Everyone knows this printer is too good to be just sold off as a trade-in for another multi-function network ready printer, never mind even Canon MX700.
However since the printer does not have networking feature, one option is to spend almost the same amount of money (or may be a little more) to get a costly print server like Canon-Silex C-6700WG or C-6200U. I am sure there would be an alternative such that I can at least use fax and print from remote. Scan and copy is not needed for remote anyway.
Any bright ideas?
Network a Canon Pixma MP530 on a home wireless network without direct PC connection?
Try using a print server, there are many different ones, you just have to check which ones are compatible.
Have a nice day, Jamie.
Reply:I strongly can recommend SILEX C-6200U Print server. For my Canon Pixma MP220 I connected the Silex with my WLAN Router and installed the software (a bit tricky but okay). Now I can print and Scan wirless from my notebook. Report It
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Cannot connect to network printer?
My Dell laptop cannot connect to a network printer that is connected to my desktop PC. Through my wireless router, my desktop computer can print to my upstairs printer when it is connected to my laptop, but my laptop cannot print to the network printer that is connected to the desktop. When I go to add the network printer, the desktop PC's computer name appears in the list, but when I click on it the timer comes up and eventually says that the ip address cannot be found. My desktop can connect to network printers that are directly connected into my laptop, but my laptop cannot connect through the network to printers connected directly in the desktop. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Cannot connect to network printer?
Is the printer being shared on the Desktop?
Testing to see if the printer is shared.
1. On the desktop, find the IP address of the desktop. (Click Start - Click Run - type cmd and hit enter- type ipconfig and hit enter, your ip address should be listed)
2. On the laptop, open the desktop shared folder (Start - run - type \\%26lt;ipconfig%26gt; - enter) A windows should be listed and printers should be a folder in there. If it's not listed or the printer isn't available, then the desktop isn't sharing the printer properly.
3. Click the printer you want and it should allow you to print to this new printer.
Cannot connect to network printer?
Is the printer being shared on the Desktop?
Testing to see if the printer is shared.
1. On the desktop, find the IP address of the desktop. (Click Start - Click Run - type cmd and hit enter- type ipconfig and hit enter, your ip address should be listed)
2. On the laptop, open the desktop shared folder (Start - run - type \\%26lt;ipconfig%26gt; - enter) A windows should be listed and printers should be a folder in there. If it's not listed or the printer isn't available, then the desktop isn't sharing the printer properly.
3. Click the printer you want and it should allow you to print to this new printer.
Network Printing with Vista?
I have a Canon MP460 printer and am trying to print on a network. The network has a Windows XP Media Center 2003 computer and a Windows Vista Home Premium computer. The problem is, I can't print using the network. Every time I try to connect to the printer is says "Windows cannot connect to the printer. Access is denied." How do I get access? And, how do I connect? Also, how do I print?
Network Printing with Vista?
rubbish, you dont need a password- ;) Even an username with no spaces is good.
Go to (file) explorer, open your computer, see the c:/ then look under it and find your printer- Right click on it and then click sharing or properites.
Then click share and enable it to be seen on the network-
If you want, you can then specify who can use it. for example GUEST and leave password blank or add one-
Then on your other computer, to print- click print then choose printer (might have to add printer here)- browse for printers, then point to the windows network- you should see the printer there now and click that- it will install drivers on your remote computer and then connect.
Not 100% there but enough to get you started.
good luck.
Reply:Which computer is connected directly to the printer?
You will need to create a user with the same username/password on BOTH computers.
Yes, you do...if you're not in the practice of leaving your computer wide open to attacks, then yes, every user account has a password, guest and administrator are disabled...
Network Printing with Vista?
rubbish, you dont need a password- ;) Even an username with no spaces is good.
Go to (file) explorer, open your computer, see the c:/ then look under it and find your printer- Right click on it and then click sharing or properites.
Then click share and enable it to be seen on the network-
If you want, you can then specify who can use it. for example GUEST and leave password blank or add one-
Then on your other computer, to print- click print then choose printer (might have to add printer here)- browse for printers, then point to the windows network- you should see the printer there now and click that- it will install drivers on your remote computer and then connect.
Not 100% there but enough to get you started.
good luck.
Reply:Which computer is connected directly to the printer?
You will need to create a user with the same username/password on BOTH computers.
Yes, you do...if you're not in the practice of leaving your computer wide open to attacks, then yes, every user account has a password, guest and administrator are disabled...
Lan Network?
Help. I need to create a lan network!. I have a two computer internet conection. The one exit of the modem is to a usb port and the other to a ethernet cable. I want to use the ethernet cable to connect it to a lan network and to 2 pc´s. I use a switch or router (or what)? to connect 2 computers in a lan network to be able to play games.. etc. The first computer (the one with the usb connectio) has a free ethernet port and windows vista. I want to connect it to a windows xp computer (that uses the ethernet connection) and a laptop (ethernet also).
The main question is: how do i create a home lan network. do i buy a switch or a router (none of the 3 pc´s have wifi but i heard it divides the IP so more computers can use the connection) however it is not necessary. So pls help me with how do i create it, with what etc.
Thanks
Lan Network?
A switch just divides the physical connection - you need a router to provide internal IP addresses. If you're in the US, go to Wal-Mart - they're nearby, and they're about the cheapest. Get a Linksys WRT54G router - it's $45. You'll also need ethernet cables to connect each computer to the router. (You probably have one now, connecting the computer to the modem's ethernet jack - you'll need 3 cables for 2 computers - one for the modem and one for each computer.) The shortest cable Wal-Mart carries is 7 feet, and the longest is 25 feet. If you need anything longer than that, shop on the internet - DON'T use a coupler to connect two shorter cable together. (Dropping a 7 foot cable behind the desk if the router and computer are next to each other, is fine but don't coil the cable up to neaten it up.)
cosmetic
The main question is: how do i create a home lan network. do i buy a switch or a router (none of the 3 pc´s have wifi but i heard it divides the IP so more computers can use the connection) however it is not necessary. So pls help me with how do i create it, with what etc.
Thanks
Lan Network?
A switch just divides the physical connection - you need a router to provide internal IP addresses. If you're in the US, go to Wal-Mart - they're nearby, and they're about the cheapest. Get a Linksys WRT54G router - it's $45. You'll also need ethernet cables to connect each computer to the router. (You probably have one now, connecting the computer to the modem's ethernet jack - you'll need 3 cables for 2 computers - one for the modem and one for each computer.) The shortest cable Wal-Mart carries is 7 feet, and the longest is 25 feet. If you need anything longer than that, shop on the internet - DON'T use a coupler to connect two shorter cable together. (Dropping a 7 foot cable behind the desk if the router and computer are next to each other, is fine but don't coil the cable up to neaten it up.)
cosmetic
Network key keeps defaulting to original setting?
I have a laptop that just won't change the NETWORK KEY. My pc my other laptop changes but the third laptop computer refuses to change. I have unistalled the network card and USB wireless driver put in the changed network key and soon as i hit ok it defaults back to the old default. I have even selected manual install but still goes back to it's old ways. What is going on there must be something i am missing ?Is there an alternative to changing my router security? Can i use zone alarm to prevent people piggy backing onto my cable? I am using XP OS
Network key keeps defaulting to original setting?
If it's defaulting back to the old network key, I'm assuming you are unable to connect to your network and have access to Internet, shared files, etc. Take a look at your IP settings (run 'cmd' and type 'ipconfig' at the prompt). Are you getting an IP address from your router? If so, the wireless is connecting, but the security is faulty. It may be a case of needing a new driver for the wireless device. If you are not getting an IP address, the wireless itself may be faulty. If possible, swap the devices between the two laptops.
Network key keeps defaulting to original setting?
If it's defaulting back to the old network key, I'm assuming you are unable to connect to your network and have access to Internet, shared files, etc. Take a look at your IP settings (run 'cmd' and type 'ipconfig' at the prompt). Are you getting an IP address from your router? If so, the wireless is connecting, but the security is faulty. It may be a case of needing a new driver for the wireless device. If you are not getting an IP address, the wireless itself may be faulty. If possible, swap the devices between the two laptops.
Network range?
I am trying to set up the Wifi on my Ipod Touch. I have a wireless router at home.
The Touch asks for an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, DNS. How do I get all these?
I read something about network range and picking the next available IP address in the network. If my network range is 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255, what is the next available IP address?
Network range?
Why not just let DHCP assign the addresses?
Settings %26gt; Wi-Fi Networks-%26gt;Choose the network-%26gt;Renew Lease.
If your router is set to assign DHCP (look for DHCP enabled in the router settings if you're not sure) it should automatically pick up and address.
If for some reason you need to have a static IP then I've tried to explain it below.
Also try rebooting your network. Shut everything off for about 5-10 minutes (modem, routers, computers, etc) then try DHCP again. Sometimes that helps with the 169.x.x.x issues
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In all instances x=and unknown number between 0 and 254
192.168.x.0 is the broadcast address
192.168.x.1 is USUALLY the ip address of the router
192.168.x.100-254 is usually what routers are set default to issue ip addresses as (at least most linksys I've seen)
Try this:
On a windows pc go to start-%26gt;run-"cmd" (no quotes)-%26gt;enter-%26gt;"ipconfig" (no quotes)-%26gt;enter
Look for and write down the default gateway value and the subnet mask value.
Then in your Touch put in the following values
IP - 192.168.x.125 - x=whatever number you default gateway shows in the 3rd position. It is usually 1 (eg: 192.168.1.1)
Subnet - 255.255.255.0
Router - 192.168.x.1 -x=same as the default gateways 3rd number.
DNS - 192.168.x.1 for primary and leave secondary blank if you have an option for it. - x=whatever number your default gateway shows in the 3rd position. Once again, usually 1
You can change the last octet of the ip address (192.168.x.last-octet) to whatever you want to try between 110 and 150 (more options that that, but keep it simple).
Now for the catch. If you set it up as a static ip on your home network it will always be looking for a static ip even when you're traveling around. Which means that unless the wireless network settings are the same as yours you'll need to get in and change the settings. That's why I say DHCP is your best bet.
Reply:If you are getting a 169 address from DHCP, then it isn't getting a response from a DHCP server. The 169 address is a "I don't know what network I'm on but here is a number just in case" address. It's possible your router is not providing an address or the Touch doesn't like the DHCP response.
It might be better to set it up manually. You can pick any unused address in your network range except for the ones in use and the two end addresses (0 and 255). Go to the router configuration screens and look for one of the tabs or pages showing existing addresses. Make sure all the devices within range have been turned on so they get an address. Choose a free address for the IP Address inside the Touch. The subnet mask for your network will be 255.255.255.0. The router will be the IP address of your router which is typically 192.168.1.1. This is also on the status page of your router. Finally, to get the necessary DNS values, use the ones on the router status page that correspond with your Internet service provider. Usually there are two and they don't have any addresses starting with 192.
DHCP generally works well, but once in a while there are issues that prevent it from working.
Reply:i don't have one of these but any idiot programmer would put an option in there to do everything by dhcp. make sure that it is set to get ip address through dhcp
The Touch asks for an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, DNS. How do I get all these?
I read something about network range and picking the next available IP address in the network. If my network range is 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255, what is the next available IP address?
Network range?
Why not just let DHCP assign the addresses?
Settings %26gt; Wi-Fi Networks-%26gt;Choose the network-%26gt;Renew Lease.
If your router is set to assign DHCP (look for DHCP enabled in the router settings if you're not sure) it should automatically pick up and address.
If for some reason you need to have a static IP then I've tried to explain it below.
Also try rebooting your network. Shut everything off for about 5-10 minutes (modem, routers, computers, etc) then try DHCP again. Sometimes that helps with the 169.x.x.x issues
*****************
In all instances x=and unknown number between 0 and 254
192.168.x.0 is the broadcast address
192.168.x.1 is USUALLY the ip address of the router
192.168.x.100-254 is usually what routers are set default to issue ip addresses as (at least most linksys I've seen)
Try this:
On a windows pc go to start-%26gt;run-"cmd" (no quotes)-%26gt;enter-%26gt;"ipconfig" (no quotes)-%26gt;enter
Look for and write down the default gateway value and the subnet mask value.
Then in your Touch put in the following values
IP - 192.168.x.125 - x=whatever number you default gateway shows in the 3rd position. It is usually 1 (eg: 192.168.1.1)
Subnet - 255.255.255.0
Router - 192.168.x.1 -x=same as the default gateways 3rd number.
DNS - 192.168.x.1 for primary and leave secondary blank if you have an option for it. - x=whatever number your default gateway shows in the 3rd position. Once again, usually 1
You can change the last octet of the ip address (192.168.x.last-octet) to whatever you want to try between 110 and 150 (more options that that, but keep it simple).
Now for the catch. If you set it up as a static ip on your home network it will always be looking for a static ip even when you're traveling around. Which means that unless the wireless network settings are the same as yours you'll need to get in and change the settings. That's why I say DHCP is your best bet.
Reply:If you are getting a 169 address from DHCP, then it isn't getting a response from a DHCP server. The 169 address is a "I don't know what network I'm on but here is a number just in case" address. It's possible your router is not providing an address or the Touch doesn't like the DHCP response.
It might be better to set it up manually. You can pick any unused address in your network range except for the ones in use and the two end addresses (0 and 255). Go to the router configuration screens and look for one of the tabs or pages showing existing addresses. Make sure all the devices within range have been turned on so they get an address. Choose a free address for the IP Address inside the Touch. The subnet mask for your network will be 255.255.255.0. The router will be the IP address of your router which is typically 192.168.1.1. This is also on the status page of your router. Finally, to get the necessary DNS values, use the ones on the router status page that correspond with your Internet service provider. Usually there are two and they don't have any addresses starting with 192.
DHCP generally works well, but once in a while there are issues that prevent it from working.
Reply:i don't have one of these but any idiot programmer would put an option in there to do everything by dhcp. make sure that it is set to get ip address through dhcp
Home network with 2wire router and a 8 port switch???
i have a 2wire wireless router from the dumb sbc (att) dsl services and i want to hook it up with a netgear 8 port switch... is there anyway i can put the two together and have the wireless networks from the 2wire connected with the wired networks on the switch and have it all in one home network with file sharing and crap and if i can, how? if i cant whats an alternative to my 2wire router that will still connect to sbcs dsl from my phone line and that has wireless networking and has 4-8 ethernet ports? thanks for the help
Home network with 2wire router and a 8 port switch???
connect one of the switch plugs to the router (i can't remember if there are special plugs on switches, but you plug in that one if there is, if not plug in any plug)
that will become a hub with 9 ethernet plugs
Home network with 2wire router and a 8 port switch???
connect one of the switch plugs to the router (i can't remember if there are special plugs on switches, but you plug in that one if there is, if not plug in any plug)
that will become a hub with 9 ethernet plugs
Network connections folder comming up blank?
