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Firstly, hi!
I USED to be a member here under another name (which I have long forgotten) so this isn't my first ever post. It is however my first post in a long while.

I have a laptop which is part of a domain at work, but mostly lives at home. I would like to set up basic file and printer sharing. I have looked into this myself for the last hour or so. Earlier I was about to simply change "domain" to "workgroup" in the computer name bit. However, as my finger hovered, poised over the mouse button I was suddenly overcome with an ominous feeling of dread, and sensed the lurking presence of an almost unspeakable evil.  Actually, I made the last bit up. I'm guessing it really isn't a GOOD idea though...

We have 2 computers. ONE is the aforementioned laptop, the other one isn't (upstairs, home desktop). Both connect wirelessly to the internet thru Sky's own netgear router. The printer I would like to be able to share is connected to the home PC.

At the MOMENT there isn't any sort of network infrastructure in place. The upstairs comp may, or may not, be littered with the remnants of previous disastrous attempts at networking (I can't really remember)

I have gone on too long; in the event that this thread recieves any replies I will be happy to provide additional info.

Thanks in advance

Well since your post made me chuckle a few times with your funny remarks I will reply to it. 

In your laptop at the login screen you have 3 fields. They are username, password and domain. At work you normally would type your assigned user, pass & your company's domain name. You probably do that at home too. However, I would suggest that you keep you login to your local pc when at home. So at the login screen you would select for domain "YourPCname (this computer)" option. For the login name you may need to get one created since the one you use for the domain may not exist as a local user. Then you can assign the local user account to the workgroup that your home pc is in without affecting the domain part. After that it is just a matter of sharing out your printer.The best bet for you would be to contact your IT person at work and discuss this with them. Since you are using a laptop provided by your employer there may be restrictions in place KEEPING you from being able to do what you want.

I also have a company provided laptop that I also use at home. Due to company policy concerning security of company information that may be on my laptop I had to get permission to be able to use my computer online while at home.

So before you start following advise on how to be able to network this machine at home it would be good to check with you company IT department. Additionally they should be able to give you all the assistance you need.

Please some ONE should HELP me to confirm that I cannot install cybercafe-pro on XP Park2.

Thanks for your contributions

Hi, for hacking protection i have GOOGLED a website :

http://www.fyxm.net/IP-Anonymizer-74766.html
 
and found that IP anonymizer tool HELP to protect privacy.
I want to know is it safe to download?
Another thing is the features it covers is:

IP Anonymizer 3.5 Features:

· Clear Internet History

· Clear Typed URL

· Clear Temporary Internet Files

· Clear COOKIES

· Clear Auto Complete Forms History

· Clear Auto complete Password History

· Clear Internet Favorites

which i think can be done manually by clicking the tool option. (correct me if I am wrong) so what different thing it is doing  by clearing temp files etc to protect privacy.
Again if u suggest me to download it ,Do i have to download it both in LAPTOP as well as in desktop as both are connected. Desktop has a router and laptop has wireless connection.
Please explainYou are better off controlling your own privacy.
I would recommend just installing AND using a good malware scanner/cleaner and anti-virus.  I'd have to agree with Quantos. Add to what he said "smart computing" as the best defense.Thanks u both for the suggestion!

ok i have an asus notebook x53L series , and i NEEDED to format it and installed a clean copy of windows xpsp3. Everything was fine until i installed the network driver.
During the installation of this driver , the system worked really really slow even the cursor of the mouse was moving slow.And i coulden't cancel the installation of the driver.The driver didn't installed.
So i pressed the power button to shutdown/open again and now windows is freezing at the progres bar (the bar that is moving from left to right).
Only safe mode is working , but without networking.
My problem begin with the installation of the networking driver... that caused all my problems. If i use system restore to UNDO the installation is working , but still with no network connections...
Any suggestions ? thanks
Edit: it uses the Atheros L1 GIGABIT Ethernet Controller driverhave you tried re downloading their drivers? Also do you have a spare network card that you can swap out? Are there any other devices in Device Manager that show up under unknown devices or that have a yellow exclamation on them?Start again. Format, Install Windows, then install the chipset driver first and then you can install the other drivers.I managed to install the lan driver, i was TRYING to install lan driver before chipset thats why it didnt work.SO i installed all my driver programs , everything was fine until i shutdown the notebook. So next time BOOM ... same problem , windows fail to load its stuck on progress bar that moves 1mm per hour..

Hi all,
My girlfriend just bought a new Acer LAPTOP. She brought it home and set up her wireless connection, but it will only access select sites. Gmail works, and it will do a google search, but we can't get on any other site from there. It won't access cnn.com, or pretty much any other site. When she brings the computer SOMEWHERE else and accesses a different wireless network, she is able to access any website and the computer has full functionality.

Any suggestions for making her home wireless network work properly? Thanks so much!What's the make/model of the router she is using, and the model number of the Acer laptop ?




Have her plug into the wireless router with a cable and see if there's improvment.. If the problem is corrected, then we've isolated the problem to the wireless environment..

Hey thanks so much. plugging in got us working to full functionality so it looks like a wireless problem. the make of the acer is aspire 5532 and the router is netgear wireless cable modem gateway cg824wg.  thanks again.It doesn't look like there's is an updated driver for the built in wireless card in your laptop, so the only other things I can think of at this point, is that your gateway needs a firmware update, or you need to try using another wireless channel.  I've seen this kind of thing before (firmware issues) with with Windows 7 and older wireless gateways which support only the 802.11/b standard, which is the case with your gateway.


Do you know how to access the gateway's configuration page from a broswer, like Internet Explorer ?  If so, try using a different wireless channel.

Look here at Wikipedia and notice the Channels and international compatibility

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11

Your gateway supports any ONE of the many channels listed, the trick is to make sure you select a channel that's not being used by any others in your area.  You could be getting interference from SOMEONE's wireless router in the area, that using the same channel as you...  You need to be using a channel not used by anyone else, and it should not overlap with other channel in the area... for example, channel 1, 6, and 11 do not overlap... 

If you've tried other wireless channels and the situation has not improved, I'd say try updating the firmware in the gateway...  Once you access the gateway home page through the browser there may be a utility you can use to look for the latest firmware for the device...  Contact the Manufacturer for the latest firmware if you have trouble... I went over there to Netgear and had a hard time finding firmware DOWNLOADS..

Someone asks me some help ...

he NEEDS to rewrite some ASCII CHARACTERS inside an URL

FROM:: http://www.my-domain.xxx/check.php?r=e64oifje9&[email protected]&rt=7u8
TO::      http://www.my-domain.xxx/check.php?r=e64oifje9%26email%[email protected]&rt=7u8

the pattern is always the same, just the email change each time.
he WANT to change %26 and %3D automatically for that page.

the URL is found in an email.

how to do it ? add-on, proxy, ... ?

