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Comment from Josh on 2008-10-09

2008-10-09T15:31:20Z

I have a 1 desktop computer connected to the wireless router but connected it by an ethernet cable, and 1 laptop connected to the same wireless router and connected it through wireless, and a modem from the ISP. My problem is that the internet connection just goes on and off but I am very near to the router when I use my laptop. Like when I watch from YouTube the loading of the clip just stops and wont continue to load. The same goes to the desktop computer. And I typed to the Command Prompt (ping 10.0.0.1 -t) and it says "Request timed out". This is a really big problem to me because i cant watch my favorite Animes, coz it just stops loading the video.Please help me with this. Thank you very much..

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Comment from John Kearney on 2008-10-07

2008-10-07T15:44:52Z

Is it possible for multiple computers that use a wireless connection bump heads with the same IP Address? I am thinking that when I put a computer in "sleep" mode, then another computer gets a wireless connection and gets the IP Address that the computer in sleep mode has, then the computer that's asleep wakes up and wants it's IP address back from the computer that came on afterwards and knocks them off. Is there any truth to that?

I've resorted to assigning static IP addresses from my router to the several computers in my household that obtain wireless connections to avoid that type of conflict, but I'm not sure if it's necessary.

Please advise. I may be fixing a problem I don't need to.

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Comment from Beth on 2008-10-05

2008-10-05T21:26:32Z

main components in seting up a wireless connection? first diagram in setting up a wireless connection based 1 small room and also second diagram in setting up a wireless connection in a wide spread area.

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Comment from Michael Boesen on 2008-10-04

2008-10-04T23:09:21Z

I have a U-Verse 4 port router and have 6 devices to connect. My choice is to add a 5 port hub or a 8 port switch. If I connect 3 devices to ports on the router and the others to ports on the hub or switch, will the router ports have better "performance" than the others? Would the hub or switch make a difference?

Unless you have some really high-traffic devices putting a load on your network you won't notice a difference.

In general the rule of thumb is to reduce the number of devices that traffic has to travel over, and reduce the amount of irrelevant data that each device has to see.
I'd use a switch, and I'd put your higher traffic devices directly on the router.

- Leo
05-Oct-2008

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Comment from CSon on 2008-10-03

2008-10-04T01:40:10Z

Hi need help. I live in a 3 floor building. I have a computer on the 1st and 3rd floor. my adsl modem is connected on the 1st floor. I tried to use a wireless router to connect the 2 computers. unfortunately, signal can only reach up to the 2nd floor. what should i do?

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Comment from Wayne on 2008-10-02

2008-10-02T19:14:47Z

Hi Leo, I have ethernet ports located throughout my home. I have my computer and modem located in the upstairs bedroom. I was originally told by the installer that I would be able to access another computer if plugged into any of the other ports but I have no connection/siganl. Then I was told to place the modem in the basement and plugged the etherent(cat5) cords in the modem from the basement. What about the phone line that was plugged in the modem when it was upstairs? Do I need that? I have AT & T DSL through my phone line. HELP

If I understand what you're saying correctly....

- You need a phone line in the basement

- You'd plug the phone side of your modem into that phone line

- You'd plug your router or switch into the network side of the modem

- You'd plug the Ethernet cables that run to the points into your house into the router or switch

This is very similar to exactly what I run.

- Leo
02-Oct-2008

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Comment from Chadwick R on 2008-09-24

2008-09-25T04:25:49Z

Hi Leo! Need help BAD! I just bought a BROTHER All-in-one MFC that is wifi capable. I use a Netgear Cable Modem, a Netgear Wireless Router, and a Linksys Vonage VOIP Router. I just moved into a house that does NOT have a cable line in the office. Therefore, my modem, router, and VOIP router are currently NOT in the office. The new Brother MFC is located in my office and syncs up perfectly to my wireless network, except for faxing. Can I wirelessly daisy chain to get the VOIP router inside the office and connected directly to the Brother MFC? Please Advise.

