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About Michael Troy
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Expertise
I have a fair amount of experience in peer-to-peer networking using Windows 95/98. I can answer questions about hardware, networking software, protocol settings, etc. I have some client-server experience, but not a lot with Windows-based servers. I can also give some advice on home network security: VPN, firewalls, anti-virus, etc.

Experience
I am the Director of Information Systems for a large law firm which connects about 300 users over five offices via a wide area network. We use client-server, peer-to-peer, WINS, remote access, VPN, DSL Internet, and proxy servers.

I also have a peer-to-peer network of six computers at home, with file and print sharing, remote access, and shared Internet access with a firewall.

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Questions Answered By Expert Michael Troy
In Category Windows Networking

Subject	Date Asked

Problem with router	11/1/2009
Q: I am using xbox live on my xbxo360 and then it stops working and starts working again. It says that ... A: NAT is Network Address Translation. If you go into the settings on your router, you can specify ...
Internet Connection Issue	10/7/2009
Q: I am having trouble getting my computer to connect to the Internet. I had to do a full system ... A: It is possible you do not have DHCP configured on the router. If the old PC had a static IP set on ...
Internet Connection	9/19/2009
Q: I have a problem in the Internet connection, I have checked all possible things like, proxies (not ... A: If you have a router, do the following: First, check the connection to the router. Go to a Command ...
Broadband internet	8/28/2009
Q: I have a broadband internet connection. Every time when I turn on my PC I need to connect manually ... A: If you have an internet provider that requires a manual connection, and have to click on an icon to ...
Internet connection	8/27/2009
Q: I have an acer aspire 3620 laptop with windows XP, and a wireless card. I can't connect to the ... A: The IP address can be set for each card in the computer. Typically a computer will have a Local ...
Internet connection	8/25/2009
Q: I have an acer aspire 3620 laptop with windows XP, and a wireless card. I can't connect to the ... A: It sounds as if the computer is not being assigned an IP address properly. You may want to try ...
How to connect a laptop and a desktop computer?	8/24/2009
Q: I have been trying to connect a laptop and a desktop for quite a while but I didn't make any ... A: Two things: first you cannot connect two computers directly unless you are using a special crossover ...
Increasing Disk Space	8/21/2009
Q: My name is Abdi and i have this problem, i am managing a window server 2003, i have two pertition on ... A: I have not used this particular program myself. Personally, I view messing with server partitions ...
Increasing Disk Space	8/20/2009
Q: My name is Abdi and i have this problem, i am managing a window server 2003, i have two pertition on ... A: If the two partitions are all on one drive, not two separate drives, you should be able to enlarge ...
really helpful	8/17/2009
Q: by the way the desktop job is only remotly support and the technical support job is face to face ... A: Landing the first good job can be difficult as most employers want experience. If you get your foot ...
i need a help	8/16/2009
Q: by the way the desktop job is only remotly support and the technical support job is face to face ... A: No matter what the title, all jobs tend to vary depending on the exact needs of the employer. But ...
Networking 2 xp computers through router	8/13/2009
Q: hope you can help. I have 2 xp pro machines which use a billion adsl router/modem to connect to the ... A: If the two computers are already on the network together, they should have compatible IP addresses ...
Duplicate IP trace within a network	7/29/2009
Q: I use Microsoft XP. I would like to know whether there is duplicate IP address exist in my network ... A: Typically, if there are two devices with with the same address, they will both continually pop up ...
modem	7/17/2009
Q: My computer was set up about a year ago. I have vista. I have a Motorola 2210-02-1002 modem but no ... A: A router is good for an extra layer of protection, but not required. Most people get routers if ...
system improvements	7/5/2009
Q: at work our internet is always going down. it seems to work well when it does work but by friday ... A: It sounds to be like your internet router or modem is simply faulty. These devices can and do go ...
I have a problem...	6/16/2009
Q: Q. We have ADS with 50 workstations in the network with good data accessing speed. Now we have ... A: Speed from a remote site will almost always be slower given the distance and smaller bandwidth ...
wifi network home 2 comp	6/14/2009
Q: I have 2 computers at home and would like to "run" one of them off the other (kinda like remote ... A: I use a program called UltraVNC for this. This is a free program that allows you to take control of ...
how will be networking	6/7/2009
Q: This is bhanu chandra from INDIA i have completed my b.tech under branch I.T as i have not got any ... A: Basic networking is not necessarily intuitive. It does require some memorization, but it is fairly ...
printer	6/6/2009
Q: I had the following set up at the office, Sony vaio (xp) networked to a hp 4500 (IP set up ... A: If I understand correctly, the computer and printer are both together in the new location, not one ...
net working	5/18/2009
Q: what is difference among crossover,rollover,straightthrough and the normal cable? A: When a cable goes into a switch, the wires inside the cable change order so that transmissions on ...
dual concurrent networks	5/15/2009
Q: I have 3 computers here 1. the main system (XP) at the rear of the building with the master ... A: I would advise simply plugging the 100 MBPS modem router into your Gigabit switch. This will not ...
Cutting of and On	5/12/2009
Q: My computer keeps cutting off, I replaced the power supply and it is staying on longer but now says ... A: It could be any number of things. One possibility is the cooling fan on the CPU has failed, causing ...
loosing connection	5/5/2009
Q: I have high speed wireless ISP connected directly to my pc (no router) through the network card ... A: It could be that you have an older Cat3 network cable. If the cable is newer, it may simply be ...
sharing printer	5/3/2009
Q: I have a Gateway PC runing Windows XP pro. My laptop is also running Windows XP pro. I have Wild ... A: All that should be needed is for you to right click on the printer and give it a share name. Then, ...
A wireless PC disconnected from a Network/internet	4/28/2009
Q: Troy, I have a PC (Acer) with Windows Vista. The PC is wireless. Recently the wireless PC got ... A: You might want to try simply unplugging the router for a minute or two, then plugging back in. That ...
Accessing office computer from home	4/22/2009
Q: I work for a small trucking company. We have a server, 2 routers, and few workstations. I have set ... A: One option is to set up a second port forwarding on your router directly to your workstation and use ...
Networking and security	4/2/2009
Q: //www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=1050&qID=4730872 Would I have to disable the Windows ... A: I would just open Control Panel, click on "firewall" and select "disable". Some Win. 2000 and early ...
Windows networking.	3/31/2009
Q: I have an old computer with Windows 2000 that is networked to my other 3 computers with Windows XP, ... A: If you have a network firewall, there is no need to turn it off while doing this work. If you have ...
web domain purchase	3/28/2009
Q: How are you? Thank you for taking questions. I would like to purchase my own domain name for my ... A: When you "buy" a domain name from a site like godaddy, you are simply paying them to register your ...
LAN network through blue tooth ???	3/25/2009
Q: is it possible to make a network connection (LAN)through blue tooth? i like to do so because blue ... A: There are bluetooth devices that allow you to link on PC to another and transfer files back and ...
Windows networking.	3/18/2009
Q: I have an old computer with Windows 2000 that is networked to my other 3 computers with Windows XP, ... A: When you go into local connection properties, you should see a list of network protocols. usually, ...
Windows networking.	3/17/2009
Q: I have an old computer with Windows 2000 that is networked to my other 3 computers with Windows XP, ... A: As far as trying to set things up yourself, adding a new computer to your network should not pose ...
P2P Network Connection	2/18/2009
Q: How i'll create a P2P network between two computer in windowsXP operating system. A: You simply need to connect both computers to a network device, such as a router, switch, or hub. ...
share 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: Having different versions of Windows should not be a problem. However, most single line modems will ...
Internet Network	2/8/2009
Q: I have internet through Comcast high speed. I have this constant fear that someone can access my ... A: It is fairly easy for a knowledgeable hacker to connect to a wireless router. At that point they ...
Internet Network	2/7/2009
Q: I have internet through Comcast high speed. I have this constant fear that someone can access my ... A: I wish I could allay your fears, but it is possible for a knowledgable person to hack into a ...
Minimum program in 98	2/5/2009
Q: I have a very old operating system 98.There are lot program .computer has 128MB.Please guide me ... A: I am not sure why you want to delete programs. I am guessing perhaps your hard drive is full? You ...
