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Look for Netstumbler. It will tell you what networks are in range and details about channel and security.
If you perform a hard reset on the router, any existing settings will default back to factory. But that is on the router side. Most models of consumer WiFi routers will only support 1 SSID. What model WiFi router are you using? Please keep in mind that all settings will …
Can you please provide some details about your new computer? Do you really need an expander for your home network? Your wirless expander works wirelessly the same way a hub or a repeater would. It receives a valid WiFi signal and rebroadcasts it out effectly increasing the range of your …
The consumer model routers usually work well as long as they are connected properly. (connect the WAN connection on the WiFi router to the LAN side on existing network. One question that hasn't been addressed yet is if there was any sort of software running on the PC's that may …
Break the network down to the simplest configuration and build your security up around it. Turn off firewals, make sure that Windows XP firewall is truned off also. Have you been able to confirm basic connectivity? Try ping computer B's IP address from computer A and vice versa. Can you …
[COLOR=#555555]The fact that both Firefox and IE are affected but configured independently tell me that it is unlikely that the problem is a configuration problem with those programs however it's always best to verify. Go with the most simple things then work your way up to more complex possibilities. Would …
Verify that you have the following configured. 1. port forwarding on the router pointing to the IP address of the host computer. 2. hard set IP on the host computer in the proper range so that DHCP doesn't reset the IP at a later time. Any additional info would help …
The router and switch are not interchangable. The router directs traffic between networks. Your router also provides the DHCP services on your home network. A switch only makes intelligent forwarding on a single network. If you are out of interfaces on your router you can connect the switch to the …
Can you do a little test? The next time that you experience problems open a DOS window (Start->Run->cmd) and type in ipconfig. There should be some output about your current network setup. The line that says default gateway should be your router's IP address. In the DOS window type 'ping …
[COLOR=#555555]Just wanted to post a note to say “Hello World”… It's nice to find a resource, another tool, to utilize at work. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555]I am a Network Administrator for a contract research organization. My primary role is supporting and growing LAN networks in 30+ locations globally. I also support Intel …
Sounds like the data jack might be damaged. Look in the connector. If the pins are not straight then it will need to either go in for service (If you don't have warranty it will be expensive) or you can purchase a PCMCIA NIC (network interface card). Check the wall …
[COLOR=#555555]WOW a couple of years.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#555555]Standard 802.11b&g WiFi operates on the 2.4Ghz radio frequency, the same frequency that many cordless phones use. There is always a chance that a cordless phone may interfere in your WiFi access point. EMF (electro-magnetic fields) can also interfere. Things like fluorescent lights and microwaves …
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