dwells on the fact that source address and destination address form part of the message. There is ...
VSAT6/13/2004
  Q: What is VPN in VSAT networking?
  A: VPN is Virtual Private Network. It has same application in VSAT as it is in any Networking ...
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: I understand from your explanation of the problem that "you are able to identify the Address and ...

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Questions related to Satellite Communications and Networking for Internet, Broadcasting and other Satellite Applications as well as Space Segment qualification procedures , regulatory as well as commercial, can be answered. Questions or clarifications on Cellular Mobiles as well as Wireless Networking can also be answered, as I have taken up Teaching the Graduate Students in Engineering College! Software questions in these areas may not be in my flavor.

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Consulting to ISP Industry in India for Satellite Gateways and TV Uplinking Projects. Total experience of about 35 years in Satellite Applications Industry that includes Launchings, Broadcasting, Netwroking and other related areas.

Organizations
ISRO, Ahmedabad and New Delhi; HCL COMNET New Delhi; PANAMSAT, Connecticut, USA; Bharti Group, New Delhi; Astra Infonets Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad; Churchgate Group of Industries, Lagos, Nigeria;GVP College of Engineering, India.

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Graduate in Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering.

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