Home Networking	1/26/2009
Q: I have a Motorola cable modem, a Linksys WRT54GS router connected to my desktop machine (wired ... A: I haven't done much with Vista yet, but presumably it is similar to earlier versions. You simply ...
drivers for 98OS internet & modem	1/19/2009
Q: I've got a HP CPU w/ 98OS that has recently been wiped along with internet and modem drivers. 3 ... A: You will need the drivers for whatever modem or network card is installed in the PC. If the ...
laptop	1/12/2009
Q: I have been having trouble with my dell laptop, every time I turn it on, I can see the DELL logo, ... A: It sounds like the problem is with the monitor itself. When it switches to the higher graphics ...
home network	1/6/2009
Q: I have a question about home network system. I have 3 computers, and Verizon ISP connected to all of ... A: Ok, personally, I think the easiest way to do this is not to cut off the device from the Internet. ...
home network	1/2/2009
Q: I have a question about home network system. I have 3 computers, and Verizon ISP connected to all of ... A: You can cut off one PC from the Internet portion of the network using subnet masking. But are you ...
intalling xp professional over home edition	12/22/2008
Q: If I install xp professional over my home edition, will I have to reinstall my router and dsl? Or ... A: You cannot install XP Pro over XP Home. The only way to do this is to reformat your hard drive and ...
network cable unplugged	12/13/2008
Q: we tried connecting two laptops using ethernet cross over cable.... all the drivers are installed ... A: If the computer is still showing the cable unplugged when it is connected to both computers ...
VPN client dies all the time	12/9/2008
Q: I have a question about VPN client. I just connect the computer at home to my office through VPN, in ... A: Typically, a dropped VPN connection is the result of a bad internet connection. It is common for ...
What would cause a Static IP to switch to DHCP	12/6/2008
Q: I have a win 2003 server SP2 and for some reason one of the 2 NIC's decide to change from an ... A: Hard to say. Someone may have made the change. It also may have happened if something in the ...
browsing an internal website on peer to peer lan	11/28/2008
Q: 1. I have a peer to peer network in my company. I have also developed a website on my PC which I ... A: In order to let people access your PC as a web site, you need to install web server software. You ...
Router vs. switch	11/27/2008
Q: I have a Linksys BEFSR41 router with built in 4 port switch. Is this faster or slower then a stand ... A: The router you have is a 10/100 router, meaning it can run at 100 Megabits per second as long as the ...
modem/router	11/22/2008
Q: My connection to broadband is slow (500k) and I think the signal is weak - my exchange is small and ... A: Unfortunately, there is not often much you can do about this problem. Many times, the issue is the ...
Internet not working	11/15/2008
Q: I have a problem with a computer at my office. For this computer I have 2 network cables from 2 ... A: Unless you have some special equipment, you can't simply connect two internet accounts to a single ...
Networking - printer	10/30/2008
Q: I am at my wits end. IT can't help me and HP can't help me. My problem is this... In our lab we ... A: Microsoft made printing to TCP/IP network printers much easier beginning with Windows 2000, when ...
hooking up a netgear router wg614 and using the wireless adapter wg 111	10/27/2008
Q: i am hooked up to comcast cable internet with their modem with my laptop hooked to it. i was wanting ... A: The setup you describe should work, assuming your Netgear router is just a normal router and not ...
Cannot connect to internet	10/23/2008
Q: I am running Windows XP SP2. I have reset my LAN connection. I have disabled my firewall, cleaned ... A: If you can access the internet in Safe Mode, then you know everything is connected properly. ...
3 PC ISSUES	9/20/2008
Q: I have a three computer related situations: #1 I’m doing work for an apartment complex and they ... A: 1. The first issue is a common problem for me. The easiest way around it is to get a flash drive ...
HELp BEGINER	9/17/2008
Q: i have computer i want to connect to an already existing local network and also configure it so that ... A: If you give the workgroup the same names as the workgroup of other computers, that is all you need ...
To clairfy my dobut	9/13/2008
Q: Sir I have a problem in my office pc that is my excel file is open in local administrator ... A: When you long into a domain, the computer treats that as a different user than your local login, ...
small office network	8/31/2008
Q: I have two computers (1 wireless) (main computer on roadrunner.) I connect the two with a lynksys ... A: If you need a driver, it is for the wireless network card. Go to the Belkin web site, get the model ...
networking problem	8/15/2008
Q: My computer keep shutting down by itself w/o warning. Some day I can use it for 5,10, or 1 minutes ... A: The message means the comptuer cannot see the hard drive. I have had that problem with Lenovo ...
computer keeps cutting out	8/6/2008
Q: so why does my computer keep cutting out. thanking you Theresa. A: If your computer is turning off after a few minutes of use, that is usually a sign that the CPU is ...
Remote Desktop	7/30/2008
Q: how do i use remote dektop? A: This Microsoft tutorial explains how remote desktop works: ...
crossover connection wire sequence?	7/26/2008
Q: i want 2 pc's connect with crossover connection without any hub,switch or router.i mean direct ... A: The colors are irrelevant. The key is that the wires be used in the correct order. You use numbers ...
simple	7/23/2008
Q: how to add networks when all the computers are serailly connected to switch and routers etc ,and ... A: First, check the IP addresses on each device to ensure that they are getting a correct address from ...
simple	7/21/2008
Q: how to add networks when all the computers are serailly connected to switch and routers etc ,and ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. First, if computers have a serial connection, they usually ...
internet down	7/16/2008
Q: I have a westell 2200 dsl router that I use to connect my computer to the internet. Yesterday, I ... A: The Westell is primarily a DSL modem. A Linksys router will not work as a modem. However, it ...
connect xp machine wired wireless	6/26/2008
Q: Question I have a problem w/a network issue. Background: I have two houses adjoined by a deck one ... A: I am not entirely familear with the wireless netgear device you have in house 2, but if it acts as a ...
IP addresses	6/24/2008
Q: I have a "dumb" question. We are getting an installation at our office from a company called Logix. ... A: A static address means the device is assigned a specific address that never changes, as opposed to ...
Different channels in wireless networks	6/16/2008
Q: I've noticed that if two wireless routers, with the same SSID, are used in the same area, then WZC ... A: The WZC is simply the windows software used to connect to a wireless source. Many network card had ...
NETWORKING	6/10/2008
Q: Is there anyway that you can explain or send a link that shows network installation and ... A: That is a pretty broad order that could probably fill a couple of books. To get started, you may ...
reverse NAT	6/1/2008
Q: I have a clinet behind NAT,I want to ping the client from internet,please assisst me how I can do it ... A: You will not be able to ping this device over the Internet unless this device has a public address ...
wireless access point	5/26/2008
Q: I would like to set up my printer so that I can access it from my laptop, without having to network ... A: A wireless access point will connect your wireless devices to the rest of your network. It is the ...
LAN gateway address conflict	5/19/2008
Q: I input static ip addresses on my lan card and wireless network card on my laptop which is behind a ... A: If you are using a static IP, and the gateway is 192.168.0.1, your IP address should be 192.168.0.2 ...
my computer serve network but dose not serve internet	5/4/2008
Q: im sure from every thing IP address and Getway and also MAC address . i stopped windows firewall and ... A: If I understand correctly, you can ping to an IP address but not a server name. In that case, it ...
VPN connexion on windows 98	4/28/2008
Q: We have a Server running with Windows Server 2003 and use VPN connection on Windows XP at home. But ... A: You can set up a VPN connection in Win. 98 through Dial up networking (this is true even if you ...
Share Windows server 2000 desktop	4/10/2008
Q: Good day, I want to access windows server 2000 from client computers (XP professional) using remote ... A: The MS solutions will require you to grant user permissions to gain access to the server. The ...
