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Score Possible Router Problem?
Jim - 29 Nov 2007 3:31 PM - 7 messages
My high speed service provider is Comcast for the past several years. During this time, I've always had the same fixed IP address. In the past month or two, I've been losing my internet connection about every 10 days or so. I've discovered that if I disconnect the power cable to ...
Score hardware interrupts and the deferred procedure calls = 80% CPU with DLINK DWL G650
thai bear - 29 Nov 2007 2:09 PM - 2 messages
Laptop Fujitsu-seimens amilo L-7300 PCMCIA network card= DWL-G650_revC Operating System: Windows XP Home hello, I want some help with the above pcmcia card. fist of all I am a tech so I know what i am doing... I am using the latest driver only from windows ...
Score Strange Wireless Networking Issue
John Schneider - 28 Nov 2007 8:58 PM - 5 messages
My daughter has a new Gateway laptop with wireless networking capability, running XP Home SP2 and all current updates.  I'm trying to get her connected to my home wireless network (D-Link DI-634M).  I have the router set to not ...
Score question about switching from WEP to WAP
Carol - 28 Nov 2007 8:49 PM - 9 messages
I've got the MS MN-700 802.11g router and I have three wireless laptops as well as my Dash mobile phone. I know that at least one of my older laptops is 802.11b and the other two are 802.11g compatible. I don't know about the ...
Score Cannot Access External http sites
Alexander Higgins - 28 Nov 2007 9:16 PM - 4 messages
A client computer on our network is having a weird problem.  The Pc can access network resources on the local lan and internet using all protocols except HTTP.  nslookup, ftp, ping (icmp) etc all work fine. The PC can access our Intranet website via HTTP, but when trying to ...
Score Remote Desktop disconnects instantly with no error
Andrew - 28 Nov 2007 9:43 AM - 3 messages
Hello there! I'm having a very unusual problem trying to connect to just one machine in an office via remote desktop. The client connects but then instantly disconnects (within a small fraction of a second), failing silently with no error message. ...
Score Win XP and 802.11x in wired network
Marek - 28 Nov 2007 7:57 PM - 5 messages
Does anybody know or can describe the defult behavior of a Windows XP computer with 802.11x authentication enabled on a wired network? Something like a time line while computer starts. When computer starts to negotiate authentication after what and how long ...
Score free multi-user remote desktop utility
Yousuf Khan - 19 Nov 2007 6:38 PM - 21 messages
Is there a free remote desktop utility that allows multiple simultaneous user logins? I've been using Windows RDP as well as TightVNC so far, and they are both fine. But what I'd really like is something that will ...
Score Netbios over TCP/IP
il barbi - 27 Nov 2007 8:58 PM - 7 messages
I read on a tutorial that Node type=Broadcast would be the correct value for a small LAN with no DNS and WINS server and for address resolution NetBios over TCP/IP must be explicitly enabled when connecting to a router since ...
Score Blocking ranges of IP address
Gis Bun - 28 Nov 2007 7:36 PM - 4 messages
Hi, I'd like to block a range of IP address (actually a whole subnet like 172.16.1.0) but ***not*** using a firewall. Can this be done through a LMHost file? It's more like I don't want anything trying to access that segment. ...
Score Unable to get to A website
Carpie - 20 Nov 2007 7:44 PM - 6 messages
This isn't really an IE issue but definitely a client issue.  Today's water cooler topic at the office was [link] Everyone around the office is able to get to this URL but me.  I have even gone as far as to come ...
Score Re: D-Link 3420 and 655 compatibility problem - update
bjr - 29 Nov 2007 4:46 PM - 2 messages
Update: I downloaded and tried to install the recently released firmware for the 3420 - version 1.03 (has some 655 fixes ). The upload appeared to work and 3420 said it was restarting, but the firmware never took and stayed at 1.02. I informed DLink tech support and they will look at this. ...
