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I have a wireless internet receiver built in to my laptop that picks up internet from my router. The box at the bottom says I am connected excelently and is sending and receiving packets but internet and msn and anything like that is not working. My stepdad has a laptop and his connects with it fine. I also have an internet DONGLE that connects to sattelite instead of router and that works fine on my laptop but costs 3 times as much. One day the internet was working fine I shut it down and stuff, Then the next day I rebooted and it didn't work.
Please help.same here! did you get a Fix? If so please share it w/me Thanx! jnellTo get help with this issue the admins will require you run an ip config. click Start>Run and type cmd then hit enter. in the command prompt type ipconfig /all then post the full log here (just copy and paste).Need...more...info...gasp 

Operating system / antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any NEW software?

The "signal" you're getting is the connection to the router, not the Internet.

Alan <><  Turn off computer. Disconnect router, and modem from power source for 30 seconds.
Power them back on.
Restart computer.

If that doesn't work, bypass router, and connect computer straight to the modem.

If that doesn't work...
Go Start>Run (Start search in Vista), type in:
cmd
Click OK (in Vista, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

In Command Prompt window, type in following commands, and hit Enter after each one:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Restart computer.

If that doesn't work...
Go Start>Run (Start search in Vista), type in:
cmd
Click OK (in Vista, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

At Command Prompt, type in:
netsh int ip reset reset.log
Hit Enter.
Type in:
netsh winsock reset catalog
Hit Enter.

Restart computer.


If that doesn't work...
Download, install, and run WinSockFix: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Network-Tweak/WinSockFix.shtml
Restart computer, and check again. Quote from: ale52 on January 13, 2009, 07:38:03 AM

Need...more...info...gasp 

Operating system / antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

The "signal" you're getting is the connection to the router, not the Internet.

Alan <>< 

Are you sure, fblake is a guy??

I may be NAIVE here, but I've just bought a Panasonic KX-MB2000E printer , installed the software provided and set it up to work with my laptop VIA a cable. However, I WANT it to work wirelessly as well (I have a wireless router at home through which the computers connect to the internet)

I followed the instructions in the manual, and entered the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (that I got from doing a search on "ipconfig/all"), and I thought that would be enough to make it work wirelessly.. But it still doesn't work. It tells me that there it still doesn't detect a printer or scanner when I try to print and scan without the cable inserted. What am I missing (I hope it is something simple.....)Make sure that your wifi radio button is turned on for both laptop and printer will communicate. Check Devices and Printers in control panel if Panasonic printer is present.You have a Panasonic KX-MB2000E and you want to connect it using a local wireless router.  Direct connect works fine.
What OS are you using?
Does the print not have a setup CD that does it all for you?
Does the router do the DHCP or is it done by another device? Like a cable modem.
What kind of security does your local wireless have?

From the manual:
Quote

Do NOT connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable until prompted to do so during the setup
of Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM).

2.10 Configuring the unit to access the LAN (KX-MB2000/
KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only)
You can print documents, scan documents, receive
faxes or send faxes (KX-MB2030 only) using a computer
connected to the LAN. To enable these features, you
need to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway in the unit.
Important:
R Consult your network administrator when setting
the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
2.10.1 Setting up automatically with a DHCP
server
Your situation:
– When only one unit is connected to the LAN.
If your network administrator manages the network with
a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server,
it will automatically assign an IP (Internet Protocol)
address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the unit.
1 After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the
computer, turn the POWER switch ON.
R The IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway will be set automatically.
2 Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that
you want to use it with. See page 24 for details.
Note:
...

So I have windows 7 on a dell with wireless internet that works fine....till a few days ago. For no reason, i could no longer  connect to my computer. It recognizes that the connections are available, but it can't do it wireless. The only way I have internet now is though a cable cord, which makes me realize that it's something wrong with my computer. I tried a system restore to before the problem SHOWED up, but that did nothing. I also tried looking at the boot menu at startup and flipped on and off the wireless internet connectivity abilities, which did fix my problem for a day, but not anymore. I also tried troubleshooting it through windows, but all they said is that i just can't connect wireless. I'm concerned that it may be malware or something else, and i've been scanning with everything I have, but I'd love some suggestions about what's causing this and how to fix it.
Thanks guys!What do you mean you've looked at the boot menu? Is this a laptop or DESKTOP? Have you tried reinstalling wireless card drivers? at the startup of the computer, you can run memory diagnostic and choose which drivers to run, and so on. And honestly, I don't even know where to look to find the software to reinstall it. The strangest thing is that now I found out that my computer is only having problems with my internet at HOME. I went to a friend's place and for some wierd reason it worked just fine. But i've already tried resetting my router and suchDo you have anything else to connect wirelessly? If you do, does it connect fine? Can you POST your router specs?

I have 3 pcs all connecting wireless and independently to the internet via a linksys router. Then I connected a wired HP printer via usb to one of the system and try to PRINT from the other system, it would not work.

I NEED HELP. what do i doHave you shared the printer?  http://duckduckgo.com/?q=windows+printer+sharingIs your HP printer network-ready?  In other WORDS, does it have an ethernet port for a CABLE which could be connected to your router?  If so, this is another way to share your printer among all PCs.  One advantage of this configuration, as opposed to having the printer attached to one computer and then enabling printer sharing in Windows, is that any computer can use the printer without any other computer being powered on.

Hey all,
Trying to create a shared folder between my PC whic is RUNNING windows 7, and my Laptop which is Vista, but i'm totally lost. advice is most welcome.Not much to it:

If this tutorial doesn't cut it.... Look around some more

http://www.ehow.com/how_6674296_share-folders-windows-7.htmlHere are some Microsoft pages explaining how to share files:
Windows Vista: File sharing essentials and Share files with someone
Windows 7: File sharing essentials and Share files with someone

This is how I have set up network SHARES in Windows 7...

• Right-click the folder to share and click "Properties".
• Click the "Sharing" tab and click the "Advanced Sharing..."
• Check the "Share this folder" box, set the "Share name".
• Click the "Permissions" BUTTON and set the permissions for particular users or groups.
• Click "OK" on the windows that were opened and the network share will be set.

Where I go to church I have one building that has comcast with a wireless access point. I want to put a computer in another building about 100 feet away. The computer has wireless network CARD. Could I use a BRIDGE to extend the wireless signal to the other building?I had a similar need a few years back and ended up using a wi-fi extender that connects to a computer usb port. My need was for a laptop to be used in cases where a wi-fi location was available but distance of reception was variable and could be a 100 feet or more. For the most part i was satisfied with the result. However i ALSO used the device at home where i had the further ability to enhance the reception. I did this by purchasing an antennae to be attached to my router (which is connected to my DSL modem) for  stronger transmission capacity than that which came with the router. While this may achieve your desired result a few things additional to consider are that the ability of a wi-fi connection to be readily receivable is NOT only governed by distance. The intervening materials of construction can greatly INFLUENCE reception as well.For instance   air is better than glass which is again better than bricks. As an example if you are using your computer inside the building where the wi-fi connection is located it will be stronger than if you are outside even at a shorter distance because of construction material obstacles. Here is a parameter of search that will produce a great deal of EXAMPLES of what i am referring to "wifi antenna extender". This is the link to the one i have used. http://www.hfield.com/
Something for you to consider.truenorth

http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/has.html
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/Windsurfer_Pic.JPG

Just trying to show some examples.
A bit of time with Google, and you'll find a LOT of these things. 
Try: "wifi parabolic"   and then "wifi antenna extender"

A friend of mine did the parabolic reflector.   Just used some thin cardboard and tinfoil.  A totally flimsy awful looking thing.... but he saw a LOT of improvement.  His shop is well over a hundred feet from his home.   

Good luck with it.

What bra d of coffee do you drink?
With Maxwell House the  can is proven to extend  WI-Fi range.
Maxwell House Wireless Antenna
Others may work, but do not taste the same.

i am looking at a new laptop but it as THREE usb ports 3.0.and one 2.0 do the 3.0 have a different connection,will my accessaries  IE mouse memory sticks keyboard.ect,have to be changed.USB 2 devices will plug into USB 3 ports.  No problem.
Quote from: ROB Pomeroy on April 13, 2012, 09:48:30 AM

USB 2 devices will plug into USB 3 ports.  No problem.