Peer to Peer	4/3/2008
Q: I have an old Compaq laptop running WIN98 second Edition and a desktop running XPPRO. I want to ... A: I have found DCC to be incredibly finicky. The biggest issues are commonly a cable that is not ...
firewall	4/2/2008
Q: what is firewall, what is the use of firewall. what is the difference between software firewall and ... A: A firewall is a device designed to block unwanted network intruders while letting through the ...
networking	3/26/2008
Q: in my office i have 5 computer network peer to peer. i have one swith and all computer is conected ... A: NAT is Network Address Translation. It allows you to use a private address like 192.168.10.xxx ...
Router	3/24/2008
Q: need a router for my XP ServP2 so my son can use his Macbook while home. Never used one before, ... A: Home routers are rather cheap and generic. Pretty much any one will do. Personally, I like Linksys ...
networking	3/23/2008
Q: have 10 computer network win xp ( peer to peer) i want to make one computer computer as anti virus ... A: My office uses Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate edition. This allows you to make one computer the ...
configuring outlook express6( mail server)	3/22/2008
Q: i have a network with 10 computer win xp (peer to peer). i want to make one computer as mail server. ... A: There is some mail server software out there, but I do not recommend it. My suggestion would be to ...
Connecting to the Internet	3/14/2008
Q: I am operating Windows XP-Home Edition- I use AOL as my home page. I am having trouble connecting to ... A: I haven't used AOL for many years, so I a not really an expert on t his point, but I would suggest ...
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: To connect over the router to a computer on a private address, you would first need to assign a ...
Networking	2/22/2008
Q: I have two pc's with wireless internet connection.We have broadband.We are hardwired together. Had a ... A: You do not need to contact the ISP. All you need to do is open your e-mail program (whatever you ...
Wireless router outdated?	2/21/2008
Q: I have a wireless router GT-704WG from Verizon, installed it last year June 2007.Now suddenly having ... A: The Actiontec GT704WG is a combination router/modem. It is certainly not "out of date" as the ...
Networking	2/20/2008
Q: I have two pc's with wireless internet connection.We have broadband.We are hardwired together. Had a ... A: Your e-mail is received based on the account name and password set up on the computer. All you ...
home networking	2/16/2008
Q: I`m having a broadband connection now, i want to extend it to my laptop also, i`m having two network ... A: To share a broadband connection, I recommend buying a router. The router connects directly to your ...
NETWORK CABLE UNPLUGGED	2/6/2008
Q: I HAVE A DELL INSPIRON 6400 THAT I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS INTERNET NOT CONNECTING. WHEN ... A: If you are getting the "network cable unplugged" message, that means that the computer is not ...
How to Access file on Client PC from Server	12/12/2007
Q: Am quite new to networking (client and server communication). I have a server with Window NT 2003 ... A: What your are trying to do is actually get the client PC to act as a server and the server in this ...
ADS	12/2/2007
Q: We have ADS with 50 work stations in a network with good data accessing speed. Now we hava connected ... A: A branch office is usually attached to the network over a much slower connection over the Internet ...
computer config.	11/30/2007
Q: my friend has a computer that runs windows xp home edition. He just had the local cable company come ... A: First, having hte firewall turned on should not affect one's ability to connect. In fact, the ...
VPN	11/29/2007
Q: I set up PPTP VPN through our D-Link DFL-200 hardware firewall here at our company so that people ... A: If you are using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then a computer with an address of 192.168.2.x will ...
Crossover cables, used as a PC to Router cable?	11/8/2007
Q: I have a very long crossover cable, can I use it to connect my PC to my router? Like a normal ... A: it depends on your router. In most cases no. A crossover cable is designed to connect a PC to ...
power switch	11/7/2007
Q: Some times after I use StandBy or Hibernate on the computer, when I resume the internet has stopped ... A: Strange, It is not unusually for a computer in hibernation to have problems reconnecting. After ...
Set IP address	11/3/2007
Q: I have a home network. I have two computers. One is running XP Home edition,and the other ... A: You can manually set an address in your Network Connections. But you do NOT want to do this. Every ...
Remote Desktop from another city	10/24/2007
Q: I have remote desktop set up on my home pc running winxp pro. I am able to succesfully connect from ... A: It could be a fire wall issue. I have avoided remote desktop myself. I find it gives me a lot of ...
networking	10/18/2007
Q: i hav connected two computer with crossover ethernet cables notification shows connected 10mbps but ... A: Have you enabled computer sharing on both computers, shared the drive or folder you want to share ...
hi	9/30/2007
Q: Have a Samsung blackjack sghi607 Tether it to fone for use as modem Works kind of slow Use it that ... A: If you use the cell phone as a modem for your PC, it will not be as fast as a standard high speed ...
hi	9/29/2007
Q: Have a Samsung blackjack sghi607 Tether it to fone for use as modem Works kind of slow Use it that ... A: Using a cell phone for internet access will always be much slower than you will want. They simply ...
VPN	9/14/2007
Q: I've got small network at work with a Windows Advanced Server 2000 that I use to host mail/web/files ... A: It sounds as if you already have the VPN set up on the computers for the dial up use. You simply ...
PC going to slow	9/3/2007
Q: Michael. I am Abdur Razzak and doing as a IT Officer in a Leasing company. My PC is ... A: A slow PC can be caused by many things. The first thing I would try is to go into START, PROGRAMS, ...
Network Printer Setup	8/29/2007
Q: Michel Troy, I am doing as IT Officer in a reputated company in Bangladesh. In my ... A: Presumably you have a network printer with a built in ethernet card or some sort of wireless network ...
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: Personally, I don't consider a computer degree particularly useful for IT management. If you wanted ...
Sending large files - a QB file of 600 MB file	8/7/2007
Q: We have an offsite accountant who needs access to our Quickbooks file which is around 600 MBs. Do ... A: Unless you both have very fast internet connections, the easiest way is still probably burning it to ...
High availability & Redundant servers	8/4/2007
Q: ..I need a solutions for: 2 identical servers,one active & other's passive,had same host name,same ... A: I know with Windows 2000, you had to have a special version of Windows called "Advanced Server" in ...
Password for Shared Folders	7/28/2007
Q: I remember in my previous work place they had put passwords for some shared folders / drives on our ... A: In versions of Windows after Win. 98, security is based on the long accounts set up on the PC. If ...
Win 2000 w/ Windows server 2003	7/24/2007
Q: I have a windows 2000 pro installed in a computer at my office and would like to hook it up with the ... A: All you should need to do is share a drive or folder on the server. Then open "My computer" on the ...
Cant connect to internet	7/19/2007
Q: so i tried pinging the local interface the ip of the machine that i am in and the default gateways ... A: If you cannot ping your default gateway, that usually means the communication between your computer ...
Forgotten Password	6/24/2007
Q: I read your response of 6/2/07 to an inquiry regarding a forgotten password for a D-Link router. You ... A: If you reset the settings, it should put everything back to the factory defaults. Typically, the ...
Remote Desktop Connection with a router	6/20/2007
Q: I am setting up a small network of six coputers 5 wireed and 1 wireless. My software technicians ... A: If you have set all the computers to static IP addresses, you would need to enter the DNS ...
networking - internet sharing	6/15/2007
Q: I am attempting to setup a shared internet connection using a wireless network. The setup I have ... A: I'm not sure I understand yoru setup. A wireless router should be a seperate device apart from the ...
Windows 2003 Server with Very Low Disk Space	6/14/2007
Q: I couldn't find an exact category for this problem so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area. I ... A: Powerquest used to make a great product call PartitionMagic. Symantec later bought this program, ...
wireless ip	6/13/2007
Q: the modem i'm using is capable of wireless connection and also is my computer.. i can connect to the ... A: If you enter a WEP code incorrectly, it may appear to go through but then not work. You may want to ...
Configuring a Server and creating a Client/server Network	6/4/2007
Q: The operating system that I'm using is Windows server 2003, I have an internet connection through a ... A: It is the norm to use a combination of static and DHCP addresses on a network. Simply give an IP ...
Forgot Setup Password	6/2/2007
Q: I have forgotton the password used to set up the wireless acess in my house using D-Link Wireless G ... A: By default, that router should use "admin" as the user name and also "admin" as the default ...
networking	5/31/2007
Q: i am however trying to decide which of the following i should do first. There is a course called ... A: Network Cabling is actually laying the cables into a site to connect to routers and switches. ...
