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I am USING my computer as a standalone computer. I will never be connected to a network. Can I IMPROVE my internet connection in Windows 7 by uninstalling unneeded protocols like File and Print SHARING for Microsoft Networks? What about the other protocols ie: QOS Packet Scheduler, IP/V6, Link Layer topoplogy Discovery Mapper I/O Driver, Link Layer Discovery Responder.

Hi guys...help needed.
In my home / office I have a desktop pc windows xp home sp2 and i have an acer aspire ONE netbook windows xp home sp3......the desktop is wired to my router (wired and wireless) provided by verizon...the laptop i use around the house wireless...i have no problem connecting to internet on either one......
My problem is that i want to connect to each other. For instance if i am using the netbook to do work and want to send the files to my desktop i cant.
I have TRIED setting up the network and using the wizard and all that but to no avail. It looks like the problem might be the laptop. On the desktop i see my network places and all that but on the netbook i dont. When i click start menu there is no "my network places" listed as it does on the desktop.
I have run the wizard several times also. Is this a problem because one is wired and one is wireless?
I need some serious guidance.......thanks Well, I hope you're a reader. Start with the "Troubleshooting File and Printer Sharing..." reference:
Home Network, Wireless Network and Computer Networking Made Easy
Setting up your network - Windows XP

Troubleshooting File and Printer Sharing in Microsoft Windows XP
File and Printer Sharing with Microsoft Windows

Troubleshooting Computer Browsing on SOHO Networks with Microsoft Windows
Computer Browsing for SOHO Networks with Microsoft Windows
well, im about to give up but i dont want to......i've been reading those and trying to figure out but...not.
i cant get my netbook to see the other computer....i cant even see 'my network places' on the netbook.......any other suggestions? 1. Ping. Use the "ping" command within a "Command Prompt" window to test connectivity between the two computers (both logical and physical). From each computer, ping the other; both by its "IP address" and "computer name". Report the results. For example:
a. ping 192.168.0.5
b. ping PeggySue

2. Command Prompt. To get a Command Prompt window (within Windows XP):
a. Start
b. Run
c. Type "cmd" without quotes, select OK

3. Your IP Address. Use the "ipconfig" command within a "Command Prompt" window to view your IP address (for the network interface of the computer you're on).
a. ipconfig

4. Your Computer Name. Use the "ipconfig" command within a "Command Prompt" window to view your computer's host name. From the reported "Host Name" string, just use the portion from left side to the first period. For example:
a. ipconfig /all |more

If host name string reported is "PeggySue.sf.cox.net", you may just use "PeggySue".ok, so i was able to ping from desktop to wireless netbook and got the reply.....but no replies when pinging from netbook to desktop (timed Out) 1. Firewalls.
a. Are there "active" firewalls on either of those computers (possibly the desktop)?
b. If so, which firewall (Windows Firewall, something else)?

2. Reference:
Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems on Windows Networks (Part 1)Er, you mean like Zonealarm

ok, shut that off and now i can ping the desktop from netbook, but still no 'network places icon in the start taskbar, and if i manually navigate to that folder it is EMPTY.......yet if i do that on the desktop i will have 'network places' in the start taskbar and when opened it SHOWS my shared folders for that pc only1. Laptop. To share files in both directions between laptop and desktop, ensure the laptop is setup as both a "client" and "server".
a. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

b. Click the connection that is connected to your home network, and then, in the Tasks pane, click Change settings of this connection.

c. In the properties of the network connection, under This connection uses the following items, verify that the Client for Microsoft Networks component is installed and enabled (the checkbox is checked).

d. In the properties of the network connection, under This connection uses the following items, verify that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks component is installed and enabled (the checkbox is checked).

2. Desktop. Likewise for the desktop.

3. Using Start-Run.
a. The easiest way to make a connection to a shared folder is by doing the following:
(1) Click Start, and then click Run.
(2) In Open, type \\ComputerName\ShareName (in which ComputerName is the name of the computer sharing the folder and ShareName is the name of the share when the folder was shared), and then PRESS ENTER.

For example, to open the share named STUFF on the computer named HOMESRV, you would type \\HOMESRV\STUFF. You can use upper or lowercase letters for the computer and share names. If the share name contains spaces, enclose the entire \\ComputerName\ShareName in quotes. For example, to open the Shared Documents share on the computer named MOMSPC, you would type "\\MOMSPC\Shared Documents".

b. If you don't remember the name of the share, you can do the following:
(1) Click Start, and then click Run.
(2) In Open, type \\ComputerName and then press ENTER.

The window that is displayed contains the file and printer shares of the specified computer.awesome.......did all that and after a little tinkering got it to work....the only problem is that for me to access desktop from netbook the zonealarm firewall has to be off.......is there a workaround for that?Add desktop IP to ZoneAlarm Trusted Zones.ok, tried that...but i still cant access until i turn off internet zone security....dont understand why thoughQuote from: Computer_Commando on December 07, 2009, 02:34:41 PM

Add desktop IP to ZoneAlarm Trusted Zones.

...If ZoneAlarm is on the desktop computer, I'd think you'd be adding the "laptop IP" to its trusted zone...

Dear Sir

I would LIKE to connect two different networks within office through Router.

Detail of first network is as follows:
IP series: 192.168.0.2/192.168.0.3/192.168.0.4 and so on
Workgroup: ARAF.COM
Operating System: WindowsXP

Detail of second network is as follows:
IP series: 192.168.6.2/192.168.6.3/192.168.6.4 and so on
Workgroup: REN.COM
Operating System: WindowsXP

I’m USING NETGEAR Router.

Please note, the users of individual network can brows the other PCs as there is LAN available against individual network i.e. in Workgroup ARAF.COM & REN.COM. Being the network Administrator of my company, I just want to connect both workgroups.

Would you please help me, how can I connect two different networks, so that any users of any network can brows the other user’s PC?

Further query, please come back to me at your earliest.


Regards
Pervez
Well, I know WINDOWS will only allow one homegroup, ie "mshome", one IP address, one connection, per machine - it would be easier to make the two networks into one network - much easier. Quote from: talorababu on November 30, 2009, 08:21:55 AM

I would like to connect two different networks within office through Router.

Last night I was going on the internet just fine. Then I saw my son press the button to shut down the computer. When I turned the comp back on again, it wouldn't connect to the internet. It oddly doesn't detect any WIRELESS networks. I have a wireless router SET up on my desktop pc, and it APPEARS to be working just fine because at the same time, my laptop computer is able to connect to my home network and connect to the internet just fine. I've tried all the vista diagnostic tools on my desktop and none of them helped. what can i do? First step is to reset the router and the modem (disconnect both from AC power for half a minute, the connect the modem and then the router a minute later). I'm assuming you don't shut down the system by pressing the power button as a normal practice, CORRECT?NOPE, I always shut down through the start menu.

Ok i reset them the way you asked. it still doesn't detect a wireless network

A D Link router was installed on computer one. A D Link USB adapter was installed on computer two. No signal problems Computer two was only a P3. we replaced it with a newer but not new P4. All computers running XP PRO. We removed the hard drive from the P3 as it was larger and it had programs we wanted to access but MS won't accept the activation request. We installed that hard drive in the newer P4. After installing the needed drivers, the computer is working just fine. HOWEVER now what is computer two can not pick up a wireless signal. Dlink driver installed As a test I installed a wireless card. That also installs with no problem but scans and sees no signal. Is there a change in windows itself that I have to make in order for this to work? There is an icon in control panel for wireless but not sure if there are changes I need to make there. Quote

MS won't accept the activation request

The hard drive is the same one that "WAS" working with the wireless while in the P3 pc. Somehow transferring it into the P4 pc has lost its ability to pick up a signal.

I am currently doing volunteer work to help start off the Cyber Lab here at my college. Since we just started, we do not have much funding yet so we are making do with donated items until we get some funding. The head (one of my professors) of the lab donated a lot of old PENTIUM 2 and Pentium 3 boxes to the lab and I have been looking into a SPECIFIC one. It has TWO 350MHz Pentium 2 processors, 384MB of RAM and four open PCI ports as well as on-board ethernet.

The network here is mainly going to be used for controlled hacking. We will have three main network connections. One being our own intranet (for test hacking and forensics labs), one being the network that we would use to connect to for COMPETITIONS (hacking between us and whomever is competing against us), and then finally a connection to our school network (so we can use the school resources if need be.).