Score own IP connection
jac - 29 Nov 2007 12:23 AM - 4 messages
Hello, I'm trying to view my home PC from another PC outside the local network but Explorer times out with failure to connect.   I set the router firewall to forward to the PC with Internet Information Server with access through port 80; I switched off Windows ...
Score Wireless connection problems caused by virus??
Nickyxx5 - 28 Nov 2007 10:19 PM - 4 messages
My friend has a Dell Inspiron laptop running Windows XP.  He has recently found that he is unable to connect to his home wireless network.  He receives the error message that there is "limited or no connectivity", but at the same ...
Score IIS and router question
Maincat - 28 Nov 2007 7:58 PM - 4 messages
Windows XP Pro SP2 - cable modem into router into three machine LAN. When I type in my public IP address, the router details appear on screen wanting my username and password.  Is that the normal behaviour?  It happens ...
Score LAN and Wireless
Daniel - 28 Nov 2007 8:05 AM - 8 messages
I connect both LAN and wireless at the same time in my office which allows connection for both. When a user needs to go for a meeting, he disconnect the LAN at his desk and at this point of time, he is still connected to the ...
Score VPN using L2TP and certificates
Michael Ellis - 28 Nov 2007 7:54 AM - 4 messages
Hi, I am trying to create a VPN using L2TP with authentication by a certificate.  I have created the certificate (PKCS12), imported into the Certificates (LOcal Computer)\Personal\Certificates. When trying to use the L2TP VPN connection (client), Windows reports ...
Score H.E.L.P. PLEASE
goobmeister - 29 Nov 2007 3:37 AM - 2 messages
DELL Latitude D620 2 MBRAM 1.87 GHz. proc IE7XPPro Why am I always being told that I'm working offline in IE7 when I'm not?  It's keeping me from getting to any webpages because I'm always being asked ...
Score Weird DNS behavior from Verizon Actiontec modem
jtpr - 28 Nov 2007 10:49 PM - 4 messages
I have a FIOS connection with a system on it connected wirelessly.  It had a Netgear adapter that I wasn't happy with so I removed it and replaced it with a noname card.  The Netgear had received a ...
Score Command that returns Signal strength, and/or speed
Jay - 24 Nov 2007 4:33 PM - 13 messages
Is there a dos command that will return the signal strength, or connection speed? I've looked at netstat and ipconfig, but don't see it. ...
Score Can geet to router but not interner
Bob T - 26 Nov 2007 9:33 PM - 5 messages
I have been using this open network and have gotten to the internet ok. Recently I am able to get to the router but not the internet.  Could it be more than the router not having access to the internet? ...
Score wireless modem and clearing connection
kieran5405 - 27 Nov 2007 10:18 AM - 4 messages
Hi, I use a wireless modem connection at home for the internet.  Sometimes the connection can drop...it doesnt happen very often so thats not an issue...but when it does happen i have to restart the pc to connect to ...
Score Two Networks - One PC
ansonee - 27 Nov 2007 5:04 PM - 4 messages
I know this may not be the proper forum for this, but I couldn't find one that was a better fit. I have two different networks in my house. My landlord supplies ewveryone in the duplex with free wireless Internet access. I have my own "network" ...
Score Vista Asks for XP Password
Jim Becker - 25 Nov 2007 1:31 PM - 4 messages
I have 2 Vista machines and 1 XP (Pro) in a linksys network.  While using the 2 Vista machines, I can see the XP but when I try to map the XP drive it keeps asking for a password.  I never set one on the XP machine. Any idea ...
Score simultaneous LAN and WAN connections in windows XP
A. Qadah - 26 Nov 2007 11:23 AM - 4 messages
can i have simultaneous connection to a Wireless network and a LAN at access their resources at the same time? and if yes how? ie i have a printer at a lan and internet at WAN! thanks Regards ...
Score Hidden Vista Tools, Tips, Tricks and More!!
vistatips6 - 26 Nov 2007 1:25 AM - 2 messages
These Hidden tools will help you get maximum performance,What's Inside Vista: The Best of Vista's New Tools,Tweak Security Settings in XP and Vista, Using USB keys to improve Vista performance , Networking Vista, and  more at... ...