I have a Aer Aspire 7741Z- 5731, I ran spybot, malware an avast.  I can physically, see the connection an connect.  THING is when I go too like yahoo.com it attempts too connect then shows a failed page.  Its not just this site alone.You post half a dozen different problems a week and always have. I need to ask - are these all your computers?No, some of the are just the same units with differnt issues.  OTHERS are my own units  I dont know why but, its working again  Quote from: Ryuk on March 24, 2012, 02:26:57 PM

No, some of the are just the same units with differnt issues.  Others are my own units 

I thought we didn't help fund people's tech support businesses here, especially when the tech support themselves haven't a clue how to do tech support in the first place.

Hey I'm extremely confused because I investigated the sources of 2 contacts on hotmail and they both had the same Ip-adress( they told be: http://aruljohn.com/info/howtofindipaddress/#ipdetect ) The 2 contacts are different people as one is my best friend and the other one is a rather unpleasant type.
Any help please? If needed I could send the source codes of both last emailsWhat we call IP is really IPv4, which, for some time now, does not identify a unique point on the Internet. The effort is underway to go over to IP version 6. When that happens, every network DEVICE in the solar system will have its own IP.

 Until then, you have to find some other WAY to be sure of who your friends are.
But why is in my best friend's Ip the Ip of that bad guy...It still doesn't make any sence, couldn't it be possible that the bad guy HACKED my best friend's Ip?
I know my best friend irl but that bad guy could be an internet stalker so that's why i'm worried it could be.Received: from wilson.telenet-ops.be ([195.130.132.42]) by BAY0-MC1-F45.Bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.4900);
    Sun, 1 Apr 2012 14:49:01 -0700
Received: from juliette.telenet-ops.be (juliette.telenet-ops.be [195.130.137.74])               = best friend
   by wilson.telenet-ops.be (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2766D70386
   for <[email protected]>; Sun,  1 Apr 2012 23:49:00 +0200 (CEST)
Received: from PCvanLaptop ([178.116.166.77])                                                                  = the bad guy
   by juliette.telenet-ops.be with bizsmtp
   id sloy1i0091gXGEi06loypq; Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:49:00 +0200

(these were in order in 1 email source code)OK. So we can mark this problem solved! Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 01, 2012, 07:09:26 PM

OK. So we can mark this problem solved!

An IP address is a unique number that every computer connected to the internet is assigned. Learn about IP addresses and the different classes of IP addresses

Received: from juliette.telenet-ops.be (juliette.telenet-ops.be [195.130.137.74])               = best friend
Received: from PCvanLaptop ([178.116.166.77])                                                                  = the bad guy

What am I missing here? 195.130.137.74 is not the same as 178.116.166.77

Hi, I have a HTC mobile, I want to connect with my home wireless ROUTER Support, so please tell how to CONFIGURE setting in HTC mobile.
Thanks

Enter your WEP key into the phone wi-fi SETTINGS.......Setting:

HTC – INTERNET only
Press the right arrow
Select settings
Select cellular
Select edit apn
Enter the following settings:
APN: simple
User name:  ---
PASSWORD: ---
Press the check mark Your internet is configured!

PLEASE help!!.  I am running Sling Boxes on my home network. When I am not
home and the modem or router goes down, I need to make power off reset.
Howe to build a monitor with logic output to recycle the power when internet
is down without using a computer. Cant find anything !! (interesting project)How about fixing the problem?  You shouldn't need to hard reset a router/modem just because there was a broadband/cable problem - it should spring back into life of its own accord.  That fact that it isn't doing so suggests there's an underlying problem that needs to be resolved.The cable modem and netgear router are on line for over 5 years now, and sometimes go for 8 month without the need for power reset.  But when it hapens, and I am away sometimes for 6 month, then I loose my link, and the cable company can't "see" the modem anymore. When I finally get back I reset the power of modem & router (on the same power strip), and all is OK. ?It would be useful to know whether it's the modem or router that goes down and if you can browse to any web interface or connect to either device using telnet (from the LAN) while the condition exists.  If you answer that question, it may be possible to create a suitable script.Thank you for your help !  I presume it is the Router, but I am not really sure. The modem cable solid light was not on, but flashing sometimes.  The send data on the modem did not blink. I could not access the internet from the LAN.  The Router lights did not make any sense.  I have a Vonage Internet Phone device connected to the LAN. Without using the phone this device is "calling home to vonage" to establish a connection. It has a green LED which was flashing  (it should be solid if internet connection with vonage server is successful).  Seeing that when I got home: I just power reset Router and Modem together without any further investigation, and in about 30 seconds the cable light was steady, and the router lights where normal, and internet was back on.  Perhaps waiting til I am away again to let me down!     Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated.    As a last recourse I could use a land line phone with an answering machine and a tone decoder with relay to recycle the power.  But there must be a more elegant way of doing that ?Okay - what modem and router are we dealing with (make and model)?NOW I AM IN TROUBLE !  I don't remember what cable modem I am using at my place up north, and I am not there to check.  The Router is a Netgear MR814 v2.  I am willing to replace any of them if the need be. Here is an alternative solution from another application.
Many so-so DEVICES do not have good internal monitoring.

A piratical alternative is to have a mechanical device to reset the device at certain times even if not needed. How often do you nse the connection? What is your time window? How long do you need it in one day. How long could you wait for nit in one day?

I am thinking of an electrical clock with a relay that will TURN an appliance on and off on a schedule. Sometimes used for hot water HEATERS. Set it up to be none for three hours and break for fifteen minutes. Ask your electrical supplier for such a device. Or make one yourself.More about a schedule on/off thing.

Automatically Turn On/Off Computer at Specified Time
You could use your PC itself to turn the router and modem on and off. When the computer goes off, there is no more 5 volt power on the USB ports. That power could drive a small relay that can switch AC power safely. Quote from: Geek-9pm on March 29, 2012, 12:49:03 AM

A piratical alternative is to have a mechanical device to reset the device at certain times even if not needed. How often do you nse the connection? What is your time window? How long do you need it in one day. How long could you wait for nit in one day?

Which TYPE of network connection you guys recommend to me...? 
Please be more specific...
What exactly do you want to set up a home network for? Do you have any existing equipment? Quote from: Transfusion on March 31, 2012, 01:16:55 AM

Please be more specific...
What exactly do you want to set up a home network for? Do you have any existing equipment?

Im trying unblock sites that have links and images that are from different sites. Since I don't know what these other sites are when the website is unblocked its jumbled and has no images.

Is there a way to get a list of where the site is getting their images and external links?

example: www.whitepages.com is a site that has images and links hosted elsewhere

*** I am also using Internet security acceleration as my web filter. Everything is blocked unless allowed accessNot sure what h you are asking.
You want an image that is blocked?
It it is blocked, why? How do you know you want it if you don't see it?
If you know the name of the image you can search for in in Google.
Do you need a high-quality copy of the image? That may involve copyright right, you need permission from the owner of the image.

Low quality images are easy to get. Just copy  with you favorite screen-capture program.

FYI: Many sites block links to images, this puts a load on their bandwidth. Put the image on you own web space. Then you pay for the bandwidth. Even so, you should credit the source.

Does this help any?
ehh a little bit i GUESS ... Im using ISA as a webfilter on our server so that my employees are doing their work and not facebooking all day. We have it set up where all sites are blocked unless they are on our "allow list."

Say if i added www.whitepages.com/* to our allow list the users will be able to get to the site. How ever the site is jumbled with out any images and it makes it impossible to navigate the site. This is happening because the site is pulling its images from another host ( website )
In order for me to make the site usable I WOULD have to know all the other websites that are being used on that page and add those to the allow list as well ( if that makes sense ) So the site would no longer be jumbled.