Okay well my friend restored his computer to windows XP sp2 and when he opens network connections the folder is empty. Theres not even the LAN or anything in it. He has his computer hooked up to the internet and everything. %26amp;%26amp; he's tried reinstalling a new network %26amp;%26amp; it says he already has a broadband connection installed. What is going on? Why isn't there anything in his network connections folder?
Network connections folder comming up blank?
OK.
Fix the issue by uninstalling the connection software and all the network adapters from the dev mgr. Reboot, reinstall network adapters and connection software.
That should do it.
dds
Network connections folder comming up blank?
OK.
Fix the issue by uninstalling the connection software and all the network adapters from the dev mgr. Reboot, reinstall network adapters and connection software.
That should do it.
dds
Network Cable is Unplugged Error...?
This has been driving me insane. I have been using internet through a device (i think it's a router) using a cable. I have received a error message that says Network cable is unplugged and i have tried all my knowledge to solve this error but till now i cant fix it. There was no problem previously and this started a week ago. Also, there doesn't seem to be any light on when i plug in the cable. The NIC (network card) seems to be working fine cos when i install both old and new NICs, my pc recognizes it and i install the drivers. Below are the methods i tried.
1. Unplug and re-plug the cable.
2. Format and re-install windows xp.
3. Bought new NIC and install it.
4. Tried using different pci slot for the network card.
5. Checked cable and is working.
6. Power of the device (router, i think) is on.
None of the above method worked. Please help me... Thanks in advance.
Network Cable is Unplugged Error...?
Try resetting the router, most router have a reset switch at the back of the router. normally a paper clip will do the job press and hold the reset switch on the router for 15 seconds then release it and unplug the router wait 30 seconds and plug it in again.
if that does not work then they might be something wrong with the router port so try using another port. if all other ports dont work plug the pc directly to the modem. and see if that solve the problem, it should solve it. if after resetting the router and it still say network cable unplug then try it directly to the modem bypassing the router. and if that work and you can have internet then you will probable need to buy a new router and take back the nic card. good luck
if you need more help email me
Reply:Have you tried purchasing a new ethernet cable and replacing the cables? perhaps it's damaged; you said you installed the nics fine, so I don't assume they're damaged (the rods) but I do believe it's a hardware issue; try to replace the cables; and try with another PC, a laptop perhaps to test the line.
Reply:What about updated drivers for the card?
1. Unplug and re-plug the cable.
2. Format and re-install windows xp.
3. Bought new NIC and install it.
4. Tried using different pci slot for the network card.
5. Checked cable and is working.
6. Power of the device (router, i think) is on.
None of the above method worked. Please help me... Thanks in advance.
Network Cable is Unplugged Error...?
Try resetting the router, most router have a reset switch at the back of the router. normally a paper clip will do the job press and hold the reset switch on the router for 15 seconds then release it and unplug the router wait 30 seconds and plug it in again.
if that does not work then they might be something wrong with the router port so try using another port. if all other ports dont work plug the pc directly to the modem. and see if that solve the problem, it should solve it. if after resetting the router and it still say network cable unplug then try it directly to the modem bypassing the router. and if that work and you can have internet then you will probable need to buy a new router and take back the nic card. good luck
if you need more help email me
Reply:Have you tried purchasing a new ethernet cable and replacing the cables? perhaps it's damaged; you said you installed the nics fine, so I don't assume they're damaged (the rods) but I do believe it's a hardware issue; try to replace the cables; and try with another PC, a laptop perhaps to test the line.
Reply:What about updated drivers for the card?
Network printer question.?
I apologize up front as I don't know what model printer is being used or what networking software is being used. I'm hoping it won't be necessary. There are about a dozen users on a wired network that use a networked (shared) printer for high output jobs. Occasionally, jobs get mixed. For instance, person A prints a 40 pg. doc, and person B sends a 2 pg. document to the printer and the 2 pages will be interspersed with the 40. Additionally, sometimes jobs get rejected when 2 people send jobs at the same time. Where would one start when attempting to correct such a problem? Shouldn't the spooler settings take care of first part of that?
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can lend.
Network printer question.?
If you are using a windows pc(or server) as a print server:
You will need to change the setting on that print server to add new documents to the queue rather than sending them directly to the printer.
If you are using direct tcp/ip connections you may need to configure the network print server(usually a built in hp jetdirect card or a little device plugged to the back of the printer with a network cable going to it). There should be an option in that print server for adding things to the queue rather than directly to the printer.
Reply:you need to have more memory put in the printer or get one with more memory in it that is if your running thru a switch or router and not a hub
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can lend.
Network printer question.?
If you are using a windows pc(or server) as a print server:
You will need to change the setting on that print server to add new documents to the queue rather than sending them directly to the printer.
If you are using direct tcp/ip connections you may need to configure the network print server(usually a built in hp jetdirect card or a little device plugged to the back of the printer with a network cable going to it). There should be an option in that print server for adding things to the queue rather than directly to the printer.
Reply:you need to have more memory put in the printer or get one with more memory in it that is if your running thru a switch or router and not a hub
Network Address for online gaming (PC)?
Hi,
Me and my mate started a network game on local network last night (football manager 2008)
My question is: now we want to continue the game over the internet, but we need my network address (ip i presume?) to connect. how would i find the correct address for him to connect?
Thanks!
Network Address for online gaming (PC)?
http://www.whatismyip.com
Reply:ipchicken.com
Me and my mate started a network game on local network last night (football manager 2008)
My question is: now we want to continue the game over the internet, but we need my network address (ip i presume?) to connect. how would i find the correct address for him to connect?
Thanks!
Network Address for online gaming (PC)?
http://www.whatismyip.com
Reply:ipchicken.com
Network key?
im trying to add a computer to my wireless network. when i try to connect it asks for the network key. how do i find out the network key? or how do i bypass this?
Network key?
Your best option is to go to the website for your brand of router. It will explain how to log into the router itself and obtain the key information.
Note: You will need to know the Administrator password for the router that you put in when you set it up. If you do not have that information, call the support line for the router.
Reply:your network key may be on the back of your router, or failing that in the manual that came with it. you could also try accessing your routers setup page by typing 192.168.1.0 in your web browser, this should bring you to a login page, normally the user name is admin and the psswd is 1234, check your manual again to make sure. somewhere amongst all the setting should be your wireless setting you might find your key number in there to, not knowing what your router is thats all the help i can give
Reply:Whoever's wireless network you're trying to connect to will know the network key. Ask them. There's no ethical way around it.
dental bridge
Network key?
Your best option is to go to the website for your brand of router. It will explain how to log into the router itself and obtain the key information.
Note: You will need to know the Administrator password for the router that you put in when you set it up. If you do not have that information, call the support line for the router.
Reply:your network key may be on the back of your router, or failing that in the manual that came with it. you could also try accessing your routers setup page by typing 192.168.1.0 in your web browser, this should bring you to a login page, normally the user name is admin and the psswd is 1234, check your manual again to make sure. somewhere amongst all the setting should be your wireless setting you might find your key number in there to, not knowing what your router is thats all the help i can give
Reply:Whoever's wireless network you're trying to connect to will know the network key. Ask them. There's no ethical way around it.
dental bridge
Wireless network?
I set up a wirless router and I somehow made multiple networks e.g. network, network 2. How do I get rid of the unwanted networks?
Wireless network?
Just leave it.
Reply:Delete them from 'manage wireless connections.'
Reply:for xp start-%26gt;control panel-%26gt;network connection-%26gt;wireless network connectio right click-%26gt;properties-%26gt;click wireless networks-%26gt;under preferred network you will have the unwanted network select them and and click remove
sometimes you will have only network and internet then click on switch to classic view
some times you will not have wireless network then
click start-%26gt;run-%26gt;services.msc-%26gt;under services local you will have wireless zero configration right click on it and select properties the services status should be started and the start up type should be automatic.
for vista start-%26gt;control panel-%26gt;network and sharing center-%26gt;manage wireless netowrks-%26gt;select each network and click remove
sometimes you will have only network and internet then click on switch to classic view
Reply:right click on each one and delete it...
Wireless network?
Just leave it.
Reply:Delete them from 'manage wireless connections.'
Reply:for xp start-%26gt;control panel-%26gt;network connection-%26gt;wireless network connectio right click-%26gt;properties-%26gt;click wireless networks-%26gt;under preferred network you will have the unwanted network select them and and click remove
sometimes you will have only network and internet then click on switch to classic view
some times you will not have wireless network then
click start-%26gt;run-%26gt;services.msc-%26gt;under services local you will have wireless zero configration right click on it and select properties the services status should be started and the start up type should be automatic.
for vista start-%26gt;control panel-%26gt;network and sharing center-%26gt;manage wireless netowrks-%26gt;select each network and click remove
sometimes you will have only network and internet then click on switch to classic view
Reply:right click on each one and delete it...
Guest account, the network connection list ?
I have two users account in my windows xp home edition Admin and Guest, so on Guest account the small tv(internet connection sign) does not show on tasktray i tried to fix that from network connection folder but i couldn't view the list of network connection it just opened white page when i do refresh (from right click) it showed to me a box message "A network connection folder can't retrive network connection list please make sure that network connection serviec is enabled and running" so how could i fix that ?
Guest account, the network connection list ?
The guest account is a secured account and is not really supposed to have access to change network settings.. amongst many other things.
I would suggest that if you want to have that kind of access on an account that you create a different kind of account.
If you want to change group policy for user accounts then you may want to look into upgrading to XP Professional.
Good Luck
Guest account, the network connection list ?
The guest account is a secured account and is not really supposed to have access to change network settings.. amongst many other things.
I would suggest that if you want to have that kind of access on an account that you create a different kind of account.
If you want to change group policy for user accounts then you may want to look into upgrading to XP Professional.
Good Luck
Network Segment?
I do some volunteer work for a division of a local public safety group (read non-profit, public safety = little to no funds for extras)
They currently have a very decent network, cat6 all around, windows server, some software applications, broadband internet, 9 workstations or so.. nothing fancy.. but it gets them by. Anyways, on to the question.
There is a second building, due to location cable/dsl internet is not an option ($2K+ for the local company to run), the building I'm in, is literally the last one on the cable line. So, they want to run a network segment between buildings.. underground in pvc tubing or something similar... but the distance is at least 300', which is near the 328' limit of a segment..
How do switches play into boosting signals if the distance is longer.. or do I really need a network repeater.. one to go out, and one on the other side to go back.. just one.. just switches... the cable room would be a good 50' alone to the outside... any suggestions?
Network Segment?
Fibre optics.
Run fibre optic lines between the buildings (perferably buried) and then use converters on both ends to convert them to ethernet for the networks on both sides.
It's expensive, but its perfect for building to building networks.
Reply:I would add at least one reapeter becaues of the noise that could be picked up along the way. Im not sure if you thought about wirless but here is a good Idea.
802.11n June 2009[3]
(est.) 2.4 GHz
5 GHz 74 Mbit/s 248 Mbit/s
indoor~70 Meters
Outdoor ~250 Meters (more than enough for what you need)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11
Reply:If your organization can afford fiber optic cabling and appropriate connecting networking hardware, it's the best solution.
--300-400 feet is well within the typical 6000 foot distance that multi-mode fiber can work on a link.
--electrical isolation. This seems unimportant until you have electrical problems or a lightning strike in one building, and the path to ground is through your underground link and your networking equipment.
Another option is coaxial cable, though it's quite old-school. 10-base-2 on ancient thicknet or RG-58 thinnet can run 200 meters. However, electrical grounding of one end is important to avoid the electrical ground problems mentioned above.
While all unshielded twisted pair solutions (10-base-T, 100-base-T, 1000-base-T) all give 100 meters as the operational radius, you can push it beyond the limit, such as a link between two routers or two switches. The pitfalls are
--possible signal degradation problems over extended distance
--possible signal delay problems due to excessive distance that will cause poor performance - excessive signal collisions and re-transmissions.
A final option is a point-to-point radio link using wireless ethernet bridges and directional antennas. This also gives the electrical isolation and no hassle with right-of-way for burying cable, but has the disadvantages of unpredictable performance and subject to weather and other interferences. But given the relatively short distance, I believe this may be your easiest option.
Reply:Well, the switches play into making the distance longer if you were to "daisy chain" them. The distance between 2 switches would be 100m. If you added another switch to the last switch, technically you have expanded the distance to 200m. You get the drift?
Of course, since you are going underground, a switch wouldn't help much here unless you want to bury the switch in a modified pvc tubing to fit it. The only viable solution would be to use fiber optic cable. They can run from 550m to 10km, depending on the type. I would say to purchase two low end switches that have a fiber optic uplink port. Don't go out and buy a 48 port switch with a fiber optic uplink port. Try to find one that is maybe like 8 or 16 ports with a fiber optic uplink port. The fewer ports will make it cost less.
They currently have a very decent network, cat6 all around, windows server, some software applications, broadband internet, 9 workstations or so.. nothing fancy.. but it gets them by. Anyways, on to the question.
There is a second building, due to location cable/dsl internet is not an option ($2K+ for the local company to run), the building I'm in, is literally the last one on the cable line. So, they want to run a network segment between buildings.. underground in pvc tubing or something similar... but the distance is at least 300', which is near the 328' limit of a segment..
How do switches play into boosting signals if the distance is longer.. or do I really need a network repeater.. one to go out, and one on the other side to go back.. just one.. just switches... the cable room would be a good 50' alone to the outside... any suggestions?
Network Segment?
Fibre optics.
Run fibre optic lines between the buildings (perferably buried) and then use converters on both ends to convert them to ethernet for the networks on both sides.
It's expensive, but its perfect for building to building networks.
Reply:I would add at least one reapeter becaues of the noise that could be picked up along the way. Im not sure if you thought about wirless but here is a good Idea.
802.11n June 2009[3]
(est.) 2.4 GHz
5 GHz 74 Mbit/s 248 Mbit/s
indoor~70 Meters
Outdoor ~250 Meters (more than enough for what you need)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11
Reply:If your organization can afford fiber optic cabling and appropriate connecting networking hardware, it's the best solution.
--300-400 feet is well within the typical 6000 foot distance that multi-mode fiber can work on a link.
--electrical isolation. This seems unimportant until you have electrical problems or a lightning strike in one building, and the path to ground is through your underground link and your networking equipment.