Win XP home networking problem	5/30/2007
Q: Never used this before so don't know if there's cost involved, etc., but here goes: Have 2 identical ... A: If you click on the drive or folder that you want to share with your right mouse button, it should ...
VPN Setup NT4	5/29/2007
Q: I need to setup a VPN and I need some help. In our company we have a windows NT4 Server. I need to ... A: You are a brave man using a version of Windows which has been unupported for so many years. This ...
Connection problem	5/26/2007
Q: Unable to log on to RANorder (futures) trading platform. Error message says, "Cannot communicate ... A: If you can get to other sites on the Internet without a problem, including secure sites, the problem ...
problem	5/24/2007
Q: troy in my com. we have 4 computer in work group their cable is pluged but they show the network ... A: If the computer is showing up as unplugged it could mean one of the following: The cable is ...
Networking plus	5/23/2007
Q: My computer is networked with my boss' computer. We can access each others files but I would like ... A: If you want to have remote access to his computer, I really like a free program called UltraVNC. ...
Accessing network drives over VPN	5/15/2007
Q: I recently setup a VPN connection at home to access the network at work. It connects fine and I can ... A: It may be a security issue with the way your work VPN is set up. Many VPN systems direct you to a ...
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: In theory it should be secure. However, hackers have a way of getting around the best laid plans. ...
Home Networking	5/3/2007
Q: Good Day, I have 4 desktop pcs at home and 2 laptops. They all are running windows xp pro. I want ... A: First off, you need to have a Router, not a hub. A hub merely allows computers to communicate with ...
Internet sharing	5/1/2007
Q: We are sharing ADSL internet connection through a switch and we don’t have any network. I have ... A: Typically, when you connect an internet modem from one computer to another, you must turn off the ...
Home network	4/25/2007
Q: I have a security enabled wireless network setup at home. I have a desktop (Vista) and a laptop (XP ... A: You should be able to enable file and print sharing and turn off the firewall protection. Once that ...
Networking Issue	4/23/2007
Q: Here is the Situation. Basement computer has windows Vista and is connected through wire to a ... A: It sounds to me like an issue of defective equipment. If you were on the phone with netgear for 3 ...
FTP and WebDAV	4/17/2007
Q: I have a question pertaining to FTP vs. WebDAV. I know many people say that WebDAV is better in ... A: A password protected FTP server provides reasonable security against casual hackers. If the ...
FTP and WebDAV	4/16/2007
Q: I have a question pertaining to FTP vs. WebDAV. I know many people say that WebDAV is better in ... A: FTP is much more commonly used. The protocol has been around for decades, long before the WWW came ...
Networking 2 Computers	4/15/2007
Q: I'm trying to network 2 computers so that I can see the files on each computer from both computers. ... A: You may want to try sharing a specific folder on the drive to see if that works better. Also, try ...
intel pro wireless network	4/11/2007
Q: when i try to connect to the net i get this message.the intel pro wireless network connection is ... A: Many laptops have wireless card switches built onto the front of the laptop. I have had HP/compaqs ...
networking using multible NICs	4/9/2007
Q: i may have a situation to network 8 machines together and hub/switches may not be available but NICs ... A: I don't think this is possible. My understanding of ethernet technology is that you can not ...
network	4/7/2007
Q: ok, i a desktop and a laaptopn, the desktops internet runs from the modem thru a wrieless router, ... A: If both computers connect through the same router to get to the Internet, they should also be able ...
Setting up wireless ethernet	3/29/2007
Q: I have a dsl ethernet connection at my house. I have all the ingredients to make a connection ... A: Typically, you do not need to set up anything special on the router. By default, the WAN port ...
connecting 2 pc's to an orange livebox	3/7/2007
Q: ive got an orange livebox hardwired to a windows 98 se and wirelessly connected to a windows xp ... A: If you can ping the livebox, you have a good connection. However, there could be an issue with your ...
How to Improve downloading speed	2/17/2007
Q: Im' intending to establish a small internet cafe of about 5 computers.The ISP I'm gonna get service ... A: There is really no substitute for a high bandwidth conneciton. A proxy server with cache is handy ...
first internet	2/11/2007
Q: i have one big problem by my computer. my small office have a lan and one adsl internet that share ... A: You cannot enable DHCP on the router for internal use, or you will have the same problem you have ...
first internet	2/9/2007
Q: i have one big problem by my computer. my small office have a lan and one adsl internet that share ... A: You cannot receive DHCP address info from two sources. Typically, your Internet provider requires ...
please help.	2/4/2007
Q: How are you?! Hope you are feeling great! Well..Im a CCNA and do not have much experience nor ... A: 1. We have had the same problem where I worked. My first solution was to install a proxy server ...
networking	2/2/2007
Q: --Sorry, I have two computers networked with crossover cable. one is desktop and the other is ... A: Ok, so I guess you have two network cards in the one PC, one for the Internet and one to connect to ...
networking	1/29/2007
Q: I have a computer and laptop which I have networked with crossover cable both are running XP network ... A: Typically, one gets that limited or no connectivity message if the IP addresses are incompatible. I ...
full screen	1/6/2007
Q: I try settings but can't push the ok button to change things. Do you know how to get out of full ... A: You can get out of full screen simply by double clicking on the blue bar at the top of your screen. ...
Problem Connecting a Win98SE Notebook to a Wireless Network	1/3/2007
Q: I got a Compaq Presario 1275 from one of my clients who wants to connect it to his Wireless Network. ... A: First thing to check is that the TCP/IP and DNS settings are set to recieve an address ...
getting started on the internet	1/2/2007
Q: i'm 52 and have never had a computer in mylife, and now i have a wireless laptop.i am a truck driver ... A: If you are within range of a hot spot, you should get a pop up message telling you that wireless ...
adding a thrid computer	12/31/2006
Q: we have 2 computers and would like to add a 3 one windows 98 for the grandkids to play with ... A: If the new computer already has a network card installed, it should work with the default settings. ...
windows 98 to 2000	12/27/2006
Q: I have a lot of music files on my windows 98 computer, and i want to transfer them to my windows ... A: If they are just simple MP3 files, you should simply be able to copy them over. You could burn them ...
networking peer to peer	11/21/2006
Q: First of all thanks for your help. I had to enter the mask 255.255.255.0 on both properties of ... A: If you use a fixed IP address, your Internet access will probably not work. Most Internet service ...
networking peer to peer	11/20/2006
Q: I am trying to network 2 home computers. One computer has win 98 and the other has win xp pro. I am ... A: First, make sure both TCP/IP addresses are in the same subnet. Typically a subnet mask for a small ...
Natting	11/19/2006
Q: how do you do natting..like configuring nat router etc... A: Network address translation is the function of a router. For a basic Internet Router, no ...
Windows XP DHCP Server	11/12/2006
Q: I want to make my windows XP pro as a DHCP Server. How can i do that A: Personally I don't recommend using a Windows PC as a DHCP server. I means that any PC shutdown or ...
Modem sharing between 95 & 98	11/5/2006
Q: I have 2 identical computers (IBM 300GL) networked. One uses Windows 95 the other has Windows 98. ... A: Microsoft did not introduce Internet Connection Sharing until Win. 98se, so you can't do this ...
Sever Connections	10/30/2006
Q: Hey, I just got a server. Its a IBM e/400. Im just learning when it comes to servers. I was ... A: The server does appear to have PCI slots available for upgrade cards. However, you may just need an ...
Networking problem - please help	10/26/2006
Q: Let me be more specific. I have internet trough a access point. Bouth computers have windows xp ... A: A switch or access point will not work. You must have a router. It sounds like what one of your ...
Networking problem - please help	10/25/2006
Q: here is my situation and problem : i have a intel pentium 4 2,66 Ghz 512 MB memory etc. and is ... A: If you are connecting to the internet through a switch or access point, you need to have an ...
network messages	10/17/2006
Q: The firewall is disabled but it still doesn't work. When I try to send message with 'net send' ... A: Ok, I did some more research and found that SP2 disabled a necessary service for the net send ...