Im wondering if there is a way of finding all these websites used or posted on a website :/ Quote from: CrzyTech on March 27, 2012, 03:04:59 PM

Is there a way to get a list of where the site is getting their images and external links?

ahh cool ... iits ISA 2006

I just bought a HP desk top.  Pretty top of the line i thought for Walmart.  But I'm not a computer guy really.   
I have a p7-1003wb   Can someone please tell me how to utilize the download capabilities to their full extent.  I am trying to down load MW3 and i have a DSL ISP.  I do know that i don't pay for a very fast connection but i have two desk tops and a lap top always ruining oh and two Iphones all using the data and even after i turn all them off exec pt for the NEW one  i still can't download over 155 or 160 KBs.  So my question how can i tap into that bandwidth?  Is there any way to do this? and If so how much is it going to cost me to be able to do this?  Someone please help me out on this one.  Most likely what's happening is that all the CRAPware (trial software) installed on the system is slowing it down.  OEM computers always ship with a bunch of programs installed that people don't usually use.  All those programs usually run at start up too, so assuming you even make it to the desktop, and one of the programs don't crash the system, its performance, including INTERNET will be bad.  You could have FIOS and it wouldn't do you any good with all the software running on that new computer.


I could GO on for a long time on how to optimize the OS for speed and it would take too long, so just google "how to speed up your computer" and you'll get a million hits...  btw...  160 KB download speed for DSL isn't that bad.  It equates to about 1.2 Megabits per SEC, and standard DSL only gives 1.5 - 3 megabits per sec, depending on how close you are to the DSLAM


Go to speedtest.net

and post your download speed after a test..Here's my results...  I use ATT U-verse   Best they have in this area..   

This is from my Mac Book Pro on wireless..


http://www.speedtest.net/result/1854510855.png Quote

155 or 160 KBs

pay 25 per month

Woe, hey... There's the local post office!   And I think that's my neighbor on the right..
 
No there's quite a few more people than that...

Hello all-

Here's the situation:  For the past few days, my LAPTOP has been unable to access the internet through my router. It connects to the router, supposedly, but no internet access.  In addition to not accessing the internet, I cannot access the router configuration PAGE (NORMALLY 192.168.2.1).  What's odd about the situation is that my laptop can access the router page and internet completely fine.  To make it more odd, my desktop can access the internet through my phone's wireless hotspot.  This is the extent of my knowledge. It doesn't seem to be a router issue, and it doesn't seem to be a wireless adapter issue.

Any ideas?

Most appreciated.Have you reset the router?Yes, I've reset the router / modem / COMPUTER / all the normal go-tos.
Router AND modem ??   Are you sure thats what you've got ?I'm not sure if I implied they were the same thing. Yes, I have a separate modem and wireless router.  The make and model of which can be PROVIDED if someone would find that helpful, although I'm leaning more toward a windows setting issue that might be causing this.  But, like I said, I'm not sure.

I frequently have problems with very slow or lost internet connection.  Not sure where to start, but I'll give as much info as I can think of and go from there.

I have DSL.  I also have a wireless router, D-Link DIR-628.  My old router died on me about 6 months AGO.  I did not have nearly as much internet connection problems with my old router.  I have a computer plus 2 DirecTV boxes directly connected to the router and numerous other devices that connect up wireless, 3 laptops, Iphone, Itouch, Kindle, and wii.  The symptoms I have are web pages not loading at all or loading very slowly, message on DirecTV that internet not available to name a few.

When I do have a problem, I can always fix it by unplugging the power cord from both the DSL box and the router and then plugging in the power back to the DSL box and then the router.  Problem occures on average once every other day or so and some times I have to reset mutiple times a day.

All the computers are running Windows XP, NT, or 7.  Also sometimes on one of the laptops I get a message about conflicting IP's.

I'm looking for help to TROUBLESHOOT what the problem likely is and how to correct it.  If anyone can think of additional information that I can SUPPLY to help troubleshooting please let me know.

Thanks for anyone willing to help out,

Tim Quote

I get a message about conflicting IP's

I checked all the computers and they are set for DHCP.  Not sure how to check other devices such as Iphone, DirecTV, etc.

As I was checking the computers for DHCP, the laptop I was on lost connection to the router.  I checked my other laptop that was on at the time and that one had also lost connection.  I than checked my desktop which is directly connected to my router and that computer did have internet access.  However by the time I checked the desktop and came back to the laptop, the laptop had reconnected to the router.

So that is an example of what has been going on although usually I need to reset DSL/router to get reconnected. Don't know if this info will help at all or not.

Own a company with 10 computers in different offices, and only have 1 printer....and was recommended I network the computers, BUT I wanna know the issues/ drawbacks/ PROBLEMS associated with networking computers....ANY please help thanks :-) please reply via my email :-)

email removedWho recommended you network the computers?  Also...not a very bright idea to include your email address in your POST...unless you want to get spammed to death.Are the computers all connected to a ROUTER?  How is the printer currently connected?  Homework. The OP's ONLINE...yet, doesn't reply to their topic.  Instead...I get a PM.  HENCE the additional info in my sig. Quote from: Raptor on February 24, 2012, 04:08:02 AM

Homework.

GoodDay!
i have a question, if it is possible?

i have a modem and 2 routers.one of my router1(4 port) connected to a modem(1port) to share INTERNET and router2(4port) is connected to router1.. in router1(there's a 3 computers and router2 connected) and router2(have a 4 computers)

my question is how to share PRINTER from pc1 on router1 to pc5 on router2? it is possible in file and printer sharing?Is Router 2 configured as an access point to Router 1? Does Router 2 assign IP addresses to its clients through its DHCP server or does it use Router 1's DHCP server?
Computers have to be in the same subnet on a LAN for them to communicate with each other.The important trick is to have only one DHCP in the system.
Example:
Let's say router #1 does DHCP and is the one right onto the modem. There router HAPPENS to be at
192.168.1.1 and the mask is
255.255.255.0 and the DHCP ranger is
192.168.1.2 up to
192.168.1.51
 and the PCs all shall get LAN IP automatically.

(Note: the DHCP range may vary. look in the DOCUMENTATION.)

In that case, I would set the other routers this way:
192.168.1.47     #2 router
192.168.1.48    #3 router
192.168.1.49    #4 router
Or just anywhere in the high end of the DHCP range.
For that matter, it works almost anywhere inn the range.
The PCs normally get the lower numbers.
Bear in mind, once you change the IP of any router you have to remember what is was if you ever want to log in again.
Does this help?

I am having a very frustrating problem with accessing a particular website. The problem: one single computer on my network cannot access this website, while every other computer/device on the same network can reach the site just fine. The computer that cannot reach the site is running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

- "The connection has timed out. The server at www.ee.hawaii.edu is taking too long to respond."
- Pings to the site are successful, but no browser can open the site (I assume this rules out a DNS issue, as pinging RESOLVES the IP address of the site)
- Even trying to access the site using its IP instead does not work
- I have tried IPCONFIG /flushdns command, as well as other netsh reset commands
- If I boot off a gentoo linux livedvd, I can reach the site fine. It is just from this windows installation I cannot reach the site
- Other computers connected via ethernet (static ip or dhcp assigned) to the same main router can reach the site, as well as laptops/phones connected via wifi/dhcp
- I do not have windows firewall enabled at the moment, nor any other firewall software installed
- I only have MSE antivirus actively enabled, but have disabled this and still has no effect
- I have boot into safe mode with networking, and still cannot reach the site
- I have run virus/other scans using MSE, malwarebytes, superantispyware, ESET online scan. Nothing of significance has been found, and am still having the problem
- Windows hosts file is clean and in tact, no entries besides the localhost entry
- The browser I use is irrelevant, I cannot reach the site with firefox, IE, chrome
- Have cleared numerous cache/temps, even with CCleaner
- I can browse any other site just fine
- I have been able to reach the site from this computer with current OS in the past

Anyone have any ideas? Quote

- If I boot off a gentoo linux livedvd, I can reach the site fine. It is just from this windows installation I cannot reach the site

Did you reset your router and modem?

OK. It must be the hosts file.
Code: [Select]notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hostsThe above command will edit the hosts file of your system.
This allows you to get to a site that does not have a DNS entry. Or it can be used to divert or sidetrack  a site. Or block a site.

Only useful if the site is actually mentioned in the HOSTS file.

It is.

- I have been able to reach the site from this computer with current OS in the past

Anyone have any ideas?

