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I am RUNNING a web server with the following specifications:

Memory: 186.60MB
Virtual memory: 188.22MB (usually not even a megabyte used)
Disk space: 2.79GB
Processor: 366MHz
OS: Ubuntu Linux "Server" edition
PHP, MySQL, Perl, Apache2, TWO web applications (Wordpress and a SMF Forum)

Can someone take a gander at about how many users my site can handle at once? Do you have any documentation for the Ubuntu server / have you checked their site?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/

Alan <&GT;<  Quote from: ale52 on December 24, 2007, 03:58:25 PM

Do you have any documentation for the Ubuntu server / have you checked their site?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/

Alan <>< 

I have a win xp computer and just got sudden link cable internet installed, today. The techs spent 2 hours trying to get my computer to get ACCESS to the internet and still couldnt . they tried my husbands and it worked RIGHT away. I dont understand it THOUGH, as I have been getting access to the neigbors wireless network just fine.

I dont have a firewall as I had zone alarm but uninstalled it recently.
I have superantispyware, AVg 7.5, rogueremover and spybot.IMHO, if you pay your ISP for your cable service, it's their obligation to MAKE it work.You mentioned a wireless connection. If you have a wireless ROUTER then you could hook to husbands computer and then configure with a WPA2-PSK security which is not to bad.., providing you have a wireless card in your computer? or get one. If you are not happy with that...Broni is right, you may have to stand on your ISP to get them to make it work..

I dont get it?
How can i open 192.168.2.1 in my browser if not connected to net while trying to install router?
I am quite new to this.
Running XP on PC. Need to set up BELKIN ADSL F5D7632-4 so can go wireless with laptop.
I dont understand IP address's much so looking for someone patient to walk me through this from the begginning.
We use external modem currently from Orange but beleive this can be ditched, its a USB modem so have not been using ethernet cables.
Does anything make sense to you cos it does not to me.
Please help, getting real frustrated now.  192.168.2.1 is the IP for the router. When you TRY to connect to the IP with your browser, your computer will SEND a request to the router. The router will recognize that your computer is trying to connect to it and will redirect you to its SETUP page.

The router should come with documentation on how to set it up. But I'll be HAPPY to answer any questions you have, if I can. Make sure you have all the cabling hooked up from your computer to your router before you try that.  When it asks for a password just leave it blank, there is no password by default.

I have a web server that has been down for a year now and I have TASKED with getting up. The web cant access it right now becuase of a sonicwall issue, I am resolving that seperately. My other issue when I TYPE in the computers IP address to get to the page it does not see it. When I TYPR in from the web server it does, so I know the IIS is set correctly. I have another computer hosting a page as well but all computers can access it. Both computers are on seprate Domains both Active Directory. I just EDITED the Host files as well but NOTHING (at least the Host file is now up to date). Any thoughts.

Hi,

I am using IE 7 on windows XP Home.

Recenlty I am having problem with the java Applet, till last week I dont have any such kind of problem opening java enabled browers...

I tried to download Java applet from java.com.

While INSTALLING java, the error is coming as "cannot copy new files".

Is there any solution for such problem.

Thanking you in advance......Go here: HTTP://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp, and post back what it says about your Java.http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

this is the link for tested result of the JREYou can't give me a link, because it tests, and displays MY RESULTS, not yours.
You either have to post a screenshot, or DESCRIBE what it says.

I bought this thing a few days AGO, and proceeded to connect all three of our computers to it. Now, I can access all the computers from each computer, but I put the setup wizard CD in each comp, and it all says the same thing. "Router not found, please make sure the router is properly connected and try again." I've checked all my connections, and everything is fine. All three computers are running Win XP Professional. All the lights that should be lit on the router are lit. I was reading on here that most routers use 192.168.0.1. One of my computers uses this IP as well. Does that matter? It still shows the same error message whether that computer is on or not. I tried resetting the router, and I have the same problem. When I first got the router, I tried setting it up, and it wanted to know IP and subnet mask and stuff that my DSL provider provided me, but the DSL wasn't ready to go at the time, and I didn't have the info, so I quit the setup wizard. Could this be part of the problem? I also tried the ipconfig commands, the window comes up for about half a second then disappears, so I can't see what's going on. How can I resolve that?

I think that's it for now. I really want to get this working right, the DSL is ready to do, and I can't settle for having to use my dads computer to access the internet.

Thanks guys,
JonWhich Linksys model are you trying to configure?

Regardless of whether you're hooking up a hard-wired or wireless system, you need to first declare one computer as the 'hub' which for lack of a better description is the 'admin' station.  Once your hub is up and running then you need to configure your LAN, also from the 'hub'.  The devil is in the details, follow Linksys's directions to the letter and don't try to skip steps and assume things don't need to be DONE or not done in the order prescribed in the documentation.  Approach this project one small step, one pc at a time.  Try to avoid overwhelming yourself with the 'big picture',  you will only frustrate yourself.  There are no short-cuts to a clean installation and the end results will be well worth the time and effort it took to do it right in the first place.  This should be a 'one-time' deal and if it's worth being done, it's worth being done right.  Good LUCK.  It's model BEFSR41. The router came with almost no instructions, it does have two steps, they both involve inserting the CD into the computer and following the instructions on the CD. Linksys has a 72 page user's manual in PDF format here.  I believe you can find plenty of helpful info on their site. Product Description

Think of the EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch as a kind of "splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the Internet -- all at the same time. The built-in 4-port switch lets you attach four local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows.