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Comment from Amit on 2008-09-23

2008-09-23T09:01:08Z

hi Leo
i m here on first time
i want to know that
which kind of cable is required to connection between HUB and SWITCH

Typically just a plain old ethernet cable.

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Comment from madz on 2008-09-21

2008-09-22T05:56:51Z

how can share my wireless internet to another PC using cable line? i have 2 PC and connected in a non-wireless router..PC1 have wireless internet and PC2 have cable line that connected to non wireless router...i want to share my wireless internet from PC1 to PC2..but PC2 dont have a wireless lan card..i want to share my internet from my PC1 to PC2...

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Comment from Teo on 2008-09-16

2008-09-16T10:35:45Z

Hi Leo!

I have the same old problem...cable modem...i want Internet on both PCs in my house...i just bought an Asus RX3041 router with NAT. My problem is that the modem has a single Ethernet port, the one where the signal comes from my ISP, and an USB port (i haven`t seen this type of USB port until now). The question is: is there a type of cable for connecting the USB port to the router? If there is, in which port of the router should i connect the cable coming from the modem? Do i need only straight cables for these connections (modem-router and router-PCs)?

Thanks.

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Comment from Envil on 2008-09-14

2008-09-14T16:54:14Z

Hi,
I have a complicated situation:
2 rooms, separated, non cabled.
1 wireless router (DLINK DI-524M)
1 wireless AP (Asus WL-520GU)
XBox Live
The DLINK router,in the living room, is connected to the ADSL telephone plug, sharing the internet to the house.
The XBOX is also in the living room, but far away from the router so I want to use the asus to connect it to the internet.
How can I configure my Asus AP to receive the internet through the wireless and share the connection through the LAN to the XBOX?

Thanks,

Envil

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Comment from Senthil Kumar on 2008-09-09

2008-09-10T02:56:49Z

I have Internet connection through ADSL Modem which is having only one port. from that i have connected my laptop and now i wnat to connect another laptop to use internet connection. i used to 1-2 port switch and its not working. please sent me the details and diagram. thanks in advance boss.

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Comment from Cyndi on 2008-09-06

2008-09-06T22:23:05Z

Can I use a switch for internet sharing?

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Comment from David Henderson on 2008-08-24

2008-08-25T04:42:18Z

What do I need? A switch or hub or router? All I want is for both computers to have INTERNET access. No shared printing or nothing like that. I would like to have it so each computer does not even know the other one is there if possible

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Comment from louie on 2008-08-11

2008-08-12T00:08:16Z

Hi:

I have a router, and it's already set up. The internet connection is working well. When we want to get on the internet with to computers at the same time, however, it allows only one to stay online. What can I do?

Thanks

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Comment from David on 2008-08-10

2008-08-10T11:05:31Z

Hi...

I have a broadband router/modem in the house and want to connect my computer to it via Cat5 cable. My computer will be located in a room above the garage which is about 50m from the house. Cable run with turns and stuff will prob be about 60m or so.

I am quite happy doing the connections and stringing the cable etc BUT...what i need to know is : is this distance for a cable connection too long?

if it is, what device do I need to boost the signal? I should say that on average, my BB speed is about 4mbps when connected directly into router/modem ie right beside it....

My idea is to place the router/modem as close to the edge of the house as possible so minimising the run and so the router/modem will be about 10m from the main line input into the house.

any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks

With a good quality cable, 100 meters is the maximum length recommended. If you can, select Cat 5e instead of Cat 5, and you'll be safer.

For the record, a simple hub can be used as a repeater/signal booster. but it sounds like you won't need that.

-Leo

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Comment from Sean on 2008-06-24

2008-06-25T00:51:08Z

I have 3 laptops all wireless that I am trying to connect to my router (internet). However, only one (the one I am working on) can connect. The other two can see the router, but for some reason the ISP is not assigning an IP address to the other two computers when trying to log on. I have checked everything I can think of or read on to remedy the situation. I just can't find the answer to getting all three computers connected wirelessly to the dang thing. Help!!!!!!