Currently, this system is fitted with Fedora 9 SMP. I was looking for some insight as to how I could maximize the use of this box for use in the network. A router? If so, what kind of routing services? Our network will consist of about 18-23 computers when everything is said and done.

My currently knowledge with Linux itself is not very high however I took a course this semester with UNIX so I have a decent baseline of knowledge with TERMINAL and CLI type deals. I don't mind doing research on how to configure specifics with the network adapters if someone has something specific in mind for this.

If you would like any more specs of the computer or the future network, post up the questions.

Comcast is the ISP / Presently using a RCA DCM425 cable modem using a USB connector to Dell E 520 desk top.
Got tired of PAYING ever increasing modem rental fees to Comcast and attempted to upgrade.
Purchased a Motorola SB6120 modem ( It is a Comcast Compatible device) and it only has ethernet connections.
Hooked up as per directions but unable to connect to internet get "error105 server not found message"
Comcast help desk SHOWS no modem installed.
Device manager will show the original cable modem (RCA) connected through the USB port, but will not show the Motorola modem connected via the ethernet port, and also ISATAP #7 indicates not working properly due driver problem. Went back to the original install an all OK.
Could I use an ethernet to USB adaptor or something else?
Thanking all in advance for any help or guidance.
JoeThe MAC address needs to be REGISTERED and recognized by your ISP.Quote from: Allan on January 15, 2011, 10:34:26 AM

The MAC address needs to be registered and recognized by your ISP.

When I open device manager / neither the RCA or Motorola modem are recognized when connected by ethernet cables.

...Comcast help desk shows no modem installed...

...the MAC address for the Motorola modem was registered and accepted by comcast...

These 2 statements are inconsistent.

What hardware, method, or connection scheme did he use? Or simply put, how?

wireless card is a netgear wireless router

Yesterday I clicked on a link to visit a website. The website was called JustAsk.com. They offered to answer a legal question for free. So I typed in a question and submitted it. They asked for more info, wanted me to pick whether the question was urgent, and then quoted a price for the answer. I decided not to pursue it, and tried to close the browser window. I got a pop up window asking if I was sure I wanted to quit, yada yada. The options offered were to click cancel or OK, which didn't make sense, since clicking either choice, or the little CROSS in the corner of the pop up window only made the window pop up again. Long story short, I tried to close the entire browser, but this little window kept popping up and making it impossible to leave. I had to shut the computer down. Alas, I had forgotten that I opted to have Firefox remember my tabs. When I rebooted, there they were again! This time when I tried to restart my computer, I got a message from Windows, saying that a program was trying to prevent me shutting down my own computer. Fortunately it offered me an option to shut down ANYWAY. I had to do a complete cleaning of history, cache, cookies etc to get rid of these guys.

My questions are, what did they do, how did they do it, and is it legal? And if it isn't, how can I report them?Yes, it's legal. It's more than likely just a simple JavaScript script code. Have you scanned with your antivirus? Run a scan with Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php) also to be sure.

The next time you open Firefox and it pops up, open Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL), click Processes tab, scroll down to Firefox.exe, right click and select End Process. Next time you open Firefox it should say "The last time Firefox was closed"....and will give you the option to start new session.

You could also add a new hosts entry for the site. See here for info (http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/hosts.htm).That type of pop up behavior has been going on since the beginning of the web. And in my experience, sites that do that type of thing are not reputable and should be avoided. You should be glad you didn't pay for legal advice at that site.I also HIGHLY recommend NoScript:
http://noscript.net/getitAdblock plus is good at these things to. I FIND noscript is too indiscriminate and stops a lot of legitimate sites from working.That's because it blocks all JavaScript by default when enabled, allowing you to then DECIDE what should be accepted. It basically works like any decent firewall does.

I have a Westell DSL modem connected to my AIRPORT Extreme. I have 3 computers connected to the internet wirelessly via the AirPort. However, upon hardwiring my XBOX 360 to the AirPort's single ethernet port, the 360 does not recognize that there is anything plugged into the AirPort. I've checked that it's not a bad ethernet CABLE, everything is hooked up right, i forwarded all of the right ports to my 360s static IP, which is outside of the airport's DHCP range. Still, when trying to access my "Test Network" page on my XBOX, it won't give you an option to choose "WIRED Connection". It says "To use a wired Internet connection, make sure an Ethernet cable is connected to both your console and your router or modem."
You said the static IP is outside of the DHCP range?

Give the xbox a static IP that IS with-in the routers DHCP range.

Hello all,

Just as the title states, I woke up this MORNING to find my servers computer logged off, and there was a SECOND adminitstrator account there named "cooldude" that was password protected.
After much turmoil trying to figure out how to delete it, since the traditional "remove user" method in control panel didnt work, I used the command line: Code: [Select]net user cooldude /delete
And it worked, but they will probably be back tonight.

I checked my ftp logs and no one entered through there.

I wrote a program that they might have stolen also.

How do I stop this from happening?


specs:
OS: WinXP 64-bit sp2
Server type: Xampp (apache)
Kinds of servers run on this PC: srcds.exe, filezilla, apache, mysql

I will gladly supply more information, please help me.Turn off your system when you go to bed.What part of apache server is not clear?have you scanned for malware/viruses on the server? Only way to add a user to PC that I know of would be if they had managed to get a backdoor remote console or something installed.Well I run symantec corporate edition and it scans every day, found nothing.

I am assuming they might have used a console command to add the account versus having remote desktop capabilities.what are you using for a firewall?


are we referring to the administrator account of the computer itself or apache? And which console do you mean? some sort of remotely accessible console ability via with apache?I am referring to the desktop users, the ones you login to windows with. There was a second Administrator account.

As far as the console, I was just making a STIPULATION as how I might have been done. I truly have no idea how this could have been done.1) Quote from: Spoiler on December 04, 2009, 10:12:34 AM

what are you using for a firewall?

1) What firewall are you using?
2) What ports do you have open on said firewall? I'm assuming 21 for FTP--don't open any other ports unless you need them. Even then, expect Port 21 to be pounded like a Las Vegas escort after meeting a lottery winner...


3) Do you have any remote services enabled? (i.e.: Remote Desktop Connection, NetMeeting, etc.)

4) Are you using any simple password for admin account? Anything less than 6 or so characters that does NOT vary between three of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols is going to get cracked by dictionary or Brute Force.

5) Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware in addition to Symantec.

6) Enable logging of your Windows accounts:

Start -> Run -> gpedit.msc.

Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policies.

Change the following to "Enabled":
- Audit Account Logon Events (Success and Failure)
- Audit Logon Events (Success and Failure)
- Audit Privilege Use (Success and Failure) (useful for when some schmuck decides to make themselves admin and lock out the real admin)

Check dem security logs in the Event Viewer from now on after doing this.

...and most importantly...

7) For ANY security breach, RENAME your ADMIN account and CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD!!! Otherwise, you're just asking to be hacked again...

I recently switched to ATT UVerse and they CONNECTED my desktop in my bedroom using an Asoka Pluglink 9650. It worked for the first DAY or so PERFECTLY. But now it only works for a half an our or so before losing connection. Sometimes I will check multiple times a day and it will never be connected. I need the internet to do homework and i need it fixed soon, but I have very limited computer knowledge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need any more information about what I am using.

ThanksOh forgot to TELL you GUYS that I am using Windows XPContact ATT UVerse, first.

I have QWEST DSL Platinum (for several years)which is listed as up to 7M. I ran speedtest and came in about 2.6M on download. My 2Wire gateway/modem setup shows 3.2M in the setup (first time I ever looked at it). I used the setup to turn the power up from 25% to max trying to get service to one of my outbuildings.
Cable is not an option, I'm checking into Clear Wire but so far the signal doesn't look too promising.

Is the 2Wire setup just showing what's available or is it setting my speed and if so can I change it (I'm paying for 7M) ? Can I check this or am I stuck with asking QWest tech support?

I have two telephone lines onto our property and am trying to determine if adding a second DSL service will give me any more capacity. Would a second service give me any more speed and capacity for more users or would I still be sharing the same capacity I currently have available?

Thanks,
SteveUnlike cable, which is a shared network, DSL is unshared. So, theoretically, a 2nd DSL line will double your bandwidth, ASSUMING the MAINLINE to the property is in good condition. The very nature of coaxial cable will always be faster (more bandwidth) than UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair). DSL is also distance limited (15000ft) to the Central Office, unless there is a fiber-optic transition in between.