Score Question
UR2 - 23 Nov 2007 5:52 PM - 12 messages
I have XP Pro installed with SP2.  Recently I bought a Maxtor 320GB Shared Storage II Ethernet external drive.  I cannot mount the drive because I have an issue with Networking.  I have no idea what happened to the files but they ...
Score No LAN Port on PC - How do I set up Wireless on an existing Broadband account ?
El.Plates - 25 Nov 2007 10:56 AM - 3 messages
Hi I have been completely dumb but please bear with me !! I have an existing Broadband (Zyxel) account that gets to my PC via USB from a modem router. I have bought a Belkin Wireless G+ mimo modem router and a USB ...
Score printer sharing on home network
juliusseizure - 11 Sep 2007 10:28 AM - 5 messages
my main computers running xp home my laptops running vista. try as i might, i cant share my printer to my laptop. went through recommended "tech" sites still no joy. keep getting window saying "WINDOWS CANNOT CONNECT TO THE PRINTER. ACCESS IS DENIED" anyone with any advice please...have configured ...
Score interference suggestions
mmaphq - 13 Nov 2007 9:28 PM - 18 messages
We have a wireless network between 3 or 4 pc's. During the day we can see 3 or 4 other networks, one of which is strong (35%). During the day the network will hang, restart ... . Last night when all the other networks were ...
Score no internet conection
R - 21 Nov 2007 11:29 PM - 3 messages
I have a built in wireless card in my Dell. I get a excellent signal to my computer. The problem is when opening  (IE OR FIREFOX) I get page cannot be displayed error. I can connect wired OK. Any ideas would be very helpful. I am using XP Media Center additiom sp2. ...
Score extending the wired network via wireless
John DeGroof - 23 Nov 2007 10:46 PM - 3 messages
The plan: To provide wired networking downstairs for the Xbox, HD-DVD, DirecTV, via wireless (WAP) to the main network upstairs (without having to go buy a WET). I have a Linksys WRT54G wired/wireless upstairs.  I have a Linksys ...
Score Wireless & Bridge
EB Soluzioni Informatiche - 17 Nov 2007 9:41 PM - 5 messages
Hi All I' Have a problem ... opps ... two problem ... first problem is that my english is very scolastic, so my sentences could be erroneous ... Second problem is about use of bridge device on windows xp I have a virtual machine (with windows xp home installed) in my windows ...
Score Script to disconnect Linksys WRT54G wireless router on Windows
Wilson - 19 Nov 2007 5:15 PM - 8 messages
Is there an existing wireless router linksys WRT54G script out there that will run from Windows XP and hit the 'connect' & 'disconnect' button? For example, I'd like to disconnect my wireless router (firmware 1.02.0) by clicking on a single shortcut to replace the multiple button presses today. ...
Score Wireless N router won't browse internet, but connects
turk - 21 Nov 2007 9:56 PM - 4 messages
Hello,    I'm wondering if anyone can give me a helping hand?  I've just upgraded my wireless network to Wireless N from G.  I've had the wireless N router for a few months, but was using a wireless G adapter and had no problems. ...
Score My Network Name
Jim Becker - 15 Nov 2007 12:14 AM - 4 messages
What would cause Vista to all of sudden rename my wireless connection?  What it's done is added a 2 (number 2) to the name.  For example the name of my wireless might be 'MyWireless' and now Vista is calling it 'MyWireless  2 ...
Score Lose Internet access after sleep with WRT54G
Alan Biddle - 20 Nov 2007 8:38 PM - 5 messages
I have a Linksys WRT54G V8.0 router.  Everything works fine, except when I allow my desktop computer (Ethernet to port 1) to sleep and then wake, I lose the ability to connect to the Internet unless I either reboot the computer, or recycle the power to the router.  I ...