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Comment from Suman on 2008-06-08

2008-06-08T09:29:45Z

I am taking a new broadband connection and have two users at home both having laptops. What is the most easiest way to install wifi and what equipments are required for that?

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Comment from Cherly on 2008-05-12

2008-05-12T21:15:10Z

my modem and my computer are in two different places of the house how can I get internet to work with out changin the modem to where the desktop is?

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Comment from Binu Thampy on 2008-05-12

2008-05-12T09:04:16Z

How should I set up my home network & Internet sharing? Please sent me the Diagram of network setting & internet shairing & how can I set the TCP/IP setting.

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Comment from Semour Bewty on 2008-02-18

2008-02-19T06:06:23Z

So I gots 2 comps in de den of my house. So I connects them tew my router. But everytime I go watch pornos, or torrent thems. I lag and my sister checks the acitvity. Can I hide the info on the router config page? Or possiblys use a different router in my rroom connectd ing wirelessly to my dend.

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Comment from Meriton Ramadani on 2008-01-23

2008-01-24T00:33:07Z

Hi,
I wonder if you can help me regarding my concern?
I've installed my security cameras around my business building and the thing is that i want to have access through the internet from my house to my cameras that I can see anything happen, so, is there any chance that you can give me any advise, pls? Internet connection is not provided from same ISP, it is totally different between my house and my business building.
I'm using internet through modem connection, PC is not joined to any Domain, haven't got any Static IP, haven't set up any server or stuff like that.

Regards,

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Comment from Tony Pletz on 2008-01-21

2008-01-21T14:39:47Z

Should I be setting my computer's Ip address to the firewalled/router Ip address?

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Comment from tracy taylor on 2008-01-05

2008-01-05T12:33:09Z

help im trying to use my laptop wirelessly the router cd will not run and my laptop saying connected but i cannot go online

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Comment from Shoked on 2008-01-03

2008-01-03T23:54:24Z

Hi,

I just bought a VoIP phone. I have a static iP which is given by my ISP. It does not work. I tried everything. The major problem is: There is a IP which is in the device. This IP is supposed to be entered in the web page browser and is supposed to show the phones configuration for the IP. It shows on everyone elses comp except mine.

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Comment from jay on 2008-01-02

2008-01-03T02:41:05Z

i have 2 xbox 360, a comp and a laptop. is it possible to use to routers with only 1 modem and will this help with any lag or bandwith problems.

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Comment from Connie Henderson on 2007-12-31

2007-12-31T17:45:30Z

I have my home wireless network up and running, unfortunately, I don't know how to set up email acount on the second computer (a desktop). We are with AT&T and my email works okay on my 1st computer (a desktop), can you help me?

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Comment from lee on 2007-12-31

2007-12-31T15:47:52Z

my youngest daughter has a lap top connected to my router is there a way to moniter her internet use useing my desktop?

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Comment from Amey on 2007-12-26

2007-12-26T14:25:48Z

My son has received a new desktop and I want to network it with my desktop so we can share our music files, videos, internet, ect. how would I go about doing that?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-11-30

2007-11-30T20:59:37Z

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Comment from Peter wolf on 2007-11-30

2007-11-30T18:51:43Z

I got a question. I live in an apartment build that proveds me with a connection to the internet, the whole apartment is wired for internet using a t1 line. So in my apartment I have an RJ45 port that i use to conenct to but soon I will be getting a second computer that I will want to network to the internet and my first computer. MY connection is DHCP, and I need to add a firewall to it as well. So my Idea is that I get a router and the connect my computer to that will this work right? any help would be great.