I've used a 2Wire modem only once & don't remember EVERYTHING about it. Speedtest of 2.6Mb on 3.2Mb setup sounds right. It's POSSIBLE that the setup need to be reconfigured to what you're paying for. You should contact your ISP.

I have a friend who has set up a new wireless/modem which ip address is 192.168.1.1 and when you go command run cmd and put in ipconfig /all the DEFAULT gateway shows up 269 .254.40.90 which is the same as the ip address. Should it not show as 192.168.1.1 being the default gateway.
They do not have a STATIC IP address. The computer that I am suing to send this message is also on a home network and when I check the ipconfig the default gateway shows the IP address of the modem. Any ideas would be a great help. Ojas
1. Modem. Find the user guide for the make and model number of the equipment. There should be setup and configuration information available. I'm not sure whether we're talking about a modem, wireless access point, router, switch; or all of those components integrated into one box. This may be because I'm not familiar with "wireless" modems. My experience is with a "wireless" home router.

2. Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). I suspect you misread or MISTYPED the gateway address of "269.254.40.90". You're probably GETTING addresses within the APIPA range of "169.254.x.x". That would suggest their computer is configured to "Obtain an IP address automatically", but is unable to get TCP/IP configuration information from a DHCP server either because it's unable to find one, or the DHCP server is unable to comply with the REQUEST. At this point Windows may assign itself an IP address from the APIPA range. Your friend may set the TCP/IP configuration information manually or enable the local DHCP server within their home router (modem?).

3. Enable "DHCP Server". Have your friend locate and enable the "DHCP Server" capability for their local area network. For my home network, it is located among the web configuration pages of my wireless home router which is accessed by its local configuration IP address; e.g. "192.168.1.1".

4. Reference(s):
http://www.home-network-help.com/index.html

When i GO to my ONLINE BANKING the site does not recognize my computer EVEN after i have checked the BOX. i have to answer the security questions each time i go there.That's between you and the bank. You'll have to speak with their customer service.

took my wireless to another house and pluged into their cable, now no wireless back at home.

I have seen a LAN setup by cable the ADSL modem connected to a computer and the 10port switcher is connected to this computer by network card (NIC). Can anyone tell me why you WOULD do this instead of connecting the modem directly to the switcher? What do you mean?

Are you talking about a switch?

Give US a picture. Quote from: Spoiler on December 16, 2009, 11:43:42 AM

What do you mean?

Are you talking about a switch?

Yes sorry it is 10 port switch not as I said switcher.

Are you asking why you have to plug the cable from your modem into your computer? And what you want to do is to plug it into the 10 port switch?

since I upgraded to windows 7 I was suffering from a bad PING, even when (dual) booting from vista it didn't have this.
my mac didn't have this either.

so I started changing the network (router) settings a bit and then the ping on every machine went high.
resetting it helps, but only for a couple of minutes, I even tried resetting all the settings, but nothing helped.
my router is a sweex LW055 and I have tried upgrading the firmware, but that didn't even work (it just didn't upgrade, although it said it did)

also, first it also happened locally, but now it only HAPPENS externally
my xbox 360 is suffering from this too.
on my windows 7 pc it's always high, but on the other computers its good when no other computers are on.1. Please define the following terms:
a. Huge ping
b. Bad ping
c. High ping

2. If you're referring to "time", please "quantify" in milliseconds what you consider; huge, bad, and high.
Quote from: dahlarbear on December 22, 2009, 10:03:07 PM

1. Please define the following terms:
a. Huge ping
b. Bad ping
c. High ping

2. If you're referring to "time", please "quantify" in milliseconds what you consider; huge, bad, and high.

Have you checked with your ISP to ensure everything is working as intended down their end?

I am taking online video lessons and the video suddenly stops playing. Do I need to update firefox or IE??? What cud this problem be--and how do I SOLVE it. I have dell inspiron windows XP laptop. I believe the problem is on my END. Thanks
myoptions
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Do I need to update firefox or IE???

windows vista business viglen pentium 4 512mb ram 40gb hard drive
i am having problems connecting to the internet and when connected it is very slow
system diagnostic report says that all the network adapters whether microsoft 6to4 or isatap adapters are not working properly reporting tv_configMgrERR31 in each case.i have tried updating the drivers but they are already up to date.
any would be much appreciated
corkball : Quote from: corkball on DECEMBER 22, 2009, 06:24:32 AM

windows vista business viglen pentium 4 512mb ram 40gb hard drive
i am having problems connecting to the internet and when connected it is very slow

system diagnostic report says that all the network adapters whether microsoft 6to4 or isatap adapters are not working properly reporting tv_configMgrERR31 in each case.

i have thought of reinstalling vista my only query on this is why i need to back up my files prior to this as i only use the pc for emailing and purchasing

the fact remains that my pc is very slow i did have thoughts of system restore but the restore points shown are recent and ideally i would like to go back at least 8 months when the pc was running efficiently

Go Start>Run (Start Search in Vista), type in:
msconfig
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).

Click on Startup tab.
Click Disable all

Click Services tab.
Put checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services
Click Disable all.

Click OK.
Restart computer in Normal Mode.

NOTE. If you use different firewall, than Windows firewall, turn Windows firewall on, just for this test, since your regular firewall won't be running.
If you use Windows firewall, you're fine.

Hey all.

Wireless help! DELL Inspiron 1545
Hey all!
I have a fairly new Dell Inspirson 1545 and until now it was working fine. My wireless internet is now not working. It finds the network fine but then says that it cannot connect. It also will not troubleshoot. The adapter is on correctly and I know it is not the wireless ROUTER because other laptops in the house are using the same wireless. When hooked up wired through an Ethernet cable it works fine...
Ive tried disabling the driver, rebooting and then enabling it. Ive tried uninstalling it, rebooting and them habijt windows findbit afwin AMD install it...
I dont know what to do anymore though
1. CLICK Start>Run (Start>"Start search" in VISTA and Win 7).

2. Type in (or copy and paste):

cmd /C ping google.com>%temp%\$.$&notepad %temp%\$.$

and press Enter.

3. Notepad will open.

4. Copy all text in Notepad ([Ctrl-A], then [Ctrl-C]), and then post it (paste = [Ctrl-V]) in your next reply.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Go Start>Run ("Start search" in Vista and Win 7), type in:
cmd
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista and Win 7).

At Command Prompt, paste this:
ipconfig /all>c:\ipconfig_all.txt&notepad c:\ipconfig_all.txt&exit
Hit Enter.

Copy and paste what you see in Notepad into a Reply here.

For some reason i cannot get my laptop to connect to my wifi. My wifi works fine at other places so the problem is not that. ALSO, my friends computers can connect and my ipod touch as well. It says its connected but says its unidentified and no WEB pages will load. works when i connect on an ethernet CORD. any ideas?Is this a new problem or has it NEVER connected? And what do you mean "it says it's connected"? WHAT says it's connected?its new being that its a fairly new router. I've been able to USE my wifi for about two years but i've never been able to connect to this one. my router shows up in my wireless networks and i can click on it, put in my password, and my computer says its connected. but then it says its connected to an unidentified network

I have a Belkin F5D8230-4 WIRELESS router. My son was trying to wirelessly connect his xbox and mucked about with some settings.
I now cannot connect to the homepage 192.168.2.1 of the router. I still have internet access on the PC that is connected to the router by a network cable. I can't get internet acccess with a wireless laptop. Running Vista 32bit

Help!


Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Roger>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Brian
Primary DNS Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-58-70-43-46
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::7dec:c061:8080:a4ee%10(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 82.32.183.235(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 20 December 2009 13:20:31
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 26 December 2009 18:01:49
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 82.32.183.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.31.112.122
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

MEDIA State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{20A875C5-1693-4159-89E3-19EE5C3B9
CAA}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

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

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft 6to4 Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2002:5220:b7eb::5220:b7eb(Preferred)
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 2002:c058:6301::c058:6301
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

C:\Users\Roger>1. User Manual. You're going to need the "user manual". You may either download it from here or see if it's on a CD that may have come with the router.

2. Restoring Factory Defaults. If you restore the router to factory defaults, you should be able to access it at the default address "192.168.2.1". But then you'll need to reconfigure it to meet your network requirements.

See page 17 of the User Manual.
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8. Reset Button (Located on bottom of Router). The "Reset" button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router will restore the Router's normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings. You can also restore the factory default settings by using the "Reset" button. Use the restore option in INSTANCES where you may have forgotten your custom password.