Another option is coaxial cable, though it's quite old-school. 10-base-2 on ancient thicknet or RG-58 thinnet can run 200 meters. However, electrical grounding of one end is important to avoid the electrical ground problems mentioned above.
While all unshielded twisted pair solutions (10-base-T, 100-base-T, 1000-base-T) all give 100 meters as the operational radius, you can push it beyond the limit, such as a link between two routers or two switches. The pitfalls are
--possible signal degradation problems over extended distance
--possible signal delay problems due to excessive distance that will cause poor performance - excessive signal collisions and re-transmissions.
A final option is a point-to-point radio link using wireless ethernet bridges and directional antennas. This also gives the electrical isolation and no hassle with right-of-way for burying cable, but has the disadvantages of unpredictable performance and subject to weather and other interferences. But given the relatively short distance, I believe this may be your easiest option.
Reply:Well, the switches play into making the distance longer if you were to "daisy chain" them. The distance between 2 switches would be 100m. If you added another switch to the last switch, technically you have expanded the distance to 200m. You get the drift?
Of course, since you are going underground, a switch wouldn't help much here unless you want to bury the switch in a modified pvc tubing to fit it. The only viable solution would be to use fiber optic cable. They can run from 550m to 10km, depending on the type. I would say to purchase two low end switches that have a fiber optic uplink port. Don't go out and buy a 48 port switch with a fiber optic uplink port. Try to find one that is maybe like 8 or 16 ports with a fiber optic uplink port. The fewer ports will make it cost less.
Network connection?
How can I connect my laptop to Network at office, and then my network at home, both network has different IP, and one with domain name the other (Home) no IP (Automaticly selected). Thanks to all for your help.
Network connection?
Create a seperate Network Connection for Home and the other for Office and configure each connection based on each area of connection.
Network connection?
Create a seperate Network Connection for Home and the other for Office and configure each connection based on each area of connection.
Network Connection problem, Pls. help!?
Hi!
I am frequently getting disconnected and receiving this error.
"The network connection folder was unable to retrieve the list of network adapters on ur machine. Pls. make sure that the network connections is enabled and running."
And b4 i cud connect again, I still need to restart the pc. How do I solved this?
Advance thanks!
Network Connection problem, Pls. help!?
This problem is indicative of two things:
1: You've disabled the system services that control your network adapters. To check, Right Click on My Computer, then Manage. In the new window, click SERVICES and APPLICATIONS, then on the Right, double click SERVICES. Look in the list for NETWORK CONNECTIONS, and make sure it is not disabled. If it is, double click it and change to Automatic.
2: You've got a virus / malware. Run a full A/V and Spyware check with an updated scanner. I recommend AVG free edition from http://free.grisoft.com
Good luck
I am frequently getting disconnected and receiving this error.
"The network connection folder was unable to retrieve the list of network adapters on ur machine. Pls. make sure that the network connections is enabled and running."
And b4 i cud connect again, I still need to restart the pc. How do I solved this?
Advance thanks!
Network Connection problem, Pls. help!?
This problem is indicative of two things:
1: You've disabled the system services that control your network adapters. To check, Right Click on My Computer, then Manage. In the new window, click SERVICES and APPLICATIONS, then on the Right, double click SERVICES. Look in the list for NETWORK CONNECTIONS, and make sure it is not disabled. If it is, double click it and change to Automatic.
2: You've got a virus / malware. Run a full A/V and Spyware check with an updated scanner. I recommend AVG free edition from http://free.grisoft.com
Good luck
Software for simulating a network on single PC(without having network).i need it for programming purpose.?
i want a software which can simulate a network on my PC. i want to learn some network programming .but i dont have any network.is there any software which can simulate a network on which i can make and test my network appplications.
Software for simulating a network on single PC(without having network).i need it for programming purpose.?
You can use ns-2, which is an open source... Look at:
http://www.isi.edu/nsnam/ns/
Reply:Not that I know of, however if all you need to do is test port functionality, you could just tell your app to connect to 127.0.0.1 ...granted, that doesn't simulate firewalls or any of that jazz.
Software for simulating a network on single PC(without having network).i need it for programming purpose.?
You can use ns-2, which is an open source... Look at:
http://www.isi.edu/nsnam/ns/
Reply:Not that I know of, however if all you need to do is test port functionality, you could just tell your app to connect to 127.0.0.1 ...granted, that doesn't simulate firewalls or any of that jazz.
Network security advice and certificates?
Hi,
I am currently working on a master's degree in network security and I have a bachelor's degree in networking. Many friends keep telling me that if I really want to be competitive in networking I should study to get certificates because anyone with certificates will get a job over me and my degrees. If anyone with experience can help me out with some advice I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
Network security advice and certificates?
Perhaps what your friends are referring to is the various Microsoft certifications that are available. See if this webpage is what you are looking for. On the left you will see Microsoft Certifications and a drop list appears with all the various options.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/de...
Reply:From one who has been in the industry for years (way more than I want to admit) Degrees are always in more demand than Certificates.. Certs mean you can pass a test, a degree means you have learned the subject. I know I will catch a bunch of flack for that statement but that is the fact. A Masters will outpace an MSCE (I've been around both.) So KEEP on with your studies and get the Masters.
You can also get a few certs --- in most cases you wont have to study to much for them cause you already have that knowledge (or a really good start on it)
Reply:Hello
In your domain, I strongly recommend to study for Cisco Certified Security Proffesional (CCSP).
For this certification several tests must be passed in the areas of VPN, IDS, PIX firewall, Secure IOS, the Cisco SAFE, as well as having a CCNA or equivalent (CCNP or CCIP).
You can also try getting CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Certified System Administrator at least.
Industry Certificates are your knowladge buisness card for any employer out there.
dental supply
I am currently working on a master's degree in network security and I have a bachelor's degree in networking. Many friends keep telling me that if I really want to be competitive in networking I should study to get certificates because anyone with certificates will get a job over me and my degrees. If anyone with experience can help me out with some advice I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
Network security advice and certificates?
Perhaps what your friends are referring to is the various Microsoft certifications that are available. See if this webpage is what you are looking for. On the left you will see Microsoft Certifications and a drop list appears with all the various options.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/de...
Reply:From one who has been in the industry for years (way more than I want to admit) Degrees are always in more demand than Certificates.. Certs mean you can pass a test, a degree means you have learned the subject. I know I will catch a bunch of flack for that statement but that is the fact. A Masters will outpace an MSCE (I've been around both.) So KEEP on with your studies and get the Masters.
You can also get a few certs --- in most cases you wont have to study to much for them cause you already have that knowledge (or a really good start on it)
Reply:Hello
In your domain, I strongly recommend to study for Cisco Certified Security Proffesional (CCSP).
For this certification several tests must be passed in the areas of VPN, IDS, PIX firewall, Secure IOS, the Cisco SAFE, as well as having a CCNA or equivalent (CCNP or CCIP).
You can also try getting CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Certified System Administrator at least.
Industry Certificates are your knowladge buisness card for any employer out there.
dental supply
Network with 3 computers and 5 network cards...?
I have a computer with win xp pro running as server. It is connected to the internet through a lan cable that goes to a router in another building. I have 3 network cards in this computer and wanted to know if i could connect the 2 that are free to my 2 laptops using cross cables. I already have 1 laptop connected through it but i can't seem to get the second one online since wheni go to network sharing in the Server-Router connection it allows me to share the connection with only one other LAN card... I tried bridging bu it says i have to select connections that don't have sharing turned on ...
HELP !!!!!!!!
thx in advance.
Network with 3 computers and 5 network cards...?
A small $20 switch would be your best option, but since you don't want to do that...
Try AnalogX's Proxy software (FREE):(http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/download...
I'm not guaranteeing it will work, but maybe it can work in conjunction with the regular Internet sharing you are running and can take care of the 3rd NIC. So, leave everything as is to deal with the 2nd NIC...but use AnalogX's 'Proxy' to share over the 3rd NIC.
Again...no guarantees since you're avoiding the most reliable solution.
Reply:XP Pro is not a Server OS. It does not have the ability to act as a router. MS makes you pay for that BIG TIME wih their Server versions of Windows
Getting a router from Office Depot, Staples, etc. is the easiest answer.
If you are making a "science project" out of this, and you really want to use a computer as a router/firewall install a Linux Distro such as OpenSuse 10.3 or Red Hat Fedora, which can be configured to be true servers. Then load, configure and tweak the open source software available under Linux to create your router and firewall. The learning curve is pretty steep, but there is a lot of help available out on the web
Reply:Hi,
You can try this other option, Give the 2nd laptop and the 3rd LAN card of your server an IP from diff netwok (ex : if your LAN from router uses say 192.168.1.1 then use 192.168.2.1)also make sure they are in same workgroup. once thats done. Create a folder in the server and place a shortcut for IE in it. then share the folder.
By doing so u can view the folder from laptop2 and u can make use of the IE in the server. Since IE can have multiple windows opened. There won't be any problem by doing so. Let me know if u come across any other prob.
GoodLuck,
x+ GoosyGeek.
HELP !!!!!!!!
thx in advance.
Network with 3 computers and 5 network cards...?
A small $20 switch would be your best option, but since you don't want to do that...
Try AnalogX's Proxy software (FREE):(http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/download...
I'm not guaranteeing it will work, but maybe it can work in conjunction with the regular Internet sharing you are running and can take care of the 3rd NIC. So, leave everything as is to deal with the 2nd NIC...but use AnalogX's 'Proxy' to share over the 3rd NIC.
Again...no guarantees since you're avoiding the most reliable solution.
Reply:XP Pro is not a Server OS. It does not have the ability to act as a router. MS makes you pay for that BIG TIME wih their Server versions of Windows
Getting a router from Office Depot, Staples, etc. is the easiest answer.
If you are making a "science project" out of this, and you really want to use a computer as a router/firewall install a Linux Distro such as OpenSuse 10.3 or Red Hat Fedora, which can be configured to be true servers. Then load, configure and tweak the open source software available under Linux to create your router and firewall. The learning curve is pretty steep, but there is a lot of help available out on the web
Reply:Hi,
You can try this other option, Give the 2nd laptop and the 3rd LAN card of your server an IP from diff netwok (ex : if your LAN from router uses say 192.168.1.1 then use 192.168.2.1)also make sure they are in same workgroup. once thats done. Create a folder in the server and place a shortcut for IE in it. then share the folder.
By doing so u can view the folder from laptop2 and u can make use of the IE in the server. Since IE can have multiple windows opened. There won't be any problem by doing so. Let me know if u come across any other prob.
GoodLuck,
x+ GoosyGeek.
Network Failure?
What happened if someone was using their computers and all of a sudden it updates itself, restarts, and then during bootup, pops up messages saying that the network connection is unknown that the network card and the network cable is unknown and unresponsive. After restarting it and trying out the backup disk for the computer, it stills appears with the same message.......
Network Failure?
ya that can happen you had a bad update
Goto control panel add/remove programes make sure that the show update box is clicked - sort by date and remove the most recent update
restart you computer all should be well
PS. please give me Best answer if it works
Best of look
Seanie
Reply:try what sean said.....
Reply:Same thing it means when a user submits the same question 4 times in a row...the computer is brain-dead.
teething
Network Failure?
ya that can happen you had a bad update
Goto control panel add/remove programes make sure that the show update box is clicked - sort by date and remove the most recent update
restart you computer all should be well
PS. please give me Best answer if it works
Best of look
Seanie
Reply:try what sean said.....
Reply:Same thing it means when a user submits the same question 4 times in a row...the computer is brain-dead.
teething
Same network: different IPs through different NICs?
Running Windows XP, I have 2 network cards, both of which are on the same network (192.168.1.x /24). The two parts of the network I want to connect to are not themselves connected (think of 192.168.1.1-20 on one side connected to switch1, and 192.168.1.21-254 on the other side connected to switch2, both being joined at the computer in question, with the switches not being linked together). I don't need to route traffic through the computer, I just need to access different IP addresses on the same network through different interfaces. Is this possible?
Same network: different IPs through different NICs?
I think you can by using proper subnet masking. The exact numbers for each network may vary based on the subnet used.
Reply:This would be tricky, because neither part of the network is a normal power-of-two size. If the two parts were 192.168.1.1-127 and 192.168.1.128-255, then you could configure each interface with a netmask for a /25 network, and the OS should be smart enough to pick the right interface for any outgoing IP traffic. But the way it is, it looks like you'd need a very weird protocol stack instead of the one that comes with WinXP. How did the two parts of the network get set up like that to start with? Can you change the network topology? Or renumber some of the machines on the network in order to make both parts /25?
Reply:Hi, i love these type of question from whihc other can learn as well, you can easily do that, by disabling IP forwarding and routing in registry.
To disable IP routing, go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet00...
Services\Tcpip\Parameters, Set 'IPEnableRouter' to 0.
there you go this should help, also follow this link if you want more information
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Networkin...
Cheers
Same network: different IPs through different NICs?
I think you can by using proper subnet masking. The exact numbers for each network may vary based on the subnet used.
Reply:This would be tricky, because neither part of the network is a normal power-of-two size. If the two parts were 192.168.1.1-127 and 192.168.1.128-255, then you could configure each interface with a netmask for a /25 network, and the OS should be smart enough to pick the right interface for any outgoing IP traffic. But the way it is, it looks like you'd need a very weird protocol stack instead of the one that comes with WinXP. How did the two parts of the network get set up like that to start with? Can you change the network topology? Or renumber some of the machines on the network in order to make both parts /25?
Reply:Hi, i love these type of question from whihc other can learn as well, you can easily do that, by disabling IP forwarding and routing in registry.
To disable IP routing, go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet00...
Services\Tcpip\Parameters, Set 'IPEnableRouter' to 0.
there you go this should help, also follow this link if you want more information
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Networkin...
Cheers
Network flow problem ... drawing network representation given the following data.?
Well this might be a shot in the dark but perhaps someone can help. I have to draw the network representation of the following network flow problem.
MIN (7X12+6X14+3X23+4X24+5X32+9X43+8X52+5X54...
Subject to:
X12 +X14 = 5
X12 + X52 +X32-X24-X23=4
X23+X43-X32=8
X24+X14+X54-X43=0
X52+X54=7
I understand the objective function and how to draw it. For example 7X12 means it takes 7 units from node 1 to node 2. However I don't understand how you include the constraints. I assume it's with regards to demand/supply but I don't really understand it. So what is the logic behind those constraints? What do they mean and how would you draw them? Any help would be appreciated.
Network flow problem ... drawing network representation given the following data.?
The nodes in this problem can represent cities and the decision variables Xij represent the amount of product you are going to ship from city i to city j.