I will start uploading 720p files to YouTube which are 10 minute TV Recordings. For two 10 minute recordings, it is 600 MB files (From WINDOWS Media Video) BUT the upload speed is only 2 MEGABIT which is slow as *censored* and the ISP is Optimum ONLINE. I convert using FFMPEG and it is slow converting to x264 on my primary system and Windows 7 x64)
If you see the YouTube user http://www.youtube.com/ayisandleen which is shared my both Me and my sister, you may start seeing HD 720p episodes starting Sunday. I share an ISP with my parents.
I want to speed up upload time without re-encoding the file or making the file smaller. Can you help me?2 Megabits/sec upload time is not bad at all.  You must be having software issues on your computer...  My upload speed is only about 1/4 of yours, 512 Kilobits/sec, and I can upload to youtube with out much trouble..

Boot into Safe Mode with Networking, connect to Youtube, and see if your upload speed improves at all...  This will help confirm whether software is the issue, with upload speed..

Quote from: EEVIAC on April 12, 2010, 08:10:32 AM

2 Megabits/sec upload time is not bad at all.  You must be having software issues on your computer...  My upload speed is only about 1/4 of yours, 512 Kilobits/sec, and I can upload to youtube with out much trouble..

Boot into Safe Mode with Networking, connect to Youtube, and see if your upload speed improves at all...  This will help confirm whether software is the issue, with upload speed..

I am trying to get a fresh installation of Win2000 Pro (retired company computer, Dell Optiflex GX240) to 1)  connect to the internet via DSL and 2) connect to a home network.  This is with a fresh INSTALL of the OEM-supplied OS disks.  The computer can connect to my home network with static addressing (IP and Subnet made to match the IP ADDR of the other machines on the network changing the last number) but not with dynamic addressing.  But internet is not found via Internet Explorer with dynamic or static addressing.  I also tried connecting the ISP-supplied DSL modem directly to the computer and that also does not work. 

I am doing this for free for a fellow employee, so cannot take it to a SHOP (which is what my ISP help line suggested this weekend).

There might be a clue in the behavior of ANOTHER machine on the network.  Less pressing is my own problem getting an eMachine running Windows XP to connect to my network using dynamic addressing.   I can get on with static addressing made to match the other IP addresses and Subnet Mask on the network, but then, I cannot get internet on that machine.  The problem is similar to the Win2000 problem described above, so I though I would mention it.  But I am sure it is not a problem with the router, as I have tried different ports, different cables and the problem stays with the one XP machine (and the Win2000 belonging to my co-worker).  The other machines on the network are 1 running Win98 and 3 running XP.  Win 95C also works.

Thanks for reading. Thanks for being here.
Larry Try a new Network Card.Make sure you have not configured these computers to logon through a domain name (as they would in the corporate network).  Right-click My Computer, select Properties, select Computer Name.  Under Workgroup, they should all have the same name:  calling them all "Workgroup" is handy.

Since you have:  1 running Win98 and 3 running XP.  Win 95C also works", it's not the router.  You didn't say if these 5 are DHCP.

When i type 192.168.2.1 my ROUTER config wont show up. and this only HAPPENS to this computer i have 4 other computer in my house. i have no firewall up or antivirus.

there is the ipconfig just in case you NEED it:"..." is it SAFE to post it?

YES it is safe to post

HI,
I recently set up a NETGEAR wireless router.  During the install I followed the set up directions using the installation disc.  As the program proceeded, I selected"NONE" for security level, the program finished the installation, and we had a strong/good connection using this router with our laptop in our home.

After a few days I thought about the security level "NONE" and decided to change it.  I had previously watched a video on setting up a wireless router.  It happened to mention that WINDOWs XP (my OS) should be set at the WEP security level.  I choose that one, and have not been able to make a wireless connection to our lap top since then.

I have reset the router to its factory default settings, unplugged the router,
tried the other security settings, gone back to security level 'NONE", and nothing has worked. I have an internet connection on my PC, the router lights are all indicating the connection is good, and the installation disc when I run it again and again continues to SHOW that the router is set up CORRECTLY and WORKING properly, but it is not connecting to the lap top.  I can't find a setting that will let me uninstall whatever settings are causing this and reinstalling the program just as though the router just came out of the box.  Just running the installation disc again isn't fixing this. What can I try next?

Thanks,
beachguyWhat's the make/model of the router ? 

If the router support WPA2 security, you should be using that, not WEP.  Windows XP supports WPA2 just fine, so you should use WPA2.  Follow article here, to make sure you've got the correct service packs/patches INSTALLED..

Regarding the connection issue.  What you have to do if first, set up and enable WPA2 security in the router, and configure a password for it.  It can be up to 63 characters long, but use something you can at least remember.. think of a long awkward sentence, or something, and type it in, with out spaces.  I'm not sure if spaces are supported in encryption passwords..

Once you get the WPA security set up, use XP to identify the your wireless router and click on the router to connect to it..  Enter the Password you just entered into the router, HIT enter you you should be connected... Do not share the password with anyone, unless you trust them...

EEVIAC,
Thanks for your input. It is a NETGEAR wireless-300 Router WNR2000v2.  I am going to try all your suggestions and I will get back to you.  I have XP Pro/SP3 so from what you said and going to the site you listed, it seems like I should be ready to go and not need any patches.  Is that correct?  Hope some of this works.

beachguyyah if you have SP3 already you should be good to go...

So,

is it possible for an attacker to abuse/use your connection/inject into your PC even if it's off but the router is on and the cable is plugged into your NIC, working and transferring data from the internet?
More specifically, inject into your PC and take control of it? I would think not, since it's off.
What about abusing the connection itself?

tip: no I'm not looking for *ware-scanning solutions. It's just out of curiosity. =PThe fact that you have a router means nobody can initiate a connection from outside to in. When you go to a web site, you can receive that traffic because you requested it, and it is a response to an open socket. However, if someone from outside initiates an incoming transmission unsolicited, the firewall will drop it. This is unless you have a port forward setup.... but if you did have that, you would know about it.

There is such thing as Wake on LAN to turn on a computer that is off over the network, although I have never seen anyone actually implement it.

In short, noWell.

1) I have implemented Wake-on-LAN and it's *censored* handy, especially when I'm bed with my laptop and I forgot to turn the PC on and need resources from it (there is a neat little WOL-GUI front end app; I even posted a blog about it).

2) YES I have ports forwarded. Can't someone portscan me and then just exploit those ports?

3) Is my Kaspersky firewall going to warn me when someone is trying to inject into a process/enter my computers?Why are people so bloody paranoid? No offense intended, of course.


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2) Yes I have ports forwarded. Can't someone portscan me and then just exploit those ports?

3) Is my Kaspersky firewall going to warn me when someone is trying to inject into a process/enter my computers?

Well Mr. BC-programmer, I'm the target of two hacker groups. No, they are not noobs. One Dutch, one from the UK.
They already compromised my e-mail accounts in the past, not to mention my PC.