Once your computers are connected to the Internet through the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And you can share all kinds of files between computers -- music, digital pictures, and other documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and ease backup to CD-R. Play head-to-head computer games within the household, or against Internet opponents. UTILIZE extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up.

It's all easier than you think -- the included Setup Wizard takes you through configuring the Router, step by step. The Router can act as a DHCP server for your network, so your PCs are configured automatically. Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) lets specialized Internet applications configure the Router so you don't have to. Built-in NAT technology helps keep intruders out of your computers.

With the EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch at the heart of your home network, you don't need to be a networking genius to share printers, files, and your high-speed Internet connection. 1.  Model BEFSR41 Product Information:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1175239133077&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=3307722279B01

2.  Users Guide (in PDF format):

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-Type&blobheadername2=Content-Disposition&blobheadervalue1=application%2Fpdf&blobheadervalue2=inline%3B+filename%3DBEFSR41_V4-UG-Rev_A.pdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1193768557612&ssbinary=true&lid=4055833077B04

I was finally able to access the router by changing my network settings to automatically supply an ip address and all that other crap, and I connected my modem to it, now the router won't access the internet, I tried changing the settings in the router, and now I'm having the same problem as I was before, not being able to access the router. I have no idea what is going on here. I've never had this much trouble with anything in my life. It's enough to drive me insane. I hope someone has a solution, because I'm about to throw it all out into the street and watch it get run over. Do DSL modems have a set IP address or anything? If I remember right they do, but I can't remember what it is. Anyone help out?

I think my IP address issues stems from my router.  Could that be POSSIBLE?  Do routers go bad?  I connected to a different wireless network connection (maybe my neighbors?)  and it appears my IP address is now fine.  If so, I'll buy another router or should I just keep mooching off my neighbor?Any HARDWARE can go bad over time or under certain conditions (static shock, environmental conditions, etc.). Don't you already have a thread regarding this issue? Try continuing it there. Quote

... buy another router or should I just keep mooching off my neighbor?

What can i do when there is appear notice "You don't have permission to ACCESS / on this server" when i have tried to open  some sites.Is there some ways to access to this sites?What websites are these? There's probably a reason you don't have access.. Quote

What can i do when there is appear notice "You don't have permission to access / on this server" when i have tried to open  some sites.Is there some ways to access to this sites?

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to port forward without a router? Everyone is saying I can't. Is there any such way I can port forward without a router? I know I tried the following IP into my browser but it doesn't do anything. 192.168.1.1

I thought maybe I can try to access the WEB Interface and port forward?The Web Interface you are referring to is the Web Interface of a router.  You cannot port forward without one.  However, you can tell your firewall to open up certain ports for use, which is pretty much the same thing. Quote

However, you can tell your firewall to open up certain ports for use, which is pretty much the same thing.

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However, you can tell your firewall to open up certain ports for use, which is pretty much the same thing.

...but it's very dangerous thing to do. A firewall protects a computer fully, only when your computer is invisible to the outside world (ports are invisible), and all ports are closed.
 It's different when you have router + software firewall combo. When you open a port using router, your software firewall still protects you.

I'm using a Netgear WG111v2 wireless router, I've got windows XP, Dell Dimension 2400 series, 1 gig of RAM(though I don't SEE how half of this helps ). Oh, and I've got a dynamic ip.

I've tried just about everything I can think of. I've tried ipconfig /release and /renew, I've tried releasing and renewing in my Netgear console, I've turned my router and modem off for 11 hours, I think I've tried just about everything I COULD except for calling, which I'd rather not do.

Any suggestions or tips?Are you talking about changing your WAN IP? I.e. the IP websites, online games, etc, sees? Why do you need to change it?  Heh. Nah, not that, else I'd just use a proxy. I'd like to change it because like most everyone else that wants to change their IP, I've been banned from a game >_> Lol.
Though it wasn't exactly warranted in my opinion, but whatever.
Nice avvy by the way o.oWell actually you do want to change your WAN (also known as public or external) IP. This is the one that is banned.
Unfortunately (for you) we don't offer advice on how to circumvent bans, this is against forum policy.
If you really have been banned without GOOD reason, I suggest you take it up with an ADMIN on the game. If you make a polite request and explain why you think the ban wasn't fair I think you will find that most admins can be reasonable. (Assuming the ban was unfair of course  )

And it is good to hear you have taken a liking to the almighty Flying Spaghetti Monster. You have taken the first step towards true enlightenment.

Nah, I've been pastafarian for about a year now. The problem with talking to the admin would be that he has no email on his site, nor any other information, and the only way of reaching him would be through the game, which I'm banned from. Ironic how they've got that set up, huh?

I think I'll just find out how long the lease on my ip is going to LAST and turn my router off right before the lease is over. Hopefully that'll work.

Thanks anyways though >_
Just out of curiosity... what game is it?
Ragnarok online, and its on a private server. Which aren't really legal themselves, but no one seems to care really.

It really isn't that great of a game, but there's people I like to talk to on there, so whatever.

this is what I've seen when i log in my pc.

1. could not reconnect all NETWORK drive.