The objective function coefficients represent costs. For example, the 7X12 term means it costs $7 to ship a unit from city 1 to city 2. The objective is to minimize total shipping costs.
The constraints represent the fact that some cities have excess product and want to get rid of some of it while other cities don't have enough product and are demanding more of it. For example, the X12 + X14 = 5 constraint means that city 1 needs to get rid of 5 units of product, and the only way it can do this is by sending product out to cities 2 and 4 (I suppose there are only two roads heading out of city 1). The second constraint says that the flow into city 2 minus the flow out of city 2 must be 4, so city 2 must be demanding 4 units of product. The third constraint says that the flow into city 3 minus the flow out of city 3 must equal 8, so city 3 must be demanding 8 units. City 4 doesn't need any units, and city 5 is trying to get rid of 7 units.
Reply:Have you tried your local library, a book will be able to give you a far better answer with diagrams etc than we can give you on here.
MIN (7X12+6X14+3X23+4X24+5X32+9X43+8X52+5X54...
Subject to:
X12 +X14 = 5
X12 + X52 +X32-X24-X23=4
X23+X43-X32=8
X24+X14+X54-X43=0
X52+X54=7
I understand the objective function and how to draw it. For example 7X12 means it takes 7 units from node 1 to node 2. However I don't understand how you include the constraints. I assume it's with regards to demand/supply but I don't really understand it. So what is the logic behind those constraints? What do they mean and how would you draw them? Any help would be appreciated.
Network flow problem ... drawing network representation given the following data.?
The nodes in this problem can represent cities and the decision variables Xij represent the amount of product you are going to ship from city i to city j.
The objective function coefficients represent costs. For example, the 7X12 term means it costs $7 to ship a unit from city 1 to city 2. The objective is to minimize total shipping costs.
The constraints represent the fact that some cities have excess product and want to get rid of some of it while other cities don't have enough product and are demanding more of it. For example, the X12 + X14 = 5 constraint means that city 1 needs to get rid of 5 units of product, and the only way it can do this is by sending product out to cities 2 and 4 (I suppose there are only two roads heading out of city 1). The second constraint says that the flow into city 2 minus the flow out of city 2 must be 4, so city 2 must be demanding 4 units of product. The third constraint says that the flow into city 3 minus the flow out of city 3 must equal 8, so city 3 must be demanding 8 units. City 4 doesn't need any units, and city 5 is trying to get rid of 7 units.
Reply:Have you tried your local library, a book will be able to give you a far better answer with diagrams etc than we can give you on here.
Network eror?
i have tryed running network setup wizard on the host computer!
got to the end and it came up to an error 'an error occured during configuration of the network'
i have checked i have the right crossover cable and my network cards in both computers are working fine.
Could someone take me step by step how to go around this please?
Network eror?
Sounds like your just trying to get two computers to "talk" to each other.Need more info please.
If you just want to connect two computers with a crossover got to Control Panel,Network Connections, Create new connection . When the wizard starts choose "Setup Advanced Connection." Your not setting up a real network here. You may be trying to setup the wrong type of connection. The advanced option will set up one for cable connected computers.
Reply:What operating system are you using?
What IP range have you used?
What subnet have you used?
We can only help if you supply good information.
Reply:can you give us more details about your network ? are you using router or you want to make peer to peer connection.
got to the end and it came up to an error 'an error occured during configuration of the network'
i have checked i have the right crossover cable and my network cards in both computers are working fine.
Could someone take me step by step how to go around this please?
Network eror?
Sounds like your just trying to get two computers to "talk" to each other.Need more info please.
If you just want to connect two computers with a crossover got to Control Panel,Network Connections, Create new connection . When the wizard starts choose "Setup Advanced Connection." Your not setting up a real network here. You may be trying to setup the wrong type of connection. The advanced option will set up one for cable connected computers.
Reply:What operating system are you using?
What IP range have you used?
What subnet have you used?
We can only help if you supply good information.
Reply:can you give us more details about your network ? are you using router or you want to make peer to peer connection.
Network Management?
I am looking for a good websites relating to network management. The websites could relate to anything that deals with network managment. Does anyone know some? I need for my network managment course. Thanks
Network Management?
The best web site regarding process with be the ITIL.org site. They have all the concepts there. Otherwise look under Microsoft's Operation Framework section.
There are a variety of NMS systems on the market, and they all have their own methods. Ipswitch provides a low cost solutoin, and many more expensive products are not significantly better.
Reply:I found a useful website on Unified Threat Management and Firewalls at http://www.unifiedthreatmanagement.com Not sure if that is what you might be looking for. Network Management is a long topic.
dentures
Network Management?
The best web site regarding process with be the ITIL.org site. They have all the concepts there. Otherwise look under Microsoft's Operation Framework section.
There are a variety of NMS systems on the market, and they all have their own methods. Ipswitch provides a low cost solutoin, and many more expensive products are not significantly better.
Reply:I found a useful website on Unified Threat Management and Firewalls at http://www.unifiedthreatmanagement.com Not sure if that is what you might be looking for. Network Management is a long topic.
dentures
Wireless network set up - channel selection?
I want to configure my home network for wireless networking, right now i only hhave a laptop that works wirelessly but will later ad more. Anyway my instruction manual for my Linksys WRT54GS Broadband/Wireless router asks me to do the following : Wireless Channel: "Select the appropriate channel for your network settings. All devices in your network must broadcast on the same channel" So not sure what this means, is it talking about what frequency the router is going to broadcast on or is it asking about what freq my laptop is on? (if it is that how do i find out that?) theres a example box on the manual which shows the screen and in the wireless channel selection box for the router set up it shows 6-2.437Ghz selected ,so presume it is asking about frequencys! Help????
Wireless network set up - channel selection?
You don't have any other radio devices broadcasting on your network, so you don't have to worry about that. It's only referring to routers and other network wireless devices, such as gateways, range extenders, etc. and not laptops hooking up to it. The multiple channel option is there in case you have interference from other devices. If the default channel is working fine for you, just leave it on that channel. If you were to get interference (from a neighbor using his/her wireless router or cordless phone), then you could try changing to another channel, one he/she wasn't using. It's the same thing as being able to change channels on cordless phones.
Reply:I use a netgear and it defaults to 11 - what ever your router is set at just make sure that your wireless software on your pc/laptops are set the same - if you have poor reception change the number on all of them
its like a walkie talkie or cb radio - the channels are frequencies but they are just numbered 1, 2, 3, etc
Reply:It's asking both what frequency it will broadcast at, and by proxy that also means what channel your laptop is set to (only if you have WEP set I think?).
The most common channel is 6 since that's what Linksys defaults are at, dunno about Netgear or the rest.
Wireless network set up - channel selection?
You don't have any other radio devices broadcasting on your network, so you don't have to worry about that. It's only referring to routers and other network wireless devices, such as gateways, range extenders, etc. and not laptops hooking up to it. The multiple channel option is there in case you have interference from other devices. If the default channel is working fine for you, just leave it on that channel. If you were to get interference (from a neighbor using his/her wireless router or cordless phone), then you could try changing to another channel, one he/she wasn't using. It's the same thing as being able to change channels on cordless phones.
Reply:I use a netgear and it defaults to 11 - what ever your router is set at just make sure that your wireless software on your pc/laptops are set the same - if you have poor reception change the number on all of them
its like a walkie talkie or cb radio - the channels are frequencies but they are just numbered 1, 2, 3, etc
Reply:It's asking both what frequency it will broadcast at, and by proxy that also means what channel your laptop is set to (only if you have WEP set I think?).
The most common channel is 6 since that's what Linksys defaults are at, dunno about Netgear or the rest.
Installing a computer network, what do I need?
I recently set up dsl in my house and I want to create a wireless network so that I can have it available on other computers in the house. I know that I need to buy a wireless network router, but do I also have to buy a wireless network adapter? I don't think that my laptop's Ethernet cable seems to be working, so can I use a usb instead? I am so confused as to what I need, and what I don't need to set up the network. My local area connection says "a network cable is unplugged", is that because I don't have anything set up or is there a problem with it? Also! I have an external cable modem on my laptop, is that going to cause a problem? Please help!
Installing a computer network, what do I need?
Yes, you will need a wireless network adapter for every pc, except the laptop (depending on its age). Most laptops manufactured in the last four years have a wireless NIC (network interface card) installed on the motherboard. You say that you have DSL, but you also have a cable modem? I assume the cable modem is through your cable company, but why do you have both DSL and cable internet access?
You will need to connect the router to the DSL modem and you will have to connect a pc physically (via network cable) to configure it. Then you will have to configure any computers that are to be wireless to the router settings.
Reply:You will need.
1x Wireless router (This is what the internet will plug into aswel )
and some PCMCIA wireless cards for the laptops and sone internal PCI wireless cards for your normal PCs
I would suggest talking to an advisor at your local PC superstore
they will tell you what you need
Installing a computer network, what do I need?
Yes, you will need a wireless network adapter for every pc, except the laptop (depending on its age). Most laptops manufactured in the last four years have a wireless NIC (network interface card) installed on the motherboard. You say that you have DSL, but you also have a cable modem? I assume the cable modem is through your cable company, but why do you have both DSL and cable internet access?
You will need to connect the router to the DSL modem and you will have to connect a pc physically (via network cable) to configure it. Then you will have to configure any computers that are to be wireless to the router settings.
Reply:You will need.
1x Wireless router (This is what the internet will plug into aswel )
and some PCMCIA wireless cards for the laptops and sone internal PCI wireless cards for your normal PCs
I would suggest talking to an advisor at your local PC superstore
they will tell you what you need
Weird Network Problem ( Stumped)?
On my home peer-to-peer network ( 5 PC's). I have one PC that only seems partially connected to the intranet and the web. I can surf the web , and I can share it's hard-drive with other computers on the network. I can not ping it from any other computer in the house, and I can not ping anything from it ( including yahoo.com and others YET I can get to their website :-) Services like SETI , VNC, or network games, wil not work. It's like certain ports are blocked and I'm not sure how to re-open them ( even with disabling the firewall temporarily. I set all the computers on the network at the same time and for the life of me can not think of anything I did different on this one PC.
It is an old "off business lease" Dell PII , no that I'm sure that has anything to do with it. My daughters PC is an AMD based system in the same class and it has not problem... Help! any ideas?
Weird Network Problem ( Stumped)?
make sure it does not have other firewalls installed left from the company such as Black Ice, Zone Alarm or the XP firewall enabled. Also check for port blocking. Ping certain ports.
Reply:The first thing I would recommend is checking to make sure that the PC is part of the same workgroup as the rest of your machines. This can be checked by right-clicking My Computer and going into its Properties.
Next check the IP address and subnet mask of the computer.
I THINK IT'S A DNS PROBLEM!!! CHECK YOUR DNS SETTINGS. CAN YOU PING ANYTHING BY ITS IP ADDRESS?
Reply:Try a different ethernet cable,,,, if you've inadvertantly got a cross-over cable connecting it to the network you'll get this 50-50 type of connection
Reply:Can you do an "ipconfig /all" in a DOS window, and paste the result here (delete your specific IP address if it is not 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x)? Do this for both the faulty PC and one of the working PCs.
It is an old "off business lease" Dell PII , no that I'm sure that has anything to do with it. My daughters PC is an AMD based system in the same class and it has not problem... Help! any ideas?
Weird Network Problem ( Stumped)?
make sure it does not have other firewalls installed left from the company such as Black Ice, Zone Alarm or the XP firewall enabled. Also check for port blocking. Ping certain ports.
Reply:The first thing I would recommend is checking to make sure that the PC is part of the same workgroup as the rest of your machines. This can be checked by right-clicking My Computer and going into its Properties.
Next check the IP address and subnet mask of the computer.
I THINK IT'S A DNS PROBLEM!!! CHECK YOUR DNS SETTINGS. CAN YOU PING ANYTHING BY ITS IP ADDRESS?
Reply:Try a different ethernet cable,,,, if you've inadvertantly got a cross-over cable connecting it to the network you'll get this 50-50 type of connection
Reply:Can you do an "ipconfig /all" in a DOS window, and paste the result here (delete your specific IP address if it is not 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x)? Do this for both the faulty PC and one of the working PCs.
Wireless Network won't connect?
I have a HP Pavilion dv2000 laptop and I also have a desktop so I bought a Belkin wireless G router - 2.4GHz-802.11g and I followed the instructions on the disk and installed it into my desktop but then my laptop wont connect to the wireless network. every time I tried connecting to belkin54g it keeps saying "This network is marked as a hidden network and is either not in range of this computer or the wireless settings saved on this computer do not match the settings of the network". When I connect my laptop directly to the modem the internet works perfectly fine though.
Wireless Network won't connect?
You might try re installing the software and go through the motions of creating a password and encryption key. NOTE: Try writing or printing the router password and encryption key on a sheet of paper until you have your computer connected to the router. Once software completes, there should be an option such as Make This Computer Wireless or similar. The first step to making it wireless is to have your modem Ethernet cable plugged into the Internet port, and another Ethernet cable running from your laptop to one of the other ports on the router. Once your router configures your Internet Settings...then you can continue on with connecting by wireless. If your router's software doesn't come with a utility, then Click Start, Connect to, Wireless connections, View all wireless connections. See if your router is displayed, click on your router, and click Connect. You will have to enter the router's password and possibly the encryption code in order to connect to the router.
Reply:follow this link for more information
Reply:Have you perhaps enabled security for the wireless router (WPA, WPA2 or WEP), and not entered the password correctly on your laptop?
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Wireless Network won't connect?
You might try re installing the software and go through the motions of creating a password and encryption key. NOTE: Try writing or printing the router password and encryption key on a sheet of paper until you have your computer connected to the router. Once software completes, there should be an option such as Make This Computer Wireless or similar. The first step to making it wireless is to have your modem Ethernet cable plugged into the Internet port, and another Ethernet cable running from your laptop to one of the other ports on the router. Once your router configures your Internet Settings...then you can continue on with connecting by wireless. If your router's software doesn't come with a utility, then Click Start, Connect to, Wireless connections, View all wireless connections. See if your router is displayed, click on your router, and click Connect. You will have to enter the router's password and possibly the encryption code in order to connect to the router.
Reply:follow this link for more information
Reply:Have you perhaps enabled security for the wireless router (WPA, WPA2 or WEP), and not entered the password correctly on your laptop?
dentistry
Network printer setup question: I have a computer on a wireless router attached to a network......?
Trying to setup printer that is on network 1 to a laptop that is connecting through a wireless router that is connecting through. What are the steps I need to take in order to take wireless laptop through to setup with printer on network 1.