So yes, naturally I am paranoid.
Not to mention there are a group of kiddies following me everyone on the internet googling my name and what I do and if I take a dump or what not and post it on a forum laughing about me.
Yeah. You wouldn't want that to happen to you.

If you haven't been hacked, sure, don't be paranoid.
But once you are, then it's alarm time.

How do I get in these situations?
Let's just say I don't like society and make most people my enemy.

They did demonstrate their ability to grep a text file, which was somehow supposed to scare me.

Compare that to people who actually know how to write Byte hashes to exploit certain vulnerable open services and know more than a dozen different languages in mastery including:

PHP, SQL, JavaScript, PERL, blablablabla ... server/client side whatever, you name it.
They're just freaks.

Otherwise Larry Wall will slap you. At least that's the legend.

It makes me go like this:

Konane CS

Omg, I loved the map de_dust. I can pwn so many noobs on it. Maybe today I can pwn enough noobs, that I raise my rank in the server, from 3 to 1, héé héé.

lol..
That video is really, really old. Like, 6 years or something.

Fairly straightforward question, can I use a router to pick up wireless signals. The only experience I have with routers is using them to broadcast the Internet coming from a hardline and then sending it out wirelessly, what I am trying to do is use a router to pick up a wireless signal in the far end of my workplace and send that back to a computer or switch to be distributed via ethernet. I've thought about using a bridge for this same concept but I am unsure whether a bridge will be able to accept wireless internet without using a similar bridge to send it out to this side of the network. I know I could use a computer to just pick up the wireless signal via a wireless PCI ethernet card but I need to use a high gain antenna with some KIND of coax cable and I need to keep the cable length to a minimum and there is no way to get the computer itself close enough to the antenna without running 25+ feet of coax. I'm also not sure the maximum length of coax I could use that will not degrade the signal beyong use, but I should be good keeping it under 25 feet.

My current theology on this setup is...

Existing wireless signal is picked up by the High Gain Antenna which is then run through coax to the Router which is run through CATV cable to the Computer via networking card which is run through CATV cable to the Switch which is run through CATV cable to the Access Point which can now broadcast that internet to be useable wirelessly by our company's computers.

I'll be using multiple Accesspoints which is why I'm using a switch, The only issue I'm having trouble with is keeping the coax cable to a minimum so I'll need SOMETHING between the Antenna and the desktop computer.

Any help with this is much appreciated.Few routers will do what you are looking for. You want a wireless to ethernet bridge. Some bridges will only work with others of the same model, so be careful.I've thought about using the bridge but I just don't know what kind of CONFIGURATION options they have, ie do I have to know the IP address of the Wireless I'm trying to pick up? Is there some special coding that passes between two bridges that make them see eachother? I'm just trying to find a way to make the antenna be at least 50 feet from my computer by either running it through something I can get closer to the antenna, LIKE a router or bridge which I can mount on a bulkhead/overhead wall/ceiling. It was even suggested to me from my boss to look into using a singal amplifier on the coax cable but I don't know much about them either or what kind of degredation that will CAUSE to my signal and if that will make it unuseable...

Hi,

I recently got mobile Broadband ,  & I am getting a MESSAGE on my Windows XP desktop saying there is a hi speed port available which will make the device work faster if I plug it into the recommended port.
I have located the port in the list but I don’t KNOW how to set it up, or where it is physically located   ?

My AVG security says I am directly CONNECTED to the internet & GAMING mode is disabled if this is any help.

Advice would be greatly appreciated.


 
What's the make/model of the laptop  ?It's a Fujitsu Siemens Desktop Scaleo P.
OP. system = Windows XP HOME,  version 3, 32 bit

& that's where my tech knowledge ends !



Thanks for posting.Are you by any chance plugging the USB broadband adapter into and external USB hub ?  If the hub is using the USB 1.0 standard, then you should remove it and directly attach it to your computer which uses the USB 2.0 standard (faster data transfer speeds)Yeah, it sounds like you are using a USB 1 port, and the USB modem supports USB 2. If you have a USB 2 port, use it. But I bet the performance difference is going to be zero since USB 1 = 11Mbit, and your broadband is probably around 1MbThanks Guys,

 The USB modem stick is plugged directly into the computer,which has 4 ports (2 at back & 2 at front) but I don't know how to tell which is the USB 2
port ? 

I'm using the front ones for ease of moving between desktop & lap top, but have tried it in the back with no noticeable difference. http://www.ciao.co.uk/Productinformation/Fujitsu_Siemens_SCALEO_P_Athlon_64_3500_2_2_GHz__6852833


According to the info. provided above, you computer supports USB 1.0, only. It would specify 2.0, if it had 2.0 ports..

However, the computer seems to have Firewire ports, which are faster than the USB ports in your computer. 

See here for a USB/Firewire adapter

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10314&cs_id=1031401&p_id=4813&seq=1&format=2Actually, you're computer uses a 6-pin Firewire ports... The link I provided for the adapter is a 4 pin firewire adapter, so void that link..

You'll need to find and adapter that plugs into the 6-pin Firewire port and converts it to a USB port, preferably 2.0... Thank you very, very much ... I'll try that a.s.a.p.

I need help OPENING a port for uTorrent. I followed the guide on portforwarding.com but the port is still closed APPARENTLY 
I'm uploading a picture if i can to show you what i have done.

My modem is a HG520b

And i am connecting to the internet by wireless.

If you need any more information let me know.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!


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but the port is still closed apparently

Hello all, i have a problem and need help: i have a billing software installed in PC running under Window server 2003 R2, have 3  other work station which connect to the server,  name "gigabyte " with IPA adress 192.168.1.109 ...The router " linksys" went down so replace by new router "Buffalo" and new server ip 192.168.11.8 now other 3 station wont communicate to the server anymore.. when i try to ping "gigabyte" from work station, it show "gigabyte " ip 196.168.1.109 and communication lost. Can any1 help Ty  Power everything down.  Then power up router, next power up server, wait until boot is complete, then power up WORKSTATIONS.  That will reset everyone if they are all DHCP.  If IP's are fixed, you'll have to manually change them.First THANK for help, i did that power down averything,every ip reset but other pc station still not communicate with server, somehow pc station still see "gigabyte " server ip 192.168.1.109 which is now 192.186.11.2
Any idea how to manualy change "gigabyte" ip adress from work station
  *For more info : last time 1 of the station went down i have to call software tech support to configure
     the station and it cost me $$$$...**On the Workstation that won't "see" server:
Local Area Connection---Properties---TCP/IP---Properties
Change from "Use the following IP ADDRESS" to "Obtain IP Address Automatically"
Restart ComputerDo that too, still NOTHING, server not show up in network .. and ping stil show old ip ..Change the server the same way, reboot server and router.Nothing happen ...The offender must be the router.  Is it set up for DHCP?  There should be a way to reset the router to FACTORY defaults.  Also make sure you have the network cables plugged into the proper ports.Problem solved, Thank you to Computer-_Commando for all the adviced/help ..