2. PLEASE till Microsoft about this problem.

3. avg anti-virus SYSTEM:

     com error caught:
   
          code value= 80004002
           code MEANING= no such interface supported
           description= no default language

4. avg anti-virus system
     
                could not initialize language support interface.


                application could not run.


that's all hope somebody can till me the right idea or solution in solving this problem.You have TWO different issues...
As for your first one, read here:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/qa/qa20030626.shtml

As for AVG, read here: http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?1,74172,sv=

Help! I am running a network with windows 2000 and 2003 servers. What problems I am having is that PEOPLE will log on to the network and sometimes log in without problem. Other times they will not get connectivity (I think its with the DNS) and will have to reboot in order to get their computer to work. Other times once people connect, after some time they will lose their internet, and ability to connect to anything else. I usually have to repair their network connection, but that only last temporarily. I have ATTACHED below  some of the errors from the log on both the client and server side:

client:
The kerberos subsystem encountered a PAC verification failure.  This indicates that the PAC from the client EVENSTART03$ in realm ______.ORG had a PAC which failed to verify or was modified.  Contact your system administrator.

No Domain CONTROLLER is available for domain _______ due to the following:
There are currently no logon servers available to SERVICE the logon request. .
Make sure that the computer is connected to the network and try again. If the problem persists, please contact your domain administrator.

The IP address lease 192.168.2.159 for the Network Card with network address 00111114A599 has been denied by the DHCP server 192.168.168.1 (The DHCP Server sent a DHCPNACK message).


Windows cannot obtain the domain controller name for your computer network. (The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted. ). Group Policy processing aborted.

Windows cannot query for the list of Group Policy objects. A message that describes the reason for this was previously logged by the policy engine.

Automatic certificate enrollment for local system failed to contact the active directory (0x8007054b).  The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.
  Enrollment will not be performed.

Automatic certificate enrollment for local system failed to contact the active directory (0x8007054b).  The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.
  Enrollment will not be performed

Server:
The DNS server was unable to complete directory service enumeration of zone sasinc.org.  This DNS server is configured to use information obtained from Active Directory for this zone and is unable to load the zone without it.  CHECK that the Active Directory is functioning properly and repeat enumeration of the zone. The extended error debug information (which may be empty) is "". The event data contains the error.

The DNS server was unable to complete directory service enumeration of zone 2.168.192.in-addr.arpa.  This DNS server is configured to use information obtained from Active Directory for this zone and is unable to load the zone without it.  Check that the Active Directory is functioning properly and repeat enumeration of the zone. The extended error debug information (which may be empty) is "". The event data contains the error.

The DNS server was unable to complete directory service enumeration of zone ..  This DNS server is configured to use information obtained from Active Directory for this zone and is unable to load the zone without it.  Check that the Active Directory is functioning properly and repeat enumeration of the zone. The extended error debug information (which may be empty) is "". The event data contains the error.

The DNS server has encountered a critical error from the Active Directory. Check that the Active Directory is functioning properly. The extended error debug information (which may be empty) is "". The event data contains the error.



What I am looking for is somewhere to start. If anyone has any ideas please let me know!http://www.petri.co.il/install_and_configure_w2k_dns_server.htm

can you TILL me what are router commands?http://www.google.com/search?q=router+commands&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Alan &LT;&GT;<  what kind of router do you MEAN???a router/gateway to the internet provides this FUNCTION thru usualy one Host computer (where the cable/DSL modem is connected into that computer, host) and may have others connected by CAT5 cable if you want or more commonly PCI/PCIe wireless 802.11 g/b/n cards in the other computers that are set up as part of  the same group/network/domain...The main purpose of a router is to provide internet access to a group of computers..

Making sure you dont forget to set the wpa/psk..Security!

Hope this helps. I can not determine the exact piece of info you are searching for..

Hello,

Here's my set up... Windows XP Home Edition on my PC, with a Cable Modem, and U.S. Robotics Router. What I'm trying to do is set up to play online games with my PS2 and XBox 360. Whenever I log on with one of the gaming systems, a message pops up on the PC saying there is a another machine using the same IP. I've always been under the impression that a router splits the connection so it can be shared.

My question is, what am I doing wrong? Do I need a secondary IP from my Internet Provider? Do I need to change some settings in the router or PC?

Thanks in advance for any and all responses.The router should be assigning unique IPs for every DEVICE connected to it. So YES I think you need to configure your router.
On your computer could you PLEASE try the following:
Select start and Run...
TYPE cmd and press enter
type ipconfig /all
Post the text the command returns.
(you can copy text by right clicking the command window and selecting Mark. Then drag a box around the text. Right click the white box and it should disappear, then you can paste the text into a reply here.)
I'll be sure and do that as soon as I get home, writing from work right now. Thanks for the response.

hi  i am trying to configure a router but we have no router here, can you give me an online site for the router configuration LIKE a flash.

i want to study more about router configuration.

so guy lead me the way.

thanks! Quote

i am trying to configure a router but we have no router here

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i am trying to configure a router but we have no router here

If you don't have a router, what do you want to configure?

Is it possible to USE two computers connected to a DSL line through a residential gateway when ONE is using a company VPN and the other is connected to the general internet? Does this require two DSL connections with separate gateways to access both the VPN and internet. I am getting CONFLICTING answers on another board. I'm not quite sure I understand your question but here goes.