Computer	10/9/2006
Q: I know what a usb is, but i am going to but an ipod or and mp3 player, the have a cord called a usb, ... A: USB is an interfact to connect external devices to a PC. They first came on the market about 9 or ...
net	10/7/2006
Q: sir, i finished my diploma and i have finished my hardware and networking courses. now i ... A: I suppose there are many different opinions on which technologies to pursue. Personally, I think ...
Windows Networking	9/28/2006
Q: Well i work in IT dept of a medium size company, we have about 15 remote site and corp,Novell shop, ... A: In all likelyhood the problem is your routers. Networked computers are very chatty devices. They ...
"Size on disk" are different?	9/27/2006
Q: Have you ever looked at the "Size on disk" of copied files? I copied a folder from a network drive ... A: Computer hard drives (or other disks) have something called a "File Allocation Table" (FAT). To ...
Laptop authentication system	9/16/2006
Q: A few weeks ago I set up a password to prevent access to my laptop should it be stolen. I used it a ... A: First, off, be really sure you can't get in. Double check that caps lock or num lock is not turned ...
remote desktop	9/11/2006
Q: TN. We have a network of about 30 computers all running Windows XP Pro & the server running Server ... A: He Shelly, Ok, it sounds like you are not logging in properly as part of the domain. Windows ...
polciy editior	9/7/2006
Q: Please help me to Set poicy for disabling control panel for windows 98 , im using more than 70 pcs i ... A: Below are the registry changes you need to make to hide control panel. Just export these settings ...
remote access / windows 2003 server	9/5/2006
Q: I was wondering if someone could tell me how to setup Windows 2003 Server so that someone offsite ... A: It sounds like you want to set up a VPN, which is not a particularly easy thing to do. Usually I ...
VPN Server	8/21/2006
Q: I already checked with D-Link website, and my router has the option for NAT with VPN Pass-through. I ... A: The computer you are trying to access needs to have a fixed IP address. The NAT passthrough must be ...
VPN Server	8/20/2006
Q: I am trying to test the VPN server, because i want to see how it work, and what it really can offer ... A: You need to configure your router to allow you to pass through VPN requests to your server. I'm not ...
Log into computer in another city? & IE7 buttons	8/19/2006
Q: I have a network setup with a server (using Windows 2003 Server) in Houston (six computers) and I am ... A: A service like gotomypc.com might be best in your situation if you don't want to do a lot of ...
Modem problem	8/2/2006
Q: I have trouble with my modem. After storm one day I couldn't get online anymore. What is the reason ... A: It is quite possible that an electrical surge in the phone line damaged your modem. Such surges are ...
Adding XPPro to Workgroup	7/26/2006
Q: I have a small network with a Win 2000 server. 4 pc's are running Windows xpHome. All pc's are on ... A: If you are using a domain, you can no longer just create a username on the PC that is the same as ...
FTP Server	7/22/2006
Q: I have setup a Windows 2003 Server as an FTP Server. I can reach the Server either by Command ... A: Could possibly be a firewall issue. The easiest way to confirm this is to turn off your firewall ...
windows ftp clients can't connect	7/19/2006
Q: ftp ftp.ipswitch.com ftp: connect :Unknown error number can ftp 127.0.0.1 others can ftp ... A: It appears from what you have said that you have the FTP server set up on a local PC at 192.168.1.9. ...
dial-up disconnecting problem	7/18/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba 6100 laptop running windows xp pro. When I try to connect to my secure VPN ... A: The issue with the dial up working only every second time could be the result of you having two ...
VNC	7/16/2006
Q: Do you know anything about the EchoVNC server? If you do i would be VERY gratefull if you could ... A: I have used TightVNC and UltraVNC quite extensively, but have not used echoVNC. According to their ...
w2k Issue	7/10/2006
Q: I setup a win2k3 server. I installed file server and shared a folder and also added full ... A: The one thing you may want to check is that you have registured licences for your server. A Win. ...
Active Directory	7/6/2006
Q: I have a problem realting to active directory which i was hoping you may shed some light on. I am ... A: Win. Server 2003 using Active Directory should be able to do all the things you describe above, ...
Dell Power Edge 830 Server	7/5/2006
Q: We setup a Dell Power Edge 830 with 5 CALs. There actually 6 users, could this be a problem? If ... A: If you only have 5 people on at a time, you are probably ok. However, if you need to have 6 on at ...
reset cookies	7/1/2006
Q: these days my yahoo mail is not opening . the computer is sayng to reset cookies. How can reset ... A: Just open Internet Explorer, then click on TOOLS then INTERNET OPTIONS. Under the GENERAL tab, ...
Setting up Server	6/21/2006
Q: I am going to setup a server for a small office that has six computers, all using Windows XP. We ... A: For such a small network, you really don't need a very powerful server. However, I do recommend ...
Internet security	6/19/2006
Q: Is there a way an intruder can view the sites I view when their computer and modem is also on the ... A: There are lots of spy programs that allow hackers to see your internet site usage through logs, ...
internet	6/12/2006
Q: If I use a Linux "Live CD" on my networked computer at work, would it be less detectable than ... A: It really depends on how the network is set up. Most networks that track Internet use do so based ...
question	6/10/2006
Q: I have to set up 5 computers on the network, what type of server should I use and why? A: It depends no what you want to do, how much you want to spend, and what features you want. If you ...
Printers No Longer Shared	6/8/2006
Q: We have a small office with four computers and one printer. We networked the computers and were ... A: It sounds like something happened to the print sharing on the host computer. You might want to try ...
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection problem	6/2/2006
Q: I have the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection problem. I use windows XP on my pentium 3. I can ... A: Typically in a home network, a router is set up as a DHCP server to provide TCP/IP addresses to any ...
networking	5/31/2006
Q: I have 3 computers a DELL laptop, a gateway desktop and a dell desktop. I need to network them all ... A: The easiest way to do this is to buy a router. These are not expensive, maybe around $50, a little ...
IIS Problem	5/26/2006
Q: I have 10 cpmputers connected to a switch. One is running Windows 2000 Server with active ... A: I am not exactly sure what you are trying to do here. IIS only needs to be installed on the server ...
installing ethernet card on 98 2d edition	5/25/2006
Q: while installing drivers for the ethernet card(prime fast ethernet pci adapter 32-bit 10/100mbps) ... A: You don't need Netware IPX/SPX or NetBeui, or the personal web server. The first to are for other ...
Connect Problem	5/23/2006
Q: I have 10 computers connected on a single Swith.comuters are arragged on two different room. Room 1 ... A: Network speed is usually configured either within the switch (some switches let your force a ...
Windows Peer to Peer Networks	5/20/2006
Q: Michael Troy, my question is quite simple but am new to all of this hence my question. Is it ... A: As far as I know this is not possible. However, alternate boot options are not really my specialty, ...
Wireless Networking	5/11/2006
Q: A few months ago I purchased a Netgear DG834GT Wireless 108mbps router and two Netgear 108mbps ... A: Sorry to hear about your difficulties. One thing I have found with a number of these home routers ...
WinXP Pro VPN Setup	5/9/2006
Q: I hope you can help me... I want to setup a VPN on my Main machine at home so that i can access the ... A: It sounds like you have most of what you need in place. You have set up the host computer to accept ...
mobile phone and computer interaction	5/7/2006
Q: With the advent of mobile phone and computer interaction what would be the strategy for file ... A: I suppose anyone who had a definitive answer to this question would not be here, but would be out ...
NET WORKING OLD COMPUTER WITH A NEWER ONE	5/4/2006
Q: What is the least expensive way of connecting 2 computers in order to share data? A: Well, it depends a lot on the age of the computers, how much work you are willing/able to do ...
Microsoft Subnet Masks	4/21/2006
Q: I an currently designing a peice of software to run on a microsoft network. i have managed to get ... A: IP addresses and subnet masks have nothing to do with Microsoft. They were developed decades ago as ...
networking	4/14/2006
Q: i have 2 computers wired to a linksys router. i want to add a laptop, but wirelessly. how do i do ... A: To make a wireless connection, the laptop must have a Wi-fi wireless card. An infrared port is not ...