(a) Resetting the Router. Push and release the "Reset" button. The lights on the Router will MOMENTARILY flash. When the lights stop blinking, the reset is complete.

(b) Restoring the Factory Defaults. Press and hold the "Reset" button for at least 10 seconds then release it. The lights on the Router will momentarily flash. When the lights stop blinking, the reset is complete.

1. HughsNet HN9000 Satellite Modem. The user guide for this modem indicates it has a DHCP server built-in which ASSIGNS IP addresses to your connected computers according to the service plan you have with HughsNet.

Depending upon your needs and service plans, a "switch" might work. Having said that, you can't go wrong by getting a home router. In a thread I browsed in a different forum, most if not everyone is using a home router with this modem. If push comes to shove, you can always just use the back-end switch component of the home router (no configuration necessary - just plug both computers and modem into the "LAN" ports of the router); but I think it would be best used as a router.

2. Reference(s):
a. HughsNet User Guides

b. Since HughsNet appears to monitor your "byte" usage, be aware the download link for the HN9000 Satellite Modem User Guide (pdf document) is almost 5 MegaBytes.Quote from: Computer_Commando on December 21, 2009, 11:16:23 AM

Not necessarily. I have 1 modem and 2 routers and all are DHCP and both routers use the WAN input. The routers are different makes and have different default IP's.

After some goggling I found the pin layout for making patch cables. Not sure if both ends have too be A or if one has too be A an B.
Its been a while since I had MADE one.If one is A and and the other is B you have made a CROSS over cable.

If both are type A it is a is a pass through cable. (Most OFTEN A.)I see that I was making it wrong. I KNEW that but, it turned out that I had made the cable in reverse. Should work once
I remake the one end.

Hello,
I have been trying to set up a network server at my home using FreeNAS server. It is a server OS based off of FreeBSD. Anyway, it supports file transfer via SSH, SFTP, and has a webGUI you can access via HTTPS. I would like to use these protocols, however, I have no idea how to generate and use Keys, and certificates. Specifically, the webGUI calls for an X.509 certificate to authenticate. I understand the premise behind keys and certificates, I simply do not know how to generate keys and certificates, and use those generated files to authenticate on different machines. I've read many tutorials on "How to setup SSH" ...etc, but none show how to actually generate the files and administer them. The FreeNAS server as I stated is based off of FreeBSD, and I use Windows 7 on one machine on one machine I would like to connect, and Windows VISTA on another. I also want to connect my android phone, but I already know how to install certificates on that. Any help would really be appreciated. Thank you.for anyone who may be reading this, I found the answers to my own question. Here is what I learned, and how I accomplished my task:

Software I used:
Cygwin for Windows 7 (http://www.cygwin.com/) There is a special thing you have to do in the How-To's to install OpenSSL (IMPORTANT)
These commands will also work on linux machines!

Once installed, you can open up the cygwin bash shell (terminal) and type
ssh-keygen

It will ask you where you want to save the file. The default is /home/User/.ssh/id_rsa (***USER being the user name, I will use USER wherever you need to type a user name***) You can make this any path and filename you like, as long as you remember what it is. This command will make TWO FILES, an id_rsa (no extension) and an id_rsa.pub

Let me explain what those two files are....

the id_rsa is the RSA PRIVATE KEY, and can be used where PEM format is needed. You can open this file using notepad in windows and copy the contents when you need to "Paste PEM Private Key" somewhere. This private key is the key that is distributed to the user or client you are trying to connect to your https or ssh server.

the id_rsa.pub is the public key. This public key needs to be appended to a file called authorized_keys on the server machine. the authorized_keys file is saved in the .ssh folder (if you are using cygwin, you can get to this file by typing cd /home/user/.ssh and then typing ls -L to list the files in that directory. On default install of cygwin it is also located in C:\cygwin\home\USER\.ssh) authorized_keys also has no file extension. If this file does not exist yet, here is what you need to type into your cygwin bash shell:

cd /home/User/.ssh
touch authorized_keys
cat id_rsa.pub >> authorized_keys

so, now you have a correct authorized_keys file and a ready private key. The private key now needs to be sent to the user side and put in the user's .ssh folder, where it needs to stay. You can use any method you like to do this, but I used SCP. scp is a convenient file transfer protocol which is also secure. here is what I typed:

cd /home/User/.ssh
scp -p id_rsa USER(or root)@USER-IP-ADDRESS:~/.ssh

it will ask for that users password, and upon correct authentication, it will transfer the file. It may also say something like, "Authenticity of host cannot be verified" or something like that, it's ok to say yes, unless you have no idea who you are connecting to!

Ok, now you have the private key in the right spot, and the authorized_keys file correct. Having done this procedure right, the USER machine will now be able to log into the SERVER machine without a password, making it more secure. Here are some things you should know.

Each user has their own root directory (not always called "root") in a linux based system. if you put the authorized_keys file in the folder /root/.ssh, then be sure you are trying to log into that machine as [emailprotected] or it will not work. if you want to ssh onto that machine as minus21, then you should put the authorized_keys file into the /home/minus21/.ssh folder. Remember, the machine you are trying to connect to via ssh (or sftp) is the SERVER machine. that is the machine that needs to have the authorized_keys file, and the other machine needs to have the id_rsa private key.

You can also do this whole procedure using DSA keys, however when you want to initially generate the DSA keys, you need to type in the terminal:

ssh-keygen -t dsa

The output of this command is the same, and so is the rest of the process.

Now, if you need an x509 certificate, you will need to use the private key you created before, or create a new one.

To generate a private key id_rsa.pem using the RSA-2048 algorithm:
openssl genrsa 2048 > id_rsa.pem

To create a self-signed certificate auth.crt with the private key auth.pem:
openssl req -x509 -new -key auth.pem > auth.crt

remember, if your shell (terminal) is not located at the moment in the directory where you are calling the private key from, or where you want to put the certificate into, the names of the key and certificate need to include the path ie:

To create a self-signed certificate auth.crt with the private key auth.pem:
openssl req -x509 -new -key /home/USER/.ssh/auth.pem > /home/USER/certs/auth.crt.

You can also create certificates in another way, using a certificate signing request (csr):

To create a certificate signing request example.csr with the private key example.pem:
openssl req -new -key example.pem > example.csr

then....

To create a signed certificate example.crt from example.csr:
openssl x509 -req -CA auth.crt -CAkey auth.pem -CAcreateserial < example.csr > example.crt

In windows, you will need to open this certificate with notepad, and paste the contents where "Paste x509 certificate here" is needed. And there you have it! This is essentially all of the answers to the question I posted. I learned ALOT more on my JOURNEY, but all of that is a different subject entirely. Good Luck to all who may be reading this!! Here are some other useful ssl commands

To generate a public key id_rsa.pub from private key id_rsa.pem:
openssl rsa -pubout < id_rsa.pem > id_rsa.pub

To verify that auth.crt is a valid certificate:
openssl verify < auth.crt

To verify that example.crt is a valid certificate:
openssl verify -CAfile auth.crt < example.crt

To create a PKCS#12 keystore: (for Microsoft compatibility)
cat example.pem example.crt | openssl pkcs12 -export > example.pfx

We are trying to figure out what this guy is talking about.
He says something about having 2 logins for the internet
"If you are using anything SIMILAR for your ISP as you are using for your Internet logins, then security isn't very good."

Don't know what they are talking about, because we have a username and password that we had to enter in when setting up the Internet to work.

He also said something about having a LAN. See, we are trying to figure out still what is going on with sites I use, my information getting all messed up and getting my mom's information somehow. Then when I mentioned how we are setup, here is another thing they said to-
"Having your LAN set up like that is a lot more serious when it comes to security."

Another thing they said is this:
"Having the sharing of printer and files on each other's computers can allow any malware to attack the whole NETWORK. Logging onto the Internet with one password and username makes it even easier."


Which before we did all this, we were told that it would be Ok to do this. Currently like on my mom's computer if I look under Network Connections, here is some of the stuff it lists:
Under the section that says LAN or High-Speed Internet
There are 2 things
1. 1394 Net Adapter
2. Local Area Connection
Intel(R) Pro/100 VE Network Connection
Both also have Firewalled next to them

The modem and router are both on my computer and wired through the attic out to my mom's computer.