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Comment from Georgi Brestnichki on 2007-11-23

2007-11-23T18:57:01Z

Hi Leo,
I got SMC Wirless ethernet Adapter AND wirless usb adapter and I am trying to conect my desktop computer and my laptop to my Lan internet but I got a lot of toubles. Most of the time my laptom as well my desktop are showing limited or no connectivity. Or the other thing which is showing the laptop is that already is assigned to another adapter.
If you cn give me any information how can I connect both computers to the internet, I will really appreciate that.
Thank you for your attention. I looking forward to hear from you.

Sincerely yours,
Georgi Brestnichki

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Comment from RAVI on 2007-11-04

2007-11-04T14:14:40Z

Hi LEO,

I am having ADSL modem, UT - 300R2U to connet to internet. My PC doesnt have LAN card, so I connect it to the router through USB Cable, but my LAPTOP has all, so I am now planning to connect the USB cable of router to PC and ethernet port to LAPTOP, Along with internet connection, please tell me is it possible to SHARE FILES between the two computers.

please advise me.

THANK YOU SIR>

RAVI

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Comment from Barbara Hopkins on 2007-10-29

2007-10-29T23:00:16Z

I have a Linksys system that worked beautifully with my old laptop. My new laptop gave me problems with something like the zconfiguration and prompted me to start soemthing up. I had to do this several times in ay one session and it got old very quickly. Out of frustration I went in and fooled around with the settings and now...I cannot get anyone's wireless...anywhere. Help!! I am running Windows XP and ready to can the laptop!

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Comment from Leo Tilson on 2007-10-23

2007-10-24T00:57:36Z

Re: loganathan's post. He wished to know how to scan to find out the IP addresses on his network. The nicest piece of software that I know of to do this is angry ip scanner. Available from snapfiles, and lots of other sites. (Free)

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Comment from Dionysis Krokidas on 2007-10-19

2007-10-19T12:37:41Z

I have a laptop (Windows Vista) and a wireless router. I have successfully connected both my home PC (running Windows XP)via ethernet and laptop to the internet via WiFi. However, I am unable to share files or printer. In fact both PC's are not able to view the other on the network. What am I doing wrong?

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Comment from Marc Bramwell on 2007-10-10

2007-10-10T15:20:58Z

This is a weird one. I have successfully connected two computers using a crossover cable. I can share files and a printer BUT the internet sharing is weird. The client computer connects but I can only visit google.com and no other site. I can perform a search but I can't follow any of the links. What's up with that? I've been pinging IP Adresses and what-not but any changes are only for the worse. Sometimes on startup I get a message saying IPX did not activate but TCP/IP did, so I ignore it and use TCP (as you suggested that TCP works with ICS). Is this the problem? And how can I get IPX to work? Please help.

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Comment from david williams on 2007-10-04

2007-10-04T21:30:01Z

ive just bought a laptop toshiba trying to hookup to a wireless router "Dynamode" setup everything,
now i have to lag on to internet to use my wireless system i tried to answer but asked for password i have a name and it says i have security
but cannot connect to internet ive been up to 2am trying to set it up sad life i have can you help?

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Comment from Fred on 2007-09-26

2007-09-27T03:30:00Z

Can I install wireless router into my tower,having security/firewall software, which would support wireless network

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Comment from Heidi on 2007-09-23

2007-09-23T14:27:28Z

To the man with (hopefully) answers,

We just bought a laptop (Windows Vista) and a wireless router. I have successfully connected both my home PC (running Windows XP Pro) and laptop to the internet. However, I am unable to share files or printer. In fact both PC's are not able to view the other on the network. What am I doing wrong?

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Comment from JohnRamos on 2007-09-09

2007-09-09T08:24:02Z

Hi!
How can i connect my desktop computer and my laptop?
my desktops connects to the router by a cable while my laptop connects to the router wireless? please help me

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Comment from Greg on 2007-09-08

2007-09-08T17:28:53Z

I have a network configuration the same as the one in the article. The router is a 4-port linksys wireless G. The ports are mapped like: 1->printer;2->printer;3->notebook;4->pc. I need to expand. Since the gateway (router) is firewalled, a switch should suffice correct? The new config would be 1->printer;2->printer;3->switch;4->free. Is there a better way?

