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| Subject | Date Asked |
| windows 7 wifi not detecting signal | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a laptop with windows 7 in it The wifi connection was working fine but the next day it ... A: if there are other users using the same connection then it must be something with your laptop. are ... | |
| Networking | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: Sir i want to know how can i connect to a webpage using port 6001.i cant connect with my normal ... A: a normal address connects to port 80 or 8080....to force a different port just do like this: ... | |
| FTP Server | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have enabled ftp server on win2003 server using IIS & have a public ip setup. My problem is i have ... A: you need to create seperate users with specific connection limits and with respective rights. ... | |
| networking and printer(s) | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 PC's total and one printer HP (the printer does not have wifi capabilities) the printer ... A: are all of the pcs networked? if so, then they are identifiable by their pc name and their IP ... | |
| Setting up a LAN network | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to set up a LAN network by using my SKY D-Lnk router and connecting it to my PC. I use ... A: check the IP settings of your network card (cabled). if it has static ip values take note of them, ... | |
| netowrking / printer | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have laptop connected wifi to my home network - I have a desktop in another room also connected ... A: if the printer supports ethernet then i would setup a static ip for it and then have all computers ... | |
| Win 7 and Server 2008 file transfer issues | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure you have ran into issues when it comes to file sharing with Win 7 and Server 2008. ... A: you seem quite experienced and you already noted some good points. did you try this scenario on a ... | |
| wireless router | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dell computer Windows xp 5 years old, and I want to add a wireless router to use my ipod ... A: you have to buy something like this: ... | |
| wireless connection | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Issues with wireless cannot connect to internet? Dell Inspiron 100 laptop, i see where,on my taskbar ... A: this could be something related to your software rather than your wireless connection. can you ... | |
| Network for tv | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to get my panasonic tv to get to the Internet so it can get it's updates. The tv only has ... A: yes you can work something like that. i suggest you install a switch which is physically close to ... | |
| simple networking | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have two computers and a crossover cable.how to connected two computer with a crossover cable i.e. ... A: simple, just connected both computers with this cable. then set an IP address on each computer which ... | |
| Networking | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have had problme trying to install my wirless adapter to my pc and my computer will install ... A: go to control panel > system and check out device manager. is the driver for the wireless listed ... | |
| Win XP/7 home network | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a laptop with Windows 7. My 2 desktops have Windows XP. One desktop is ... A: as long as they are connected to the same device and have a common IP scheme they can see eachother ... | |
| What drivers would i need? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My laptop recently broke down and i had to reinstall windows xp on it. its a dell intel laptop. It's ... A: i need to know the exact model of the laptop to direct you to the correct link. dell intel laptop is ... | |
| home networking | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a desktop and a laptop computer. Both are connected to the Internet through a Linksys router ... A: sure thing! since they are connected to the same device, they are on the same network. what you have ... | |
| Program Access | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Good Day, I am running a network of 4 computers using XP Pro sp3. When I try to go into My Documents ... A: you have to set the NTFS/share permissions correctly on the folder you are trying to share. make ... | |
| server not accessible | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I've these computers with are loaded with XP and I use the first as a server. And the others can ... A: you can setup an ftp server on the computer hosting all these files (such as serve-u) and then ... | |
| Network Printer | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: In my small XP network my plotter broke, so I replaced it with the same exact model (HP Designjet ... A: kevin if its the first time trying to setup this plotter, than the network interface should have a ... | |
| Network Printer | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: In my small XP network my plotter broke, so I replaced it with the same exact model (HP Designjet ... A: i assume that the printer is not directly connected to a computer but rather has a network interface ... | |
| WRT54g router problems | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i disconnected my modem from my router and reset the router with the button on the back. i plugged ... A: ethan your setup should be working like this MODEM - IP statically set + leases IPs to clients in ... | |
| WRT54g router problems | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: i disconnected my modem from my router and reset the router with the button on the back. i plugged ... A: what you have done is that you have cleared all the settings you had and therefore lost important ... | |
| printer | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: maybe you can help, I just bought a brother all in one printer, that I wanted to connect to my ... A: have you made sure that there are drivers for VISTA for this printer? its not always possible that a ... | |
| controlling quota | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with controlling quota for groups in server 2003. Is it possible to set quota for a ... A: what you need to do is to implement GROUP POLICY. assuming you know what it is what you have to do ... | |
| Wireless Networking | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to setup a ROKU Digial Movie Player. I have a gateway 2wire modem. I am running XP on my ... A: hey barb not having the wireless icon means that the drivers for the wireless device in your ... | |
| Webcam Problem | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I start by saying i am not one... However i was impressed with a application called "At Home" which ... A: yes you need to do what is known as port forwarding. basically setting the devices in such a way ... | |
| IT guy | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Can the IT guy where I work access the private conversations I've had on Yahoo or Facebook while ... A: hey jenni well as a matter of fact there are ways and means how an administrator monitors your ... | |
| VPN use to browse official PC from out of office | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My official network has got workgroup ARAF.COM I’m out of office now. I use mail Server in Linux ... A: hey pervez if you are using windows 2003 server, you could give the remote access role to the ... | |
| blocked webpages | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a good software that enables me to access blocked websites in my country. Maybe a ... A: Below was my reply and you gave me bad ratings for it, and I gave you good advice for your own good. ... | |
| VPN use to browse official PC from out of office | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My official network has got workgroup ARAF.COM I’m out of office now. I use mail Server in Linux ... A: hey pervez technically yes it is possible. what you have to ensure is that the VPN connection is in ... | |
| network sharing | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a home network setup with a windows 7 desktop and 2 vista laptops. I have a workgroup between ... A: hey dennis its very simple actually. what you need to do is to create a hidden share. you can do ... | |
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Ramon Zammit
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Hi all I am a new volunteer here and I wish to help you with all your questions. For the last 11 years I had been employed by major companies as systems engineer and also held positions as a key technical support engineer. Can answer any type of questions you may have related to IT. Hoping I will be of help to you all.
Experience
Over 11 years of experience in the IT field. Experienced in hardware repairs, software installations, networking implementations, systems administration, consultancy and onsite customer support.
Education/Credentials
Advanced IT Technician Diploma(UK), MCP, MCDST, MCSA/MCSE 2003 and CCNA
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