Maybe stating the obvious but...if it worked before...System Restore.  Have you tried that?

Please reset the ARP of switch from which your problematic system is connected...

Hi,

Currently we have small network running with different OS[Windows 7 , Vista & XP Home] in different PCs, We shared Printer in Windows 7 Professional, then connect to PC via Printer Sharing in Windows 7.

Windows XP Home Edition PC does not detect the shared printer in Windows 7 .


Can anyone provide a GOOD solution to solve this issue please.

Thanks
These links will HELP you.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/12246/share-a-printer-on-your-network-from-vista-or-xp-to-windows-7/If you have a router in the office and the printer is network-ready, i.e. has an ethernet port for connection to a router, you could connect the printer to the router and all computers could access the printer that way INSTEAD of printer sharing from one computer to other computers.

First better say to the Administrators, am re-posting the above question here, because when posting it yesterday, somehow all my PC stats ended up at the top of the page, and way down underneath all of that stuff were my questions. So am here going to hopefully get everything the right way round:



I used to have a Compaq Data Fax Modem in my PC, and when reinstalling the XP3 Home OS (have done a lot of reformats/reinstallations) the Modem was always detected automatically by the OS.

For reasons that won't be gone into here, the Compaq ended up being replaced (by a computer shop) with a "PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP"(it uses Driver Version 7.53.0.0), and when eventually another OS reinstallation was attempted (being technically illiterate it's the only way I can get a clean system again when things go wrong) a strange thing happened during the "Internet Connection Details" part of it, because the panel that always previously (with the Compaq Modem) came up wanting you to write your Area Code and Dialling Prefix - it did not materialize!

When the installation of the OS was completed, I tried to get it to connect to the Web using the "New Connection Wizard" but it didn't work:  the dial-up Modem Icon in "Network Connections" refused to materialize.  Tried to get Windows to detect the Modem by using the "Troubleshooting" thing in "Phone And Modem Options" (the "Modems" panel was blank - no Modem listed) but to no avail: Windows could not "find" the Modem.

Sent it to the computer shop and they returned it with the Modem working properly, but have not been able to find out by examining the Settings what they did to get Windows to recognize it.

Can anyone please describe how they were able to do this?

I installed XP3 Home again "alongside" the existing one (the "Internet Details" part was missing again during the installation) to see if this time an internet connection could be made from it, but it's the same story: cannot get the OS to "find" the Modem/cannot make the Modem Icon materialize in "Network Connections".

Am hideously bewildered and also worried: my "original" OS is partially crippled from having gotten a bit carried away EXPERIMENTING with file-cleaning programs but cannot afford to send it to the workshop again (they are expensive!!!); however am unable to reinstall the OS because of the Modem situation (the inability to locate it).

Will very much appreciate any help/advice on how to manually detect/configure a dial up internet connection, just as the workshop Tech must have done.

Finally, why did XP3 (Home) always automatically detect the Compaq Data Fax Modem no problem?


   

Here are the specs for my ancient PC - do not know if anything in these specifications will help anyone diagnose the problem described above(?):

Summary
      Operating System
         MS Windows XP Home 32-bit SP3
      CPU
         AMD Sempron 2600+   58 °C
         Palermo 90nm Technology
      RAM
         1.25 GB Single-Channel DDR 133MHz (2.5-3-3-6)
      Motherboard
         MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7181 (Socket 940)   41 °C
      Graphics
         MX70 ([email protected])
         128MB RADEON 9200 PRO Family (Microsoft Corporation) (Sapphire/PCPartner)
         128MB RADEON 9200 PRO SEC Family (Microsoft Corporation) (Sapphire/PCPartner)
         CrossFire Disabled
      Hard Drives
         78GB Seagate ST3802110A (PATA)   32 °C
      Optical Drives
         HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10A
      Audio
         USB Audio Device
Operating System
   MS Windows XP Home 32-bit SP3
   Installation Date: 13 January 2012, 04:36
   Serial Number: Removed
      Windows Security Center
      Windows Update
         AutoUpdate   Notify prior to download
      Firewall
         Firewall   Enabled
         Company Name   COMODO
         Display Name   COMODO Firewall
         Product Version   3.9
      Antivirus
         Antivirus   Enabled
         Company Name   AVG Technologies
         Display Name   AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2012
         Product Version   2012.0
     

                                                                       
      Services
         Running   Automatic Updates
         Running   AVG WatchDog
         Running   AVGIDSAgent
         Running   Background Intelligent Transfer Service
         Running   COM+ Event System
         Running   COMODO Internet Security Helper Service
         Running   Computer Browser
         Running   Cryptographic Services
         Running   DCOM Server Process Launcher
         Running   DHCP Client
         Running   Distributed Link Tracking Client
         Running   DNS Client
         Running   Error Reporting Service
         Running   Event Log
         Running   Help and Support
         Running   HID Input Service
         Running   IPSEC Services
         Running   MBAMService
         Running   Network Connections
         Running   Network Location Awareness (NLA)
         Running   NitroPDFReaderDriverCreatorReadSpool
         Running   Plug and Play
         Running   Protected Storage
         Running   Remote Access Connection Manager
         Running   Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
         Running   Security Accounts Manager
         Running   Security Center
         Running   Server
         Running   Shell Hardware Detection
         Running   SSDP Discovery Service
         Running   System Event Notification
         Running   System Restore Service
         Running   Task Scheduler
         Running   TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
         Running   Telephony
         Running   Themes
         Running   ThreatFire
         Running   WebClient
         Running   Windows Audio
         Running   Windows Management Instrumentation
         Running   Windows Time
         Running   Workstation
         Stopped   .NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86
         Stopped   Alerter
         Stopped   Application Layer Gateway Service
         Stopped   Application Management
         Stopped   ASP.NET State Service
         Stopped   ClipBook
         Stopped   COM+ System Application
         Stopped   Distributed Transaction Coordinator
         Stopped   Extensible Authentication Protocol Service
         Stopped   Fast User Switching Compatibility
         Stopped   Health Key and Certificate Management Service
         Stopped   HTTP SSL
         Stopped   IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
         Stopped   Indexing Service
         Stopped   Logical Disk Manager
         Stopped   Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service
         Stopped   Messenger
         Stopped   MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
         Stopped   Net Logon
         Stopped   Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
         Stopped   NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
         Stopped   Network Access Protection Agent
         Stopped   Network DDE
         Stopped   Network DDE DSDM
         Stopped   Network Provisioning Service
         Stopped   NT LM Security Support Provider
         Stopped   PERFORMANCE Logs and Alerts
         Stopped   Portable Media Serial Number Service
         Stopped   Print Spooler
         Stopped   QoS RSVP
         Stopped   Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
         Stopped   Remote Desktop Help Session Manager
         Stopped   Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
         Stopped   Removable Storage
         Stopped   Routing and Remote Access
         Stopped   Secondary Logon
         Stopped   Smart Card
         Stopped   Terminal Services
         Stopped   Uninterruptible Power Supply
         Stopped   Universal Plug and Play Device Host
         Stopped   Volume Shadow Copy
         Stopped   Windows CardSpace
         Stopped   Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
         Stopped   Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
         Stopped   Windows Installer
         Stopped   Windows PRESENTATION Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0
         Stopped   Wired AutoConfig
         Stopped   Wireless Zero Configuration
         Stopped   WMI Performance Adapter
     
            Driver
               Date   7-1-2001
               Version   5.1.2600.5512
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\kbdhid.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\kbdclass.sys
         Driver
               Date   7-1-2001
               Version   5.1.2535.0
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\USBAUDIO.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksuser.dll
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksproxy.ax
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ks.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys
               File   C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdmaud.drv
     
Network

        Dial Up Internal Modem: PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
   You are connected to the internet
   Connected through   WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
   IP Address   202.89.133.79
   Subnet mask   255.255.255.255
   Gateway server   202.89.133.79
   Preferred DNS server   202.74.207.254
   Alternate DNS server   202.74.207.253
   DHCP   Disabled
   External IP Address   202.89.133.79
   Adapter Type   PPP
   NetBIOS over TCP/IP   Unknown
   NETBIOS Node Type   Unknown node type
   Link Speed   0 kbps
      Computer Name
     