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Comment from loganathan on 2007-09-02

2007-09-03T01:59:10Z

sir,
i want know all ip address for my own network(around 120 pc in my 8 switch). any software for know an ip address?
thank you
loganathan

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Comment from Jamie Lockard on 2007-08-27

2007-08-27T21:58:16Z

I have a linksys wireless router connected to a tower PC and 3 wireless laptops that we use throughout the house. There is a Lexmark Z82 connected to the tower, set up as shared, but I cannot see it when I try to load it to the laptops. I can see all the other laptops but not the main tower computer? Can you help?

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Comment from Jim on 2007-08-19

2007-08-19T14:28:27Z

I have an ACT data base (ACT 2007) which synchronizes over the internet using port 65100. I have that port set for port forwarding on my netgear router. I am giving the ACT software my machine ip address which I got from ipconfig, not the ip address for the router which I get from www.whatismyip.com Have I given the ACT program the right ip address? Is port forwarding the correct way to do this?

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Comment from John on 2007-08-16

2007-08-16T21:56:54Z

I have a WAN connection in my office building. We have our computers hooked up to a router and 2 switches. I would like to add wireless to the system. I purchased a WRT54G, linksys... and now the network "can connect to the internet"... I put the old router back...and we're in business. Is it the fact that I just need a wireless access point and not a wireless router?

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Comment from Lee on 2007-08-03

2007-08-04T00:20:44Z

HELP?!?! I'm trying to set up our wireless small business network using 2 laptops & a Wireless router. The Host laptop has wireless access to the internet and can see files on the shared drive of the Client Laptop but the Client laptop can't access the internet (unless connected directly when Host is switched off) and does not have access to the Host shared files. I'm really pulling my hair out with this now. What on earth have I done wrong?

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Comment from iqbal singh on 2007-07-26

2007-07-26T12:13:56Z

sir,
I have a broadband connection at home.I want to share that connection between two pc,s direct from modem.I have a D-LINK(ADSL)modem in which splitter is in built.Should i use HUB/SWITCH in this whole procces.If not then please guide me.
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Comment from andy on 2007-07-26

2007-07-26T09:15:21Z

I am trying to replace a wireless router that blew up with a linksys WRT54G. We use a US Robotic 9015 Adsl modem. When we set up the linksys router with the supplied software the router seemd to set up correctly but we cannot connect to the internet.

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Comment from sajid on 2007-06-21

2007-06-22T06:38:19Z

i sajid

Iam getting problem with sharing printers i have windows2000 professional system which connected to lazer printer. and iam not able to connect to that printer to another systems that systems are win 98.

so plz tell me how to share printer

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Comment from Bob Whelan on 2007-06-13

2007-06-13T17:22:43Z

I have a home network set up to share an internet connection and to share files and printers. I have a cable modem connected to a linksys 811b wireless router with four available RJ34 ports. I have the four ports wired to rooms in my home. When I use another wireless router with 4 ports as a hub, I get the internet sharing but my home network isn't available. Why can't I use a spare router as a hub or switch to add multiple computers at the end of a long cat5 cable (50 ft)?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-05-29

2007-05-29T19:23:30Z

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You are updating your BIOS.

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Comment from Anwaar on 2007-05-29

2007-05-29T08:22:07Z

hello,
i change and update my processor 500mhz to 600mhz.
but now created an error message is plz update ur BIOS to continous load window.
what i am doing now?