Network printer setup question: I have a computer on a wireless router attached to a network......?
Make sure the printer set up on the computer its connected to has it available to "share" then on the other computer, go to printers section and have it search for printers on the network. It should pick up the other printer if its set up correctly. Then do a test print to be sure.
Good luck.
Reply:If the printer is set up on a network, setting it as a local printer will not work, a local printer is a printer that is connected driectly to your computer.
Try again but this time set it up as a network printer.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question it is not worded clearly but it sounds like the printer needs to be on the network either by proxy, connecting to another PC that is on the network or by ethernet into a hub or switch. The wireless router will attach to the same switch or hub. You then need to install the printer driver on your laptop and then browse for the printer IP address.
This config will not allow you to print. The printer and the laptop are basically on two seperate networks, so they have two different IP addresses. Try pinging the printer's IP address, ping X.x.x.x from the laptop, you will get timeouts in return. You either need to add a route in the the router for the network that the printer is on and depending on what type of router you have, you may not be able to do this. Or you need to add the laptop to the same network switch the printer is on and give it an IP address that is for that network.
Network printer setup question: I have a computer on a wireless router attached to a network......?
Make sure the printer set up on the computer its connected to has it available to "share" then on the other computer, go to printers section and have it search for printers on the network. It should pick up the other printer if its set up correctly. Then do a test print to be sure.
Good luck.
Reply:If the printer is set up on a network, setting it as a local printer will not work, a local printer is a printer that is connected driectly to your computer.
Try again but this time set it up as a network printer.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question it is not worded clearly but it sounds like the printer needs to be on the network either by proxy, connecting to another PC that is on the network or by ethernet into a hub or switch. The wireless router will attach to the same switch or hub. You then need to install the printer driver on your laptop and then browse for the printer IP address.
This config will not allow you to print. The printer and the laptop are basically on two seperate networks, so they have two different IP addresses. Try pinging the printer's IP address, ping X.x.x.x from the laptop, you will get timeouts in return. You either need to add a route in the the router for the network that the printer is on and depending on what type of router you have, you may not be able to do this. Or you need to add the laptop to the same network switch the printer is on and give it an IP address that is for that network.
Network Connection Problem!!!!!?
I cannot log onto the network. I have replaced my cable and my network card is good. I am using a link sys and I cycled power on that too. It still cannot get onto the network. Any Ideas?????
Network Connection Problem!!!!!?
are you hooked up correct, from modem into linksys ( crappy router) and out of linksys to your computer, you might have to download the software again or reinstall it,
my gf had a wireless linksys router ( I do too but never had this problem with mine) something about Rev 5 was crappy on them, and all kinds of trouble, I gave up on hers ( again mine which was a different rev never showed this problem ) and bought a beldin router from walmart,
Reply:Click on Start and then Run
In the box type ==%26gt; cmd %26lt;==
In the ugly black box type ==%26gt; ipconfig /all %26lt;==
Look for the IP address and also look for the default gateway address - let's say the gateway address is 192.168.1.1 (yours could well be very different)
type in ==%26gt; ping 192.168.1.1 %26lt;== (or whatever your gateway address is.
This will tell you whether or not you have a valid connection to the linksys device (I presume it's an adsl or cable router?).
If the ip address is 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.X.X then there your computer either has a sick network card, or no connection to the router. If all these tests work then the problem is with the router or another computer.
I am not clear on what exactly you mean by "Log on to network"
Hope this helps anyway ~~~teef~~~
Reply:could be your card is dead. could be that the driver got corrupted/deleted...
try taking the card out and reinstalling it.
can you try a known good card and see if that works?
Reply:If there is a the little internet connection icon on the right side of the task bar right click on it and then click repair, if that doesn't work go to Control Panel then Internet connections and see if your connection device is there, if it is then right click and then repair, if you don't see the Linksys device then either you need to reinstall the drivers or the device may be toast.
Reply:When you said you have a llinksys I assume you mean a router or hub. Try going into the configuration and releasing and renewing the IP in there. The IP is usually 168.192.1.1 Type that into a browser and it should bring you to the config page. There is a spot in there to release and renew. Also try rebooting the PC with the new cable if you haven't already tried that. You can also open a command prompt and type in ipconfig /release (enter) and then ipconfig /renew (enter)
or right click on the connection and click on repair (they do the same thing)
Reply:Make sure your ip address settings are set to the correct type.. Most likley Dynamically Assigned (DHCP) /This can be checked b going to your network connections, right click on your physical connection, the click proporties, then scroll down to TCP/IP and click proporties and make sure it is set corectly.
Reply:What 'network' are you trying to get 'onto'? I think you may be using the 'wrong words' ... but 'linksys' is a COMPANY that makes many different 'electronic items' and ONE is a 'wireless router' to connect two or more computers to a 'wireless modem' ... but that is NOT a 'network connection' problem. If you don't have a 'wireless modem' or a 'cable connection' you don't have a 'network' to log onto ... try calling a 'cable' company or one of the new 'wireless' companies and asking for 'help' to get your 'connection' to the INTERNET. The Internet is NOT a 'network' any more, but a way for people to 'communicate' from one 'network' to another 'network' ... and there is an 'Intranet' which is about a 'network' of computers that can 'talk to each other' but NOT to the 'Internet' (although most computers in businesses can do BOTH Internet and Intranet communication).
Network Connection Problem!!!!!?
are you hooked up correct, from modem into linksys ( crappy router) and out of linksys to your computer, you might have to download the software again or reinstall it,
my gf had a wireless linksys router ( I do too but never had this problem with mine) something about Rev 5 was crappy on them, and all kinds of trouble, I gave up on hers ( again mine which was a different rev never showed this problem ) and bought a beldin router from walmart,
Reply:Click on Start and then Run
In the box type ==%26gt; cmd %26lt;==
In the ugly black box type ==%26gt; ipconfig /all %26lt;==
Look for the IP address and also look for the default gateway address - let's say the gateway address is 192.168.1.1 (yours could well be very different)
type in ==%26gt; ping 192.168.1.1 %26lt;== (or whatever your gateway address is.
This will tell you whether or not you have a valid connection to the linksys device (I presume it's an adsl or cable router?).
If the ip address is 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.X.X then there your computer either has a sick network card, or no connection to the router. If all these tests work then the problem is with the router or another computer.
I am not clear on what exactly you mean by "Log on to network"
Hope this helps anyway ~~~teef~~~
Reply:could be your card is dead. could be that the driver got corrupted/deleted...
try taking the card out and reinstalling it.
can you try a known good card and see if that works?
Reply:If there is a the little internet connection icon on the right side of the task bar right click on it and then click repair, if that doesn't work go to Control Panel then Internet connections and see if your connection device is there, if it is then right click and then repair, if you don't see the Linksys device then either you need to reinstall the drivers or the device may be toast.
Reply:When you said you have a llinksys I assume you mean a router or hub. Try going into the configuration and releasing and renewing the IP in there. The IP is usually 168.192.1.1 Type that into a browser and it should bring you to the config page. There is a spot in there to release and renew. Also try rebooting the PC with the new cable if you haven't already tried that. You can also open a command prompt and type in ipconfig /release (enter) and then ipconfig /renew (enter)
or right click on the connection and click on repair (they do the same thing)
Reply:Make sure your ip address settings are set to the correct type.. Most likley Dynamically Assigned (DHCP) /This can be checked b going to your network connections, right click on your physical connection, the click proporties, then scroll down to TCP/IP and click proporties and make sure it is set corectly.
Reply:What 'network' are you trying to get 'onto'? I think you may be using the 'wrong words' ... but 'linksys' is a COMPANY that makes many different 'electronic items' and ONE is a 'wireless router' to connect two or more computers to a 'wireless modem' ... but that is NOT a 'network connection' problem. If you don't have a 'wireless modem' or a 'cable connection' you don't have a 'network' to log onto ... try calling a 'cable' company or one of the new 'wireless' companies and asking for 'help' to get your 'connection' to the INTERNET. The Internet is NOT a 'network' any more, but a way for people to 'communicate' from one 'network' to another 'network' ... and there is an 'Intranet' which is about a 'network' of computers that can 'talk to each other' but NOT to the 'Internet' (although most computers in businesses can do BOTH Internet and Intranet communication).
Wireless Network help help help help! =o?
i have recently got my pc back from repair (long story) anyway. .its working fine :D thankfully the only problem is my wireless network
i am using a bt voyager 2110 and bt voyager 1055 adapter for my other pc.
i think there is a problem with the wep 128 key
i couldnt work out how to get one of these without using my netgear wireless box using the aol set up cd and then pluging my bt voyager in. ..
this obviously isnt working. . i need to know how to set up key number for my network. . or just where im going wrong
ive tried seting up the network with the windows network setup but it dosent seen to be working at all
any help would be realy greatfull :D
Wireless Network help help help help! =o?
do you have the wireless network card*
Reply:First by using the AOL CD, that is a mistake. Please visit my site below and visit the Network Talk link. Near the bottom of the page you will find the needed information to creaet your network. Hope this helps
i am using a bt voyager 2110 and bt voyager 1055 adapter for my other pc.
i think there is a problem with the wep 128 key
i couldnt work out how to get one of these without using my netgear wireless box using the aol set up cd and then pluging my bt voyager in. ..
this obviously isnt working. . i need to know how to set up key number for my network. . or just where im going wrong
ive tried seting up the network with the windows network setup but it dosent seen to be working at all
any help would be realy greatfull :D
Wireless Network help help help help! =o?
do you have the wireless network card*
Reply:First by using the AOL CD, that is a mistake. Please visit my site below and visit the Network Talk link. Near the bottom of the page you will find the needed information to creaet your network. Hope this helps
Network architecture?
take a look on this image
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q%26amp;hl=en%26amp;q=...
These are 12 9-storeyed buildings about 90-120 feet far from each other with 230-290 flats each . I have them connected with 100mb/s twisted pair. I have about 150 people connected to the network and it is growing everyday.
Using one D-link DES 2108 layer2 switch I already have storm control, IGMP Snooping and Spanning Tree options.
Existing problems: occasionally "hung" switches, low speed on certain segments because of network overload, probability of cable damage anytime anywhere.
1. Is it possible to refuse from using cable and use wireless networking instead (should be not slower than 100 mb/s but hopefully even close to 1Gb/s)
2. How to speed-up (optimise) traffic flow without rebuilding segments to 1Gb/s?
3. Any other solutions?
Network architecture?
1) 1Gbp/s wireless is expensive. It'd probably be more cost effective to upgrade your D-Link equipment to something that will handle Etherchannel (like Cisco's). You can run up to 8 100Mbp/s connections on an Etherchannel, therefore greatly speeding up your network. Of course, you'd have to have the copper in place.
2) You cannot optimize traffic using a Layer 2 switch unless you have less traffic. The problem is that you have to propagate everything sent across the wire. Your only option is to upgrade your switches to have a Layer 3 switch in the core and access switches in the other buildings. That would break it down to having one subnet/collision domain per building. It will be rather costly, but you didn't state a budget either. A used Cisco Layer 3 Cat 4503 on E-Bay would run you about $2500-$3000 with fans, cards, and a supervisor engine.
3. You don't have to connect all of the buildings to a central location with an Internet connection. You could connect two two three buildings to an ISP and simply get more connections where you need it to support the network. This may be extremely cheap to do if you're talking DSL (~$40/mo in the U.S.) versus getting expensive equipment. However, this can add up over time where the Layer 3 switch would probably cost less over the same span of the equipments lifetime. You'll have to weigh it out based on your budget.
If you're looking to increase your "cool factor," running the network on a layer 3 switch will bring you up a lot more points than multiple ISPs. It takes more technical expertise, but it's the right thing to do in most cases. Otherwise, you're going to be owned by broadcasts storms - either today or next year when your network grows too big for its britches again...
WG
Reply:I dare say you have an underpowered network..
for something w/ that many flats, I'd think something like a Cisco 6509 w/ 6x 48 port blades would be a minimum to support just one building. and One Vlan per floor etc..to keep broadcasts down.
Interconnect the buildings via the 6509s etc..
Not sure what you're using for connectivity to the internet, but unless you've got 10gig metro etc..I would'nt even considering giving more then 100mbs to each flat..
veneers
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q%26amp;hl=en%26amp;q=...
These are 12 9-storeyed buildings about 90-120 feet far from each other with 230-290 flats each . I have them connected with 100mb/s twisted pair. I have about 150 people connected to the network and it is growing everyday.
Using one D-link DES 2108 layer2 switch I already have storm control, IGMP Snooping and Spanning Tree options.
Existing problems: occasionally "hung" switches, low speed on certain segments because of network overload, probability of cable damage anytime anywhere.
1. Is it possible to refuse from using cable and use wireless networking instead (should be not slower than 100 mb/s but hopefully even close to 1Gb/s)
2. How to speed-up (optimise) traffic flow without rebuilding segments to 1Gb/s?
3. Any other solutions?
Network architecture?
1) 1Gbp/s wireless is expensive. It'd probably be more cost effective to upgrade your D-Link equipment to something that will handle Etherchannel (like Cisco's). You can run up to 8 100Mbp/s connections on an Etherchannel, therefore greatly speeding up your network. Of course, you'd have to have the copper in place.
2) You cannot optimize traffic using a Layer 2 switch unless you have less traffic. The problem is that you have to propagate everything sent across the wire. Your only option is to upgrade your switches to have a Layer 3 switch in the core and access switches in the other buildings. That would break it down to having one subnet/collision domain per building. It will be rather costly, but you didn't state a budget either. A used Cisco Layer 3 Cat 4503 on E-Bay would run you about $2500-$3000 with fans, cards, and a supervisor engine.
3. You don't have to connect all of the buildings to a central location with an Internet connection. You could connect two two three buildings to an ISP and simply get more connections where you need it to support the network. This may be extremely cheap to do if you're talking DSL (~$40/mo in the U.S.) versus getting expensive equipment. However, this can add up over time where the Layer 3 switch would probably cost less over the same span of the equipments lifetime. You'll have to weigh it out based on your budget.
If you're looking to increase your "cool factor," running the network on a layer 3 switch will bring you up a lot more points than multiple ISPs. It takes more technical expertise, but it's the right thing to do in most cases. Otherwise, you're going to be owned by broadcasts storms - either today or next year when your network grows too big for its britches again...
WG
Reply:I dare say you have an underpowered network..
for something w/ that many flats, I'd think something like a Cisco 6509 w/ 6x 48 port blades would be a minimum to support just one building. and One Vlan per floor etc..to keep broadcasts down.
Interconnect the buildings via the 6509s etc..