If you're asking if it is possible to share a DSL connection between two computers using a router (aka residential gateway) then yes that should be possible. It shouldn't really matter what the computers are going to connect to.Deerpark,
 My neighbor was told by his company's IT department , only 3 personnel, which he says do not have a lot of experience, that he could only access their SITE through a VPN and his wife could not be browsing the internet on her computer. I beleive as long as he does not enable file and printer sharing and continues to use a residential gateway and each of the computers has its own firewall setup that they should not have a problem comprimising the company site. I do not however have any formal training but only what I have picked up in SETTING up several of my own personal internet connections. Both your answer and the answer from another board appear to confirm what I beleive is possible. Hope this clears what I was trying to say in the last post.  Ahh yes that explanation makes you neighbor's issue a lot clearer. And I stick with my previous answer. Since the whole point of a VPN is to create a secure network on top of an existing insecure network I can't see how two computers on the network could cause a problem.

When I was browsing any web site for a few minutes, and then the network connection icon in the Taskbar disappeared....I tried to reconnect to the internet, but it just disconnected again.
I don't know why this's happened.
Could somebody help please?

P.S. I am not using a router.More details please..

How are you connected to the internet?
Is it a wired or wireless connection?
What version of windows are you using?

Is your network icon simply disappearing or is it changing to a no connection icon? Quote from: Deerpark on October 20, 2007, 07:20:22 AM

More details please..

How are you connected to the internet?
Is it a wired or wireless connection?
What version of windows are you using?

Is your network icon simply disappearing or is it changing to a no connection icon?

This sounds very strange.
Are your computer connected directly to the modem?
If yes, is it an USB modem or is it connected to a network card?

Is the network card showing up in the device manager?
It should be located under "network adapters".

I installed the software and each time before I can connect to the internet, I have to enter the ISP name and the password.

We have a new crack/ storage for our servers in our office. what would we ganna do so that it would be safe in arranging the server?  We have 3 server the CENSOR net, the other server is for storage.

what is the BEST time to rearrange that server.

I assume you meant Rack and not Crack.

Well considering you will have to take the servers completely offline to move them into their new home, you should do it after close of business or when the least amount of people use them. As for the "safe arrangement", that would depend on server size and alot of other variables. Also I backup before I do everything.So we're doing other peoples HOMEWORK now EH? Quote from: Sid on October 19, 2007, 01:30:57 PM

So we're doing other peoples homework now eh?

Quote from: Sid on October 19, 2007, 01:30:57 PM

So we're doing other peoples homework now eh?

What homework would that be?

I'll be on the internet using firefox when a message will come up from the bottom toolbar SAYING  a network cable is unplugged.  Nothing is unplugged, I even replaced the cable.  The ONLINE and activity lights on the modem go out when this happens.  Then the message disappears a few seconds later.  The modem lights flash back on after sometimes 10 seconds, sometimes SEVERAL minutes, when I can continue using the net.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I'm using XP.Also it's a wired modem, no router.This sounds like a problem with either the modem or your network card. Do all the lights on the modem go out when this happens?
Can you try to connect the modem to another network card? (or failing that perhaps another computer). Quote from: Deerpark on October 21, 2007, 03:47:36 AM

This sounds like a problem with either the modem or your network card. Do all the lights on the modem go out when this happens?
Can you try to connect the modem to another network card? (or failing that perhaps another computer).

I apologize ahead of time for my stupidity!

I have a single laptop in my home & a cable/MODEM box that I connect to the internet from.  I bought a router thinking that I could MAKE this COMPUTER wireless and then after several failed attempts found out that a router is only for connecting another computer to an existing wired computer. (?)   Is there a way to make my laptop (which is my only computer) wireless??

I have tried to locate hot spots around my home but failed.
I have a 802.11b/g wireless LAN already installed into my computer (it came with it already on it)

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank youWelcome ABOARD
I guess, you need wireless router.
I'm little bit surprised, because most newer routers are wireless.
What is that modem make, and model?

I have a wireless network setup throughout my HOUSE using a D-Link DI-524. I am home right now for reading week from COLLEGE, but my mom has had some slowdown issues. She is using a desktop in the BASEMENT, and the router is downstairs too. She notices a major slowdown in speed in the evening, even when the other computers connected to the router aren't being used. It goes from 54 Mbps to 11 Mbps. What could cause this sudden decrease in speed? I'm thinking someone is connecting to our signal at this time. Any INSIGHT?


RichardHave you implemented any wireless security settings, such as encryption (WEP/WPA), hiding your SSID, MAC address filtering, etc.?

If your wireless router is running  DHCP, configure it to only issue as many IP addresses as are needed by those in your household (I guess your PC and your mom's PCs). You definitely want to implement WPA encryption if you haven't already done so.

Try plugging into your router with a cable around the time the "wireless" gets slow. If you notice that your bandwidth speed is reduced even when connected via cable, then the problem would most likely be your general Internet connection, and not just the wireless.

I see that you mentioned that the speed goes from 54 to 11 Mbps. It could be that your wireless router is rated for 802.11g, while your mother's wireless router is only rated for 802.11b.

802.11b
Release Date    Op. Frequency    Data Rate (Typ)    Data Rate (Max)    Range (Indoor)
October 1999     2.4 GHz          4.5 Mbit/s          11 Mbit/s             ~35 meters

802.11g
Release Date    Op. Frequency    Data Rate (Typ)    Data Rate (Max)    Range (Indoor)
June 2003         2.4 GHz             19 Mbit/s            54 Mbit/s        ~35 meters

What can I do once I know someones open ports?
Can I send files or something? and how?

