Computer Networking - December 2006

Current Setup
-Downstairs Xbox wired connection to router1
-Upstairs PC wireless connection to router 1

What I want
-Another upstairs xbox connected to same dsl line (I don't want wireless connection...expensive for xbox) to play system link with downstairs xbox.

Can I hook up another router to the same dsl line and play system link?

2006-12-19 09:28:30 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

I've noticed this especially when it comes to viewing media and downloading music. Am I correct or does this not have anythingto doe wit it. Also maybe it is the type or quality of the router. Please help me figure this out.

2006-12-19 09:25:34 · 13 answers · asked by surfsidejohnny 2

I have Verizon DSL and the customer service and tech support both online and on the phone have been freaking useless. They don't know what they are talking about.

I have one computer, hooked up to DSL via a Westell 6100 Wirespeed Dual Connect. I have a second computer, in the same room, that I also want to be able to access the internet.

My primary computer is hooked into the modem via the USB connections. I keep reading that even with dual connect it is best to have a router. I GET THAT. But, that's not gonna happen for about a month or so. In the mean time...yes or no...can I hook up this second computer through the Ethernet connection that is also on the modem. If yes, will both computers be able to be online at the same time? Also, if yes, other than doing the network connection wizard (i have windows xp) anything else I need to do?

And when I do get a router, do I have to contact Verizon (oh god please no!) or can I just take care of everything myself?

2006-12-19 08:28:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone! Just setting up a medium size network but I want to remove employees access to the local hard drive (i.e C: Drive) but to make a networked hard drive (i.e in a server) appear as the local one?! The networked drive is a resource drive so anyone is free to access it. Any ideas?

Thanks,
J.

2006-12-19 08:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by jobo 2

I have a serious problem with my internet connection. First I have a broadband modem connected to a switch/hub, from the switch/hub I have 10 different computer connected. Everything has worked fine for over a year, but a few days ago my connection is just given me limited connections on all my computers. I called my broadband/ISP and they told me that I have a heavy traffic of error signals from either my modem to the outside world or from my switch to the modem. I found out that one of my computer are the responsible for the error traffic. If I disconnect that computer from the switch/hub everything works fine again and other 9 nine computers have internet access again. I have no idea of why one have this error traffic.
I have reinstalled windows xp and tried to just use the modem and the crazy computer, but after a reinstall of windows did not solve the problem. I have run Antivirus scan without finding any virus. I haven't any IRQ confilcts. In device manager there is no confilcts

2006-12-19 08:06:32 · 7 answers · asked by bob 1

I started recently my 1st professional IT job with a big company, they use maily Windows based networks, with few domain controllers, exchange server, blackberry server, and firewalls. It was a hobby for me and i was really good in it, but when i saw other IT professionals in this company, i felt i know nothing about IT yet. So where can i find IT tips to imporve myself more and to reach at least the level of a confident IT professional??

2006-12-19 07:53:30 · 4 answers · asked by Red Dragon 3

If I have an internet wireless card in my laptop, all I need is just a wireless router, right??? Do I need any other cables besides one ethernet cable to go into it?? and what are the other ethernet ports in the back of the router for?? THANKS

2006-12-19 07:50:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 07:35:11 · 1 answers · asked by KamranOBU 1

I have a laptop and a desktop on my network. They are both running XP. I have run the network wizard on both computers. I can now access the desktop files on my laptop, but I access the laptop from the desktop. I can "ping" the desktop from the laptop, but I can't "ping" the laptop from the desktop. When I click on "View Workgroup computers" on the desktop, I get an error message stating that my workgroup is not accessible and that I might not have permission to use this network resource. Network path was not found. What in the world do I do with this? I am getting very frustrated with this issue. I have been trying to get my computers networked since September!! Can someone PLEASE help me!!!! Also, if this is pertinent information, the laptop is wireless and the desktop plugs directly into my router with an ethernet.

2006-12-19 07:18:52 · 2 answers · asked by Lissa P 2

2006-12-19 07:00:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

who has a good wireless router. mainly asking if it is stable. wouldnt kick off wirelessly connected devices or lock up every hour like my peice of garbage belkin.??