Score Computer keeps switching on its own between networks, losing conne
DianaVG - 20 Nov 2007 2:01 PM - 6 messages
I have wireless connection that Microsoft automatically configures. Other people in my neighborhood also have wireless connection. When I start my computer, Microsoft chooses home (my wireless connection) but after 3-4 minutes, switches to another, less strong, network losing my connection. The ...
Score Not enough Server Storage?
Mervyn Thomas - 13 Sep 2007 1:32 PM - 5 messages
I have an XP PC with a 150GB seperate drive with a wireless network to a Vista laptop. When I try to connect to the 158 GB from the laptop I get a response  "  ... is not accessible.  Not enough server storage is available to process this ...
Score XP not picking up wireless network
Andifoz - 13 Nov 2007 9:53 AM - 6 messages
Hi The introduction of a new Vista laptop into our network marked the beginning of major connectivity problems on our home wireless LAN, which runs off a Netgear router. Convinced that the router just wouldn't get on with Vista I ...
Score Home network
tess - 20 Nov 2007 9:31 AM - 5 messages
My desktop computer connects to the Internet via a Billion wireless router but with a network cable.  My husband's work laptop picks up the wireless signal at home and connects to the net successfully.  This is probably a very ...
Score Why don't the numbers match the performance?
jtpr - 20 Nov 2007 3:22 PM - 4 messages
Why is it I have such slow performance in this scenerio?  I have a FIOS connection, 15Mb.  My system connected via CAT5 to the router runs fine.  But my wireless system in another room is very slow.  But ...
Score Wireless will not connect to internet
Brian Burton - 18 Nov 2007 8:21 PM - 3 messages
I have a dial up internet connect that works well and has for years. It works on my desk-top, my lap-top and my daughter's lap-top. I recently purchased what I call a wirelss receiver/transmitter to get high speed internet. It ...
Score belkin adapter on vista - wlancfg.exe missing
john dixon - 18 Nov 2007 8:32 PM - 4 messages
I have a speedtouch 585 router and have configured using the supplied cd and then it attempts to connect to the pc. There is no adapter so have tried to install the belkin product. The initial software loads and then it asks me to plug in the adapter, i plug it in and install ...
Score Several SSIDs on one radio?
Pavel A. - 18 Nov 2007 7:13 PM - 2 messages
Ok I know this is not an MSDN newsgroup, but still hope that somebody here can answer this question. Suppose I makes a wireless router based on "open source" software, and license it under GPL. This router should have "virtual AP" : one physical radio has several ...
Score Force to Only Connect to One Network Only?
halo - 18 Nov 2007 2:42 AM - 3 messages
Hi folks, I've kinda driven myself up the wall trying to figure this out: There are several wireless networks in range of my laptop.  There's the one in my house (Let's call it "Router A"), and a few others that ...
Score Need help with Vista on wireless network
L. E. Miller - 16 Nov 2007 3:48 PM - 2 messages
I hope someone here can help me. I've read most of the posts here but am still having a problem. I have a small office network set up with a Linksys WRT54GS router, a desk top with XP wired to router, laptop with XP wireless to router, and laptop ...
Score Bluetooth setup
Graypetter - 13 Nov 2006 7:12 AM - 9 messages
I cannot find 'Bluetooth Devices' in Control Panel.  How do I get to this, so I can follow the instructions for setting up Bl;uetooth pairing? ...
Score Help please- PC won't connect to wireless router-"Acquiring IP Add
Natasha - 12 Nov 2007 9:27 PM - 5 messages
Please someone help me!! I have a wireless network problem.  I have 2 laptops,  one laptop is running Windows XP and the other laptop is running Windows Vista, connected to a Linksys wireless router.  I also have a desktop ...
Score Ad Hoc in Windows Vista
DarwinLabs - 11 Oct 2007 7:03 PM - 5 messages
I recently installed Windows Vista Business onto my laptop. I created an ad hoc wireless connection, I am no longer using the connection, but to my surpise I can't remove it. It is staying active. How can I remove it from my ...