         Local system uses a modem to connect to the Internet
         Local system has RAS to connect to the Internet
      Wi-Fi Info
         Wi-Fi not enabled
      WinHTTPInfo
         WinHTTPSessionProxyType   No proxy
         Session Proxy
         Session Proxy Bypass
         Connect Retries   5
         Connect Timeout   60000
         HTTP Version   HTTP 1.1
         Max Connects Per 1.0 Servers   INFINITE
         Max Connects Per Servers   INFINITE
         Max HTTP automatic redirects   10
         Max HTTP status continue   10
         Send Timeout   30000
         IEProxy Auto Detect   No
         IEProxy Auto Config
         IEProxy
         IEProxy Bypass
         Default Proxy Config Access Type   No proxy
         Default Config Proxy
         Default Config Proxy Bypass
      Adapters List
            Realtek RTL8185 54M Wireless LAN Network Adapter - PACKET Scheduler Miniport
               IP Address   0.0.0.0
               Subnet mask   0.0.0.0
            VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport
               IP Address   0.0.0.0
               Subnet mask   0.0.0.0
            WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
               IP Address   202.89.133.79
               Subnet mask   255.255.255.255
               Gateway server   202.89.133.79
      Network Shares
         No network shares
      Current TCP Connections
            C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe (3268)
               
Geek I just locked this thread and I'll move your post over to the original thread.

Sputnik, more than one thread on the same problem leads to a ton of confusion so please stay in the original thread.
PS, you shouldn't post your XP key in the forum.

Hello everyone

A little background:  Netgear N Gig wireless router feeding two netgear gig switches.  Two desktops (HP) wired, network printer wired, server (HP) wired, network media tank wired, WII wired, ACER laptop wireless, two HP laptops wireless, gateway laptop wireless.  All have permanent assigned I.P. addresses, and all can connect / talk with each other and the Internet.  Having trouble with one HP Laptop.

HP G71 with wireless N built in, and it is apparently run by HP WAN assistant program.  If I boot the computer from scratch, it will automatically connect to my router right off, no problems.  If I close the lid and put the computer in hibernate, upon restart it doesn't connect to the router right away, I not talking about fails to connect, it doesn't try to connect.  At this point I have two options to connect, I can leave it alone and wait (sometimes up to 4 minutes) until it decides to connect, or I can right click the icon in the systray and tell it to connect to a network, choose my network, and then we are go.   This laptop has had this annoyance since new.  My wife's identical laptop does not do this, it always connects right away.

I have a feeling it's in the HP WAN assistant, if I uninstall that will windows 7 automatically manage the wireless??


I have made sure that my home network is set for automatically connect under the manage wireless connections tab,  I have deleted every connection there but my home network too.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks,  BobBob...

Before we get too technical...see if there's an update to HP's Wireless Assistant.  If so...make sure you update that software...and try again to connect from wake.

If this doesn't work...there should be a setting somewhere in the Wireless Assistant program to return control back over to Windows...letting Windows manage the network, INSTEAD of HP.

If that doesn't work...try the following...

Try shutting down the HP WAN Assistant through services.msc.  I wouldn't recommend uninstalling it at this time.  Just stop the service to see if this remedies the problem on slow boot from wake.

If this doesn't work...you can uninstall HP's Wireless Assistant and let Windows manage the wireless connections.

You'll have to start the Wireless Zero Config service to return control of the WAN back to Windows...again, done through services.msc.  Just select Automatic, click Apply, Start...and then OK.Get rid of the HP WLAN programs and use the built-in Windows one. Always works.Will try your advise guys!!  Will let you know!

Thanks!!UPDATE!!  There was a newer version on HP wireless assistant, but that didn't help.  Since I had the downloaded FILE I uninstalled it and so far so good.  Now I do automatically connect in about 45 seconds after coming out of hibernation.  Calling this one solved!!  thanks guys!!

I don't have me own internet, I mostly use my school computer lab and then would use the free Arby's hotspot near my house if there was anything I needed to finish. The wifi always worked great for about 6 months(very fast and it never disconnected even if I was there for hours). Recently the wifi has stopped, meaning that when I connect to arbys and the little white full bar sign comes up saying I'm connected, I still can't open a working internet browser. And yes I've asked if the wifi is plugged in and even asked a random stranger using the internet if he was having the same problem(no). The wifi works at every other hotspot I've tried. The only thing I can come up to connect LOSING the wifi is that I started a powerpoint class and used a flashdrive to transfer my work from the school computer while I was using the Arbys hotspot. I admit to watching a torrent once or twice on said school computer, and am thinking that maybe I transferred some kind of error onto my computer. Or it could have been a result of the PC tools thing I used for a while and recently uninstalled or restarting the computer when I thought I might have had a virus from a bad website. Does this make any sense? Has this happened to anyone else? Quote

even asked a random stranger using the internet if he was having the same problem(no)

I admit to watching a torrent once or twice on said school computer, and am thinking that maybe I transferred some kind of error onto my computer.

Recently the wifi has stopped, meaning that when I connect to arbys and the little white full bar sign comes up saying I'm connected, I still can't open a working internet browse

Does this make any sense?

I have to wait until I can go back to the specific hotspot to do the CMD, but is there a way I could copy the image and paste onto another reply(screen image?)

Also, what Does it mean to throw out a wireless profile?

Nmap 5.51
SDiManage 1.0.0
WinPcap 4.1.2.4.1.0.2001

how i can configure multi adsl wirelles modem chanell CONFIGURATION?
how i can INSTALL and SETUP 5 wirelles adsl modem in a big building so i CANT lose the signals in any areaWhy don't you just use ACCESS points and bridge them?

Recently I bought a new router. And also I have to install XP again on another partition on the laptop as a panic tool.

In this process, somehow the wireless network software does not want me to USE WEP. It is either WPA nor noting.

I don;t understand this. If I go into the rooter, I fan force sit to use WEP. But then when a new user wants to log in, I get some dialog about ownership of the router. So I have to enter another code. Then it wants me to set up WPA security.

Now I understand there is a need for security, but what about my FREEDOM of choice? I want my WEP back.

Some other THINGS on my network can only use WEP.
Has this happened to others?
This laptop is running XP
The wireless in this laptop is the Intel PRO Wireless with the Intel software. It is the software that does not want a WEP.The Intel Wireless config utility is a headache... you can use the one that comes bundled with XP:
http://oit.pdx.edu/use-windows-to-manage-wirelessThinks, you got it! Good link! Mark this solved!Solved in 8 MINUTES.

Could be a record...I always use the utilities that come with the OS. Always found the software bundled with WLAN NIC's to be worthless.

One of the few thing Windows does right straight out of the box; WLAN configuration.

Hi I was hoping that someone could tell me how to active the wifi on a gateway 4530gz.  I have looked for a button but no button found.  I have a wireless modem from quest but it doesn't show up in wireless networks.  Anybody want to give me a hand...........thanks.....two-dogs    Quote

4530GZ Notebook Specifications

Wireless Ethernet interface features (Factory installed option)    

    Integrated Intel PRO / Wireless IEEE 802.11g Mini-PCI Card
    FN+F2 keyboard combination turns wireless Ethernet on and off.
    Antenna: Uses factory-installed diversified internal antenna
    Operating channels: 11 selectable channels
    Security: 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption
    Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g)
    Maximum Data Rate
    54 Mbps (IEEE802.11g)
    11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b)

blue screen of death and get a loop and keeps rebooting on its own

Generic host process for win32 services has encountered a problem and needs to close. 

Well I found out that his wifi adapter is bad, ....
 Is there a program that will fix corrupted dll's or load new ones.  And before you ask there is no windows disk so I will have to do it manually.........thanks...........two-dogs   

My hp pavilion dv6000 with vista will not connect to the Internet.
I do not have Internet at home so I generally use Internet cafes and such. My iPod still connects (am typing this on my iPod) the windows NETWORK diagnostics window says that the computer is experiencing a network connectivity problem and does not OFFER any suggestions. It has been SUGGESTED to me that my computer might have been set to work offline. Where do I go to check this?
I really need help as I will be moving to Alaska soon and email will be the only way to communicate with family. Quote

I really need help as I will be moving to Alaska soon and email will be the only way to communicate with family.