THANKS,
S_R_SWhat exactly are you trying to achieve? I don't understand.u need to connect with the IP....
how u assume that their port is open?can u make CONNECTION?Port SCANNER...
I'm just curious what someone can do and how they do it when they have the ip address and know the open ports..

Depends on what ports are open and what SOFTWARE is listening on those ports. But this thread is starting to sound a little like a "teach me how to hack" thread. And we don't do that on this forum.

a guy told me YESTERDAY that he lost his password (that he originally set) for his wireless security.  Can anyone tell me how to find this if lost?Unless he wrote it down somewhere or remembers it if he can get into the ROUTER INTERFACE he can change it there.  If he's forgotten that password then he'll have to do a hard RESET on the router and reconfigure it.

Alan <><

I am trying to open my browser,there is an error coming and browser CLOSE automatically can you please give me INFORMATION how to solve the problem?
Thanks,OK we will need MUCH more info.
Like:
What's you're OS?
Witch Browser are you using?
What error do you get?
Since When did it start HAPPENING?
Did you make any RECENT changes?
What protection do you have,...

We can never have too much info.

Jonas

Hi,

I don't understand the following trust level comments in Norton Internet Security 2008:

"Full Trust" is recommended only when the device cannot reach your computer in more secure "Trust levels".

"Default (Shared)" inherit the trust settings of the network that the device connects to.  Incoming traffic will be inspected ACCORDING to the newtork's policy.

My network is connected to a Linksys router using a COMCAST cable modem.

Thanks,
JoeIn other words, use any level of trust except full trust unless you absolutely have to.  The easiest way for me to DEAL with Norton Internet Security is to uninstall it and use Trend Micro's PC-cillin.  There are some viruses I'd RATHER have on my PC before I'd have Norton Internet Security.Hi,

Thanks for the response.

Joe

hello
just wondered if anyone is able to help on this one.

we have three desktop computers in our house with good features. The slightly older computer is the main one and the other two new ones are linked by wireless and run really fast. We usually have no problems with connection.  Anyway, we sometimes sponsor overseas students who stay at our house (usually always from China, some from Japan and Korea) and they always bring their laptops with them. The problem is that when they turn on their computers our computers slow right down to a snailspace or usually just cut out so that we can't even get a page up, yet the students computers work fine.  This is kind of irritating to us as we are the ones paying for internet and have alot of work to do for uni, etc. 

Why is it that we cut out or slow down but not them. I assume theirs are working okay because they never say anything and the few times I have asked some of them about their connection, speed etc, they say its fine.

Does anyone have any clues to this?

Thank you.
Internet connection or the computer in general? If it is Internet it may just be because it is a wireless network. (Don't always trust me though I'm a noob)I'd place a newer computer as a main machine, and see, if it helps.Yeah, how old is the "older computer?" Like what OS, processor and amount of RAM?Hey guys

firstly, it is the internet connection which cuts out and says page cant be displayed or something like that, or else our computers just slow right down. we usually have two students at a time which makes it really bad but even when we just have one student who has his LAPTOP on, it still affects our three computers.

Secondly, i am intending to replace the main computer with a new one i just don't have the money at the moment, and the other two guys in the house with the new computers won't change.  so anyway, the main computer is about maybe 6 years old, its a HP, Windows XP, Intel Pentium 4, about 125 or maybe 256MB no more.

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i just don't have the money at the moment

Do you definitely think that placing a new computer as the main one would help?

Our connection is ADSL, is that the same as DSL?

someone said you have to divide your speed by how many computers are using it, is that correct?

Do you know if wired is better than wireless?

Sorry for so many questions.

Is there a WAY to send a file to another computer on the same line as you or not.
for example you can USE the net send thing but can you send files LIKE that?

thanks...your question is a little unclear.will my friend you could try u.s.b since it is faster, and yeah you could sent file on the same line, there are many ways of transfering files, like msn, and stuff. QUOTE

... you can use the net send thing but ...

Hi,

I am facing a new problem TODAY... I cannot open Google. Below is the message I get.

Network Error (dns_unresolved_hostname)

Your requested host "www.google.com" could not be RESOLVED by DNS.

For assistance, contact Customer Support.

Please help !Are you on network? What browser, Windows version?Hi, I am not on network.  I can access all other websites.  I am using a Lucenet wired ADSL modem.
I tried switching the machine off and on.. but in VAIN.  I even tried to change the DNS from automatic to MANUAL by entering a DNS address.. no luck.
Try this:

Go to the command prompt and type the following...

ipconfig /flushdns

Now try the Internet.

Alan <>< HI Alan,
Thanks for the comment.  But I didn't have to execute that command as things worked well today, without doing anything.  I think it was something with the ISP.

Thanks. Quote

What browser, Windows version?

For some reason my server is not able to trace out most of the USA IP addresses (it doesn't return anything and the script gives timeout after some time) but it does trace out for IP addresses outside the USA.
This is the code we are trying:
shell_exec('traceroute '.escapeshellarg($ipaddress) )

ANYONE KNOW why is it happening?What do you mean by "most"? What do you mean by "USA IP addresses"? (I am sure you made the right checks, but I am puzzled... I don't really understand how many servers did you try and from where).
I think at some REMOTE server screening (such as no answers for some ICMP messages) or a firewall between your host and that server which blocks some ICMP messages. I have such problems because of ISP politics.