Subnetting	4/1/2006
Q: And i got one doubt regarding subnetting. Ok as u told i was decided to use 192.168.0.1 range with ... A: Sorry if I was unclear. The subnet mask used is usally the same on all computers. If you are ...
Subnetting	3/31/2006
Q: Respected Sir, I have read subnetting concept 3 times. but i cant understand it. What is ... A: Subnetting is a way to limit traffic to certain limited areas. There is certain broadcast traffict ...
How should I set up?	3/28/2006
Q: My home setup is as follows: DSL Modem: BellSouth Wireless Router: Belkin Pre-N Desktop: WinXP ... A: WEP is the oldest wireless encryption method. It basically prevents people from accessing a ...
file transfers	3/26/2006
Q: i have just bought a new computer with windows xp on it. what is the best way to copy anything i ... A: There are multiple ways to do this. The most common options would involve networking the two ...
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: If you connect directly to the Internet, there is nothing stopping you. I like to use a free ...
Wireless & Wired Internet Access	2/25/2006
Q: Michael Troy: In my house we have Two Desktop Computers that I have a Wired (not the wireless kind) ... A: Given your current setup, you can do one of two things. One is to buy a wirless access point (WAP) ...
Network printer	2/22/2006
Q: I am having problems installing my multifunction printer on to my home network. I have a Brother ... A: If it is a network printer with a built in network card, there is no reason for it to be dependent ...
Windows peer to peer network	1/25/2006
Q: Im trying to make my networw "work" but I cant. I made all that the network wizard of microsoft ... A: First, if you want to share the internet connection, you will need a router, not a hub. Also, if ...
Crossover troubleshooting	1/23/2006
Q: I have a a laptop and a dekstop. I want to connect the two using a crossover cable. I bought A ... A: If you can connect from one computer to the other, you know that the cable and protocols are all set ...
Blocking certain internet content	1/16/2006
Q: I have a network that has five computers on it. One of which is running Windows 2003 Server, with ... A: The only way to block this ever-changing category of sites is to use a service that monitors and ...
win 98 networking	1/12/2006
Q: I have an Old win 98 box that I need to extract files from via a network. the box on on the local ... A: You should not have any trouble networking to Windows 98, and setting it up using the GUI interface. ...
proxy server?	1/10/2006
Q: i'm a university student and my question is about connecting to the internet via a free public proxy ... A: You do not need to use any special software to access a proxy server. You just go into your ...
Remote access to a server directory?	1/5/2006
Q: Michael- I'm starting up a small company in California. I'm going to purchase a relatively basic ... A: I would recommend you get to VPN routers who can talk to each other. Set one up at your office in ...
1 ordinary PC into up to 10	1/1/2006
Q: How to turns 1 ordinary PC into up to 10 by letting up to ten monitors, keyboards and people work ... A: The only way I know of to do this it so convert the PC into a Citrix server. To do that, you would ...
trouble with home wireless networking	12/27/2005
Q: I have Verizon DSL hooked up with a Westell model 2200 on this computer I have a Linksys Wireless-G ... A: I'm assuming the "Linksys remote receiver" is one of those little wireless devices about the size of ...
Blocking LAN Computers	12/14/2005
Q: I have Windows XP Pro SP2 and I need to block several IPs in my LAN from seeing the share. What is ... A: Without using access control lists for users and groups, there really is not a good way to do this. ...
windows 2003 server	12/8/2005
Q: at my school they run windows 2003 server with a domain. Is there any way for me to hack them and ... A: Even if you had complete access to the server, individual passwords are encrypted and cannot be ...
microsoft	11/29/2005
Q: what is microsoft share point portal server ? A: A portal is simply a web site that allows users to link to specific information either on the ...
IPCONFIG	11/21/2005
Q: I have a new laptop that I am trying to get to talk to my PC but failing miserably. I have tried ... A: If you go into your network connection properties, you should see a list of protocols. At the ...
IPCONFIG	11/20/2005
Q: I have a new laptop that I am trying to get to talk to my PC but failing miserably. I have tried ... A: It's a little hard for me to diagnose without the equipment in front of me, but from the ...
new computer	11/4/2005
Q: Couldn't find the exact category on Allexperts.com for my questions but hopefully you can answer ... A: To move your Favorites, open IE and click on FILE then IMPORT AND EXPORT. This wizard will let you ...
Networking LAN boot	10/25/2005
Q: The reason i'm asking is that the work computers seem to boot in about 2 seconds. The work servers ... A: No Windows PC is capable of booting in 2 seconds. A network boot would actually take a little ...
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: I don't claim to be a bluetooth expert, but I don' think this will work. Bluetooth is different ...
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: Personally, I have found that the networking wizard causes more problems than it fixes and never use ...
PC requesting password	10/20/2005
Q: This company has a small NT 4.0 network. Half of the connected PCs run WIN98, the rest run XP. One ... A: I've seen a similar problem with Windows 2000 PCs, but XP should not do that. If you share a ...
Networking a DSL system	10/16/2005
Q: You have got me confused,let forget the program how would I communicate with my other computer on my ... A: Yes, if your computers are linked together with some sort of router that connects you to your DSL, ...
Networking a DSL system	10/15/2005
Q: I have Three (3) computer networked togeather with DSL and I would like to know if I bought a ... A: It really depends on the program. Some programs run from a simple executable. In that case, you ...
Can I remotely turn on my computer?	10/12/2005
Q: Hey! It's interesting to know whether I can turn on my pc from school or somewhere else. I have ... A: Remote activation really depends on whether the ability to do so is available in your BIOS and works ...
Playing music at work	10/10/2005
Q: If I use my network computer at work to play music files from a cd or a usb removable flash drive, ... A: If your boss bothered to look, then yes, he could probably detect your music playing. If you look, ...
Boot disks	10/5/2005
Q: I need help making a network boot disk so I can get out to my network to re image a machine. Could ... A: I am probably not the best person to ask about this. Struggled long and hard to do this and ...
Disable network	9/26/2005
Q: I got a computer that was from my friends job. It has a WIN98 and it was networked. I works fine, ... A: Fortunately for you, Windows 98 does not really have any security to speak of. The Password prompt ...
Virus ??	9/6/2005
Q: 1)These items show up on my computer, what are they, are they bugs, if so, how do I get rid of them ... A: Typically, you get those sorts of messages due to some sort of software conflict. If those message ...
Internet is not working for my computer	9/5/2005
Q: Hey, i am having great difficulty figuring this problem out and i am hoping that maybe you have a ... A: It could be any number of things causing the problem. Since other computers work fine on your ...
ethernet	8/28/2005
Q: ..I use a switch for my network and I kept losing my connection while restarting or closing my ... A: If I understand correctly you used the crossover cable to take your switch out of the equation and ...
server 2003 install	8/26/2005
Q: what size would you recommend for the system drive in a server 2003 installation? A: It really depends what you want to do with the computer. The system files take up around 3 GB. ...
VPN connection	8/25/2005
Q: my internet connection have 1 fix ip given by ISP and i have 1 router, and my friend's house also ... A: Unfortunately, if your friend's address is dynamic there is no much you can do. There is no way I ...
Crossover cable connection	8/24/2005
Q: Hey Michael, First of all thanks for your time. I am trying to connect my two new laptops I just ... A: Inside a standard ethernet cable there are four separate wires. Two wires are used for incoming ...
joining a windows 98 client on windows 2003	8/22/2005
Q: how i can join a windows 98 client on windows 2003? A: I'm not sure I understand the problem. You should be able to connect to a server by mapping a drive ...
Ad-hoc	8/20/2005
Q: hey! i was wondering, in my wireless connections once in while i get the option to connect two ... A: Yes, you can make a direct connection between two computers. Just go into the TCP/IP connection ...
Laptop Network settings	8/18/2005
Q: A colleague is currently having to plug his laptop into the phone line when he visits our office as ... A: If the change needed is just changing the IP address, you can set up the laptop with two different ...
Is there a way to combine a cable and another lan connection	8/17/2005
Q: I currently have a cable connection to the internet, my cable modem connects to the machine through ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to take advantage of the two connections as you suggest. You ...