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Comment from Eric on 2007-05-27

2007-05-28T04:36:40Z

Leo states that if you don't need wireless yet, but are buying a router, to go ahead and buy a router that has wireless access. That is fine but if you are not using the wireless feature DISABLE it by turning it off in the wireless configuration part during the initial setup! If you are not using the wireless portion then there is no reason to allow other to see you have a network and to try to break in. Wireless networks, even when using the built in security, are fairly simple to break into. If a malicious person wanted to, they could get in and steal your files or delete them or do whatever they wanted. They could also install software that will tell them your passwords for online accounts (eBay, PayPal, online banking, etc.) I know it just sounds like I'm being a worry wart but I worked for a large manufacturer of access points and other computer hardware and I tested this stuff. Simple software, that can be downloaded from the internet for free, can decrypt your encryption keys (WEP, WPA, etc.) in as little as 15 minutes of monitoring your traffic. Just be aware of wireless' limitations and security problems and watch your logs for other people gaining access to your access point.

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Comment from leo on 2007-05-22

2007-05-22T12:29:04Z

hi leo
my wireless network says connected but i can't connect to the internet why is dat

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Comment from Kristy McGee on 2007-05-15

2007-05-15T09:09:05Z

Can I have a home computer my sisters laptop and my BF's xbox 360 all on-line at the same time? And how??

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Comment from Ahmad Jawed Joya on 2007-05-01

2007-05-01T15:41:34Z

Dear all, I wanted to know about the configuration of simple two pc without using switch, Hub, Router, i mean through cross cable and how give IP for that plz give info in this case with details for me thank you.

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Comment from farhan on 2007-04-22

2007-04-22T14:20:17Z

how do i know if my internet is a dial up or broadband.
And...
are there different routers like dial up router or broadband router.

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Comment from Sharon on 2007-04-20

2007-04-20T11:20:52Z

Hi, I've recently setup a small business network, the budget was tight so i have utilised the internet router to provide a LAN and WAN. Users log on to a server for central data storage and shared resources. The server and pc's are all connected to the router which is acting as the central point for all traffic. Should i have connected the server to the router and the pc's to the server or is my setup ok. It all works ok but net logons are hideously slow.

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Comment from Sean on 2007-04-18

2007-04-18T18:00:35Z

I have 2 computers networked using a switch.
.I want to connect one of my networked computers to broadband but when I try to do this my network goes down as the ip address of the terminal is changed from static to automatic.
My addresses are simple 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2

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Comment from Phil on 2007-04-16

2007-04-16T20:37:03Z

I have a desktop pc wired to the router, this pc also has a wireless pci card fitted, can i link another desktop pc that has a wirless card to pick up the internet from the wired pc as it is out of range from the modem but only one room futher away from the first pc.

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Comment from Farrukh on 2007-04-11

2007-04-11T17:01:50Z

Hi Leo, could you please tell me how to connect my laptop and PC wirelessly. I am using a wireless router to access the internet, but need accessibility between the two machines as well. Thanks

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Comment from reggierossell on 2007-04-07

2007-04-08T06:38:51Z

listen to leo...otherwise it is difficult to go wireless unless you like studying and studying and studying

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Comment from stev on 2007-04-05

2007-04-05T23:21:04Z

I have a linksys connected wirelessly to my laptop and it works fine. The problem is i have to keep the laptop connected for the wireless connection to be available for my other laptop. what am i doing wrong? Do i need one computer running all the time so the others can share internet of off it?

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-03-29

2007-03-30T02:04:03Z

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Depends on how "safe" the users of your LAN are. If they're prone to openning
attachments from people they don't know, or downloading untrustworth software,
then yes, you'll want to have a firewall on each machine. Otherwise, no ... I
run without firewalls on my machines, just the router.

Leo
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Comment from Don Kruzick on 2007-03-28

2007-03-29T00:14:11Z

We have your basic wireless setup Using a broadband router. Do we need to add firewalls to the computers behind the router that is set up with 128 bit incription

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T19:59:47Z

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I'm guessing I don't understand the question. I'd plug two computers into the
router with no need for an additional switch. Pretty much like the diagrams in
the article.