I do not have Internet at home so I generally use Internet cafes and such

hello.my laptop CONNECTS 2 wireless network but when i use the cable, i cant access the internet.help please.Please post the computer model, error messages when connecting on LAN. Check device manager if you have flags/marks on your network adapter or disabled. Are you connecting by wired on home network?hi jason my system model is satellite C650 and i hv observed that Ethernet Controller doesn't hv drivers bcos it has a yellow bang agaist it. when
i try 2 update the driver,i get this error message "windows was unable 2 install ua wEthernet Controller".what shd i do?
Quote from: pilot on February 09, 2012, 07:14:10 AM

hi jason my system model is satellite C650 and i hv observed that Ethernet Controller doesn't hv drivers bcos it has a yellow bang agaist it. when
i try 2 update the driver,i get this error message "windows was unable 2 install ua wEthernet Controller".what shd i do?

goodmorning!i have had a PROBLEM with my local area network!actially 2 weeks ago i was working proparly but now i have "limited or no connectivity message",i actially have 5 computer that are linked by 5 D-LINK fast ethernet switch,and on on computer i have a internet moderm connected and i share network on other 4 computer so that i can connect to internet .but now i have only internet on one computer on which the moderm is connected because of "limited or no connectivited" so how could fix this problem,because i have changed nothing on my network so i am wondering the why there si this problem.and an other THING is that when i assign static address to the all computers,this message doesn't appear again there is connectivity between computers but still now i can't share internet connection if ip address are assigned statically.anyone can help please?Firsts of all, how did you manage to get five PCs on one network connection?  Does that one PC have a "bridge" connection?

Have you verified that the switch is not damaged?

With a switch, not a router, static IP address is required. Unless DHCP  is available.

On eBay you might shop for a:
Linksys EtherFast 8-Port 10/100 Wired Router for under $50 used in good condition.On the computers that are displaying the message"limited or no connectivity" from the icon for the connection on the task bar beside the clock  right click on the icon. In the produced window select repair. When completed close the window. WARNING this may only last for the current session that the computer(s) are on. truenorthtruenorth, he can not hook five computers to this ndevice.
Quote

WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES
The DES-1105 is a 5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch.
By  connecting  the  DES-1105  to  your  router,  you  can
add  up  to  four  computers  or  other  Ethernet-based
devices  to  your  home  network.  Add  a  print  server,
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or network camera
and experience the benefits of networking.

Be nice if about now we got some more input from the O/P.truenorth

actually the thing is that i WANT  to perform the function of private vlan  on my GNS simulator .

i tried my best but its not there or otherwise am not able to find out ..

so if you know PLEASE give your FEEDBACK .
Are you saying that you've tried to configure a VLAN and it doesn't WORK ??

so this has been happening for about a month now and i've done extensive research trying to find the solution without much luck.  basically i'm losing my connection to my router at really random times.  i haven't changed any settings lately or anything like that.  my modem has been fine through this whole thing so i'm pretty sure it doesn't have anything to do with my local ISP.  i have been connecting/disconnecting the router and that works but sometimes its for a day and other times for an hour.  no pattern.  i've changed a couple of things and got these suggestions from here:
http://besthubris.com/computers-internet/wireless-network-drop-connection-windows-7-error/

i've ran troubleshooter and hasn't found anything.  one thing i noticed on my routers web page was the LAN ip address.  i don't know much about these things so i was wondering if that ip address is supposed to match my computers ip address or if it has it's own specific one.  i just changed a setting in that link about an hour ago so don't know if it will fix this problem but from what it says i don't hold much hope. 

Running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Dynex Model DX-WGRTR v1000

also i checked for firmware updates on my router and there wasn't any.Who made the router? The modem?
Is this DSL or Cable?
How old is the modem?
How old is the router?

Almost new hardware does fail. And it has a lot to due with your ISP. Many ISPs will offer their customers equipment that is marginal to hopefully get a better profit. They are wrong. Customers don't like it when equipment that should last for years breaks down in a few months.

Replace both modem and router with a single unit. Expect to pay $100 for a good one. Quote from: Geek-9pm on February 28, 2012, 08:02:57 PM

...  it has a lot to due with your ISP. Many ISPs will offer their customers equipment that is marginal to hopefully get a better profit.

Replace both modem and router with a single unit. Expect to pay $100 for a good one.

I have a laptop that I connect wirelessly to the router as well as both of my smartphones

Actually, I was the one meddling. It's just that I saw "belkin" and "wireless problems" in the same post.

.  so i'm thinking the easiest way to see if it's the modem or the router is to unhook the router and run the cable modem straight to my PC and see if i lose connection.  you have a better way?  i'm not just going to blindly assume it's the modem or the router or both and go spend a bunch of money replacing them.  more than likely my ISP will replace the modem...

Appearntly, the lease time for my router is only five minutes.  I NEED to change this for my server but, I dont know how to do it.http://support.radioshack.com/support_accessories/doc66/66591.pdf
Linksys BEFSR41 Manual.
If you are running a server I WOULD suggest using a static local IP for your server so you can port forward to it easily.It all ready has a static ip.  I also, all ready shifted through the manual an the average person wouldnt be doing somethin like thiscan someone really HELP :/I noticed in your router settings there is an option to DISABLE the DHCP server. Perhaps that may work...I disabled DHCP,  still the lease seems to last for five minutes.  Not sure if this is the source of the issue or not though Quote from: Ryuk on February 11, 2012, 01:31:37 AM

It all ready has a static ip.

Hello, I have an unusual problem and I hope Ive ASKED for help in the right SECTION of the forum? Computer "A" win7 pc, computer "B" and "C" xp sp3 pcs. Computer "C" RECENTLY had major hardware update, including motherboard, HDs, and ram? Correct drivers installed for all new hardware and pc works well? I regularly sync a large folder from "A" to "C" but around the time (after I think) of the upgrade this wont happen. The program just crashes after comparing ok. I use several freeware sync programs and thy all crash when trying to update the folder on "C". "A" will sync ok to "B" and then "B" wil sync ok to "C". I can access, copy, delete, do everything else to and from any pc on the network. I know its easy to blame the software, but the same (several ones) that wont sync from "A" to "C" will sync from "A" to "B" and vicky verka, and they most certainly used to work any which way.

Thanks for reading and any help appreciated This may not be much help. But it is the best I can do.
Think of 'sync' programs as being partnerships.
An exchange of information  resolution two entities is feasible.
But a mutual exchange between three becomes impossible. It is against the laws of physics.

At some point in time one of the three must become the 'King if he Network'. What  King has is the norm for the other two. It works like this:

Let A be the King.
The rafter B must sync with A, the king. But never talk to C.
Also, C must sync with A, but never talk to B.

That's it!

This means that any revisions made o  A are the most important. If you delete a file on A, it will have to come off of B and C eventually.

When I say B can not talk to C, that even miens they can not exchange anything. Ever. 

You should limit the MATERIEL to sync to documents and photos, videos and things like that.

Here is an article that provides another explanation.
http://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item85.htmLet me be a little more specific
My win7 pc used to sync with either of my xp pcs using free file sync, and folder sync, and several other freeware programs. I am not concerned about syncing to any 2 pcs at the same time, although free file sync used to do this QUITE easily.

I have a "borrowed copy" of vice versa which will sync to either of the xp machines like the freeware progams used to. Vice versa works perfectly to any pc. Because its borrowed I would like to remove it and have the freeware programs do what vice versa does, and do what they used to.

With respect your explanation does not apply in my case, because I only ever want to sync from a folder on pc A, to a folder on pc b, and then to a folder on pc C. Pcs  B, and C are never required to be source folders, only targets.

The fact that win 7 syncs to xp B, but not to xpc, and then xpB will sync to xpC has me wondering if its a permission/shares issue, but as I said all other network functions between any pc work perfectly? and vice versa works perfectly??   Perhaps a permission issue. Not sure.
I wonder why you've never used Windows 7 file sharing features instead. Quote from: jason2074 on March 01, 2012, 10:11:34 PM

I wonder why you've never used Windows 7 file sharing features instead.