I installed a Netgear Wireless-G router this past weekend and not exactly sure if I networked my computers together correctly.

The way I have it set up is broadband to router and router to primary desktop computer via hardwire. From there  I use a wireless adapter for a secondary desktop and plan on doing a laptop when I get this cleared up.

File sharing is where I am having my issue. If I want to look at a file on my primary (hardwired) computer I am able to go to -My Network Places- on my secondary computer and click on the file, but if I want to look at a file on my secondary (wireless) from my primary computer I can't. What am I missing. I should be able to file share both computers correct?

Both computers should be connecting to the router.

from the sounds of it you're using a wireless adapter to connect ad-hoc to the laptop, so the laptop is actually using the computer for a access point, which in turn uses the router for internet access.You might also check and disable your laptop firewall .. And change your laptop file to share file .. Hope it help..Thanks for the input. I figured out what was wrong.


GCheck this out: http://www.iglobalsupport.com/services/wireless-networking.html
I had a similar trouble like you're having now and a friend of MINE recommended this website to me.
I never expected that it was fixed IMMEDIATELY and easily.
I RECOMMEND that you do the same. Quote from: SevendWorm on April 11, 2010, 06:56:28 AM

Check this out: http://www.iglobalsupport.com/services/wireless-networking.html
I had a similar trouble like you're having now and a friend of mine recommended this website to me.
I never expected that it was fixed immediately and easily.
I recommend that you do the same.

Hi. I work in an ADSL2+ and Dial Up ISP.
Unfortunately, you can't connect two different dial up accounts and connection in one phone line at the same time.
One computer is to one phone line is that ratio.
But you can set-up your brother's dial up account on your computer.
It's like having two dial up accounts or connection sharing in one computer and one phone line.


SevendWorm
Senior Technical Support Specialist
www.iglobalsupport.com

When there is a thunderstorm and Lightning, can the Cisco Valet Plus be turned off and unplugged from outlet to prevent my router and modem and computer from being damaged from lightning? And would I have to reset it or would it reset by itself with the Easy Setup Key. I don't have the router yet, but thinking of getting itYes, you do have reason to the concerned. You may need to INVESTIGATE what the local electrical codes are in your area and one other recommendations for lightning t protection in your area.
In some parts of the world lightning strikes that hit the ground or buildings in residential areas is not very common.  For that reason some have said there is low reason for concerned are.  Yet when it happens to you and causes damage to expensive equipment what others have said does not help you any.  They don't have to pay for the damage.
In general, the local electrical codes should reduce to a minimum the possibility of a lightning charge going down the power lines and getting in your system.
However, there is a much greater danger from your telephone line.  Yes, the telephone company does have lightning arresters on the line.  Still, a liability of the telephone company is formed telephone equipment, not to personal computer equipment.
My own personal experience was that my equipment was damaged by the phone line, not the power lines.  In FACT, the power supply in your computer has some protection against overload built into it.  However the DSL modem may not have that type of protection.  In fact, it's not able to have that much protection because of the way it's built.
A SURGE protector can protect your power lines.  There are some but also have privation for protection of the telephone line.  That is not going to be a much value unless the company that sells it also guarantees they have an insurance policy on the surge protector that would cover all your losses.  In fact, there are in some companies set off to this kind of protection.
Meanwhile, I would recommend you unplug all the cables, including the power cable from your DSL modem.  This would also apply to a cable modem, although the cable company usually has better lightning protection than the phone company.  But you cannot count on it.
Another consideration is the use of a lightning rod on your house.  This will greatly reduce the chance of your equipment being damaged by lightning.  But not all cases.  Again, the problem is wearing that goes out to the street can provide another pass for liking to get into your house.  If your house or apartment has underground wiring it would be very unlikely that lightning would come into your residence.  The greater problem is when electrical lines, and telephone and cable lines, are strong overhead.
I hope these comments are some help to you.  If you see something funny what I said, I cannot type freewill so I have to do this with voice dictation.

http://www.wikihow.com/Protect-Yourself-in-a-Thunderstorm

http://www.deltala.com/

And there is Google:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Modem+hit+by+Lightning&ie

I would recommend buying a good UPS unit and plug everything into it.  Most UPS units use regular line power to power everything most of the time but almost all have extremely good surge protectors.  And if power does go off , even briefly, the batteries will keep the equipment from going on and off which is not good for any electronics.

I live in a high lightning area, have a UPS, and leave everything on 24/7 and don't worry about it.

However, if there is a really, really close lightning strike it's going to do major damage no matter what you do.  Several times I seen the aftermath of a close strike.  Once it blew a 200 amp breaker box, and I mean the whole box, out of the wall and it flew 20' across the room.

Get a UPS, or a really good surge protector (really good ones COST almost as much as a UPS), you get what you pay for, the $20 surge protectors are junk.

BTW, if you do have an extended power outage, unplugging the router for about a minute will usually restore service.

I have a sony viao vgn-ns20e laptop with vista operating system,  it's was working properly but I don't know why now it is showing any wireless network available even THOUGH the switch is on ,but ALSO the light of the switch is STILL off. I have try everything but still not working. Have you enabled Wireless network adapter in Network Center where other network adapters are?
Is wireless device properly working between DEVICES on your computer?If you have the ability try to connect using an ethernet cable to test the connection. Then try looking in device MANAGER to see if there are any issues. Let me know if you need help with that.

I want to setup a wifi network in my NEIGHBORHOOD what equipent do I need to get the most range that does not cost $$$. 
 
Here is a map of the area I want to setup the wireless network in

First things first.
You need to do some research.
Do your neighbors want a Wi FI? If so, get they you help you.
Here is just one of many books.
Wireless All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)
This is a new book and up to date. It will save you money before you start buying things that don't work right. Worth the investment.
Also, you can SNEAK a peek at some of the pages on the Amazon site.
Since your asking this question, I'm going to recommend the following :

http://meraki.com/

Will do what your looking for without a lot of TECHNICAL expertise

Hi,

My grandmother recently BOUGHT a computer from a neighbor. Our current desktop has had problems but our router is connected to the modem, which is connected to the tower.

My QUESTION is, how would i hook up a new computer to an existing wireless network? I WANT other suggestions before i possibly ruin things with the internet, SINCE i'm a college student and the web is my life right now lol.

To connect it to wireless and computer does not have wireless adapter then you can buy WiFi dongle for like 20€ to USB. Installation is pretty EASY, just connect and follow steps.
If it has already adapter then activate it and depends how router is setup (IP address assignment, MAC address filtering, WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption, ...) you should follow it.