Score Keep Losing connection to router
SAlders - 10 Nov 2007 11:06 PM - 13 messages
Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem. The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is ...
Score Securing corporate wireless laptops
lldan - 6 Nov 2007 1:27 PM - 3 messages
We are currently running Windows XP SP2 on all of our laptops.  Now, of course laptops travel around connecting to various wireless networks and broadcasting there preferred network list.  I would like to stop that, but a way to easy manage this.  I have looked at this patch. ...
Score Connect to home network from external PC
Cron - 12 Nov 2007 12:26 PM - 4 messages
Hi does anyone know if this is possible using windows XP or even vista? Is there no way you can just lookup the IP and input the router password? Thanks Ciarán ...
Score sharing
geoff - 14 Nov 2007 8:10 PM - 4 messages
can I share a printer my printer is connected to my pc which runs windows xp and my laptop runs vista both are connected wirelessly ...
Score Wireless Adaptor Driver Problems
Richard_C - 8 Nov 2007 10:58 PM - 5 messages
Can anyone help me please? I bought a wireless network kit from D-Link and installed the SW and Router on my wife's laptop PC. I loaded the SW for the Wireless adaptor on my desktop PC and inserted the wireless adaptor into the ...
Score Network Places' Workgroup Computers shows only router host
John Butler - 10 Nov 2007 12:05 PM - 8 messages
Until recently by opening 'Network Places - Show Workgroup Computers' I could see and access my desktop PC and the attached wireless router and the Laptop computer upstairs on the network. something has changed after a Windows Update and now I only see my Desktop. ...
Score What can cause a Wireless network to stop receiving?
Jay - 11 Nov 2007 4:51 PM - 9 messages
I know this is a general question, but I have little info, except that my wireless connection will sometimes just stop receiving. I can see it sending a few bytes in the connection status and in the performance monitor. After a ...
Score Who deleted shared files over network?
HotRod - 7 Nov 2007 2:21 PM - 10 messages
Everyone in our office is running either Windows 2000 or XP Pro. We have one PC that we use to put shared files on that is running Windows XP Pro, almost everyone in our small office has access to the shared folders. However over ...
Score forgot network security key
boundwings - 12 Nov 2007 5:00 PM - 5 messages
I have a wireless network set-up at my home since I work remote for my company. Sadly my work laptop died and I now have a new one but I cant get it to connect to my home wireless because I have forgotten the network security ...
Score Wireless Access Point - connection but no IP
Willem M - 11 Nov 2007 7:58 PM - 5 messages
I connect to the internet via a Surecom ADSL router/switch (not wireless). I have a SMC WEBT-G access point plugged into one port of the router. My HP laptop connects to the AP through wireless (indicates Excellent). The ...
Score windows 2003 server. standard. with sp2
kevin - 7 Nov 2007 10:06 PM - 6 messages
I cannot connect to linksys router web based sertup page (192.168.0.1) wireless G router what happened? ...
Score Wireless adapter - Internet Explorer
Josie - 8 Nov 2007 1:13 AM - 3 messages
Oh please someone help me! I have spent all day on the phone to yahoo with two screaming kids in the background trying to find out why since I switched to a wireless connection I cannot get my sitebuilder to upload changes.  Also Internet explorer cannot ...
Score LAN Card Keeps Taking Over - Help a cute Girl!
GW - 10 Nov 2007 5:27 PM - 6 messages
Hey!  My desktop is set up with a wireless Linksys adapter.  Everything works fine.  The Local Area Network connection icon for a wired connection is always trying to request an IP address based.  There is no lan cable plugged ...
Score Upgrade to N router
JustMe - 9 Nov 2007 10:49 PM - 5 messages
I am thinking of upgrading my wirless router to a Linksys Wireless-N Home Broadband Router  WRT150N . I already have a gigafast adapter. My question is, do I have to upgrade the adapter as well? Thanks in advance. Just me ...