[LE] shell_exec('traceroute '[...]) ----> traceroute or tracert? Do you have a program named traceroute on your machine? [/LE]

I have five computers on a 802.11g network. (Actually, they can't be on all at once, since I only have a few WIFI adapters.)

A certain three of them can play AGE of Empires together, and the other two can play together, but I cannot get any computers in the group of three to play with either COMPUTER in the group of two. When I click "Show Games" under the TCP/IP MULTIPLAYER option, I can see all the games hosted on the other computers, but can only join if the game is in the same "group" (either the group of two or group of three).

I switched the WIFI adapters around a bit, so the problem seems to be the actual computers, not the WIFI adapters / MAC addresses.

The computers are:
XP desktop, XP LAPTOP, Windows 2000 desktop (these three can play together)
Windows 2000 laptop, another Windows 2000 laptop (these two can play together)

The XP computers are up to date, but the Windows 2000 computers to not have any service packs.

How can I get all of these computers to play together? I will buy another WIFI adapter when I solve this.

FWIW, some computers run Apache, but this doesn't seem to matter. Also, I haven't had any big problems with networking in Windows (Ie "Explorer \\laptop" at the Command PROMPT typically works).

Thanks.

I know about Remote desktop, and how it access other computers' desktops and that fun stuff. My parents are divorced, so I live at two houses. SAY I'm at my mom's house and I need to get a file from my dad's that I forgot to e-mail of copy to a flash drive to bring it to my mom's house. It would be very easy just to remote desktop to the computer at my dad's and from there copy it to the computer at my mom's. But, for remote desktop you have to be on a network, which these computers aren't. I know that you can create a network through the internet, though, RIGHT? A VPN tunnel. Could I make one from one computer to the other so that I can remote desktop?Yes you could.
You can also configure remote desktop to be accessible over the internet.
Here's a page that explains the SETUP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/northrup_03may16.mspxI'll have to do that on the computer at my mom's house but at my dad's house the OS is 2k.So what am I supposed to do for 2k? I didn't see anything useful on their website (although I didn't look very hard) and right click on my computer properties doesn't work because their is no remote tab.Remote desktop isn't installed on windows 2000. Fortunately Microsoft provides a download that will let you install it.
Windows XP Remote Desktop
I know it's called XP remote Desktop but it will work on any VERSION of Windows from 95 and up.Yes, my dad already installed Remote Desktop on this 2k computer. But on that website it said that you had to go to the properties if My Computer, click on the remote tab and check a checkbox. I don't have that tab.Ahh sorry I must have experience a small neuron misfire when I posted that last message. That download only installs the client portion of remote desktop. You can't connect to a windows 2000 machine with remote desktop because this feature wasn't available before XP. You will need to use another remote control software.
I've used VNC in the past and it works pretty well.
http://www.tightvnc.com/

You will need to install the server on your windows 2000 machine and then you can use a VNC client to connect to it from your XP machine. So you're saying i need to install it on both machines?

Then what?

I went to start menu-programs-VNC and ran the program but it said it was already up. There is no application for it, thoughYou are killing me

http://www.wikihow.com/Use-VNC-Virtual-Network-Computing-to-Control-a-Computer-Remotely

Note: if those two computers are behind a router/firewall, you will have to make some port redirections on router/firewall so you may be able to connect.

HI THIS MY 1ST POST

I AM DOING A PROJECTS IN NETWORKING AT PRESENT I WANT TO KNOW THE DETAILS OF SWITCHES AND ROUTERS OF DIFFERNT TYPES AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET AND ALSO WANT THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE SWITCHES AND ROUTER , SO IF ANY ONE NOW TH INFORMATION OF THE DETAILS KINDLY SEND ME THE DETAILS ,EVEN PROVIDE THE LINK OF THE WEBSITES AND ALSO GUIDE THE BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR THIS I WILL WAITING FOR UR VALUBLE REPLY


THANK YOUHomework assignment?  Know how to use Google?   

To see what's available on the market, visit newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, compusa.com, bestbuy.com, etc.  For books, visit bn.com or amazon.com.

By the way, a RULE of netiquette is, do not use upper case letters in online forums. All the best Anandraj...  But please follow Netiquette as said... manners that matters..

hi IM very new to this and dont have a clue on what to buy. I am in the MARKET to buy a router because we just got a 2nd COMPUTER in the house. If i buy a usb router is that all i have to buy or do i need a router too?

PLEASE help me!!!!! I suggest you to "forget" about "USB" router. You want a router (a home router). The question you want to ask is if it is wired or wireless.
You want to CHECK these links:
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/04/19/which_router_for_p2p/page7.html
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/29890/89/

See what suites you.It doesn't matter which router you get, will kinda depend on the speed. I think you only need a Usb router.

I just bought a brand new Dynex Wireless G destop card from best buy. I then opened the case read the directions it said install the software FIRST and then INSERT the network card. So I installed the software and put the card in the BACK of my Dell Desktop Computer. When I did this and turned back on my computer it said new hardware detected and then it configered and it was done. I then clicked on the Icon the software MADE on my desktop which nothing happened when I clicked it. I then took everything off my computer took out the card and repeated the steps. I have no IDEA how to get this to work so I can pick up my wireless signal. Can anyone help me and I'm new to network cards what does the G stand for in Wireless G desktop card?Here you can read about wireless protocols and where the G comes from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11

To help you we need a little more info first:

What type of pc?
What type of OS?Does your Device Manager show the card under Network adapters?  Does Device Manager say the device is working properly?