I suspect you don't know what he's talking about, because he doesn't know what you're talking about. Not sure I do either... and that probably won't change until we speak the same language. So, here you go... Home Network, Wireless Network and Computer Networking Made Easy.We have been to the site you give us, and all the others out there before setting things up the way we have them.

This is why we do not understand why this guy is saying that the way we have it set up to share our printer and everything else is not correct to do?
He also said that we would not have a LAN setup. We do have it setup that way.

Then he writes back talking about having 2 logins for the Internet. Don't know what 2 logins he is talking about. Our ISP, which we thought stands for Internet Service Provider- we have a username and password that is the same for everyone to use. On my computer and on my mom's.

The other thing we are trying to figure out is what is CAUSING sites that we have accounts on to pick up other information. We keep having problems with not being able to login to accounts anymore and then when you give the information needed to get them back, its all wrong. We finally maybe figured out some of what is going on. They sent it to my mom's email account on one of them. We are trying to figure out how they got my mom's email address. Is this because of the way we have things setup?









/* Begin Dictation.
The LINK below is from Microsoft and has good general guidelines for home network security using Microsoft Windows. It should not be necessary to buy any additional equipment or software to make your home network reasonably secure against attacks from outsiders. Of course, you need to have some type of anti-virus software installed. Some of the best available are free for a trial interval.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/default.mspx open
*/ END Dictation.

To start with- I'm a computer idiot, and I understand this.

My problem- I've had a Linksys WRT54G router and Comcast DSL for about 5 years. I just began running the router wirelessly for my wife's laptop and my phone. Initially, I noticed the connection was "open" and running without security. I then researched it, and changed it to WEP. We stopped using the wireless connection for awhile, and when I WENT back to it- my devices showed the system, but I could not connect. I did a hard reset of the router and everything came back up properly, running password secured via WEP.

Today I discovered my connection was unsecured again. (No idea how this occurred) and I was unable to connect. I went back into the set-up (192.168.1.1) and entered the password again, and my devices show the system properly secured, however my phone connects, states "obtaining an IP address", then times out. The lap top says "incorrect key or passcode." I've tried switching between WEP and WPA and still the same results. I've also tried changing the password multiple times, that too doesn't help.

I then disabled the security, and both devices connected immediately.

I went back, retried all settings, even did another hard reset, and I'm still in the same situation.

Again, I'm a computer idiot- I know the hardware is old, but for our minimal uses, it's worked fine- I really don't want to buy a new router; there must be something I'm doing wrong. I've gone over all the settings, even reset to default, and still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Don't feel bad, a lot of people have this problem. At its best Windows networking is very fussy. Granted your question properly we need to know exactly which VERSION of the Windows operating system you're using. And we need to know if you have all the updates in place. There is a known issue and with windows XP service pack two. It displays the exact behavior you have described. It will work fine on an open system with no password, but when you try to set it up for a simple password-protected wireless it cannot work right. The answer to that ministry is just make sure you have service pack three and all the updates.
And no, it's not really a problem of the router messing up the IP addresses. If that happened you would get a different kind of error message., Oh, I forgot to mention, if you have disabled the password protection on your wireless router, then you must tell Windows that you no longer using the password. Or some reason Windows doesn't know how to connect to a system with no security than previously he would use the password. Somehow computers don't remember things very well. Well, at least from the one running Windows.

And by the way I'm doing this with speech recognition software, so if you see a lot of funny things it's because my wife is in the next room watching a game program on TV and she LOL when somebody misses an answer.
Well... this is where my computer illiteracy will shine... I know I have XP- as for what version...updates... no clue. I'd have to imagine I haven't updated it... at all. I did try finding/updating the Linksys router however- I had no luck.

One thing I did notice- it's working the opposite of what you described- it works fine when I disable the protection, however, it's when it's enabled that I'm getting the errors now.

Conversely, it was working fine, secured, since Christmas Eve... just yesterday it began acting up. Dunno if someone hacked my account? Just can't figure out why all of a sudden, it stopped working.

Frustrating...If you suspect somebody messed with your router, you can do a hard physical reset. Thee should be instructions on that in the manual. You get a toothpick nor a paper clip and sticking it into a pin hole with the power one. It takes about 20 seconds more or less. Then the router is back to the original factory settings.

On the bottom it should show the default address of the router. You have to have only one PC plugged in to it and you have to set the browser to goto the local IP of the router. It might be:
Code: [Select]http://192.168.0.1 or something like that. You should see the router setup screen.I did a hard reset like you mentioned before posting... still nothing. Its almost like its a password issue.. however, I reset the password in the admin section of the 192.168.1.1 address, which it requires for log in, but still it won't connect wirelessly with it. The passwords working to get into the router controls, but not for wireless log on.Th re router password and the wireless password are different, even if they are the same. They or independent. Do you have the manual for the router? It may have some tips for overcoming the problem.
But what is strange is that it was working for so long and then it does not work anymore. I don't have a good answer for tat.
Rather than you NEUTER being defective, it may be one of your computers has a strange virus that attempts to take over your network connections. Have you run virus scans recently?
yeah, I use Kaspersky- it last ran a full check on Sunday, and daily quick scans...

Also- no manual, it's approx 5 yrs old... I tried online tech support, but they want to charge me for it!Well, back to the basics.
You can turn off all your stuff, including the modem and the router, wait at least ten minuets. Then turn it all back on. Once in awhile a device just has to cool nof, even when the ambient temperature is normal. This happens to old equipment and SOMETIMES even to new.

Afr er that, try running the network wizard again on all your computers. It is an easy way to make sure the protocols and stuff like that are OK. And reset after doing the wizard.

Then there is network diagnostic software. Let the computer figure it out. Here is about the only one that works.
http://NetWorkMagic.com

Look for "Buy Now / Download Free Trial " buy don't buy, just try. It should solve the problem in about half an hour or better. It will keep asking to unplug, plug, unplug - yada yada yada. But eventually nit does work. Most of the time.

Network Magic is a product of Cisco.
And no, I don't work for them. Just wish I had some of their stock.
Quote from: kaminski77 on December 29, 2010, 09:00:04 PM

... I know I have XP- as for what version...updates... no clue. I'd have to imagine I haven't updated it...

...I've had a Linksys WRT54G router and Comcast DSL for about 5 years. I just began running the router wirelessly for my wife's laptop and my phone. Initially, I noticed the connection was "open" and running without security. I then researched it, and changed it to WEP. We stopped using the wireless connection for awhile, and when I went back to it- my devices showed the system, but I could not connect. I did a hard reset of the router and everything came back up properly, running password secured via WEP...

A couple questions:
1. You do understand that Comcast is not DSL, but cable?
2. What do you mean you run the router wirelessly for your phone? Comcast uses a cable modem for computer and an EMTA modem for telephone, in some markets it can be a shared modem with the computer, so I don't see where the Linksys router fits in with the phone, wired or wireless.

That's a very popular router: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G
Read through the FAQ's; one of them took me to this: http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=3696
I've never set up security on a wireless router. Most don't, and now you know why. Do you really need the extra security? If the nearest neighbor is more than a couple hundred feet, they won't be able to connect through your router. The signals are just not that strong.

That's a very popular router: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G
Read through the FAQ's; one of them took me to this: http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=3696
I've never set up security on a wireless router. Most don't, and now you know why. Do you really need the extra security? If the nearest neighbor is more than a couple hundred feet, they won't be able to connect through your router. The signals are just not that strong.

I just moved and can't seem to get my airport express to connect at my new place? I plugged it straight into the router with an ethernet CABLE and get it to recognize it. but when i go WIRELESS no luck. i cant seem to get it to connect to the NETWORK wirelessly.

anyone have any suggestions? help please.I'm not an Apple user. What is Apple Airport Express? I am currently not doing much with Apple products however i just assisted in the creation of a wireless installation at a family member's HOUSE and if your Airport Express works similar to a Wireless G router then (if nothing else is new other than a changed location) it should be able to be directed to search for AVAILABLE networks. Then once known and selected it should be able to default to the chosen source. If you are working from a new (different) modem then it involves more than that. I would suspect that you also have a different modem than you had before--specific to a new ISP. Is that the case? truenorth

If I've changed the wpa KEY to a wep key for xbox purposes, and now when I've moved to a NEW place, I'm TRYING to hook the router up with a new setup (comcast), what exactly do I do to get this to work? Seems simple but having trouble....You need too set it up with the INFORMATION that they provided. SSID an make up a new password then just set the xbox too see it.
If you post a make an model, someone else will be able too CONTINUING helping here.