Not sure what you're using for connectivity to the internet, but unless you've got 10gig metro etc..I would'nt even considering giving more then 100mbs to each flat..
veneers
Wireless network?
I bought a new laptop and it automatically connected me to a wireless network, the network says : this network is configured for open access, so i don't know if i'm allowed to use it or not. I don't want to use it if it's illegal, but it sounds like it's a network anyone can use......
Wireless network?
Yes, many people that setup networks do it openly to allow others to use it, or they just don't know what they are doing, regardless is 100% legal to use if you got enough signal stregth... Trust me, you would be paying for it otherwise through a provider... Now a days wifi is cheap! There is no per minute charges, just beware, some people set these up so others like you can get on them then they capture all data crossing over their connection (slik eh?) ;-)
Reply:yes u can.
Reply:You probably connected to someone elses unsecured network. It is probably not illegal, but it is unwise. Because you just became part of someone's (whom you have no idea who that is...) network, if the person is skilled and has an ill intent, he now has an ability to do harm to your computer.
I would suggest you don't use it. Setup your own wireless network and secure it.
Reply:when you set up your wireless net work when you click on view for wireless networks to found your network id you click on your id then click on conncet that is ok to do coz you have paid to use wireless network ... now if you see other network ids in the list dont click on them coz there other people's network if you do click on there network and hit connect then your on there network and that is against law and ur security is not set on ur pc also if your found on to be on other people's net work and there (isp) server finds your connection they can call your (isp)server and have you cut offline then your (isp)server call the law and the law come to see you so just be on your own network id not any other person network or you will have big problems 1 your be cut offline by your own (isp)server 2 the law come to you take care
Reply:you can us eit, its not illegal. but the person who owns the router may not appreciate you using his network and can go into your computer and really screw it up.
Reply:Hi I am on B.C. Wireless and I am pretty sure you are safe to use your laptop. It IS a computer. Sincerely Bobbie
Wireless network?
Yes, many people that setup networks do it openly to allow others to use it, or they just don't know what they are doing, regardless is 100% legal to use if you got enough signal stregth... Trust me, you would be paying for it otherwise through a provider... Now a days wifi is cheap! There is no per minute charges, just beware, some people set these up so others like you can get on them then they capture all data crossing over their connection (slik eh?) ;-)
Reply:yes u can.
Reply:You probably connected to someone elses unsecured network. It is probably not illegal, but it is unwise. Because you just became part of someone's (whom you have no idea who that is...) network, if the person is skilled and has an ill intent, he now has an ability to do harm to your computer.
I would suggest you don't use it. Setup your own wireless network and secure it.
Reply:when you set up your wireless net work when you click on view for wireless networks to found your network id you click on your id then click on conncet that is ok to do coz you have paid to use wireless network ... now if you see other network ids in the list dont click on them coz there other people's network if you do click on there network and hit connect then your on there network and that is against law and ur security is not set on ur pc also if your found on to be on other people's net work and there (isp) server finds your connection they can call your (isp)server and have you cut offline then your (isp)server call the law and the law come to see you so just be on your own network id not any other person network or you will have big problems 1 your be cut offline by your own (isp)server 2 the law come to you take care
Reply:you can us eit, its not illegal. but the person who owns the router may not appreciate you using his network and can go into your computer and really screw it up.
Reply:Hi I am on B.C. Wireless and I am pretty sure you are safe to use your laptop. It IS a computer. Sincerely Bobbie
Why does my network always fail?
I have my two computers connected together with a network. I use the one mainly as storage for all my movies, music %26amp; TV shows. I use the other one as my main computer. If I set up a playlist that is rather long, say like an entire seasons worth of one of the shows I have stored, It will play them fine for a while, but then out of nowhere, media player stops playback %26amp; gives me some kind of error saying it cannot play/find the file %26amp; if its stored on another computer, then to check your network. I know my network "works" technically, cause I use it constantly. But when I set up a monster playlist it always fails after a while. I've checked all the power options to make sure neither of the computers shut off anything (monitor, hard disk, network card etc.)
But I still don't know whats doing it. At first I thought it was because one of my computers was shutting of power to my network adapter. I made sure that wasn't it, but theres still the problem. I've got a Linksys Wireless WRT54G.
Why does my network always fail?
The PC stores media files have to always be turn on ( not stand by, but on). You should change the settings for automatic stand by, automatic turn off hard disk. Because these functions will stop transferring data from storage PC to the receiver PC.
But I still don't know whats doing it. At first I thought it was because one of my computers was shutting of power to my network adapter. I made sure that wasn't it, but theres still the problem. I've got a Linksys Wireless WRT54G.
Why does my network always fail?
The PC stores media files have to always be turn on ( not stand by, but on). You should change the settings for automatic stand by, automatic turn off hard disk. Because these functions will stop transferring data from storage PC to the receiver PC.
Simple network question?
I made a network between my desktop pc and my laptop in order to have internet on both comps. 2 network cards, a crossover cable andit's done. I share my internet and I can now acces the internet from my laptop as well....so, since I can access the net I take it the network is functional. Still, when I go to my network neighbourhood I can't see the other computers (from my laptop I can't see the drives on desktop pc and vice vers). I shared all the drives but I can't see them. Someone told me the problem is from the settings at the local area connection. Right now at Tcp IP I have manually put Ip addresses and subnet mask(255.255.255.0) and the rest of fields are empty). So what should I do in order to be able to see the other drives?
Simple network question?
two things are important. First one is you should be able to ping each other IP addresses and both should be on the same work group. Second is Enable netbios over tcp/ip which is the option availble under TCP/IP properties %26gt;Advanced %26gt;wins should be checked. Try to browse neighbour computer by typing \\%26lt;ipaddress%26gt; in run under start menu
If you still have probles check computer browser service in services of control panel and also check firewall settings if any.
Reply:Try putting them in the same workgroup.
the default workgroup should be MSHOME or WORKGROUP. after this you should try to share a folder on one of the computers and try accessing it from the other computer.
If this doesn't work try doing it automatically using the "create small office home office" wizard. That should do the trick.
And make sure the two computers are in the same subnet.
Reply:Right click on the drive you wish to share and select "Sharing and Security...". Select the Sharing and enable sharing in the lower windows. Give the Drive\Folder a unquie name.
Reply:Both PCs need to be under the same WORKGROUP. Set the same workgroup name to both PCs and they will be able to see each other
Reply:reformat
Simple network question?
two things are important. First one is you should be able to ping each other IP addresses and both should be on the same work group. Second is Enable netbios over tcp/ip which is the option availble under TCP/IP properties %26gt;Advanced %26gt;wins should be checked. Try to browse neighbour computer by typing \\%26lt;ipaddress%26gt; in run under start menu
If you still have probles check computer browser service in services of control panel and also check firewall settings if any.
Reply:Try putting them in the same workgroup.
the default workgroup should be MSHOME or WORKGROUP. after this you should try to share a folder on one of the computers and try accessing it from the other computer.
If this doesn't work try doing it automatically using the "create small office home office" wizard. That should do the trick.
And make sure the two computers are in the same subnet.
Reply:Right click on the drive you wish to share and select "Sharing and Security...". Select the Sharing and enable sharing in the lower windows. Give the Drive\Folder a unquie name.
Reply:Both PCs need to be under the same WORKGROUP. Set the same workgroup name to both PCs and they will be able to see each other
Reply:reformat
Network Failure?
What happened if someone was using their computers and all of a sudden it updates itself, restarts, and then during bootup, pops up messages saying that the network connection is unknown that the network card and the network cable is unknown and unresponsive. After restarting it and trying out the backup disk for the computer, it stills appears with the same message.......
Network Failure?
If it is Windows XP, try rolling back to the last restore point.
Install adaware %26amp; Spybot on it.
Update them, then run them to make sure the PC is clean.
Check your anti-virus is uptodate and running.
You may have to go to add/remove hardware in Control Panel in order to reinstall your network drivers.
cosmetic dentistry
Network Failure?
If it is Windows XP, try rolling back to the last restore point.
Install adaware %26amp; Spybot on it.
Update them, then run them to make sure the PC is clean.
Check your anti-virus is uptodate and running.
You may have to go to add/remove hardware in Control Panel in order to reinstall your network drivers.
cosmetic dentistry
Wirless network security hacking?
Hi there
I'm a newbie to networking and I do apologise if I've posted in the wrong part of the forum.
What I'd like to do ethically is hack into the wirless network in the hotel where I work, obviously to see wether or not the network is secure
The hotel has just had a pay to surf wireless network put in so guests can access the net with their wirless enabled laptops etc.
Please can anyone show me how to do this and what software I'd need. I'll be using a latop with Windows XP installed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Wirless network security hacking?
Chances are that the Wireless Network itself is either unencrypted or broadcasts the encryption key, so you don't need to hack the network, per se, what you need to try to do is to hack the firewall controlling Internet Access from the wireless network. The first step to doing that would be to determine what kind of firewall it is, and then seeing if there are any known hacks for it. If done properly, firewalls like this are usually fairly bullet-proof (as far as preventing unauthorized Internet access), and hacking is made more difficult by the fact that very few firewalls are the same, and there is no way of knowing if or what hacking will effect the firewall.
Reply:IF your genuine then well your a rare breed. I would not like to detail information here as it could help you cause mischief or others. I'm not saying you would I'm just covering all angles here. Also think about what your company would do to you if they caught you. Most likely sack you or prison possibly. If they don't know this is what your up to you could be in a lot of trouble.
I'm a newbie to networking and I do apologise if I've posted in the wrong part of the forum.
What I'd like to do ethically is hack into the wirless network in the hotel where I work, obviously to see wether or not the network is secure
The hotel has just had a pay to surf wireless network put in so guests can access the net with their wirless enabled laptops etc.
Please can anyone show me how to do this and what software I'd need. I'll be using a latop with Windows XP installed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Wirless network security hacking?
Chances are that the Wireless Network itself is either unencrypted or broadcasts the encryption key, so you don't need to hack the network, per se, what you need to try to do is to hack the firewall controlling Internet Access from the wireless network. The first step to doing that would be to determine what kind of firewall it is, and then seeing if there are any known hacks for it. If done properly, firewalls like this are usually fairly bullet-proof (as far as preventing unauthorized Internet access), and hacking is made more difficult by the fact that very few firewalls are the same, and there is no way of knowing if or what hacking will effect the firewall.
Reply:IF your genuine then well your a rare breed. I would not like to detail information here as it could help you cause mischief or others. I'm not saying you would I'm just covering all angles here. Also think about what your company would do to you if they caught you. Most likely sack you or prison possibly. If they don't know this is what your up to you could be in a lot of trouble.
Which network card will work with vista?
I ran the vista upgrade advisor and my CNet PRO200WL PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter won't work with vista, so i was wondering if any of the following network cards will work with vista?
D-Link Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: DFE-530TX+
Dynex Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: DX-E101
Linksys EtherFast Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: LNE100TX
Which network card will work with vista?
Your CNet card is listed as unknown for compatability with Vista.
It works with XP X86 so it should work with Vista X86.
All of the other cards are listed as being compatabile with Vista.
D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Adapter D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (rev.F) D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Dynex DX-E101 PCI adapter D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Dynex DX-E101 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (rev.F1) D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Linksys Group, Inc.
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Reply:The list of drivers for Vista changes almost daily. Your best bet is to research those drivers for cards that have have been tested.
D-Link Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: DFE-530TX+
Dynex Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: DX-E101
Linksys EtherFast Desktop 10/100 PCI Network Card
Model: LNE100TX
Which network card will work with vista?
Your CNet card is listed as unknown for compatability with Vista.
It works with XP X86 so it should work with Vista X86.
All of the other cards are listed as being compatabile with Vista.
D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Adapter D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (rev.F) D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Dynex DX-E101 PCI adapter D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Dynex DX-E101 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (rev.F1) D-Link Corporation
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Linksys Group, Inc.
Compatible with vista x86
Compatible with vista x64
Reply:The list of drivers for Vista changes almost daily. Your best bet is to research those drivers for cards that have have been tested.
Wireless network?cable network?
ok so pretty much cable is usually faster than wireless right? well anyways...i bought wireless card for my desktop because it didnt come with a wireless card inside it.... when i download stuff...it download about 10 mb or less... or about 10% or something like that and it suddenly stops.. and it doesnt go up anymore... once it was like 98% and it stopped... how can i fix that? i tried reconnecting the card and reconnected to the network and it still stops at about 10%
another question so i dont waste 5 points
I am about to move.. my parents want to use wireless, i dont... what if i use a cable... and my parents use wireless?? can you explain how that would work.. and can u explain networking and how wireless works... and how cable works... i am a networking noob... i would live pictures
ty
Wireless network?cable network?
Wireless cards can be alot of trouble because they lose their signal alot. If you go with a Internet cable (rj-45 cable is what you should buy) you will have faster internet and you dont have to worry about losing your signal and your downloads cutting off like that
heres a high tech diagram i made, this is how it would look if you had a wire and your parents had wireless:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9733/...
Basiclly there is a router that is connected to your internet source, the router is what lets you and your parents share the internet. The router will send out a wireless signal to any wireless cards and if you want to use a cable there should be a few slots on the back to plug in the rj-45 internet cable.
Reply:Hey there.
Yep, Wired connections are generally faster than wireless.
Your issue might depend on whether or not your adapter seems to malfunction because of excess usage (really unlikely). If your downloads continue breaking at certain points, it may be that the source you are downloading your file off of is not reliable. Try downloading other things, from other websites. If you are able to finish a download, it points out that the issue is probably from the server you are downloading from. If this is the case, nothing is wrong with your adapter. If all other downloads keep breaking, there is something wrong with your computer/adapter (more info would be needed..)
Well, if your parents want to use wireless, you want to use wired internet, there wouldn't be much of an issue (besides the fact that your computer would have to be near your wireless router the entire time; unless you already on planning to do so.) Your wireless adapter should also have LAN ports to connect ethernet cables to. Your parents could use the wireless wherever, and you could just connect the ethernet cable to the adapter.
Good luck
Reply:your best bet is to buy a wireless router ..most generally routers nowady have several ports for ethernet wires and several ports for wireless.both..
wireless and cable are generally the same amount of speed i use wireless and have no troubles...
what kind of wireless card did you buy??
another question so i dont waste 5 points
I am about to move.. my parents want to use wireless, i dont... what if i use a cable... and my parents use wireless?? can you explain how that would work.. and can u explain networking and how wireless works... and how cable works... i am a networking noob... i would live pictures
ty
Wireless network?cable network?