2006-12-19 06:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by Rusty Caldwell 2

2006-12-19 06:40:12 · 7 answers · asked by Vicki R 1

I just set up my wireless using my modem which can also act as a wireless router because it has a wireless card at the back of it. Whenever I tried to connect to the wireless connection my connection seems not to have a gateway. How do I solve this?? I tried to look at the modem configuration but there is no sign to set up the gateway

2006-12-19 06:25:58 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

Lets say I have a internet connection through a Ethernet Card connected to my pc. I have a second pc, which I want to connect to the internet through my first pc. I have two separate lan connections. One from the internet to my first pc, and the other from my first pc to the second pc. What configuration should I do in order to have internet on both pcs??
Internet(Through lan)---->First Pc----->Second Pc

2006-12-19 06:18:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've trawled through wikipedia etc can't seem to get a simple explanation. I understand SDH (SONET in USA) and DWDM but can't figure out how one talks to the other.

All help appreciated- many thanks
:)

2006-12-19 05:50:41 · 2 answers · asked by Icarus 6

I have comcast service for cable, internet, and phone they all share one modem. I tried using a Netgear WNR834B and a Linksys G Router and I was not able to establish a wireless connection. When I plugged in the router I lost interenet and phone service. What do I need to do I am lost and dont know what to do.

2006-12-19 05:33:18 · 5 answers · asked by keke200 1

2006-12-19 04:54:05 · 8 answers · asked by Jeff W 1

I have high speed internet service in my bedroom - i want to run an additional line into my living room, but i want to be able to go online with both computers at the same time....will this require another service agreement or do i just run an extra line?

2006-12-19 04:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by beachnut222000 4

Hi. I have a Linksys WRT54GS router and a Motorola SB4100 Cable Modem. I'm trying to set up a network so that all of my computers can connect to the internet.

If I connect the SB4100 modem directly to a single PC, the internet is working fine. But if I will connect the SB4100 modem to the Internet port of the router and after cloning the MAC address of the LAN adapter of my PC to the router, i do not get internet connection at all.

the weird thing is that the router status have all i need to connect to the internet. i get the domain name of my isp, my ip address on the internet (not the 192.168.xxx.xxx), a default gateway and 2 DNSs. they are the same informationi get when i connect directly from modem to PC that runs smoothly. on my computer, i get the usual 192.168.xxx.xxx from the router, the default gateway ip address of the router, etc. it seems that everything is fine.

am i missing something? please suggest all the necessary steps to solve this problem. thanks in advance.

2006-12-19 04:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by juiceandberries 1

I have one segment of my network that the users are complaining about very slow connections. I downloaded a few free network monitors but don't know exactly what to testl.
Are there any good free tools that I can use to compare signals with that specific area of the network with another area of the network - to see if there is extra traffic or something hanging up PCs out in that troubled area?
The more simple the program, the better.

2006-12-19 04:25:15 · 4 answers · asked by dgrams2003 2

Everytime I tried to connect to my wireless connectivity the name is always SSID Not Broadcast. And everytime I tried to connect, it seems to connect well but I cant acess the internet. How do I fix this problem???

2006-12-19 03:43:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have access to my neighbour's internet connection. With his permission of course, I am allowed to use his connection wirelessly for my notebook. And I have a computer at home with a ADSL connection.

I would like to know if I'm able to join the connection together and possibly increase the internet speed further. Could anyone provide me with more information regarding this?

2006-12-19 03:35:46 · 4 answers · asked by musicfeastatmsn 1

I just configured my wireless card modem with no encryption. But when my other computer tried to connect to this wireless connection, it gets connected for 1 second and then it displays an error:

The wireless adapter failed to get a valid IP address. This can be due ti an authentication failure with the network, incorrect wireless security passwords (encryptions keys) or because of DHCP server malfunction

How do I fix this problem?????

2006-12-19 03:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

heLp!!!! i dunno what to do w/ it!! ='[

2006-12-19 03:30:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 03:17:33 · 7 answers · asked by pilackool 1

Can you find out someones IP address who has a MySpace page?

2006-12-19 02:38:22 · 6 answers · asked by Freedom 2

2006-12-19 02:28:01 · 2 answers · asked by kiddie0789 1

2006-12-19 02:24:19 · 2 answers · asked by heels 1

Here's the situation...I only have 1 home phone number,and currently ave a wireless dsl router, to which I have hooked a desktop, via an ethernet line, I also have this, my laptop connected via wi-fi. I dont want to have to spend $100 to connect my Xbox 360 via wi-fi. I wanted to know if I can just add another dsl modem downstairs where the xbox is...Anyone ever done this??? Thanks in advance.

2006-12-19 02:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by diabl0blanc0 2

I have checked the IP addresses on all computers on the network and all are different except I noticed all the other computers say the node type is Hybrid and mine says Broadcast. Could this be causing the system error pop-up and if so how do I change the Node Type to match?

2006-12-19 02:21:56 · 4 answers · asked by kyarmybrat28 1