I have internet access in our company set up through our domain server's group policy. Recently many employees have been dropped from their level and have put in the default policy. The default policy is very restricted. I have an outside IT company that is managing the firewall and they are very slow at resolving this issue. Every time an employeed has a problem they have to MANUALLY log them onto the firewall to regain access.
We are using a SONICWALL. the Firmware has been updated recently.

Has anyone heard of this problem? Should I not have their access set up in group policy? We are running slow since we started this new login process.First of all, our consulting firm does not have an expert in that specific area. Perhaps somebody on the forum can handle your specific questions. But meanwhile, you may wish to consider getting another consulting firm or at least preparing yourself to be more aggressive with the firm you now have.
To that end, here are a couple of videos that are free and are supported by Microsoft on their website. The Microsoft support site is an excellent source of free information about group management and other issues that can be important in your enterprise. May I suggest you or one of your peers watch some of these videos and perhaps get some ideas about how to address your issues with your network consultant.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/using-group-policy-to-set-default-printers-in-windows-7.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee526426

Please excuse any typographic errors or grammar mistakes. This was done in a hurry using speech recognition software under Windows.
I have been agressive and on top of things here. I have also had 2 quotes from different companies this year. To replace our IT management is not a small task as you may think. We have a very complicated network. In the meantime while we replace this company I thought we could resolve the issue on site.

I just thought I would give this site a try since you all call yourselves experts!! Thanks for the REPLAY.
This thread is still OPEN.
Check back later and see if an expert shows up.
Quote from: LAM168 on December 28, 2010, 10:31:05 AM

I just thought I would give this site a try since you all call yourselves experts!!

i have a router with 1 either-net port what could i get to make to where i have more than one waht kind of switch would i need to put in the back of my router to make to where i have more than one ports.First, the piratical answer.
Get a NEW or used router that has for or five ports on it.

Second, the direct answer. Almost any switch or hub with for or five ports.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_hub
The reference has a photo of a Net gear box.I had one of those that lasted for years. I think it still works.
can u combine a motorola router with a netgear ethernet _hub?Yes. If bother are 100mbps Ethernet they are compatible.
I assume you mean a Motorola router and a Net gear Hub.

Are you SURE the Motorola is a router? Do you have the model number.
My guess is you have a Motorola modem that behaves as residential gateway.
If it is the one I am thinking about, you will need to replace it someday.

You might consider getting a new Como modem.router/wireless in on unit.

But yes, there should not be a problem using a hub after the modem.

OOPS. You have to make sure that modem does act like a router. Otherwise you can NOT use just a hub after it. I tried that on a Motorola modem and it don't work. You use a hub only after a router. Same for a switch. With current prices, you might as well buy a router.
Thee are other possibilities, but what I has said here is what you need to know for a typical residential gateway.Motorola makes CABLE modems. It's highly unlikely OP has a Motorola router, especially since he said it has 1 ethernet port. A router wouldn't be a router with only 1 port.i got road runner internet from brighthouse and i dont know if it a router or modem since it has 1 eithernet port.. i didnt buy the router or modem the guy just came and ran a coaxel wire from the cable box to the router and a chord to the router and to my computer and thats it If you have a coaxial wire running to the Motorola box, it's DEFINITELY a cable modem, not a router. You need to feed the ethernet cable into a router and then distribute it to other computers from the router.

Quote from: rthompson80819 on December 26, 2010, 05:12:58 PM

If you have a coaxial wire running to the Motorola box, it's definitely a cable modem, not a router. You need to feed the ethernet cable into a router and then distribute it to other computers from the router.

If you have a coaxial wire running to the Motorola box, it's definitely a cable modem, not a router. You need to feed the ethernet cable into a router and then distribute it to other computers from the router.

I am trying to troubleshoot a router/DSL problem and hope someone can help.

Some BACKGROUND. I have a desktop running XP hard wired to a Lynxsys WRT54G router and a laptop running XP connected via wireless. I have ATT DSL. The DSL modem is a Wesatell but don't see a model NUMBER listed on it. The modem is connected to the router. Everything has been working OK for a while. I started having problems with 2 DAYS ago when someone tried to connect to my wireless with a different laptop computer and could not access the internet. I then tried on my destop and could not get connected. I had been running the modem in "bridge?" MODE and running router in PPOE? mode.

I then conacted ATT support and eventually determined that the DSL modem was working OK, but changed the modem to PPOE? mode in the process. I can connect to the internet when a computer is directly connected to the modem but not when it is connected via the router. I have done a bit of different settings with the DSL in both Bidged? and PPOE? mode and tried different corresponding settings on the router but nothing has worked.

I have read various problems about ipconfig problems between modem and router which seems to sound like the issue I have, but none of the solutions that I read about have worked for me.

I appear to still have network file and print sharing connectivity between my two computers but can't seem to get the router modem to connect.maybe retry to reset the router and network settings back to default ?

i am USING win xp media centre edition. have MOBILE broadband for INTERNET. i cannot CONNECT the internet and shows error 619. i had same problem las year, and a technician sorted out with 'win sock reset' , something. now i do not remember the command LINES and how to use it, can some one help me please.

I do have another computer (Mac book) thats picking up a wireless CONNECTION with no problemQuote from: moneyman on December 13, 2010, 05:48:01 PM

Netgear
wireless-n 150 ROUTER wnr1000
made by Anatel

Quote from: Broni on December 22, 2010, 09:31:26 AM

You may have video chip failing.
How old is your laptop?..

My computer has always had a weak and fairly BAD signal from the router however no it's gone beyond bad. It simply won't connect. I'm very sure it's not the fault of the router as I an connect to the router with my Laptop and receive a fairly good signal. I haven't checked the wireless adapter yet but i'm quite sure it's not it's fault. There aren't any other insecure network to try to connect to.

Thanks!Solved. Lock please Perhaps it would be best for CH forum for you to SHARE what STEPS you might have taken in resolving your connections issues. For future references to others. If you may... Lol, it wasn't MUCH of a SOLUTION. It ended up me noticing that I've been typing the key in wrong ^^"

Pretty stupid, huh.

I have a wireless network and use WPA2-PSK ( long PASSWORD )
I am afraid that the network will be infiltrated by some of the neighbors.
How can I discover it
. And how to enhance the protectionRun netstat command with "-a" switch.
It'll display all of your computer connections.
More info: http://commandwindows.com/netstat.htmMost routers provide an interface so you can see what computers have connected to the router.Quote

Run netstat command with "-a" switch.

Most routers provide an interface so you can see what computers have connected to the router.

unfortunately, is not clear for me

I am a beginner and wondered if wireless network connections that my computer picks up from neighbors can be used to ACCESS my computer or do they have to have my account/password to do so. Is there a way for me to block all connections but my own or is this necessary?See here --> http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_block_neighboring_wireless_networks.htmlThanks for your HELP. I'm USING Windows 7 and the screens looked a LITTLE different than the EXAMPLES, but I think that my configuration is okay now.

This is the first message I got when clicking onto my account. It then came up "Windows cannot load the locally stored profile. Possible causes of this error include insufficient security rights or a corrupt local profile." I changed users & logged onto my daughters account & this came up perfectly normal. I went onto the Microsoft website & it said it was a "migrated computer" problem & to delete the source user account or to delete the SID entries for the account from a registry subkey. Not too sure about either of these methods. Would be grateful if anyone could offer any advice. My system is Windows XP home Edition. Thanks.Had you been able to log in okay before this? Are you now able to log in okay every time? If so, you may have lost some configuration settings, but you probably don't otherwise need to worry. Windows has rebuilt your profile. Carry on as normal.I have never had a problem logging on before yesterday. The problem is still there, I am still being logged on with a temporary profile, which seems to be the same as starting all over again. I have lost most of my desktop icons, all my documents & pictures are gone and I need to create a new internet account so have lost all my contacts and saved emails. I tried to restore the computer to an earlier date but that did not work either. I would really like to be able to get back my old local profile if possible, I know everything is still in there, but how do I retrieve it? Thanks for any further help.Try here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812339Oh, okay Kelly. Well the bad news is I don't think you've got any hope of repairing your old user profile. I would suggest creating a new user and using that instead. Don't delete the old user without ensuring you have preserved all the files you need from the old profile. Pay particular attention to Outlook data files - they are usually in a fairly obscure location.Rob, I really appreciate you TAKING the time to help me so far and hope you can help me further. I have done as you advised and created a new user profile but have had no luck finding any of my old files. I imagine this is because I'm not sure of what I am doing! I have gone into the "System Properties-Advanced" section, where my old profile is but am not sure if I need to copy this to somewhere else and then delete it. I have also searched for my Outlook Express files without any luck. I have LOOKED through some other forums where this has happened to someone else and they said that these types of files (dbx or pst ) will be in a hidden folder "C:\ Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\ApplicationData\Identities\Microsoft\Outlook Express- but I can't find anything like that. So, as you can see, I could use any more information you can give me, as I have never had to do anything like this before but would like to learn how so I can at least find my email contacts. Thanks in advance. Kelly.Kelly, by default you won't be able to find hidden files/folders. In Windows Explorer, click Tools-->Folder Options. On the View tab, find the option "Show hidden files and folders". Enable that and click okay. You should then be able to find the folder you were looking for previously at the location you mentioned. If not, come back to us - there are some other places to look.Quote from: Rob Pomeroy on June 02, 2009, 06:02:16 AM

