http://ask-leo.com/networking.html en-us 2008-07-24T11:48:51-08:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://ask-leo.com/whats_the_difference_between_a_mac_address_and_an_ip_address.html MAC and IP addresses are both key components to network, but they serve different purposes, and are visible in very different ways. 12580@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2008-07-24T11:48:51-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/what_is_bandwidth.html Bandwidth is a term you hear frequently but it can be confusing and it's easy to gloss over exactly what it means. 12481@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2008-06-09T14:08:32-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_tell_what_program_is_making_or_accepting_tcpip_connections_on_my_machine.html Your machine can open TCP/IP connections to other machines, or it could be waiting for other machines to connect to it. Here's how to see what is happening. 11204@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2007-02-26T20:25:50-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_do_i_get_there_is_another_user_logged_onto_your_computer_when_i_shut_down.html 'There is another user logged onto your computer' happens when another user is logged in. That can happen in a couple of ways - one obvious, one not. 11022@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-12-26T17:31:36-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_connect_to_my_dsl_modem_if_i_dont_have_a_network_card.html Most computers come with ethernet these days, but if you have an older machine that doesn't, there are alternatives. 10987@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-12-07T15:06:41-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_is_the_byte_activity_different_on_my_wired_and_wireless_connections.html The number of bytes transferred should be roughly the same regardless of your connection, right? We'll look at a couple of reasons that might not be true. 10845@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-10-25T10:27:39-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_protect_myself_from_other_computers_sharing_my_internet_connection.html A shared connection to the internet is common, and provides an important level of security. But what if the machines you share with can't be trusted? 10839@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-10-23T10:20:45-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/a_duplicate_name_exists_on_the_network_what_does_that_mean_how_do_i_fix_it.html A duplicate name exists on the network happens when two resources - usually computers - have been given the same name. We'll look at how to check, and where to fix it. 10775@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-10-04T16:29:01-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_did_my_home_network_stop_working.html Home networks or other small LAN can stop working for various reasons, but there's a simple reason home networks stop working that's often overlooked. 10744@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-09-21T13:48:14-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_network_not_work_after_resuming_from_standby.html Network failures after standby are not uncommon in older machines. Fortunately, fixing network problems after standby is not difficult - usually. 10736@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-09-19T12:29:14-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/how_did_you_get_my_ip_address.html Your IP address is the fundamental way of identifying your computer on the internet. Your IP address is available to any service you connect to. 10668@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-08-29T12:26:35-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/zone_alarm_firewall_do_i_need_it_if_im_behind_a_nat_router.html Zone Alarm is a popular firewall you install on your machine. If you also have a NAT router you may - or may not - need a firewall such as Zone Alarm. 10652@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-08-27T14:57:05-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_might_my_network_icon_show_constant_activity.html When enabled, the network icon in the system tray lights up when data is sent or received. If the network icon is constantly lit when you're not doing anything, there are several possibilities. 10508@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-07-16T21:44:32-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_computer_keep_wanting_to_dial_a_connection.html Internet Explorer can automatically dial a connection if you use dial-up to connect to the internet. Having it automatically dial a connection can get in the way, though. Here's how to turn that off. 10460@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-06-29T11:13:47-08:00 http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_connect_my_desktop_to_the_nearby_wireless_internet_wifi_hotspot.html Wireless internet in WiFi hotspots makes for a convenient connection. To connect to the wireless internet you need proximity and a little hardware. 10413@http://ask-leo.com/ Networking 2006-06-15T10:09:34-08:00