Category Archives: Networking
Setting up home network
Setting up a home network using Verisons 3G broadband USB isp service is this possible? If so what hardware and software do i need to be able to set this up? Many thanks Setting up home network
Wireless or Wired Network Connections
What is really the best wireless or wired network connections? Both types of connections have their own particular advantages and disadvantages, but if given the choice why would 99.9% of techies prefer a wired connection? Wireless vs Wired The advantages of wireless connections over wired include, No wires – which means less mess. Flexible working [...]
Printer Sharing
I have a Unix desktop pc that i would like to print from, by printer sharing from a printer connected directly to a Windows XP pc.
What is an Intranet
Can someone please give me the definition of an Intranet? What it is and does and how it differs from the Internet
pc sound problem
My sound card shares the same IRQ with my ethernet/network adapter now i dont get any sound from my pc as the ethernet port is overriding the sound cards port, how can i change this?
Internet connection keeps dropping
Hello I have a dell laptop and wireless internet at my house. For some strange reason here recently my laptop will connect and disconnect every few minutes. It is very bothersome, please help fast. Thanks
Reset router
Tried to get on another computer and my friend didn’t know his password. Every time I turn on the computer his router comes up and I have to reset to my home router. How can I get rid of his location he lives hundreds of miles from me
SysSense Not Working
SysSense not working since midweek, I can’t be the only one having this issue, does anyone know why? I like SysSense as its small unobtrusive and generally works very well offering a way to keep an eye on your Adsense earnings and stats easily. I’ve uninstalled SysSense, reinstalled, checked for updates, installed on another computer, [...]
Wireless Router Buyers Guide Which Wireless Router
Wireless router buyers guide – Deciding which wireless router can be a minefield, there are so many around, so many different technologies, and prices. To begin with there are actually only two types of home wireless router. One is used for cable type internet connections; this is purely just a router, the other type is [...]
Wireless Networking Problems Causes & Fixes
If your having wireless networking problems this is generally caused by a computer issue, a router issue, or an ISP issue. Are any other computers experiencing the same wireless networking problems? Using the same router/connection? If so it points to a local computer issue, if not it means an issue with the router or ISP [...]
Wireless Networking Home Setup Part 5
With your wireless networking home setup if you’ve gone the Ad Hoc route the configuration here it is a little different. Firstly we need to enable ICS Internet connection sharing Go to the Start menu, control panel, network connections select your Internet network connection that you wish to share this will be the connection running [...]
How to Setup & Implement Wireless Networking Communication Part 1
For most people Wireless Networking or WIFI networks (wireless fidelity) can be considered a bit of a grey area. There are a number of facts to consider such as what you need to do to get two or more machines communicating. Do you want to be able to print wirelessly? Would you like to share [...]
WIFI Problems Issues with your WIFI networking connections ?
WIFI Problems Signal Strength Issues If the signal strength is too low then it may be difficult to pickup an ip address, and the connection speed, if you manage to connect will also be slower, maybe even unusable. This can be caused by the distance between the computer and router or access point being too [...]
TCPIP Definition / How Does TCPIP Work ?
TCPIP definition TCPIP is an acronym for Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol , it’s the most commonly used networking protocol around, it can be found in use in LAN’s (local area networks) and WANS (Wide Area Networks) such as the internet. It can be found on virtually all types of operating systems today, this [...]
Want to Set Up a Home Network Part 3 Security Types
How to set up a home network Network card types USB1’s maximum transmission rate is only twelve megabits per second, USB 2 on the other hand has a maximum speed of four hundred and eighty megabits per second), another downside of USB is the fact that it takes more of the processors time than the [...]
Sharing Files Using a Network Hard Drive
Network hard drive file sharing is the latest and perhaps the best way to share and backup files between two or more pc’s. Thinking of buying an external USB or Firewire hard drive? Wait just hang on a minute.. Why not take this a step further and look into purchasing a Network hard disk, or [...]
Network glossary Words & FAQ
Network glossary words & FAQ article. FAQ What is a network repeater ? Whatever type of network you are using , if the cable or transmission is longer then the manufacturers recommend , data transmission will be interrupted as the signal becomes weaker. A network repeater or hub amplifies the signal thus extending the range [...]
Nabaztag the Wireless Rabbit Gadget
What is a Nabaztag ? We don’t generally mention too many computer gadgets, but we’ve made an exception with this innovative little chap The first smart rabbit, if you’re looking for a smart gadget, that’s very cute, unique and functional look no further, this smart gadget is all of these and much more. This smart [...]
Limited or no Connectivity Fixes Guide
Are you getting a limited or no connectivity error message when you try to connect to a network? Have you tried repairing the network connection? To do this right click on it and select repair. The limited network connection prompt means there is connectivity between your computer and your network router, but something is not [...]
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