Kelly, by default you won't be able to find hidden files/folders. In Windows Explorer, click Tools-->Folder Options. On the View tab, find the option "Show hidden files and folders". Enable that and click okay. You should then be able to find the folder you were looking for previously at the location you mentioned. If not, come back to us - there are some other places to look.

I am having the exact same problem that Kellie was having. Grrrrr. This will be detrimental to my work if I don't recover my profile. I have created a new user as administrator and tried copying the files from the original profile but I'm being told "Access Denied" when I click on any of the profile folders. I have tried changing the security settings as you mentioned previously but again get told "Access Denied"

Please, Please, Please help

I'm TRYING to RUN a dedicated game server but I can't seem to get it running that will allow other people to join. I enabled DMZ in my router settings but I'm pretty sure people still can't see it.

Any thoughts?sometimes you have to set a variable in the game before it will be visible outside the lan; I Know that HALF-life 2 requires you to set "sv_lan 0" at the console, for instance.yeah, I'm USING CSPromod, a half life 2 mod. (its actually defaulted at sv_lan 0) So I'm not sure what the problem COULD be.

Had a few SPEED issues lately and my connection KEEPS dropping, would appreciate it if someone could check my stats and see if theirs any problems/suggestions.

Sky Broadband - Unlimited

System Up Time: 47:32:19

Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time
WAN PPPoA 918841 1399244 0 604 9782 47:31:11
LAN 100M/Full 34159 0 0 55 0 47:32:14
WLAN 11M/54M 1374057 924019 0 9988 645 46:07:00
ADSL Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 2035 kbps 604 kbps
Line Attenuation 47 db 30 db
Noise Margin 9 db 16 db
This is just a preliminary suggestion, but I'm going to suggest the obvious first off.

Have you tried CONTACTING your ISP about the issue?Im in the process now, waiting to be contacted from their tech team, just THOUGHT someone MIGHT have had an idea prior to them contacting. I have contacted them previously and its quite a long winded process and i never feel satasfied with their answer.

So if anyone knows their stuff with connections please have a look and give me a shoutIf you aren't satisfied with the communications you are receiving from somebody that you are paying money to - perhaps you should change ISP's to somebody that you are happy with.

Let us know what they tell you.that definately could be on the agenda, also the number i have to ring is a premium rate number, so this could also persuade me to change.

Hopefully someone could give me a heads up and tell me if im actually getting the service im paying for

Hey guys, i currently allow a housemate to access my internet through my router, all connections are wired and have wireless turned off. I WOULD like to know what sites are being visited by my housemate to make sure i don't get in mither with my SP ect because of misuse. The logs provided by accessing my router through my browser do not show the IPs or sites visited only BASIC system/security/status info. There are check boxes in the LOG settings to display critical/warnng/INFORMATION but these are greyed out and i cannot enable these to display this information in my log files, so i cannot view the information i need that way.
I read a little about flashing my router with DD-WRT as this will open up my router with more options than it currently has with the factory firmware and would doing this allow me to achieve what i am trying to do anyway?
Seems a bit hit and miss for just seeing what my hardware is being used to access.
Are there any programs [freeware] that after i install on my machine will let me see what sites my house mate accesses through my router?No ideas guys?Does your ISP actually have some restrictions regarding the browsing of certain types of websites? That seems unusual to me. As far as i know my isp has no restrictions with visiting web sites as i have never found a site that has been restricted, i will give them a call tomorrow to confirm this though.Home ROUTERS don't keep logs of the type of information you are seeking. Only the computer does & it's not your computer.I don't know about the DIR-615, but my DIR-655 quite literally allows me to enabled website logging- so I can see exactly what URLs selected computers have gone too.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on December 12, 2010, 04:36:48 PM

I don't know about the DIR-615, but my DIR-655 quite literally allows me to enabled website logging- so I can see exactly what URLs selected computers have gone too.

I don't know about the DIR-615, but my DIR-655 quite literally allows me to enabled website logging- so I can see exactly what URLs selected computers have gone too.

I'm TRYING to set up my home network, and i thought i was pretty computer savy but i guess im an IDIOT, cause i'm not getting something rightso heres the LONG and short of it
I have an awesome mac, the latest greatest i mac!! i want to set up a net work through my pad! i have the airport extreme and 2 airport expresses so i can use the whole airtunes thing

I have cable internet coming from the wall to the modem, then an either net cable going from the modem to the first slot on the airport extreme base station labed wan port

i then have an eithernet cable going to the back of my computer from the the first eithernet port.

i try the whole set up thing through airport utility, I'm really good a following directions and follow them to the T, no matter how i try to set up the connection, the only way i can use it if i choose no security option (which i'm not a fan of but its the only way it's letting me get internet access)

so there are many dcph/manual/isp/router/ all of there connection numbers that it asks me for it says i need to get them from my internet company, but i never did before and it worked, no why do i have to call them.? and then when i CHOSE the no security option it lets me!! so now what i don't need to contact them with no security?

it's kind of a mess, and they make it out to be ohh it so easy just hook it up and go?

My computer was messed by a virus several months ago, so I just barely reformatted the whole thing. I have installed all of the drivers and everything for both Wireless and LAN. My wireless signal is not strong in the room I'm using, so I ran a LAN line, and am trying to get connection on it. Unfortunately, it says it is unable to obtain an IP address. Help anyone?

My stats are as follows:

Dell Dimension 2400
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79GHz, 1.50 GB of RAM

Windows XP Home Edition (Yes, I have original installation CDs)
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Graphics Card
Radeon 9250

Sound Card
Creative SB Live! Series (WDM)

I have and use regularly the following spy/adware programs:
SuperAntiSpyware
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
AVG

LAN Software
Broadcom 440x DriverSorry to change the subject, but just out of curiosity - how do you keep getting viruses? i have a wife that is not computer/internet savvy.So do I, so I make sure her computer is properly protected. You don't have to be "computer/internet savvy" to be safe. Just saying.fair enough. what do you suggest? btw, i just noticed that i accidentally copied and pasted a paragraph before my stats that wasn't supposed to be there. i modified it accordingly. any help on the LAN connection issue?Sorry, I'm not trying to be difficult - and I'm not ignoring your problem. Networking isn't my strength so you'll have to wait for someone more knowledgeable than I to jump in. But for your other question:

1) All systems with which I am involved have a GOOD anti virus utility installed (I use Kaspersky, but that's a personal choice). It is always resident and definitions are updated every few hours (that's Kaspersky's default).

2) I also use Spyware Blaster on all systems (definitions downloaded weekly). Ditto Malware Bytes (FULL scan every few weeks).

3) My browsers (Firefox and IE) are set for maximum protection (anti phishing enabled, pop-ups blocked, etc).

4) Neither I nor my wife (nor anyone who uses a system with which I'm involved) EVER open a link or an attachment in an email unless we are 100% certain we know who sent it or that it is absolutely safe. Nor do we download anything unless we know what it is and that it comes from a reliable source. On the rare occasions I break this last rule, I immediately scan the file with Kaspersky after the download.

5) All system partitions are imaged twice a week (to a second hd on the systems or to an external hd). In the event of ANY kind of catastrophe I always have a safe haven to which I can return. All other partitions are imaged every couple of months (or as needed).

6) All critical data is replicated on multiple systems or external drives. My music collection (700 cd's I ripped a few years ago + whatever I've downloaded or otherwise added since) exists on 3 computers and 3 external drives. There are also 3 images of the drive containing that music. Overkill? Maybe. But I'm NEVER worried about losing it.