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Comment from Ajay on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T17:45:29Z

I have a broadband connection which needs to be logged into. Can I use a switch instead of a router to use two systems simultanously? Or can I at least use one system and use one port of the switch to connect the Packet8 device?

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Comment from Bradley Kirwan on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T08:33:39Z

Hi Leo,
I have a DSL-502T ADSL Router currently connected to my desktop pc using ethernet, however i would like to have both my computer in my room and desktop computer sharing the same internet connection at the same time. at the back of the modem/router there is an ethernet port (currently being used) and a USB port (not being used) any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

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Comment from leanne on 2007-03-06

2007-03-06T22:05:53Z

Hi,
I have set up my wireless network, with my pc and laptop, both have internet conection, but i can't share files, each time i try iget no network path! can you help?

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Comment from Jazmine on 2007-03-03

2007-03-03T18:39:54Z

O.k what do u mean when u say you have to switch the cords back and forth when you are using a cable/dsl modem because i definitley cannot connect to the internet.

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Comment from Piyush on 2007-03-02

2007-03-03T07:36:35Z

hi leo,
i wanted to setup a network connection between my PC and my laptop at my place using a Broadband router.i am a novice in networking and would like to have your help in me achieving the goal.please get back to me as soon as possible.

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Comment from van on 2007-02-27

2007-02-28T03:24:53Z

hi leo, i have three pc's at home; 1 at the office, one at my room and 1 at the living area. i have set up a network and all of the pc can access the network but the pc in my room can connect to the internet (but can connect to te netwok). would you know what seems to be the prob?! anticipatin for your reply.. thanks

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-02-18

2007-02-18T23:50:16Z

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You don't need a desktop. Just use a wireless router and your laptop.

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Comment from Lynne on 2007-02-18

2007-02-18T23:47:11Z

How do I set up a wireless router if I only have a laptop. I have no desktop to plug the cable into. I have done this with a desktop and a router, but now I need to set up elsewhere for just a laptop. Thanks.

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Comment from willy on 2007-02-11

2007-02-11T21:06:38Z

i have 2 pc's and i using D-link access point wireless108G form wired router and i want to do network between them to work internet i and my brother. thanks u Leo hope to meet you.

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Comment from Muhammed Bashir Memon on 2007-02-11

2007-02-11T15:01:04Z

I want to learn LAN connection,but in our locality there is no any institution in which I can learn.Wd' you plz send me some examples for that purpose?

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Comment from kay crowhurst on 2007-01-31

2007-01-31T21:04:56Z

hi leo my netwoek connection is good through my router connecting two pc's, i am trying to connect to the internet on the second pc but no luck ip conflict please how shall i resolve this

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Comment from Kapil Bhagwan on 2007-01-18

2007-01-19T04:37:06Z

Dear Leo,

i have one computer connected to broadband using Modem Router (rta1320), i have a old notebook which does not have network card. i connected my desktop computer to the router using the network cable and the notebook using the USB cable to the same router and internet works on both computers. What I would like to know is, can I transmit data from one computer to other?

Thank and best regards

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Comment from Leslie Wood on 2007-01-02

2007-01-02T17:41:06Z

Your article assumes the use of ethernet for 2 of the PCs. I have a PC and a laptop, a Belkin 54G router/modem and wireless connections from both computers to talktalk broadband internet. The internet works well from both computers but I don't seem to be able to link the 2 computers. At the very least I would like my wife's laptop to be able to use the Kyocers Mita printer which is attached to my PC. File sharing would be an added bonus as she has run out of storage space on her 20 Gb HDD!

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Comment from Jeanette on 2006-12-24

2006-12-25T05:08:39Z

How would I connect a guest to my established DSL connection. This would be occurring from a remote computer. There is a DSL modem/router attached to the remote computer and I am unable to establish a connection to the internet on the remote computer. However, my home base computer does connect without any problems. Thanks, Jeanette

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