Score Wireless Routing Question
Ted - 10 Nov 2007 2:35 AM - 3 messages
I am using a 24dbi Yagi antenna with a built-in USB wifi adapter (Atheros Chipset zydas1211b802.11b/802.11g) for internet access. This antenna/adapter combo is connected via a 15 foot USB cable to my desktop USB port.  This works extremely well. ...
Score Problem with BT Home Hub.
Bill - 8 Nov 2007 8:49 PM - 7 messages
Hi All, I have a BT Home Hub and similar to many other users, I am finding that since a BT delivered firmware upgrade, my work laptop (A Toshiba Tablet running XP Pro) fails to connect wirelessly - it's ok if I hard wire. ...
Score Problem installing a wifi printer
Noel S Pamfree - 9 Nov 2007 7:11 PM - 4 messages
I am trying to install a Lexmark Z1480 on a Toshiba Satellite A100-02A, which unfortunately runs under Windows Vista Home Premium. Having turned the printer on and made sure it is in wifi-mode I did the following on the laptop: ...
Score Bridging Connections using a Netgear PCI Wireless Network Card
Freak4JC - 9 Nov 2007 4:28 AM - 5 messages
Hi All Firstly the setup I have: 3 computers (2 desktops & a laptop) all running XP, and 2 wireless cards (Netgear WG311v3 PCI, and Netgear WPN111 USB), and a Wireless router which is connected to the internet. I put a PCI Wireless card in one of the desktops (D1) and connected using a ...
Score Another try, wireless network in XP MCE
Haze - 4 Nov 2007 7:31 PM - 22 messages
Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here. I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter. Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked ...
Score Not detecting wireless signal
Ron Stone - 3 Nov 2007 6:04 PM - 5 messages
I have a desktop and a laptop computer in the same room as my wireless router. The laptop has an internal wireless card, and the desktop has a PCI D-Link wireless card. I am running Network Stumbler on both computers.  The laptop shows my router ...
Score pda won't work when WEP enabled on router
People - 6 Nov 2007 2:35 PM - 5 messages
Hi, I have a laptop that runs on win. XP that works OK when I'm on the Internet  either via a cable or wireless but when I try to set 'WEP' security via my router I've noticed that my pda doesn't work (no wi-fi ...
Score vista comp drops internet
frenchu4@patmedia.net - 6 Nov 2007 9:55 PM - 6 messages
using a wrt54g v2 linksys router.the xpcomp using this router has no problems at all.the new vista  computer drops internet when changing to a diff website.it waits for up to 30 45 sec then reconnects.I ...
Score Signal Strength Variations
Poddys - 2 Nov 2007 5:00 PM - 8 messages
The signal I pick up from our local free network is weak (1 bar), and sometimes I can connect well, sometimes it's flaky, and sometimes I can't connect at all. I don't know why the signal quality would vary so much.  Is it due to ...
Score Buffalo Wireless Router
deepak.pase - 6 Nov 2007 6:49 AM - 3 messages
I have a new HP laptop running Windows Vista. My Buffalo WHR-G125 router is not getting configure on Win Vista.I got 2 installation cd's with it. When i try to install the drivers it is getting stuck at ...
Score How do I set up a wireless network
loolchickens - 6 Nov 2007 12:58 PM - 4 messages
Hi I just recieved my HP Pavillion Laptop yesterday and wanted to set up a wireless network today. I did what i could but then it says to configure it automatically. I tired to do that but i don't know what to put for the ...
Score Actiontec MI424WR and WG111 v3
jtpr - 6 Nov 2007 2:29 PM - 2 messages
I've got a desktop with a Netgear WG111 about 30 feet from an Actiontec MI424WR router provided by Verizon.  If I go to speedtest.net from my desktop that is hardwired to the router I get the full 15 Mb I should get (FIOS).  If I go to the desktop with the ...
Score Random losing Wireless Connection
Montreal - 5 Nov 2007 3:01 PM - 2 messages
Hi,   My sister has a new Vista laptop and and Trendent router (WEP security enabled) and she is suffering from random disconnects of the wireless connection. I know there are many reasons for this but i am wondering of ...