Those are the basics. Sound complicated? It's not. Especially the part about never opening unknown links or attachments and not visiting potentially dangerous websites.alright, duly noted. we are pretty good about not visiting unsafe websites (we use WOT), but that's not always 100% correct. we also do not open attachments or visit external links from email unless we know who sent it. but you definitely gave me some good things to think about, so thank you!

again, anyone with networking expertise, please help! thank you in advance!Are any other computers connected to the router working OK? Was the cat 5 cable pre-made or did you put the connectors on yourself? Does the port you are plugged into light up on the front panel? Have you UNPLUGGED power from the router for a minute or TWO and then plugged it back in?we have a blu-ray player plugged into the router, and it works fine. we use it for netflix. we also have a laptop that connects to the router via WiFi, with no problem. the cable came pre-made. the port i'm plugged into on the router does light up in the front. and yes, i have tried unplugging power and plugging it back in, with no result.With Windows networking, sometimes it is BEST to start over.

But first, check for any hardware conflict in the device manager. A common problem is failure to use the right drivers for the motherboard hardware. Do not depend on Windows to do this for you, even when the CD you have is the OEM version of Windows. Get the drivers off the PC maker's web site.

If that is alright, time to do the Network Setup Wizard from the start. Answer all the questions best as you can. Then reset and try again.

Last resort is to use Network Magic. To date, there is no Open-Source equal. It is a Crisco product with a limited trial time. When it works, it really works. But this is not an endorsement. That product is needed only if you have a very odd network. IMO.

http://www.purenetworks.com/NetworkMagic

Hi everyone! I am having internet connection problems and I have been trying to figure out what the culprit is.

The problem: The past 2 days the router would suddenly drop and lose its internet connection. The router would then try to reestablish connection. The first time this happen I thought it was just ANOTHER sudden drop, but it has been happening to frequently that it has become a concern.

How does the internet connection drop?
1) If someone picks up or call the home phone. The router will suddenly drop its dsl connection and then try to reconnect.
2) If the internet is being heavly use in the house. Playing games online, listening to music(playlist.com), watch videos on youtube. Normally under heavy load the internet will just go to a crawl. Instead it just drops and tries to reconnect.
(The DSL light on the router would flash trying to ready itself and then look for a DSL connection. If it does not find it the first time the DSL light will flash and RETRY again. Once the DSL light finds a stable connection it would stay on then try to establish a DSL connection. The internet light is off until it finds a connection. )


What I have done:
1) Changed the telephone line connecting to the router
2) Try a different phone jack in the house and still the same problem.
3) Took the router off line for 2 hours unplug everything and plugged everything back in.

I have narrowed it down to 2 possible problems.
a) Either the router is getting bad on me.. or
2) the home phone lines are bad in the house or outside line problem.

Other info:
1. Every time there is a thunderstorm or extremely heavy winds the connection would get interrupted and it would try to reconnect.
2. It has recently been colder then normal.
(In this situation, the DSL light remains on solid, HOWEVER the internet light would go red or will be off. Usually after a few sec it would successfully be able to re-establish.
3. There is no static on the line, when someone calls and the router just suddenly decides to drop its internet connection. The phone connection remains stable You can still talk, the phone will not drop.
4. There has been some issue with people calling before and unable to reach our home phone.
5. It is normal that the router would drop its internet connection for some ODD reason at least once a week.

Router info: Westell 327W from Verizon.

I am trying to determine if it is the line or the router.
Yesterday it crashed on me 6 times 2 times which took over 3 min to reestablish connection
Today it crash on me 5 times, when I try a new jack it maintain a connection for only 1 min before losing the connection again.

Question: If it is the router where do I buy a DSL router? I thought most local stores only carry basic routers/switches with Ethernet ports?
If it is the line: How do I determine if it is an outside line or an inside line problem? Who would be in charge of fixing this?

its only been 2 days, but if it is this bad now, it might get worst. I also looked at the system and connection log and did not find anything bad at all. the logs seem to keep clearing every time I unplug or turn it off, this is all I get:

Need help to figure out if it is line problem or a modem problem! I don't have any other tools to test the physical lines at home or to test the router..
Quote

System Entries


CURRENT MODEM STATUS
DSL Modem Status....... Up
PPP Session Status...... Up
Connection Type......... PPPoE
Time set from............. Local
Time since last boot.... 0 days, 0 hrs: 58 mins: 14 secs
EVENTS
**********************************************************************
Events are listed starting from the most recent.
**********************************************************************
SAT DEC 11 16:08:58 2010
External content downloaded

SAT DEC 11 16:05:54 2010
Setting System clock to Local time SAT DEC 11 16:05:54 2010


SAT DEC 11 16:05:54 2010
Time set from Primary SNTP server: tock.usno.navy.mil

SAT DEC 11 16:05:40 2010
US Atten: 31.5 DS Atten: 52.0

SAT DEC 11 16:05:40 2010
US Margin: 19.0 DS Margin: 16.0

SAT DEC 11 16:05:40 2010
US Tx Power: 11.8 DS Tx Power: 17.3

SAT DEC 11 16:05:40 2010
US DSL Rate: 448 kbits/sec DS DSL Rate: 1792 kbits/sec

SAT DEC 11 16:05:40 2010
WanMgr reports DSL is UP

SAT DEC 11 16:05:24 2010
Model number: A90-327W15-06

SAT DEC 11 16:05:24 2010
Software version: VER:4.04.03.00

SAT DEC 11 16:05:24 2010
Product: WireSpeed Data Gateway
Model: 4 Port Gateway

end of diagnostic log file

1) If someone picks up or call the home phone. The router will suddenly drop its DSL connection and then try to reconnect.

It is not clear what you mean.
If that happens, you have a bad installation.

which is more secured NETWORK type? cable or wireless? Cable. Wireless is less secure because the wireless signal can be detected by other computers within a certain distance. That's why special security settings should be enabled when using wireless unless you're sure you're far enough away from computers owned by someone else that your signal could not be detected.I agree with soybean .
The OP did not say if he means a network that ties to the INTERNET or other external network.
Also, the OP does not say why he needs to make a choice. Or is the question meant to be very broad in scope?

For EXAMPLE, if you live in a submarine, the wireless is preferred.Quote from: Geek-9pm on December 10, 2010, 09:10:24 PM

For example, if you live in a submarine, the wireless is preferred.

...
Cable is by far the most secure, but the cable can be difficult to run from room to room or floor to floor.
...

Submarine: an example only..
OK, Cable more securely. But the rate of failure is More than Wireless
And I expect Wireless is a better signal transfer ( Less loss )

What the....??

Expect................deal in facts....Jeez!

I have a small network in the office. Every computer is under the Workgroup office. Windows XP on all.

Now i have 3 computers:
1) Boss
2) Accounts
3) Reception

Is there a way to set security/sharing of folders so that only certain computers/users can access the folder.

For example, I have a folder called 'data' on the Boss computer, I only want Accounts to access it while reception cant. data is also the only folder they should be able to access. I also want Boss to be able to access the the other computers with full control. Is there a way to do this with Workgroups? From what i tried it cant really be done. I share/secure it by adding a user that I have on Boss, so when i try access the folder from accounts, they should be able to ENTER the login details and get access, but now it just keeps saying Not enough PERMISSION etc. If I add the user everyone, then everyone can access it no PROBLEM but thats not what i want, i want selective user accesses.

helpHi,

Just create two users on boss (Accounts and Reception ).. If you want to restrict the access to data folder, just add the user account 'Accounts ' to its shearing permissions, then you are able to access the folder by passing the correct user credentials from any computer with in the workgroup, ie you need to give the account user as Boss\Accounts with right password when accessing the data folder on the network..

If you want to restrict to all users on a specific computer there is no direct way, as access is controlled by account. You could filter the
needed ports so that only that computer could use filesharing with that specific computer, but the actual access would still be controlled
by the accounts in use to attempt the connection. Enabling Guest within an IP+Port restricted sharing is possible but in reality is a bad OPTION.. i tried that, but when i try open the folder from another computer, it says i dont have permissions, never asks for the username and passowrdTry to avoid 'simple files sharing' in the system (My computer, tools, folders options, view, scroll down to the end, and uncheck it... you may/may not need to RESTART)

Also you need to check any firewall is blocking connections!iv done all of that
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