Networking	8/14/2005
Q: What problems will I encounter attempting to create a wireless home network with one computer ... A: It's hard to say what problems you might encounter. Such computers should be able to communicate ...
Windows 95	8/13/2005
Q: I have an old Dell Dimension 233. I think it used to be part of a network of a school and the cd ... A: It is hard to say what might have been done to the PC to disable the CD drive. If you can see the ...
Question	8/8/2005
Q: My Question is: I have a Win xp works as a client PC, how could i connect remotely to a host ... A: If you just want to access files on the remote PC, you just need to activate file sharing and ...
rsa	8/2/2005
Q: i'm having a very stable network which contains of two switches one is 4506 cat switch and the ... A: RSA in an encryption method built into many different software programs, including web browsers. It ...
switch vs. router	7/31/2005
Q: My wife and I each have a home computer. They are connected by a hard wire "patch cable" to share a ... A: I'm afraid a router won't do much for your difficulties. A switch simply transfers packets from one ...
Win 98 LAN Internet Connection	7/19/2005
Q: I'm sorry, I guess I did not give enough info. It is Win 98se and is connected through a router. ... A: Ok, if you are connecting through a router, can you ping the router? I'm assuming you can since you ...
Win 98 LAN Internet Connection	7/18/2005
Q: I'm having a strange problem, that has stumped me. I have a Peer-to-peer network, connected to a ... A: You cannot connect to the Internet through another computer unless that computer has special ...
File sharing	7/16/2005
Q: First thank you very much for trying to help out. I am trying to use Direct-Cable-Connection (DCC) ... A: It could be that File and Print sharing did not install properly on the problem PC. Try going into ...
windows 97	7/13/2005
Q: are documents easily read by newer versions, like WW2000? Thanks, Doug A: Newer versions of Word are usually able to read older documents without any problem. There is ...
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: Windows will keep reinstalling the wireless card as long as it sees it. You need to physically ...
problems with my PC	6/13/2005
Q: I don't know if you will be able to answer this question because it is not quite related to the ... A: If the system is freezing up completely, meaning that even the mouse will no longer move, that is ...
remoteaccess netbios	6/5/2005
Q: I 'm a win 2003 server admin, so i want my remote access server to enable netbios for convenient ... A: As I said, Netbios won't work. The way to do this is to enable the folder you want to share as a ...
remoteaccess netbios	6/4/2005
Q: I 'm a win 2003 server admin, so i want my remote access server to enable netbios for convenient ... A: Microsoft no longer supports Netbios. I think Win. 2000 server was the last one that made it ...
computer to computer files	5/30/2005
Q: I want to know how I can transform files from my laptop to my desktop and then back. My laptop has ... A: The usual way to connect such computers is with ethernet. Of course, to do that, you need to have ...
network connection in win98	5/22/2005
Q: i am stuck.i am working in airline company.here we have two network connections.1=one is for ... A: Simply having a certain program open should not impact your network settings, so I'm assuming your ...
VPN or something else - how?	5/18/2005
Q: I have the following problem. I have two networks situated in different locations. And I need to ... A: A Virtual Private Network or "VPN" is really just a way of having two separate networks talk to each ...
Website	5/5/2005
Q: I want to create a website.Can you explain to me what to do and how to do it? My subject is ... A: If you are just looking for a free place to put a web site, try here: http://geocities.yahoo.com/ ...
accessing internet thru home network	4/17/2005
Q: I have two computers my sons and mine, both are networked thru a cross over cable. We can see each ... A: I'm assuming you have a DSL Internet connection since Speedtouch USB modems are designed for those ...
computers	4/16/2005
Q: i have a few questions for a school newspaper, informing middle schoolers about which computers are ... A: I already answered most of these questions for you, but the last time, you did not say why you were ...
computers	4/14/2005
Q: i have a few questions for a school newspaper. 1. why do you use the computer? 2.when do you think ... A: 1. why do you use the computer? Computers are a great way to find information and to communicate ...
Terminal Services Leicences	4/8/2005
Q: Just a quick question, i have a windows 2000 server and want to connect remote user via VPN to the ... A: Microsoft has the most complicated system of licensing that I have ever seen. You might be better ...
annoying windows menus	3/26/2005
Q: I recently changed to DSL from dialup. It works quite well BUT during bootup I get 3 sequential ... A: To get rid of the network password login, do the following: Click on your START button, then select ...
First of all, thanks for your...	3/21/2005
Q: First of all, thanks for your time. My questions is about sharing. We use a local area network in ... A: Based on your question, I'm guessing you have a Windows 2000 or XP computer. Win. 95/98 computers ...
Sharing an Excel workbook on a network	3/4/2005
Q: Is it possible for multiple users to look at the same Excel workbook on a network at the same time? ... A: No, when one user accesses a network file, that file is locked for all other users. Only one person ...
95/98 networking	3/3/2005
Q: Have client with old 95 and/or 98 setup... best way to map drive using NET USE at the command ... A: Of course, the easiest way to connect it simply to right click on "My computer" and go to "Map ...
Using "Save As" to Win98 File server	2/28/2005
Q: Michael I am running a peer-to-peer network for a small business in which a win98 machine acts as a ... A: That cetainly is a strange problem. Usually such issues are related to connectivity or rights ...
VPN Tunnel and Windows Network	2/11/2005
Q: I have connected two small home office Windows Network with Linksys VPN routers over the internet. ... A: The information that lets you see computers or printers on the network is called broadcast traffic, ...
Networking Icon - W98 Desktop	2/10/2005
Q: Good Morning Michael, My question doesn't address actual networking, but how to get rid of the ... A: There are two ways to do this. One is to go into your network settings and remove all networking ...
window 98 & 95 problems	2/5/2005
Q: First of all I must thank you for your kind attention. I am an employee of a large multinational ... A: First off, I would not recommend upgrading much of any of your existing computers. Instead I would ...
internet sharing	1/29/2005
Q: i have one lan with 20 client my servery is windows domain ( win2000 Advance server) and my clients ... A: I am not sure I understand what you are trying to set up. It really depends on what sort of ...
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: LAN stands for "Local Area Network." I mention that because "Local" is the key word here. Such ...
Hope this isnt XP specific - workstaion auto dialing ?	1/17/2005
Q: .but it still does it it would help - if I could stop it from forcing a dial up .... any ideas How I ... A: Can you just set it to "never dial a connection" and then manually run the dial-up when you want it? ...
Hope this isnt XP specific - workstaion auto dialing ?	1/16/2005
Q: I have 2 Window XP Home SP2 machines conected peer to peer via a crossover patch cable through ... A: This is a little outside of problems I am familiar with, so I'm just guessing here. It seems to me ...
Networking processes	1/4/2005
Q: I have been trying to get a networkable printer to install on my network. I have had great sucess ... A: Unfortunately, the problem is not any processes blocking your access. The problem is that Win. 98 ...
broadband	12/26/2004
Q: I have broadband connected at home. When someone rings my house it disconnects me from the internet. ... A: That's a new one for me. If you have a wireless router and a wireless doorbell, it could be that ...
clients and servers	11/30/2004
Q: How is a server diffrent from a client computer in functionality? A: A "client" computer is designed for an end user to use to connect to the network. A "server" is a ...
power options	11/28/2004
Q: I connected two computers and sharing Internet connectio. The computer on which ADSL connection is ... A: Some computers allow remote startup via a network connection, but it depends on the BIOS on the ...
connecting two computers	11/23/2004
Q: I am trying to conncect two computers at home. I am using the followings; 1: both computers are ... A: It sounds like they are connected properly but are not set up to speak via TCP/IP. Normally, one ...
i want to know how i can make my comp. faster	11/12/2004
Q: my computer loads in the begining when i start it it says it found errors with 2 diferent programs ... A: The main things to do to speed up a computer are the following: Run Disk Defrag every few months. ...
System.INI	11/8/2004
Q: Hey whats up I recently got my computer back from being re-formatted,and it used to be networked ... A: Unless you have the CAB files (setup files from the CD) you won't be able to fix this. If you had ...