Dear Friend

To configure webmail in linux5, I’ve followed below procedures:

-   Squirrelmail-1.4.2.tar.gz and UNZIPPED under the folder /var/www/html
-   cd squirrelmail-1.4.2
-   cd config
-   within this directory, ./conf.pl
-   From main menu, I did choose 2 for domain (i.e. arafapparels.com). This is my official domain
-   Then save and exit
-   For IMAP setting, I did choose D
-   Selected uw and save, then exit
-   Then from command line, I wrote chown –R apache.apache /var/www/html/data (I created folder data in the above path)
-   I created a folder named as attach to keep ATTACHMENT in /var/www/html i.e. /var/www/html/attach
-   Then typed grep –R apache /var/www/html/attach
-   Then typed chmod 730 /var/www/html/mail/attach (Here squirrelmail-1.4.2 directory has been moved to mail directory)
-   Then from web browser/Internet explorer, I typed http://localhost/mail/
-   Here Username & Password appears. Previously I have created username.
-   But when put Username & Password, below error message displays

Error connecting to IMAP server: localhost
13: Permission denied
But I gave permission by chmod 777 /var/www/html/mail

Please HELP, what should I do now to RESOLVE the difficulties.

Regards,
Pervez

I think some people exaggerate in their CH status. 'Guru', please. At least I am modest and I put myself as 'experienced'.

No thanks to your avast recommendation. For one, I am not a kid who can't afford paying AV's. For two, Kaspersky. For three, I didn't ask for a malware advice. If that were the case, I would post in the malware subforums. For four, this is about blocking domains individually. I'm tech enough to know when I'm infected.

I think some people exaggerate in their CH status. 'Guru', please. At least I am modest and I put myself as 'experienced'.

I think some people exaggerate in their CH status. 'Guru', please. At least I am modest and I put myself as 'experienced'.

why would a wireless network not renew the IP address of a computer?   There are a lot of reasons.  Why do you ask?because my network is not renewing the IP address on a wireless computer....That sounds like a good reason to ask

Why don't you give me some information about your SYSTEM and network.  We can take it from there.what type of information do you need?

both dell computers, working off a Verizon Fios ROUTER. One is hardwired, one is wireless. If the internet is up on the wireless, and i reboot, it goes out again. When I repair it says ...cannot complete the procedure. Cannot ASSIGN IP address.

the wireless computer has a linksys adapter which is 'working properly'.Both computers are connected to the router?

What OS are you running on the wireless computer?
What kind of router is it(make and model please)?its an issue with the wireless computer (XP), because in the next room is another wireless computer (Win 7) which works fine.  These two are both on the same network. can you check and make sure DHCP is enabled?yea checked that a long time ago.

anyway..all is fixed. i just redid the whole thing and PUT XP back on. everythign is fine, so it was a setting i couldnt figure out somewhere. thanks for the attempted HELP though...appreciate it.

Will a cat6 crossover adapter work on a cat5 patch cable?

What I want to BUY.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00030BYJI/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ACX92JP8G1QSDYes, but why would you need it?Yes, the pinout should be the same REGARDLESS of the cable quality.

... also true, that most modern switches and NICs will auto-detect the need for crossover, so the point is somewhat nullTo turn a patch cable into a crossover.

its cheaper then buying another 50ft cable.



what im doing requires a crossover, IVE TRIED using the patch cable for it.
my SHORT crossover cable is the only one that worked.


So it will work?Are connecting computer to computer, no router or switch?yeah, but more like original xbox to computer.I know nothing about xbox connectivity.  Are you sure all it needs is a crossover?Yeah, i tested it with a crossover and patch, so all i need to know is if the adapter i wanna buy will work if the cord is cat5.
it seems you guys answered that though, so thanks.thanks again, i probably wont check back unless it doesn't work, but it should.

bye.Yes, it will work with enhanced transmission.
Cat5 is the older Ethernet cable standard,
Cat6 is newer and will support 10 Gigabit, will improve Gigabit preformance.

Hey all, so my friend has this problem with his internet.

He lives in a rural town and only has one internet option, DSL.  He also has 5 other family members who regularly use the internet, surfing the web, playing online games, and playing Xbox live.

So what I was wondering, for my friend, is whether it's possible that all the people on the internet at the same time could cause a decrease in internet speeds (causing lag on video games, etc.)  AND ALSO if this could be fixed by buying another internet SUBSCRIPTION & router (or w/e DSL uses to connect).

So is it possible that I-- i mean my friend, could do this, even if it might be pretty expensive?Get a good router and setup QOS (quality of SERVICE) for application and surfing priorities. It would resolve online game not lagging with others surfing the web, etc, but 6 users all accessing at the same time would still slow it down.

Unfortunately DSL relies heavy of the quality of the line for performance. Pick up a phone, dial a number and listen for static - it's a killer for speed. Rural towns normally have this issue.

Buying another internet subscription and router wouldn't work unless you also had another line. Have you ever thought about satellite?

On the news this guy once setup fiber optics underground with a tractor for his rural town's only router that lives in a barn. Now that's high speed internet for all! What is both the advertised and ACTUAL speed of the DSL connection?

Here is one site to check actual speeds.

http://www.speedtest.net/ Quote from: Azzaboi on April 06, 2010, 06:19:40 PM

Pick up a phone, dial a number and listen for static

It's ringing! It's ringing!

haha, couldn't help myself

Instead, you can either set it to split the load by protocol. for example, games go over one line, and web surfing over another.

My ROUTER and modem both tell me that I have connection, but my computer tells me otherwise. I can't update drivers because i have no INTERNET, and I did all the general things such as unplugging the router, updates, ect. PLEASE give me some pointers, I'm writting this from my iPhone, and I don't even have wifi on this. 1) What does Network CONNECTIONS in CONTROL Panel show?

2) Did you EVER have a good connection on this system? If so, what happened since then?

You need to provide more info.

Hi i have sky BROADBAND wireless installed that comes with the standard router.

I`ve been informed that to keep track of my broadband useage & to prevent unauthorised access like piggybacking & hackers etc.. i should check the dchp client log.

My question, is this already installed on my pc as i`ve not been able to LOCATE it & if not where can i download one.?It's a log FILE that is in the router.  To view it you need to access the set up area of your router.Setup WPA2 encryption fór wireless - that´s imho best practice again misuse of your network. And setup a strong password fór it. It MAKES 99.9% SAFETY.

Hi all,

SIMPLE quick question,    I'm setting up a small OFFICE with just plain wired network (4-5 computers) and one printer.

Can just a plain BASIC network switch work in getting 4-5 computers to share files among themselves and print, or would I need to get a router?

Please advise



The "switch" would be fine. 
     http://www.home-network-help.com/network-switch.html
     http://www.home-network-help.com/router-hub-switch.html

Within the following link, see the links in the "Networking How-To Center" subsection:
     Windows XP: Networking your home or small businessYes, a switch is all you need to be able to print & share files among your pcs. You'll need a router if you want them all to be able to access the internet. So if you plan on connecting them to the internet in the future you may want to buy a combo router & switch now then buying one separately later.You can use switch for now and in the future if you will want connect them to other network, for example internet, you can connect switch to router later.make sure all your PC's are in the same WORKGROUP. Remember also SHARING is limited to only 10 simultaneous connections to 1 computer.