I have to make a RESEARCH paper about the GPS (GLOBAL Positioning System) but I know little 'bout this.
SOMEONE can GIVE me some advices and some SOURCES to make paper!
Thanks!Those who offer their time and help here, probably won't assist you with your homework.

Might I suggest Google?  It's worked for me.Thanks for your advice!No problem.

Hi EVERYONE 

I would LIKE to learn about computer networking, both wired and wireless.  Appreciate if someone can suggest some book that explains computer networking starting with basics.. to the advanced LEVEL. PREFERABLY illustrated.

Thanks & regards
RajTake no offense at the title, but 'Networking for Dummies' might suit you if you've got little or no knowledge of networks.

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0470056207.html

The Dummies books are actually really informative and easy to read. I'd suggest them to ANYONE trying to learn computers.

Could you please tell me what the factors that determine the network latency are?
And what exactly is the measurement of bandwidth. Some say Hertz, others say (giga/mega/kilo...)bit/s. And, in TCP/IT Guidebook, latency x bandwidth to calculate capacity of a,say, adsl LINE. How comes it, i mean, if bandwidth measured in hertz?

by the way, I also ask about the theoretical data rate and the real one (throughput): for example the FPT Mega Style ADSL pack claims its ideal downloading speed is 1,5Mbps, which means the real data rate should never exceed 1,5Mbps. But in reality the number even reaches more than 200KB/s (1,6Mbps) (of course with the assistance of download accelerator)
Network latency: influenced by distance, electric resistance (in fact another physical property of the transmission medium - I have a lapsus) when we talk about transmission through metal cables (so we don't cover here the cases of optic fiber or wireless transmission), number of hops between source and destination, what data transformations occur in different equipments (like router, switches, repeaters, other equipments) - in short everything that could cause delay (don't take into consideration the signal alteration or other effects).

Bandwidth is calculated relative to transmission medium, but usually is EXPRESSED in quantity per time unit. If we are talking about wireless transmission than network bandwidth could mean the frequencies range used for data transmission. BUT, in wired transmissions, bits are also periodic signals, they are sent with a specific frequency. So it is not such a difference between hertz (measurement unit for frequency) and byte (measurement unit for data) - hertz is a rough estimation, how many alternations of a signal in the period of time, while bytes per unit of time means quantity of data. You may need a few cycles to send a bit, you may need a single one, you clearly need some "blank" signals to transmit the start and the end of the bit etc. Network data is sent accordingly to a certain frequency; but a fair chunk of transmitted data is comprised of "CONTROL bits" and other ELEMENTS of control, necessary for proper communications.
It is more "natural" to speak of network bandwidth as the quantity of data processed in the time unit - you talk about frequency in some special cases like when you develop/study a communication protocol, a communication equipment, when you manage or modify such things. It is not "common" language to express network bandwidth as frequency.

Your last point: some ISPs allow for a certain limit expand when the client has such needs. It depends on their bandwidth usage. Another consideration, are you sure that there is not a rounding? MAYBE your reporting program it is not so exact as it claims. And the last comment: between you and the servers where you have transfer are ISP equipments. Sometimes, they are buffering transferred data, and even when there are some "glitches", your transfer seems to go with higher speed because you don't see the transfer between ISP equipment and the remote server, but the transfer (which you requested from the remote server) between your equipment and ISP equipment.

If I explained something in fuzzy mode, please tell me and I will try to refine.

Hello,

I USE Windows XP SP2. Is there a freeware utility that shows me what applications and services are using my internet connection? Because when I connect to the internet, it becomes slows down to crawl.

Move this to the right board if required.

Thank you.Go to your FIREWALL, and you'll see what applications have your PERMISSION to access Internet.
It's not necessary your SLOWNESS problem.All of the rules have being set manually. But this is strange, when I looked at the log file, something called "Au_.exe" tried to access the internet.Search your computer for that file. If it's dangerous, or not, it depends on it's location.
Post where it's located, and also upload that file here: http://virusscan.jotti.org/Don't worry. It was just automatic updates downloading updates in the background.

hai,

 I am USING internet broadband,

 but now its working slow.

  I have p4 3GHz,256mb ram system,

  os:win2k service pack4What means "now"? A long time or just now it's a problem? It is repeating?
What kind of contract (agreement) do you have with your ISP?
Have you tried a different OS?
Have you tried a virus check and a spyware check?means its opening the files, save is very slow

  system performance is slow,
  antivirus updated.there are loads of reasons. Like virus, browser settings, or check this website out.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/connect/bbbreak_1.shtmlok, here we go...

try to go start - run -
and then try to ping

EXAMPLE
ping yahoo.com -t

if there is request time out that's mean the computer have virus / SPY ware  problem.
Quote from: kuszmania9999 on October 26, 2007, 10:25:36 AM

if there is request time out that's mean the computer have virus / spy ware  problem.

So an echo timeout from yahoo.com equals virus or spyware now?

the equipment I have:
1x ADSL router
2x USB adapters (one is 2wire rectangle thingy the other one looks like a normal USB)
2x ETHERNET cable
1x DSL cable

both of my computers run on WINDOWS XP but the new computer dont have DSL but has ethernet
the old computer has DSL but no ethernet sockets.

am i missing any equipment for my networking? If so what r they if not wot do i do?What model is ADSL router?yep as long as you have an ISP like road runner for exampleis it an ADSL router or ADSL modem?