FTP Issue	11/7/2004
Q: Have an ftp server running and I can connect to it from outside my network. I can browse and have ... A: If I infer correctly from your question, you can get to it from within your network but not from ...
connect PCs	10/27/2004
Q: Current processor speeds readily available on the market have a clock time about 3.5GHz. A PC can be ... A: Theoreticaly, processing speeds can continue to increase by adding more transistors to the ...
VPN	10/23/2004
Q: I am trying to set up a VPN for my 3 office locations. Do they all have to set up a server in each ... A: My VPN experience is really with Cisco VPN tools, not the VPN capabilities built into Windows, so I ...
networking	10/14/2004
Q: what is max number of computers you can have on a peer-to-peer network or the max number before ... A: There is no specific limit. It all depends on what kind of network you have and how people are ...
Windows Design !	9/24/2004
Q: If the CPU is in protected mode and windows is in total control of the computer, how could virals ... A: My boss, who is a non-technical person, said to me once that it is quite simple to protect a ...
Firewall	9/22/2004
Q: I would like to play some online bridge games at work, but I had no luck connecting up to a program ... A: Sorry, but if the firewall is blocking you, the only way I know around that is to reprogram the ...
Network mask Problem	9/18/2004
Q: I have a school network or approx. 25 PC's running win98 in a peer to peer setup. The network uses a ... A: A change in the mask from 255.255.255.0 to 255.255.0.0 should not affect the ability to see another ...
Home networking of XP and ME machines	9/15/2004
Q: Trying to set-up Peer to Peer of: PC1 = Win XP PC2 = Win XP PC3 = Win ME (Using Ethernet cards, via ... A: First, make sure all firewalls are turned off. Win. XP has a built in firewall that may be blocking ...
wireless problems	9/4/2004
Q: iam living with 3 other girls, and we have a wireless internet connection. our router is downstairs, ... A: Even though you apparently have a good signal, your networking might be messed up. The first thing ...
Network Browse Problem	9/2/2004
Q: This is a problem with regard to a class of computers (24) running Win98 with a server using Win98 ... A: As to why some PCs see each other and but others do not, it could be a subnetting issue. Subnetting ...
Antivirus / Firewall	8/24/2004
Q: I have 4 computers at home connected with a router. I want to protect them with a firewall and ... A: Simply by having a router in place, you have already given your computers a fair amount of ...
VPN	8/23/2004
Q: I want to set up remote access to my Windows 2000 server. I have a Windows 2000 server and XP ... A: There are a number of things you need to do set up VPN on a Windows server. Unfortunatly, Windows ...
Windows Networking	8/12/2004
Q: I am trying to set up a 3-PC home network. Two of the PCs are running Win 98R2, the other PC is ... A: Under Network properties, make sure all computers have the "client for Microsoft networks" ...
remote assistance	8/5/2004
Q: everytime i try to use remote assistance (give and get help) via windows messenger 6.2 it always ... A: My experience has been that Microsofts remote assistance has been more hassle than it is worth. My ...
Keep losing connection	8/1/2004
Q: I have DSL and a router. For a year or more, I have had no trouble. One day everyone connected to ... A: To troubleshoot this, you might want to try just connecting one PC directly to the DSL modem without ...
Windows 98 problem	7/22/2004
Q: I am having trouble with getting a computer with Windows 98 connected to a network. This computer ... A: If your ability to access the internet and to print to a network printer remains, then the problem ...
computer help (justin)	7/13/2004
Q: do you know what this meens? or is it a problem with my computer well anyways thx for all yur help ... A: Typically out of sync errors have to do with SQL databases. I suspect the problem is with the site ...
Sharing	7/12/2004
Q: A problem here, Can someone help me, please? I got a 512KB limited download's Broadband, and I ... A: There is a reason why some people pay more than the $79 for a Linsys Router. More expensive routers ...
Internet connection to SMB services	6/26/2004
Q: Michael, I have an XP box behind a wireless Belkin -g router (it's hardwired to the router, my ... A: Personally, for remote access, I like TightVNC, which is a free download from www.tightvnc.com. For ...
connecting PCs	6/16/2004
Q: I am just about to buy a new PC, what I would like to do is keep my old PC as a backup. Can I ... A: The easiest way to do this is by creating a mini peer-to-peer network. To do this, you need to have ...
Copy files in NetWork	6/14/2004
Q: I'm using a PC windows98 within a network, I must copy files from a directory named REPERTOIREDOC ... A: You can use the "Net Use" command to map a drive letter to the other computer. The benefit of this ...
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: I use Comcast myself. I can tell you that they don't care about the MAC address of the computer. ...
Pure Maths used in Networking?	6/6/2004
Q: I am in the last year of my Bechelor degree in Computer Science. But I am quite weak in maths please ... A: Yes, math is important in networking, but depending on what you want to do, being great at math is ...
Funny internet speed problem	5/30/2004
Q: I am having a funny problem. I have two Compaq PCs, one on WinXP-home & the other WinXP-pro. I ... A: Are you using the same phone wire for both? If not, it could be that the one is damaged. The other ...
------------------------- ...	5/3/2004
Q: When I am on a site and click on an email address (say for information) it will not allow it. It ... A: I'm still confused. Yahoo is a mail service, not a mail program. You either access Yahoo mail by ...
Snapshot	4/29/2004
Q: Which software is best for making/restoring a snapshot of the hard drive? I know about Ghost and ... A: Personally, I use Ghost. Despite its limitations, it is pretty good for backups. You can boot from ...
Wireless Network - Priting from laptop	4/1/2004
Q: I have been trying to get my laptop to print through my linksys wireless router. My printer is ... A: MS print sharing is notoriously buggy. One common problem is that your laptop and desktop must be ...
networking	3/17/2004
Q: I can't share cd-rom drive on my office network. I have 2 computers networked with cross cable. How ... A: It certainly should be possible. First, can you share other things? If so, that tells me the ...
Pc can not see each other	3/9/2004
Q: I have two computers (Wi Me and Win 95) connected by Crossover UTP cable (DCC) to make them ... A: I know you say the protocols are all configured fine, but I remain concerned by your comment that ...
HOW TO NETWORK 5 COMPUTERS	3/8/2004
Q: I am looking to see if I can set up a VPN to connect all my copmuters. I have 3 computers at home ... A: I'm afraid this is really outside my expertise. My work with VPNs involves enterprise work that ...
Wireless Networking with Windows 98	3/2/2004
Q: I have just acquired broadband and am setting up a wireless network at home. I have purchased ... A: I read in several forums that people were having trouble even getting that particular card to work ...
i have three machines peer2peer...	2/22/2004
Q: i have three machines peer2peer networked all three see each other.two of the machines go as far ... A: Peer to peer networking can be rather finicky. I'm afraid I can't really give you a specific answer ...
help me in this	2/13/2004
Q: ) i hope u r fine. the problem is lets suppose that i have four or five computer with lan card and i ... A: I'm not sure if I understand what you are trying to do. You say you want to connect the computers ...
Windows 98 network problem	2/10/2004
Q: In one of the machines, I am not able get the icons of other systems in the network neighbourhood, ... A: There could be several reasons. You need to make sure the computer is in the same workgroup. You ...
Hello	2/8/2004
Q: i have windows 98 i am using peer to peer networking . i want to share my USB port . tell me any ... A: To my knowledge, there is no way to do this. Windows has set up ways to share printers and drives, ...
Windows '95(upgraded from 3.1) getting hooked up to dial-up internet service.	1/23/2004
Q: My question reaches back in time to Windows 95. I'm not sure if you can help, but it's worth a ... A: My guess would be some problem with dial-up Networking. You could try uninstalling and reinstalling ...
Viritual Memory	1/18/2004
Q: I keep getting a pop up that says" Windows is upgrsding Viritual Memory. What causes this and what ... A: In 15 years or so of working on Windows computers, I can't say as I have ever seen any message like ...
Win98 machine will NOT network...	11/10/2003
Q: A customer of mine has two Windows 98 (not SE machines) that he is trying to network. Since he could ... A: It sounds like you have ruled out just about everything I can think of. A reformat/reinstall, ...

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