My internet barely works. It's weird, like for skype and gaming it works fine, but when I browse the web it rarely opens the page first time, I have to keep on refreshing. I tried trouble shooting it and it came up with this:

Your computer appears to be correctly CONFIGURED, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.

I have my dxdiag files, should I post that up?

basically I have a windows 7 64 bit
gtx 580
i-5 - 2500 k CPU 3.30 GHZ 3.30 GHZ
8 gb ram

and I'm connected to a wireless network by my network adapter. Hey there,
DNS not responding means that when you are going out to the Internet, looking for your DNS server, the server has not responded. That means that either you have the wrong DNS server address, or maybe the server is actually down. ANOTHER possibility is that you have a virus that could be re-directing you elsewhere.
Firstly, check your DNS settings and see if there are any issues there that could be causing this. Try this LINK below to troubleshoot some DNS problems

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-dns-fix,review-113.html

I just got a new LG BD630 Blu Ray player and I was trying to connect it to my router using a cat 5 network cable. I manually put in the IP Address, etc. and it shows that my router connects to the internet, but cannot connect with my Blu Ray player. I tried all 4 INPUTS but that didn't help. I also tried my Mom's PC and it won't connect via RJ45 either. I can, HOWEVER, still get all our computers to connect via WIFI. Any IDEAS?

PS- I also set IP address, etc. to automatic and that still didn't work.Download the Owner's manual here and read NOTE on network connections.  Check also connection status shown on the pdf manual.

the problem is I have 2 computers I want to put on a "homegroup" tried to use the homegroup troubleshooter and got the error "pnrpsvc" not running and "p2piimsvc" not running.  I have tried everything to get the "homegroup" to "see" my other computer and have failed, I have a win 7 64 bit desktop which is hooked up to the internet with a wired connection to a router the other computer is a laptop win 7 64 bit also but it is connected with a wilerless connection, can I put both of these computers on the same Homegroup"? and how to do it. any help would be appriciated ps I have open dns if that matters. on bothStart with wired connection for both computers. If needed, move then laptop close to the router and use another CAT-5 cable to laptop.
Reset both computers.
Do the network wizard on both machines.
Turn on print and file sharing.
At least one folder has to be network shared on each machine. Public is often used.
Reset both machines.
Wait awhile for the machines to find each other.

Does that help?

when you say "reset" both machines what do you mean? and can the cat 5 be connected to the same router the other computer is hooked up too? Quote from: rece on February 20, 2012, 01:23:22 PM

when you say "reset" both machines what do you mean? and can the cat 5 be connected to the same router the other computer is hooked up too?

• Open the Control Panel
• Open the Network & Sharing Center
• Select Change Advanced Sharing Settings
• Expand Home & Work Network
• Scroll to Password Protection
• Turn off Password Protect Sharing

Hey my name is VICTOR and I'm having difficulties with connecting to my network from my Ipod. This is also an issue for other wireless devices such as labtops, and I need someone's help. First I would like to say is that I Diagnosed the problem and now I need a solution.

When I try to connect to my Network I get this message


Later I diagnosed the problem and got this


What does it mean when it says, ''More than one device preforming address translation''? and how can i solve it?
If I can get some help that would be great.

P.S additional information will be given if needed.Did you reset your router and then try again?

Is NAT turned on? I'll reset my router now and how do you KNOW if NAT is turned on or off?

EDIT: I restarted my router, still no good.The router manual should be able to tell you how to get to the NAT settings.

What is your network set up like?Is the modem plugged into the CORRECT port on the router?
What do you mean by "What is your network set up like" Quote from: Dnang3l on January 25, 2012, 11:29:15 AM

What do you mean by "What is your network set up like"

Im positive that I have one router and one modem. How do you disable NAT ?

See the manual of the devices in question.

um I don't understand what you mean by that. Sorry I'm a noob.

How do you diasble NAT?

Is the wireless RANGE of the new BT Home Hub 3 any better than the BT Home Hub 2?  I have the Hub 2, but not over impressed with its wireless range within the house. More than the next room, the signal is lost. (Both for laptop and iPhone).  Is the new Hub 3 any better?  ( Sorry if been asked before; searched but not located)My sister went from a 2 to a 3 and she says the range is better. Thanks; that's what I WANTED to HEAR.  Still open THOUGH...The home hub 3 is supposed to be better when there is radio interference around like mobile phones, etc.

I have a server with correct IP/Subnet/Gateway settings and from the server I am able to PING the gateway, client workstations, and web addresses. The FIREWALL service is stopped and disabled. However, from other workstations on the same domain, but different VLANs are unable to ping that server. It's not the only server on that VLAN and others respond just fine. Any IDEAS?Most here many never a NEED to use a VLAN.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_LAN
So it is not easy to provide an answer.













Quote from: prosportal on February 20, 2012, 01:12:53 PM

other workstations on the same domain, but different VLANs are unable to ping that server

I have a server running a application cause, of the connection at the remote area.  Thing is that someone wants to help me set the PROGRAM up that i want too run on it.  Thing is that I am not at the remote site during the week.  IM useing Ammyy to login to the machine.  Is it possible to run a remote such as teamviewer from the unit then?I'm having difficulty understanding your sentences, but if both machines are internet-connect (and if the FIREWALLS allow it), something LIKE TeamViewer or LogMeIn of GoToMyPC would probably do the job.I can remote in an everything but, I mean if it was possible to log someone else too in Quote from: Ryuk on February 17, 2012, 01:36:33 PM

I can remote in an everything but, I mean if it was possible to log someone else too in

QUESTION: Bought new wireless router for Dad last week to replace dead one. Dead one 9-yrs-old. His laptop 9-yrs-old, too. XP Pro...and make no mistake, honestly, this thing is QUITE a beast for it's vintage...and even now, too! Faster than my $400 5-yr-old lapper!  Anyway, it's still crazy-fast and serves them very well.
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New wireless router security starts at WPA-xxx, ETC. Dad's comp "SEEMS" to only offer/support WEP (which is a functional turd, I know!). AFAIK, in this situation, If I cannot get WEP encryption at a minimum, I have to leave him unencrypted? Any ideas???
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P.S. (Have asked manufacturer same question as of this posting.)
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THX, all!

You can upgrade the wireless card in laptops to one that supports WPA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QVjgKAmlQw  Mother Fletcher!!!!  Your video link made me realize I forgot the OBVIOUS.  DOH!  I'm pretty savvy or resourceful normally.  But I very often noodle around with D-tops and not lappers.  Why this didn't occur to me?  No idea.  Probably I hadn't dealt with laptop physical H-ware replacement but once in doing a RAM upgrade 5 years AGO.  It's one of those "no s**t?  why didn't I think to look at that?" moments.  One where you feel like a dope, a THANKFUL dope, afterwards 
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So thanks to all!!!

Topic.

It needs to be changed for security reasons. Every time I check on http://www.whatismyip.com/ it's always the same. This is the IP that I need to be changed and apparently it's coming from my router.

I have a Netgear router. Before you tell me to call Netgear CUSTOMER Service/Technical Support I already did and they want money to give me help and I'm broke so that's out of the question.

Can someone help me change my router's IP address?

I'd really appreciate any help with this.

Thanks. Quote from: AlwaysScrewed on FEBRUARY 08, 2012, 03:21:18 PM

Topic.

It needs to be changed for security reasons. Every time I check on http://www.whatismyip.com/ it's always the same. This is the IP that I need to be changed and apparently it's coming from my router.

I have a Netgear router. Before you tell me to call Netgear Customer Service/Technical Support I already did and they want money to give me help and I'm broke so that's out of the question.

Can someone help me change my router's IP address?

I'd really appreciate any help with this.

Thanks.

The only people that can change your IP is your service provider.  They usually need a very specific reason to change it too.

I asked them already and they said I had to contact my router service. They won't help me because they want money and like I said I'm broke.

That is your only option.

I guess I'm screwed then. AGAIN.

I don't understand why I ABSOLUTELY HAVE to have a static IP.

Maybe I will have another little "chat" with my ISP about this idiocy...

This is the IP that I need to be changed and apparently it's coming from my router.