I noticed that the internet download speed  suddenly slowed down last night. It was around 80 to 90 kbps before, it changed to around 20 kbps. The internet speed is still roughly the same though. When I tried a speed test, the download speed REALLY reduced but the upload speed remained kinda the same. What could the problem be here? 1.  Does your Internet Service Provider (ISP) limit the number of bytes you may download and/or upload during a "fixed" or "sliding" 30 day window?  If you exceed this value, your ISP may "throttle" back your access speeds.  (I know this is "true" of WildBlue Satellite connections.)

2.  You could power reset all of the hardware components in your Internet access path:  Modem, Home Router, Home Computer.
     a.  Gracefully shutdown and power off the computer.
     b.  Unplug power to router and modem.
     c.  Wait a minute or so...
     d.  Reconnect power to modem and wait (as long as it takes - DEPENDS on ISP) for it to reinitialize...
     e.  Then reconnect power to router and wait for it to reinitialize (a minute or so).
     f.  Restart computer and retest.

If that doesn't resolve the issue, I'd probably let it GO a COUPLE of days to see if the problem resolves itself...

You could call your ISP and see if they're aware of any "capacity" issues at their end (but I'm not optimistic you'd get any meaningful answer from them).

3.  Perhaps you have multiple security software products "examing" the download stream.  Any recent "updates" or changes to your security environment?

What security products are installed?

4.  If Windows XP, boot to "Safe Mode with Networking" and CHECK your download speeds.  Do not surf the Internet in this mode as most of your security software will be disabled.  Just check the download speeds using a "trusted" site.

5.  If there another computer in the household you could check your download speeds with?What ISP do you have and what type of connection is it?
Many ISPs these days are throttling download speeds during heavy traffic hours.Don't you have some adware / malware eating your connection?
Try netstat -a to see all connections and check if they are ok.Or it could have just been a problem with the server from which you were downloading. Or was this a torrent?

It may not have been your fault at all.

Hello all,

I plan on connecting 2 branch office LOCATIONS to our main office. Our main office has a watchguard edge firewall with built in VPN w/IPSEC. Our internet speeds are very slow 1.5Mbps because of our main office LOCATION. I've been using PPTP connecting remote laptops but im wondering if using the same type of connection in the system is the best way. In other words setting up the vpn on the network rather then the CLIENT. We are also not in a domian environment. What would you guys RECOMMEND for easy vpn connections (hardware, software ex.)

Thanks,

brettWell I think my idea is going to be installing Cisco RVL200 at each outpost for connection, they support both PPTP and VPN with IPSEC. you can try to use a free service like Logmein, it would work with out a vpn. Just need webaccess and you can remote into any computer. yea i use that service a lot, but all i want to do is be on the network, not remote to a computer.  LogMeIn have a new tool available, called Hamachi. It will create a VPN between sites over the internet, and join them. The catch is you will need to install it onto every computer at all the sites or try and bridge the two adapters.

Here is the thing not sure how to network this unit, but I am useing the rj45 connector.  It doesnt have a ip, net sub, router number assigned to it.  Do I have to give it one or do I have to asgin it threw the OS.In ORDER to join 2 computers together through an RJ45 connection, you will need EITHER 2 straight-through CABLES or 1 crossover cables. You will need something on the network to give toe 2 computers IP ADDRESSES or you will need to assign static IP addresses (on all devices connecting to the network).

Hi,

 I am new with these technologies...

 Could be MADE a comparison between them ?

 What bluetooth brings new in comparison with wireless protocols , a better speed , more secure ,  better interoperability ?

 What security problems has bluetooth ?

 Please... if you have an idea , give me a hand.

Thanks ! Follow these two links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth

They can get a little technical, but u ask. Yeah sure . how using SQL ? ) Quote from: umbra on March 27, 2010, 01:15:23 AM

Thanks for reply, is helpful .

Regards

• Good quality digital audio and video.
• Use of frequencies far above the 900Mhz telephone handsets.
  
• Short range communication. The range is about 10 to 100 meters.
• Reasonable privacy and security. (This can be debated.)
• Lost-cost small lightweight devices.
• No need for special licenses.
• Presently both are mutually exclusive. They are not compatible.

Yeah sure . how using SQL ? )

SQL?  I don't know what you're asking or where you're going with this.

How does SQL relate to "wireless and bluetooth protocols"?

Related to that SQL part.... it was happening a really strange thing, a replayed to a "member" which had nick name "SQL INJECTIONS" , who told me... that my C: drive has an error and will be formatted, and i give that reply , than post become the right one  , that given by "midsail" and that strange post disappeared...

i cant use wifi on my laptop anymore. i can still go to the internet if i plug the cable to the laptop but whenever i try to access the internet using the wireless connection of the same network i receive an error. the wireless connection works fine on other computers so im pretty sure its something with the laptop not the network.
please help, any help will be appreciate. thank you!
i did a clean INSTALLATION with windows xp on the laptop a month ago. Quote from: dlx on March 28, 2010, 11:45:33 PM

i did a clean installation with windows xp on the laptop a month ago.

Hello,

I've got a problem that I'd be very grateful if someone was to help me.

I cannot access from my browser my router configuration 192.168.2.1 from IE 7 DESPITE being able to access the Internet. As a result of this I cannot change my SETTINGS to ensure my router is password protected or rename it.

I have tried practically everything in command prompt such as ipconfig/ all and ping 192.168.2.1. Pinging was initially successful however now it fails stating that "Request Timed Out" I have re-setted the modem, router countless times but to no joy. Could someone help me please



I am running Windows Vista and my router is a Micradigital WLAN. If I need to paste my IP settings etc. could someone please TELL me how to do it from command prompt?

Thanks very much in advance Try 192.168.1.1Unfortunatley that also failed. If this helps here is more info:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Home>ping 192.168.2.1

Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\Users\Home>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

   Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Home-PC
   Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
   Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
   IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
   WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
   DNS Suffix Search LIST. . . . . . : cable.virginmedia.net

Wireless LAN adapter Internet:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : cable.virginmedia.net
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1E-8C-B2-72-1F
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::14da:2500:6ce4:f3d2%8(Preferred)
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 82.43.113.162(Preferred)
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.248.0
   Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 28 March 2010 20:14:23
   Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 04 April 2010 03:40:52
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 82.43.112.1
   DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.30.112.121
   DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 134225548
   DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-13-27-0F-97-00-1E-8C-B2-72-1F

   DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
                                       194.168.8.100
   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : cable.virginmedia.net
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.cable.virginmedia.net
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : cable.virginmedia.net
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 6TO4 Adapter
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2002:522b:71a2::522b:71a2(Preferred)
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 2002:c058:6301::c058:6301
   DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
                                       194.168.8.100
   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

C:\Users\Home>ping 192.168.2.1

Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\Users\Home>What makes you think it is 192.168.2.1? It is generally 192.168.1.1I was told in my instruction manual that this is the number, unfortunatley there is no info on how to access the router settings when things go wrong according to your ipconfig your default gateway is 82.43.112.1. try http://82.43.112.1