How many pc's can you PLUG into that thing? Quote

the old computer has DSL but no ethernet sockets.

am i missing any equipment for my networking?

Hi All,

I am one of six laptop users in the office that have in the past been forunate not to have had a NEED to setup our IP Configurations (ie: Using DHCP).  And this suited all as we all use DHCP at home also.

We've relocated to new offices this week and the office network requires all to specify IP Configuration details (IP/Snet/Gway).  Which is now becoming a hassle each morning we arrive at work (setting it up) and in the evenings when we get home (removing SAID entry).

Does any know of or can make suggestion of a batch script that would run at startup and ask which location the user is.  User RESPONDS and the script configures the NIC accordingly.

I'd be willing to give the script a shot if I knew what commands would require EXECUTING.  Unfortunately networking is not one of my strongest points.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Cheers,
Cameron

Several thoughts since you dont have any replies yet, These are just thoughts and some others might have several ideas:
You could setup different network connections, connect to the one you need at home or work.
You could also setup your home system to match your work system, so if your work RANGE is 10.20.30.1 and your home is 192.168.10.1, change your home router to 10.20.30.1 and your static IP address would work at both places.

I am using my laptop in a wireless configuration. When I check the available networks it shows an excellent connection is available to my wireless network. HOWEVER, when I make the ACTUAL connection it is very weak.  Any HELP appreciated. WELL it is normal that the connection is weaker when you are connected then when you check.
Are you sure that you're network just ain't that weak?

Jonas The wireless signal strength indicator in Windows is very-very-very inaccurate.
same thing, I have wireless at home, and sometimes it shows very good but actually its very low, the thing is that I sharing with my friend. If you want a BETTER connection you should go buy a router

I am trying to set up my home network (again) using the XP Wizard. I have 3 machines that connect to a Netgear WPN824 router that connects to the internet via a Speedstream 4100 DSL modem. I select the second option on the list - "residential gateway."

After I run the wizard, the machines show up in Network Places under Internet, rather than LAN.  It did this to me last TIME too. I am pretty sure it is just a glitch, and everything checks out OK when I run ShieldsUp! at grc.com.

It is a bit disturbing though to think my shared folders are on the "Internet."

I have run the wizard multiple times and get the same reseult each time, except for once when the LOCAL system showed up under LAN, but the other PC showed up under Internet.

Any ideas?

Also, how does one "delete" a network and start over (besides rerunning the wizard)?

PKYou can't 'delete' a network so to speak.

1) Are you running the wizard individually on each computer or using a disk to go to each computer? As soon as you finish the wizard on the first computer, it gives you the option to do this. While it isn't always NECESSARY, it's something to try to make sure all the settings match up.

2) Are they all on the same workgroup? Double check that.

3) How do the other computers see themselves and the other computers on the network? So far you've only mentioned how one computer sees the others.

The only way to 'delete' a network would be to disassemble it. uninstall the drivers to the NICs, etc. I don't RECOMMEND you do this yet. But as long as the NICs are active, as soon as you plug a cable into the NIC it will attempt to connect to whatever network is there.1. Yes, I am running the wizard individially on each machine. So you think I should try the disk INSTEAD?

2. Yes, same workgroup.

3. Most times, each PC sees itself the same way (on "The Internet").  There was one time where the local PC was listed under LAN, but other PC was listed under "The Internet."

PK

maybe check device manager ? or open it up the case up and check if it have a network card, you should see your WLAN, and don't you see some wireless icon near your keyboard or whatever.

I made my wireless router only accept my Nintendo Ds's mac address. How Can I correct this? I have pressed the "Restore Factory Settings" buton but i won't work. How should I correct this? I cannot connect through my computersIt would help if you TOLD us the model number because instructions on how to reset a router varies from brand to brand and even between models. The model number should be listed somewhere on it.Deerpark is right.  And, just punching the reset button doesn't always reset.  Sometimes you must 1. hold the button down for :10 2. reboot the modem 3. a combination thereof.  If the modem is reset, then when you OPEN your browser it will show a setup screen, so I suspect you have net reset it properly.

Alan <><  Quote

And, just punching the reset button doesn't always reset.

I made my wireless router only accept my Nintendo Ds's mac address. How Can I correct this? I have pressed the "Restore Factory Settings" buton but i won't work. How should I correct this? I cannot connect through my computers

Hi I saw a post on the 3 November with the same problem and would like to know how your member solved it. I am setting a laptop up for a friend and am unfamiliar with Vista so I cannot find where to tick the TCP/IP box or where to download the drivers from Ralink.  am going away on Monday so there is some urgency to my request - please. Quote

Advent 9115 Ralink Wireless Lan Card not Exist

hi, i have finish install the driver om our printer.
i can print only in my local computer but i cannot print in the network, what is wrong with it?
help me guyz.What operating system are you USING?

If you have Windows XP, then TRY this:

Click on Start, Run and type in services.msc.
In the list of Services, SCROLL down to "Server". Double click and make sure that service is enabled.You'll have to SHARE the printer on the local computer, then on your other computers you'll NEED to add that shared printer.  Choose "Network Printer".

Alan <><