Wireless cards can be alot of trouble because they lose their signal alot. If you go with a Internet cable (rj-45 cable is what you should buy) you will have faster internet and you dont have to worry about losing your signal and your downloads cutting off like that
heres a high tech diagram i made, this is how it would look if you had a wire and your parents had wireless:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9733/...
Basiclly there is a router that is connected to your internet source, the router is what lets you and your parents share the internet. The router will send out a wireless signal to any wireless cards and if you want to use a cable there should be a few slots on the back to plug in the rj-45 internet cable.
Reply:Hey there.
Yep, Wired connections are generally faster than wireless.
Your issue might depend on whether or not your adapter seems to malfunction because of excess usage (really unlikely). If your downloads continue breaking at certain points, it may be that the source you are downloading your file off of is not reliable. Try downloading other things, from other websites. If you are able to finish a download, it points out that the issue is probably from the server you are downloading from. If this is the case, nothing is wrong with your adapter. If all other downloads keep breaking, there is something wrong with your computer/adapter (more info would be needed..)
Well, if your parents want to use wireless, you want to use wired internet, there wouldn't be much of an issue (besides the fact that your computer would have to be near your wireless router the entire time; unless you already on planning to do so.) Your wireless adapter should also have LAN ports to connect ethernet cables to. Your parents could use the wireless wherever, and you could just connect the ethernet cable to the adapter.
Good luck
Reply:your best bet is to buy a wireless router ..most generally routers nowady have several ports for ethernet wires and several ports for wireless.both..
wireless and cable are generally the same amount of speed i use wireless and have no troubles...
what kind of wireless card did you buy??
Dish network programming access fee.?
The dish network receiver need to be connected to phone line, otherwise they charge the programming access fee every month. Recently I changed my phone from land-line based service to VOIP phone (Vonage). From the dish network help menu, I can check that the phone is connected to the dish network receiver, but it is unable to dial-out. From dish network support, I found out that I have to add *99 prefix for the dial-out. Still dish receiver can't dial out using my VOIP phone-line.
I don't want to pay the programming access fee just because I have a voip phone and can't dial-out.
Does anybody know how to dial-out from dish receiver using VOIP phone-line?
Thanks for your help.
Dish network programming access fee.?
Try contacting Vonage and Dish Network, they might be able to help you.
crowns
I don't want to pay the programming access fee just because I have a voip phone and can't dial-out.
Does anybody know how to dial-out from dish receiver using VOIP phone-line?
Thanks for your help.
Dish network programming access fee.?
Try contacting Vonage and Dish Network, they might be able to help you.
crowns
Wireless network help?
The network device I am using (the one from Dell) shows that I am connected to my wireless network and I am recieving a good signal. Despite this, I can not get on my network.
Network Magic, on the other hand, shows that I am not connected. I am unsure of what the problem may be.
Any ideas? =/
Wireless network help?
Get the latest drivers at Dell's site (http://support.dell.com) and just let Windows manage your wireless connections.
Reply:Even though you have a good signal to the router- You still may not be connected to the internet. If it worked before - usually you can fix that by rebooting your cable modem and or both.
Reply:If you are trying to connect to the Network for filesharing and whatnot, you have to have the network name on both computers the same I.e. MSHOME. If you are trying to Get internet connection through the router, there may be something wrong with the config in the router itself. Check the Wireless Security..... Go to internet explorer on the computer that the router is hardwired to and type 192.168.0.1 if that does not work, try 192.168.1.1 Most routers set their default gateways to those ip's. Check the manual that came with your router for username and password. Default is usually Username: admin / Password: Password or 1234. once you get into your router config, there should be a setup wizzard of somesorts... Hope this helps.
Reply:if you have a network, the router (or whatever) might be off. Also, the signal might be too low. So you ARE connected but you can't really do much
Network Magic, on the other hand, shows that I am not connected. I am unsure of what the problem may be.
Any ideas? =/
Wireless network help?
Get the latest drivers at Dell's site (http://support.dell.com) and just let Windows manage your wireless connections.
Reply:Even though you have a good signal to the router- You still may not be connected to the internet. If it worked before - usually you can fix that by rebooting your cable modem and or both.
Reply:If you are trying to connect to the Network for filesharing and whatnot, you have to have the network name on both computers the same I.e. MSHOME. If you are trying to Get internet connection through the router, there may be something wrong with the config in the router itself. Check the Wireless Security..... Go to internet explorer on the computer that the router is hardwired to and type 192.168.0.1 if that does not work, try 192.168.1.1 Most routers set their default gateways to those ip's. Check the manual that came with your router for username and password. Default is usually Username: admin / Password: Password or 1234. once you get into your router config, there should be a setup wizzard of somesorts... Hope this helps.
Reply:if you have a network, the router (or whatever) might be off. Also, the signal might be too low. So you ARE connected but you can't really do much
Networking - does a bridge need to be connected to an ethernet cable or does it stand alone in the network?
Working on getting my Computer #2 (in another building) connected to the network via wireless. Placed the modem up higher %26amp; that increased the signal to about 50%. Message on Computer #2 states that it is connected to the network, but the internet cannot be found. Do I need a "bridge" - and can you explain how a Bridge hooks up (wirelessly? or ethernet?)
Networking - does a bridge need to be connected to an ethernet cable or does it stand alone in the network?
if u r connected to network properly then no need for a bridge. just try out to ping the network frist. may be ur system only showing signals but not connected yet to network. it is type of security issue!!!chk it out frist
if u able to connect to network then just chk ur gateway and dns entry and chk for firewall and proxy settings also if u not getting any response for internet.
Reply:If computer 2 can see the network, then you don't need a bridge, the connection is made.
It's probably a configuration issue on either the router or computer 2... make sure the security is set up correctly, and such
Reply:Can be several things.
1. If you are using an external WiFi device, log into it and see if it can connect ping devices on the other side.
2. If this is an internal device, see what IP address you are getting. Are you getting an address on your network? Can you get to other internal resources? If not, you likely have an addressing problem.
A bridge does nothing more than link to network segements. Essentially, it's an ethernet switch with only two ports. Not used much anymore since the price of ethernet switches came down.
It would really help answer your question better if you posted the specifics on what kind of equipment you are using, the IP address assignments (is it DHCP or static), etc.
Networking - does a bridge need to be connected to an ethernet cable or does it stand alone in the network?
if u r connected to network properly then no need for a bridge. just try out to ping the network frist. may be ur system only showing signals but not connected yet to network. it is type of security issue!!!chk it out frist
if u able to connect to network then just chk ur gateway and dns entry and chk for firewall and proxy settings also if u not getting any response for internet.
Reply:If computer 2 can see the network, then you don't need a bridge, the connection is made.
It's probably a configuration issue on either the router or computer 2... make sure the security is set up correctly, and such
Reply:Can be several things.
1. If you are using an external WiFi device, log into it and see if it can connect ping devices on the other side.
2. If this is an internal device, see what IP address you are getting. Are you getting an address on your network? Can you get to other internal resources? If not, you likely have an addressing problem.
A bridge does nothing more than link to network segements. Essentially, it's an ethernet switch with only two ports. Not used much anymore since the price of ethernet switches came down.
It would really help answer your question better if you posted the specifics on what kind of equipment you are using, the IP address assignments (is it DHCP or static), etc.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
NETWORK WIRELESS security?
Want to make the router secure, but when i chose 1 of the 3 options (WEP / 802.1x / WPA) and set the passwords the other computer wont connect to the network even with the password. (error message saying: The network password needs to be 40bits or 104bits depending on your network configuration. This can be entered as 5 or 13 ascii charecters or as 10 or 26 hexadecimal charecters.) Thanks for any answers.
NETWORK WIRELESS security?
OK, first, every item you attach to your wireless network has to be compatible wiith the wireless encryption method you use. In addition to the hardware compatibility, you software firewall also must be compatible.
Now, I have used Panda Internet Security Suite since early '05, after Norton crashed my system with a disaterous virual infection. It was such a bad infection, it wiped out my Dell Recovery Partition.
When I first attached a router to build my first network, I too had a horrific deal getting my wireless to actually connect to the Internet. While the wireless connection reported the Status as Connnected, along with the signal strength, and the fact it was secured, everytime I attempted to open my browser, I received an error message. My connection also would not be able to receive an IP address, it kept stating, "Aquiring IP address".
Now, the first error, with a valid connection, encryption all configured, turned out to be due to a corrupted winsocket. I ended up running a diagnostics, via my browser, and it then reported the winsocket was corrupt and did I wish to reinstall it, Yes, No? I did so, and then while that corrected that issue, I still was unable to reach the Internet, with the second error, "Attemptimg to aquire IP address".
It turned out that my Panda firewall was not compatible with WPA. So, I removed the security software package, and then reinstalled without the firewall, using instead the Windows firewall, combined with the routers hardware firewall. Immediantly, my connection was established.
A few months later a program update fixed the compatibility issue and I was able to install and use the Panda firewall again. For a while.
Now, years later, my Panda '07 had a program update, which lost me my connectivity. It couldn't receive a IP address from DHCP. I did a lot of digging to find out what was wrong, and finally located a new additon to my Wireless Connection's Properties. You know where all the protocols are listed, on the first page? Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), QoS Packet Scheduler, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and Client for Microsoft Networks? Well, a new one was added, called the Panda NDIS IM Filter.
What I did was uncheck the box in front of this Protocol, to see what would happen. Immediantly, without a reboot required, my connection aquired an IP address and reported as connected with a strength of 108mb.
I phoned Panda and it was explained that when the program was updated, this component was added to the firewall for added security. That all DSL connections began having troubles with the Panda NDIS Filter, and it had to be uninstalled. I was reasured that the issue was corrected in the '08 version. Well, it is partially corrected in the '08 version, with the protocol working fine in wired connections, but not in wireless connections.
The reason I am sharing this with you is so you can see that many things can cause connectivity issues. Compatibility is a huge issue with encryption.
Check the compatibility of your software firewall and see if that might be causing your issue. You may need to call your Vendor's technical support.
Now, did you run the Wireless Connection Wizard? Are you sure that the encryption method you have chosen is compatible with all of your adapters?
WEP is the least secure, but it is also the most compatible with adapters. This is because it is the oldest method, and so hardware has had the opportunity for the Vedor's to make it compatible. WPA and especially the newest WPA2 still has compatibility issues.
The only method of ensuring compatibility is to contact each Vendor and ask if it is compatible, or at the very least, read the manuals, or go to the support website and try to locate this information.
Running the Wireless Setup Wizard is needed to set the wireless network settings up properly. While this can be done manually, it is not reccomended, even for those people who are advanced with technology, as the Wizard is the best way to make sure the registry receives the appropriate configurations.
Also, once you run the Wizard on one computer, you can easily place the configuration settings onto a thumb drive, and then it takes only a moment to update each new computer or network node you wish to add to your wireless network. Here is a page about Connect Now technology. While it is only partially implimented in XP, it is fully supported in Vista. You can even configure a modem and/or router if it has a USB port.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
If you are using Vista there is a Wizard to help you setup your encryption. Open the Network and Sharing Center and then click on Setup a Network or Connection, and then click on Setup a Wireless Router or Access Point. Click Next.
On the next page click Next again.
Click Create Wireless Network Settings And Save To USB Flash Drive.
Enter a name for your wireless network. This is the SSID, which you already are aware. lol Make up your own name, don't use the default, it is far too bland, plus, it isn't secure. Don't bother to hide your SSID, because it only causes trouble for Users, not anyone who is serious about locating Wireless Networks in an area, they can scan and locate even so called "hidden" ones. Your use of MAC addressing filtering is far more effective than hiding your SSID.
Click Show Advanced Network Security Option. Then select the best security supported and which you know is compatible with all of your computers, adapter, and software firewalls. WPA-Personal probably has a better chance of compatibility than WPA2, but if you are running all new hardware and have the latest software firewall, then you may be able to use WPA2.
*note* If you don't display the advanced options, Windows Vista defaults to WPA-Personal.
Now, enter a passphrase, which Windows uses to generate a security key. Windows suggests a gobbledygood "phrase", but you can replace it with one of your own choosing. (You should create one which is memorable and easily remembered by you, but not easily guessed by other, even others in your household. Consider using letter substitutions, or misspellings, it can be up to 63 charactors long for WPA and WPA2, and may contain letters, upper and lower case, mumbers, spaces, 'not in front or back of phrase', and a WEP security key must be 26 hexadecimal characters 'numbers 0-9 and letters A-F or 10 letters 'case sensitive, numbers and symbols). Click Next.
Select an option for file and printer sharing over the network. You can opt to change this at any point later.
Plug a USB flash drive into your computer, select it from teh list and click Next. (You don't even need to use a UFD--USB Flash Drive--dedicated to this purpose, it can contain other data. All the files (Autorun.inf and Setupsnk.exe in the root folder, plus a handful of files in the \smrtnky folder, take only a few kilobytes of space, and don't interfere with the other files on the UFD.
Remove the UFD from the computer, and plug it into the router. Most routers give some indication when they have accepted the information from the UFD, such as a pattern of blinking lights or some type of message in an LCD Panel. Your router's manual should let you give you this information.
*note* Before you close the Setu UP a Wireless Router Or Access Point wizard, click the "for more detailed instructions" link. Doing this opens a document in WordPad that includes the network name SSID for your wirelesss network and the passphrase or security key you created. Plus, the document includes instructions for adding other devices, wired or wireless, to your network. YOu might want to save or print this document for future reference. If you accidenlty click close before you open the document, you have another option to access it. Open the \Smrtntky\\Wsetting.txt file on the UFD. Although this plan-text document doesn't include the instructions, it does include all the details of yoru wLAN configuration.
*tip* You might be tempted to delete the files from the UFS after you finish with your network configurations. Don't. While you should for security purposes, as leaving it around would give unfettered access to an attacker who wound up with the UFD, instead copy the \Smrtnky folder to one of your profile folders on your computer's hard disk drive. (there isn't any security risk in doing this, because if an attacker has access to your hard drive, you are already as compromised as you could ever possibly be. lol) You might need these files again for several reasons:
Adding a new computer or device to yoru entwork
A visiting friend wants access to yoru wirelss network to use the connection.
You upgrade the firmware in yoru router or other wireless device, and it loses allits settings, and You reinstall Windows on one of your networked computers and need to reconfigure its network settings.
Now, all of this information is of course for a Vista system. However, XP has this ability too. It just uses the Wireless Network Setup Wizard instead. You can still plug a UFD into the Wizard to load the settings, same as in Vista.
This also assumes you are starting from scratch with your security settings. It isn't a huge deal to start over. When you run these Wizards your new settings will overwrite the old, and probably is all you need to correct whatever error you made.