I don't understand why I ABSOLUTELY HAVE to have a static IP.

A static IP from your ISP or set from your router or network adapter? They are two different things. But based on your post, it looks like you are using the same IP address configured on your network as static instead of dynamic address.

Hi,

I am not able to find any way to use SSH or SCP with a password option. I created an SH script in which I used lftp but LFTP was not available on the server them am asked by the administrator to use EITHER SSH or SCP. After studying around I realised there is no way to use these with Password.

Is there any way to use SSH or SCP with password, user, host.
Please suggest me something in this...

Thanks,Absolutely.  FileZilla on the Windows platform allows username/password LOGON for SFTP.  On Linux/Unix, simply SPECIFY the relevant username before the HOSTNAME like this: [email protected] - you will be prompted for your password.

I have made a machine too run a remote application.  Thing is that I need too be able to access it from any where cause, I wouldnt have my laptop with me all the time.  I installed ver 5, but, I dont know how to setup for remote access.  Why not try the FREE version of LogMeIn? https://secure.logmein.com/I may have FOUND a BETTER alternitive.  Still how do you setup ver 11?http://us.norton.com/symantec-pcanywhere/
Version 12.5 is already out, and it costs... $236.16 for a license for 1 PC?!? I could buy a netbook with that! I guess it was meant to be used by large organizations, which would license hundreds of PCs at one time. But since you already have a copy on hand, if you follow the link above, there is an option to "Get Technical Support" and here are the manuals for pcAnywhere v12.X: http://us.norton.com/support/productdetail/manuals.jsp?pvid=pca_12

I use logmein.com for all my personal remote COMPUTING needs, and it has always been more responsive than Teamviewer, the standard M$ RDP, and many of the ALTERNATIVES out there.Kay, thanks.  I was looking for more of someone to guide me threw though.  Im useing something called ammyy which is a small remote app.  ~ 1.44 mb

Hi,

I have an emchanines desktop that RUNS on Windows 7 and I have a weird problem. For starters i can't download anything without it stopping on random percentages. I have tried to look up some solutions for this, and FOUND none to have worked. My Internet connection is fine, but like i said i can't download anything. For example, i can't download Java or any search engines, etc.

Hopefully someone can help me.

Frosty94What model is your eMachines PC?
First suspect is your network interface card: try getting a cheap replacement

like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833114005The model is: EL1358Okay I see that it is a relatively new model, that it only has one PCI-E x1 and one PCI-E x16 slot, that it doesn't have standard PCI, and that the network card is integrated.

First thing is to troubleshoot the network card. Get a USB-RJ45 adapter:

Can be had for even cheaper than the PCI NICs ($7.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186164
and see if the problem persists.

If it is inconvenient for you to purchase this then LET me know and we'll troubleshoot other POSSIBLE culprits first by checking the stability of your system.Turns out the Internet Provider might be behind all this, going to give them a call tomorrow to hopefully sort this out Quote

For starters i can't download anything without it stopping on random percentages

For minecraft I've been using hamachi servers for the longest time but they lag OFTEN, so I've tried port forwarding my mine CRAFT servers. I could connect with any computer in my NETWORK but all other computers are not able to connect. the way I have my inter net set up is [Internet -> MODEM -> wireless router -> computers] the modem is connected through a coaxial connected to the wall, so far I'm able to port forward with my wireless router (LINKSYS WRT54G2) But from there I don't know what to do. Can some one help me please...http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Linksys/WRT54G2/Minecraft_Server.htm
Have you set up the port forwarding like this?

Hi, is it possible to use my INTERNET connection if I am AWAY from home? I have an ADSL broadband connection. Years ago, when I had dial up, it was easy - I WOULD just dial in USING my DETAILS from any computer anywhere. Can I do this now with my ADSL?No, it's a direct hard wire connection.Thanks for that.

This is a question for an experienced user of subject.
Example - If I b/u files:  A, B, C, D.
Later I remove file C from my computer because I don't need it any more.
After that SOMETIME I run an other backup of my current files, now:  A, B, D.
What happens to the old C file at GeekSquad?
I assume it stays there, but now how can I easy remove those not needed files?
Do I have to remove all my backup and start a new backup from scratch that does not contain file I don't need any more? It's a big job.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
BertYou will have to ask Geek Squad about file "C" You need to find out how your backups are setup.

http://www.pcmech.com/article/guide-to-pc-backup-options/

Backup Principles

Types of backups
There are three types of backups. The first is a full backup. This is a complete copy of everything that is to be backed up. It will use up the same amount of space as the files on the disk, before accounting for compression. Full backups are nice because you can just find the TAPE/file you need and restore it with no mess.

The second type is an incremental backup. Incremental backups only store the changes or changed files since the last backup, whether it is a full backup or another incremental backup. They typically save quite a bit of space since you aren’t storing many copies of the exact same files, and they are much quicker to process during the backup. The downside is that you’ll need the last full backup plus every incremental backup you made since then in order to restore the files. So restoration is more painful, and if there is a damaged tape or other media somewhere in the middle, you could potentially lose most of your data from that point forward. Incremental backups do require special backup software to track what files have changed and upon restore, to re-join the data from all the different backup sources.

The third type of backup is a differential backup. It is a middle GROUND between full and incremental backups in that it stores all files that have changed since the last full backup, ignoring any previous differential or incremental backups. That makes restoration much quicker than with multiple incremental backups, but it can require quite a bit more space and take longer to perform the backup.



 Online backup services are a good way to have an offsite backup, but you must have a local backup too especially with LARGE files because it
might take SEVERAL hours to recover your data in case of a hard drive crash. I use MYPCBackup, the service is reliable and not expensive.
This thread is nearly three years old.

Morning,my computer is on the opposite wall to my telphone connection.so i have a extension wire,halfway ACROSS the house along scurtain boards over doorways.
unsightly.so i WOULD like to get rid of it ,but how do i do it .i have heard /read ,about routers and modems ,that you hide away,but other than that i know nothing .can i buy somthing like this that would do the job,if so can you reccomend one.We need to know if you have a modem or router that has a wireless capability by posting the model. Is the computer a desktop or laptop? THANKS for the reply jason .i have netgear router from sky ,and i am on a desktop. Quote from: ivanoe on February 09, 2012, 09:14:58 AM

thanks for the reply jason .i have netgear router from sky ,and i am on a desktop.

Hi all, MERRY Christmas.


Recently bought the above item and have been trying now for over a week to get my pc with vista home premium to recognise it on my wireless network.
In windows media center I keep getting the same response:

"extender not found,
setup could not find your extender,verify the following,
your extender is on and connected to the same network as this computer (switched on and connected to "a" network)
your setup key is correct (correct)
your firewall is set up to allow upnp discovery" (yes)

 The extender tells me its connected to my network although I cannot download the latest updates on it as it tells me there is a connection problem, I recently downloaded network magic which telles me there are two other devices connected to my network, one is a squeezebox classic which was easy and straightforward to install on the network and the other I assume is the extender.

I'm USING a Belkin (N) wireless modem router F5D8633-4 v1000 connected by ethernet cable into my pc, it has a F5D8053 N wireless USB adapter.

I have Norton 360, which I've tried with the firewall, on ,off, completely uninstalled, windows firewall, on, off ,which is configured for use with media extenders. Network discovery is on.

I think I may have done something wrong somewhere in configuring my network but can't see it at all as I don't know enough about the subject. Hoping someone can shed some light on this as I'd like to bore my family with my HOLIDAY photos and videos over xmas
Thanks.
Husky, did you ever RESOLVE this problem ? - I have the exact same - thanks

For anyone else that may take an interest in this problem.

I have a Linksys DMA2100 running wireless with a netgear 802.11b router. For bandwidth reasons I want to run at 802.11g and so I have purchased a belkin F5D8633 router.  #

The DMA2100 connects to the router and obtains an IP ADDRESS but that is as far as it goes.
I cannot access the DMA2100 from Windows MCE to set it up. It does not appear in the list of devices that show in the "network" (but it does when used with netgear) It does not respond to a "ping" command. Anyone have ideas on the next step apart from throwing the Belkin router away ?
Thanks

Mike