Putting that into IE failed to work as well, do you have any other suggestions?well, you could try the other IPs provided for a few fields in ipconfig:

Quote

   DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.30.112.121

   DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
                                       194.168.8.100

This is your router?
http://www.micradigital.com/product.aspx?id=25021

My wireless works.   But the CONNECTION name we have always seen is not being found.  When I search available networks it doesn’t find it anymore.  It just says Linksys.  I’ve unplugged it, used a pin to restart it from the back.  We also do not have security on it.
I'm out of warranty, because I contacted Linksys.  My router is old, should I buy a new one?  Is there new technology that dictates doing so?
I have a Toshiba laptop that uses Vista.  Also, my Blackberry can’t find our old connection either, it also just found Linksys
I’m fairly new at this, so if I’ve forgotten something, I greatly apologize
Please help me….
Thanks


Do you by chance have the wireless ssid broadcast  disabled

I have one of these and it isn't the best of the best. I finally set it to wireless MAC fikters and only ALLOWED my 2 wireless units to connect1) how do I change that setting?
2) how did that setting change from when it did work ok?
3) if not this one, is there a better one?
Are you absolutely sure the "Linksys" connection you're seeing is your router and not one the belongs to someone else who lives nearby?  If this seems a possibility, you could verify it by turning off your router and then try connecting.Interesting thought.  But no, once unplugged my internet goes down with it.  I just don't know what happened to my other connection.  And why is it a new connection with no encryption?  Maybe I should just ignore.  What is the RIGHT way to encrypt, while saving the long password, to have for the future?A reference: How To Protect a Linksys WRT54G Router Using WAP and WEP Quote from: midwestguy on March 27, 2010, 11:16:00 AM

1) how do I change that setting?
2) how did that setting change from when it did work ok?
3) if not this one, is there a better one?

Thank you very much for all of your help....I'm back on line now!
Last question though, my linksys is old.   Is a new one with newer technology going to make a difference?

I'm having some issues connecting to the internet.  Let me preface by saying that this issue started a few days ago after a McAfee update, and has worked perfectly fine since LAST FALL without issue.  After the update is when I noticed the issue, so my assumption is that McAfee is causing the conflict.

CURRENT SETUP
Two computers (both HP Pavilian laptops running Windows 7 64 bit), a wireless router (Cradlepoint MBR1000), McAfee Security Suite, and a wireless air card (via Sprint Sierra USB598).

ISSUE:
When I connect to the internet via my router, I can access a page or two before either the router or McAfee starts blocking outgoing TCP packets and/or I'm disconnected because the router received a deauthentication.

SOLUTIONS I'VE TRIED
Rebooting Router
Rebooting to Factory Settings
Disabling IPV6 in Windows 7 (At the suggestion of the Cradlepoint tech)
Using aircard in laptop to connect (works just fine)
Double checking there is no conflict between IP addresses of router/computers
Double checked DNS addresses - no conflict


I'm not sure what else to do at this point.  I never had an issue with McAfee and the router fighting before, but now it seems they are.  I'm almost 100% positive its because of the update, I just don't know how to fix it.

I tried searching the internet for other suggestions, and tried various approaches, but nothing helped.  Any suggestions? 

ETA: Even when the page says it can't find the server for yahoo, google, etc, My computer still shows that it is connected to both the internet and the WLAN router.  The errors SHOW up in my router log files.1 - From your question (Router or Software??) : Have you tried another computer to determine the cause of the problem
2 - Is there a feature in McAfee  : ROLL back to the previous database ( like kaspersky ) Quote from: zf490 on March 21, 2010, 06:48:01 AM

1 - From your question (Router or Software??) : Have you tried another computer to determine the cause of the problem
2 - Is there a feature in McAfee  : Roll back to the previous database ( like kaspersky )

I faced an issue similar to your problem. And I think that the problem was caused by Software
I think you should re-examine
All the work that you have made (in addition updated McAfee). And get rid of all the step by step process to determine the cause of the problem.
And this includes the removal and re-install McAfee.

Dear Network professionals,

I have a QUESTION about using additional VoIP using Cablemodem connected with 2 other ROUTERS but i don't know whether it's possible to use adsl MODEM connected with cable modem. In order to illustrate clearly my problem and to get your advice, I have included the network connections layout as picture in this communication.

Thanks in advance,
Jeroen.
http://
I am not currently a network pro.
But I can tell you it is less hassle to tie two things together rather that three.
So six ports is not enough? You want  nine ports?
An 8 port  switch or hub can be BOUGHT for under $40 new!

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=8+port+switch+price&hl=en&cid=13030174570644789609&sa=title#p

So I would say that it is not worth the effort to try to reset the ADSL device you want to force into hub service.

But if you want to, you go into the ADSL thing and disable almost everything you can think of. DHCP,  firewall, WAN. And put the IP address INSIDE the range of the local network as a  client device.
I don't quite understand what you are trying to do with the Baricade and Copperjet routers.  Your home phone and voip is already coming off the cable modem. 

I'm guessing you have one phone plugged directly into the cable modem and you are wanting to have all the phones in your home to be able to use the voip service.  Is that the case?

If that is the case, it will probably be easier to use the existing phone wiring in your home rather than trying to hook up three routers.  You would need to tie the phone line from the cable modem to the existing house wiring.  It could be as simple as taking a phone cable and plugging one end into the cable modem and the other end into an unused phone jack.

You can cascade three routers, but if you don't need to why do it?

I have an old presario 2209CL notebook RUNNING a broadcom wlan card. Whenever I try to connect to a wireless network I GET this message:
Windows is unable to connect to the SELECTED network. The network may no longer be in range. Please refresh the list of available networks, and try to connect again.
I haverefreshed the network several times but it still will not connect. Also, I know the network shold be in range because I am right now 10 feet away from the wireless router which is a NETGEAR WGR614 v7. Any help would be apreciated.Does wired connection work?Yes, that is how I posted this. Quote

running a broadcom wlan card

Problem resolved. Service Pack 3 was installed on the computer.

i have a dell inspiron 1525 which i have downgraded from vista to WIN xp, all is good now at home but when i went to my sisters PLACE and tried to CONNECT to her router i couldnt, when before when i had vista i could.

when i open the view available wireless networks i get a box up that says choose a wireless network, but there is nothing in there and when i click on refresh network list it says windows cannot configure this wireless connection

can anyone help me out with this problem please

thanks in advance Hi,

Just a couple of questions for you.

Does your Laptop have any wireless software installed from either Dell or your ISP?  Sometimes if there is other software installed to manage your wireless connections, the software and Windows XP's own wireless software get locked in a battle to control your wireless connection and neither side wins.  This is especially true if the wireless software is provided by your ISP.

Do you know if your sisters wireless network is hidden or not?