After you finish with the Router, all you do is open the Wizard on each computer you wish to add to the network, and plug in the UFD when instructed. It takes only a moment or two to setup a computer with the UFD.
Now, if you need to you can start from scratch with your entire router setup. If running this Security key wizard doesn't fix your issue, (it should) you may want to take your router back to factory default and start from scratch. This will allow you to create the configuration all over again, and possibly correct any errors which were made initially.
Most new routers have a reset button which allows you to reset it to factory specifications, which wipes out all configuration settings. While you have to start over again, it is often worthwhile to do so.
My Belkin has a reset button which I would hold down for ten seconds to reset factory defaults. Look in your manual for how to reset your router. Some need to do it from the configuration pages, and while mine offers both, due to how there are times when you simply are unable to access those pages, some routers do not.
It sounds like it is one of two issue, or even a combination of both. A compatibility issue, or a security key misconfigurtion.
Before changing anything, be sure to check on compatibility on all adapters, computers, other network nodes, such as print servers, game consoles, etc. Then, check for compatibility for software firewalls. If everything is compatible with the security encryption you have chosen, then go onto to the possibility of a security key/passphrase misconfiguration.
You also need to check on the Workgroup Name. While Vista states that all networked computers do not need to have the exact same Workgroup Name, the network simply works better when it does. Especially for Network Discovery, or Network Topology. Where each node is shown in a icon like structure in each computers Network and Sharing Center.
Each Windows XP Machine *must* be in the same Workgroup for any Network sharing to work, period.
You can check on each computers Workgroup Name by opening up your System Info dialog box, clicking on the Computer Name tab, and it appears part way down the tab. To change the Workgroup Name, click on Change, and then enter the name of your choice at the bottom of the new dialog box which appears.
To quickly and easily open System Info, click on the Pause key, while holding down the Windows Logo key.
I hope you find the error and fix it quickly. It is probably something simple. However, due to how many parts of configuration make up the whole working shaband, it is amazing how that one little configuration can stop the entire connectivity of a network.
Here are some more pages where you can locate further information:
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11732
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
Consider putting these pages into your Favorites, as they contain a load of information on setting up, managing, and using computers, not just about Networking.
Good luck and I am sorry this became so long. It just is difficult to explain it all in this forum. I wish you a very pleasent evening.
Reply:The ascii password option is not standardised across devices so this may well be your problem. Manually enter the key using the hex key option on both the computer(s) and the router and you should not have any problems.
Also make sure that MAC filtering isn't causing a problem and check that your "open" or "shared" key options are the same on both devices.
Reply:Have you tried all of the security options and still can't connect all the computers to it? If you have tried all of them and are still unable to connect them to the network, I'd get the software and book that came w/ the router and find the phone number for tech support. Call them and they will walk you through it.
Reply:look at this page for help ,wep is normally the 10 to 26 characters and make sure what u put in is the same as u use to connect - ie if you use wep setting up the password you need the pc to be on wep settings
https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm
Reply:Do all that WPA, WEM, YMCA insecure nonsense, it's all easily hackable, then do something better.
Hide your SSID and lock your router down to MAC addresses, job done. No one knows you're there to be hacked and will have a pretty tough time doing so even if they do.
Sorted.
Reply:wpa-shared key
update ur router firmware also . check for updates
do not use words in the dictionary.
change your router default login password also
as said before once your SSID is set up hide it. and don't call it something identifiable to u.e.g. your address etc..
but I use wired , no one can piggy back it etc =)
Reply:if you're using a WEP key for wireless, avoid using a passphrase because it causes problems when networking certain devices.
Instead, enter the keys manually.
Reply:wpa
Reply:try the network key.... like if its a sky one its on that little card you get... or try looking on the modem... i just go my wireless net hooked up =P
Reply:Choose wpa. It should allow you to make the password anything you want.
NETWORK WIRELESS security?
OK, first, every item you attach to your wireless network has to be compatible wiith the wireless encryption method you use. In addition to the hardware compatibility, you software firewall also must be compatible.
Now, I have used Panda Internet Security Suite since early '05, after Norton crashed my system with a disaterous virual infection. It was such a bad infection, it wiped out my Dell Recovery Partition.
When I first attached a router to build my first network, I too had a horrific deal getting my wireless to actually connect to the Internet. While the wireless connection reported the Status as Connnected, along with the signal strength, and the fact it was secured, everytime I attempted to open my browser, I received an error message. My connection also would not be able to receive an IP address, it kept stating, "Aquiring IP address".
Now, the first error, with a valid connection, encryption all configured, turned out to be due to a corrupted winsocket. I ended up running a diagnostics, via my browser, and it then reported the winsocket was corrupt and did I wish to reinstall it, Yes, No? I did so, and then while that corrected that issue, I still was unable to reach the Internet, with the second error, "Attemptimg to aquire IP address".
It turned out that my Panda firewall was not compatible with WPA. So, I removed the security software package, and then reinstalled without the firewall, using instead the Windows firewall, combined with the routers hardware firewall. Immediantly, my connection was established.
A few months later a program update fixed the compatibility issue and I was able to install and use the Panda firewall again. For a while.
Now, years later, my Panda '07 had a program update, which lost me my connectivity. It couldn't receive a IP address from DHCP. I did a lot of digging to find out what was wrong, and finally located a new additon to my Wireless Connection's Properties. You know where all the protocols are listed, on the first page? Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), QoS Packet Scheduler, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and Client for Microsoft Networks? Well, a new one was added, called the Panda NDIS IM Filter.
What I did was uncheck the box in front of this Protocol, to see what would happen. Immediantly, without a reboot required, my connection aquired an IP address and reported as connected with a strength of 108mb.
I phoned Panda and it was explained that when the program was updated, this component was added to the firewall for added security. That all DSL connections began having troubles with the Panda NDIS Filter, and it had to be uninstalled. I was reasured that the issue was corrected in the '08 version. Well, it is partially corrected in the '08 version, with the protocol working fine in wired connections, but not in wireless connections.
The reason I am sharing this with you is so you can see that many things can cause connectivity issues. Compatibility is a huge issue with encryption.
Check the compatibility of your software firewall and see if that might be causing your issue. You may need to call your Vendor's technical support.
Now, did you run the Wireless Connection Wizard? Are you sure that the encryption method you have chosen is compatible with all of your adapters?
WEP is the least secure, but it is also the most compatible with adapters. This is because it is the oldest method, and so hardware has had the opportunity for the Vedor's to make it compatible. WPA and especially the newest WPA2 still has compatibility issues.
The only method of ensuring compatibility is to contact each Vendor and ask if it is compatible, or at the very least, read the manuals, or go to the support website and try to locate this information.
Running the Wireless Setup Wizard is needed to set the wireless network settings up properly. While this can be done manually, it is not reccomended, even for those people who are advanced with technology, as the Wizard is the best way to make sure the registry receives the appropriate configurations.
Also, once you run the Wizard on one computer, you can easily place the configuration settings onto a thumb drive, and then it takes only a moment to update each new computer or network node you wish to add to your wireless network. Here is a page about Connect Now technology. While it is only partially implimented in XP, it is fully supported in Vista. You can even configure a modem and/or router if it has a USB port.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
If you are using Vista there is a Wizard to help you setup your encryption. Open the Network and Sharing Center and then click on Setup a Network or Connection, and then click on Setup a Wireless Router or Access Point. Click Next.
On the next page click Next again.
Click Create Wireless Network Settings And Save To USB Flash Drive.
Enter a name for your wireless network. This is the SSID, which you already are aware. lol Make up your own name, don't use the default, it is far too bland, plus, it isn't secure. Don't bother to hide your SSID, because it only causes trouble for Users, not anyone who is serious about locating Wireless Networks in an area, they can scan and locate even so called "hidden" ones. Your use of MAC addressing filtering is far more effective than hiding your SSID.
Click Show Advanced Network Security Option. Then select the best security supported and which you know is compatible with all of your computers, adapter, and software firewalls. WPA-Personal probably has a better chance of compatibility than WPA2, but if you are running all new hardware and have the latest software firewall, then you may be able to use WPA2.
*note* If you don't display the advanced options, Windows Vista defaults to WPA-Personal.
Now, enter a passphrase, which Windows uses to generate a security key. Windows suggests a gobbledygood "phrase", but you can replace it with one of your own choosing. (You should create one which is memorable and easily remembered by you, but not easily guessed by other, even others in your household. Consider using letter substitutions, or misspellings, it can be up to 63 charactors long for WPA and WPA2, and may contain letters, upper and lower case, mumbers, spaces, 'not in front or back of phrase', and a WEP security key must be 26 hexadecimal characters 'numbers 0-9 and letters A-F or 10 letters 'case sensitive, numbers and symbols). Click Next.
Select an option for file and printer sharing over the network. You can opt to change this at any point later.
Plug a USB flash drive into your computer, select it from teh list and click Next. (You don't even need to use a UFD--USB Flash Drive--dedicated to this purpose, it can contain other data. All the files (Autorun.inf and Setupsnk.exe in the root folder, plus a handful of files in the \smrtnky folder, take only a few kilobytes of space, and don't interfere with the other files on the UFD.
Remove the UFD from the computer, and plug it into the router. Most routers give some indication when they have accepted the information from the UFD, such as a pattern of blinking lights or some type of message in an LCD Panel. Your router's manual should let you give you this information.
*note* Before you close the Setu UP a Wireless Router Or Access Point wizard, click the "for more detailed instructions" link. Doing this opens a document in WordPad that includes the network name SSID for your wirelesss network and the passphrase or security key you created. Plus, the document includes instructions for adding other devices, wired or wireless, to your network. YOu might want to save or print this document for future reference. If you accidenlty click close before you open the document, you have another option to access it. Open the \Smrtntky\\Wsetting.txt file on the UFD. Although this plan-text document doesn't include the instructions, it does include all the details of yoru wLAN configuration.
*tip* You might be tempted to delete the files from the UFS after you finish with your network configurations. Don't. While you should for security purposes, as leaving it around would give unfettered access to an attacker who wound up with the UFD, instead copy the \Smrtnky folder to one of your profile folders on your computer's hard disk drive. (there isn't any security risk in doing this, because if an attacker has access to your hard drive, you are already as compromised as you could ever possibly be. lol) You might need these files again for several reasons:
Adding a new computer or device to yoru entwork
A visiting friend wants access to yoru wirelss network to use the connection.
You upgrade the firmware in yoru router or other wireless device, and it loses allits settings, and You reinstall Windows on one of your networked computers and need to reconfigure its network settings.
Now, all of this information is of course for a Vista system. However, XP has this ability too. It just uses the Wireless Network Setup Wizard instead. You can still plug a UFD into the Wizard to load the settings, same as in Vista.
This also assumes you are starting from scratch with your security settings. It isn't a huge deal to start over. When you run these Wizards your new settings will overwrite the old, and probably is all you need to correct whatever error you made.
After you finish with the Router, all you do is open the Wizard on each computer you wish to add to the network, and plug in the UFD when instructed. It takes only a moment or two to setup a computer with the UFD.
Now, if you need to you can start from scratch with your entire router setup. If running this Security key wizard doesn't fix your issue, (it should) you may want to take your router back to factory default and start from scratch. This will allow you to create the configuration all over again, and possibly correct any errors which were made initially.
Most new routers have a reset button which allows you to reset it to factory specifications, which wipes out all configuration settings. While you have to start over again, it is often worthwhile to do so.
My Belkin has a reset button which I would hold down for ten seconds to reset factory defaults. Look in your manual for how to reset your router. Some need to do it from the configuration pages, and while mine offers both, due to how there are times when you simply are unable to access those pages, some routers do not.
It sounds like it is one of two issue, or even a combination of both. A compatibility issue, or a security key misconfigurtion.
Before changing anything, be sure to check on compatibility on all adapters, computers, other network nodes, such as print servers, game consoles, etc. Then, check for compatibility for software firewalls. If everything is compatible with the security encryption you have chosen, then go onto to the possibility of a security key/passphrase misconfiguration.
You also need to check on the Workgroup Name. While Vista states that all networked computers do not need to have the exact same Workgroup Name, the network simply works better when it does. Especially for Network Discovery, or Network Topology. Where each node is shown in a icon like structure in each computers Network and Sharing Center.
Each Windows XP Machine *must* be in the same Workgroup for any Network sharing to work, period.
You can check on each computers Workgroup Name by opening up your System Info dialog box, clicking on the Computer Name tab, and it appears part way down the tab. To change the Workgroup Name, click on Change, and then enter the name of your choice at the bottom of the new dialog box which appears.
To quickly and easily open System Info, click on the Pause key, while holding down the Windows Logo key.
I hope you find the error and fix it quickly. It is probably something simple. However, due to how many parts of configuration make up the whole working shaband, it is amazing how that one little configuration can stop the entire connectivity of a network.
Here are some more pages where you can locate further information:
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11732
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
Consider putting these pages into your Favorites, as they contain a load of information on setting up, managing, and using computers, not just about Networking.
Good luck and I am sorry this became so long. It just is difficult to explain it all in this forum. I wish you a very pleasent evening.
Reply:The ascii password option is not standardised across devices so this may well be your problem. Manually enter the key using the hex key option on both the computer(s) and the router and you should not have any problems.
Also make sure that MAC filtering isn't causing a problem and check that your "open" or "shared" key options are the same on both devices.
Reply:Have you tried all of the security options and still can't connect all the computers to it? If you have tried all of them and are still unable to connect them to the network, I'd get the software and book that came w/ the router and find the phone number for tech support. Call them and they will walk you through it.
Reply:look at this page for help ,wep is normally the 10 to 26 characters and make sure what u put in is the same as u use to connect - ie if you use wep setting up the password you need the pc to be on wep settings
https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm
Reply:Do all that WPA, WEM, YMCA insecure nonsense, it's all easily hackable, then do something better.
Hide your SSID and lock your router down to MAC addresses, job done. No one knows you're there to be hacked and will have a pretty tough time doing so even if they do.
Sorted.
Reply:wpa-shared key
update ur router firmware also . check for updates
do not use words in the dictionary.
change your router default login password also
as said before once your SSID is set up hide it. and don't call it something identifiable to u.e.g. your address etc..
but I use wired , no one can piggy back it etc =)
Reply:if you're using a WEP key for wireless, avoid using a passphrase because it causes problems when networking certain devices.
Instead, enter the keys manually.
Reply:wpa
Reply:try the network key.... like if its a sky one its on that little card you get... or try looking on the modem... i just go my wireless net hooked up =P
Reply:Choose wpa. It should allow you to make the password anything you want.
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