Score 2 laptop connected via router, how do I set up file sharing?
PAR - 5 Nov 2007 3:55 AM - 9 messages
I have successfully connected 2 laptops via a wireless N broadband router.  They are sharing internet, but I need to make one laptop a master and the other a slave.  I have a database which I want the slave to enter data and ...
Score how to block a specific website...
RJK - 4 Nov 2007 11:19 AM - 7 messages
Background:- Networking knowledge :- almost zero :-) Hardware :-  Orange Livebox is the "front"  adsl modem/router, which feeds internet to a WAG354G which is acting as a "dumb router" ...as I understand it. ...both outside the house in my office. ...
Score wireless + wired
Betsy - 3 Nov 2007 9:45 PM - 6 messages
I hope this is the correct forum or at least I can get some guidance. I have a home network that works quiet well. A WAP that is wired to a switch. Computers on the switch have assigned IP addresses (192.168.15.2+) ...
Score Did my wireless card just crap out?
operaflute - 3 Nov 2007 3:54 AM - 7 messages
Okay, seemingly randomly, my computer no longer sees any wireless networks whatsoever.  (which stinks, since I don't even have a landline)  ditto if I turn off the firewall.  The only thing that happened last night was a java ...
Score Wireless Connection inactive with a limited user account
Sam - 5 Oct 2007 8:55 AM - 11 messages
Hello, On a notebook I have a Wiressless router / wiresless networked adaptor using WPA encryption. My wireless uses a third pary utility and not Windows (WZU) I created a new user account and made it a member of Power User ...
Score Newbie lost Network Key
kojaks43 - 3 Nov 2007 12:56 PM - 9 messages
I did not set up my network.  I did enter the Network Key and promply forgot it. My computer works fine, however, a guest at my house wanted to connect to my wireless router.  Without that Key, we could not. ...
Score wireless connection
Barbara - 1 Nov 2007 12:45 PM - 9 messages
We have two computers on a wireless connection.  Someone in our area has a wireless connection also.  Every time we boot up the second computer, it shows the other person's wireless on our toobar with a secured connection.  ...
Score Wireless Network Wizard and scripting updates to wireless network.
Jordan - 1 Nov 2007 3:08 PM - 2 messages
First question - Is it possible to create a script to automatically update the passcode of a wireless network.  My employees' laptops are almost always on their base stations hard wired so I have access most of the time to run ...
Score Routers With Speed Booster?
Pegleg - 2 Nov 2007 1:33 PM - 4 messages
Do 801.11g routers with "speed booster" make any difference or does the connecting laptop have to have a compatible "speed booster" card installed? I was told that speed booster routers are a waste of money unless the laptop has a compliant card installed. ...
Score automatic switch between LAN and WiFi
Bucky - 1 Nov 2007 6:20 PM - 5 messages
I have a ThinkPad T61 with Intel Proset Wireless. I want to configure it to automatically switch between LAN and WiFi, with LAN being the first option. (I.e. if both are available, I would like it to use the ...
Score WPA-PSK encyription key is not allowed if more than 8 characters
cokram - 2 Nov 2007 11:31 AM - 5 messages
Hi , It seems that if WPA-PSK encyription key is not allowed if more than 8 characters it will not accept the key. Is there a fix for this ...
Score Wireless connection speed
connflash - 26 Oct 2007 11:51 AM - 10 messages
I have a Netgear WGR614v6 router and a Siemens Speedstream 4100 dsl modem. I have a desktop cpu and a laptop cpu.  The laptop uses wireless to connect to the web, share files and printer.  Even though the router is a 54Mbps it only ...
Score Which is "safer" from a hotel room (public or private IP)?
Tia B. McMahon - 30 Oct 2007 2:11 AM - 9 messages
I always log in from hotels and am faced with the question if I want a public IP address (ostensibly for VPN) or a firewalled hotel IP. Which should I pick? I'm not using VPN (which they seem to indicate the public IP is for) but it ...

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