Cheers
Techbeardhi, yes i installed the software that came with the computer, dell wireless, and not sure what you mean by hidden, to connect to her modem before i had to put in the passkey or whatever its called, so there was no problem connecting

cheers

tracey

ty for replyingnow every time i start the laptop up IM getting scesrv.dll ERROR messages, as much as i hate it, im thinking im gonna have to put vista back on grrrrrr

Hello,
I just moved and I set up a desktop computer. It is a HP Pavilion a1510n. I had the internet connected the other day and it works fine, but I do need to set up a wireless NETWORK, that my laptop could connect to. The desktop runs on Windows XP and my laptop runs on Windows Vista.

I tried hooking up the router to the modem and computer and rebooting, but for some reason, my desktop does not recognize the router and thinks the ethernet cable is unplugged. Because of this, I cannot get internet on either computer when the router is plugged in.

Can someone please help me!! I've been trying to work on this for days!!

Thanks a lot!Hello, this is a quick reply. Just stick around and the be some other use or so come on in just a second.
First of all, welcome to computer help. This is absolutely the best place you can go for free help. And even for not free help, but it's free anyway.
Without the details I just have to give WILD guesses. I will assume you have a DSL modem that is just a plain modem without a router else into it. And I'll assume that you opt for wireless router and this is the first time you've tried it with a modem. If not, you'll need to give us the full details of why it worked before or how it worked before and then it will try to FIGURE out what it is you changed.
But in case it is a simple DSL modem and you're just not a router to it here's the problem. You might be using a cheap Motorola modem provided by your local telephone company. They do work, but not very well. In order to give you a quick answer I am just going to assume that you have a recent model of a D Link router. Even if that is not the case when I'm going to describe might apply to your situation.
That particular modem that I mentioned just likes to use an IP address that should be used for other things, like routers. So what's needed to is the disconnect the modem and the router, reset the router, restart your computer and talk to your router. You do that by typing in the IP address of the router in your favorite browser.
Once you get up into the router unit needed check and see what IP address it has. We are talking about the local IP address that uses for communications between your computer and the router. If this is the same IP address as the modem, then it has to be changed.
Example:
192.168.0.1         modem address, can not change
192.168.0.1        rooter address, must change

192.168.0.50       new address for router.
The above example is typical, but may not work in your case. Even if it is right, it can be awkward, because after you change the IP address for the router you can no longer access the router. So you have to restart your browser with the correct address before you can talk to the router again. If all GOES well, at this point you could plug the modem back into the router and you'll probably have to reset your computer again and allow the modem and router to talk to each other for a bit. Then you can go into the router, using the new address, and see if you can get the router to find the modem and tell you that it has a CONNECTION to the Internet. If you get that far and the router says there is an Internet connection you probably have it fixed.
Please bear in mind this was a quick reply to save you time. If your details are different than we have to start over. I'm going to have to take some time off for a bit, but somebody else will jump in here and help you if you have more problems.
Please excuse types. Just a quick answer.It should all be plug and play (the operating systems are irrelevant). Plug the modem into the router and an ethernet connection from the router to the desktop's NIC. If it doesn't work right away just reboot the router and if it still doesn't work go to Control Panel - Network Settings and try to "repair" the connection. What does Network Settings show as the available connections(s)?

First, in my network, there are windows 7 and xp computers. One xp computer shares a folder with full ACCESS. That computer ip is 192.168.2.2. If I can call it on other xp computers, sometimes, it say that no more connection can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept. The same ERROR occur if i use "net view". But calling from windows 7 computers is always fine. Nothing happen. What is the problem?
Thz.1.  SHARED Folders.  From the Windows XP computer sharing the folder, use the "Computer MANAGEMENT" snap-in to monitor how many users are connected and who is connected to the shared resource.

To access:  Start -> right-click My_Computer -> MANAGE -> double-click to open Shared_Folders.

2.  Reference(s):
     a.  Inbound connections limit in Windows XP
     b.  Troubleshooting Server Message Block inbound connection limit in Windows peer-to-peer workgroup
     c.  Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
     d.  Windows XP SP2 and Event ID 4226I found that:
in Shares:  at ipc$ there are 10 client connections ever, i can't stop it
in sessions: many computer connect but even i disconnect it, it appears again after refresh. I made sure not to connect that computer.

All  computers showed in sessions are windows 7 computers.

I have an OLD IBM laptop running Win2000.  My WIFI card is a Cisco Aeronet 340.  When at home it connects well to my router because the router's address and key is WRITTEN into its home profile.  But when travelling the card does not SEARCH for existing wifi sites even when only 30 ft from the transmitter.  What do I need to do to get the card searching for sites.  This card and software is old and no longer supported by Cisco and I am still LEARNING how to set it up.

My laptop is connected to the internet by Wireless Connection/WiFi, the WiFi was working just fine last night but ever since this morning it hasn't worked. I tried rebooting it, even bought a new wireless router and it still won't work. It found several other wireless routers but not the one that I'm using. When it's connected to directly connected to the router, it works fine but when it's not, it doesn't. I don't really know what to do, I'm extremely confused. And I've been trying to figure it out for over five hours now. If it matters: the laptop is a HP G61-429 Notebook and runs Windows 7.Have you reset the router (UNPLUG the router for half a minute then restore power)?Yes, I tried doing that a couple times. Hi there, have you tried to change the channel the router is using? Quote from: Diodon on March 17, 2010, 10:03:53 AM

Hi there, have you tried to change the channel the router is using?

Just Last Nite. My Interent Has Been Moving Real SLow. Like Pages are Loading Extrememly Slow. ANy SUggestions? I Unplugged my Router and Modem & ALl The Basics & Still No Luck.

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It When i First Hook My Router & Modem Back Up The Interent Moves Normal Speed. But It Slows Down After Like I Click Threw 1 Or 2 Pages....

Any Suggestions???sounds like a typical software ISSUE

To help isolate the issue, restart the computer, tap f8 until you see Advanced Boot Options..  Select Safe Mode with Networking

When it boots, browse the Internet and see if it's IMPROVED.. If it improves, it means you have a software problem and then we can proceed to hunt down the culprit.

If no improvement, it COULD still be a software issue, but starting out this way gives a good reference to your current state..1.  What type of Internet connection do you have?  (Satellite, DSL, Cable, Mobile Wireless, Dial-Up)

2.  Does your Internet Service Provider (ISP) limit how many "bytes" you may download and upload during a fixed or sliding thirty day window?

If so, you may have exceeded your limit and they have "throttled" you back in an attempt to modify your behavior (punishment).

Limit may depend upon your level of service - amount of money you pay.First step it to contact your ISP and make sure the problem is not on their end.No Allan, Safe Mode with Networking is the answer to everything  Hi,

Have you tried a different web BROWSER such as Firefox or Google Chrome just in case the problem is with you're browser.  I know my wife had a problem with Internet Explorer 8 loading very SLOWLY, so I switched her to Firefox and everything's fine.

Cheers
Techbeard

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