Computer Networking - November 2007

On my LAN i can use a computers hostname instead of its IP address to refer to it, but how does this work? Nslookup doesnt work with the hostnames, so its not using DNS. Is it something to do with NetBIOS? However it works, is my router the central 'server' for the hostnames?

2007-11-06 02:33:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently went to my bro in laws house, turned on my laptop, and was going to proceed to log in with the cities wifi, Got a message stating you are using a unsecured system, info could be seen over internet? Something to that effect. Is it safe to surf the internet that way, what should I beware of? Thank you.

2007-11-06 02:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

say, how many hours per day, how many hours per week, or monthly?
Thank you for your response.

2007-11-06 01:49:31 · 7 answers · asked by Bonnie 2

i received a mail in that , there is above written address to open that file and download file. but i cannot open that file to download . can you suggest me how can i solve this problem.

2007-11-05 23:03:52 · 1 answers · asked by kamlesh h 1

2007-11-05 17:41:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to browse into my freind's pc n vice versa.. copying files and folders ! can ne one tell me how to use remote desktop service in our Xp Pc's ?

2007-11-05 17:17:03 · 4 answers · asked by screamzz_05 1

Does anybody else have this problem like me?? Or what is it??
I have a cordless phone, and every time I answer someone's call, my WiFi connection on my laptop is getting lost. I have a wireless N router from a Netgear. It is very cheap compare to a leading brands like Linksys or D-link. Maybe because it was cheapest brand, it does not have stable signal or something? Any suggestions?

2007-11-05 16:48:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a HP Deskjet 6310 All-In-One; I have a new computer that has Vista and I can't seem to get it to work over a network. Anybody know how to fix this?

2007-11-05 12:27:14 · 1 answers · asked by Don P 2

I'm trying to connect to the internet on a computer with Windows 98.

I have a computer already connected with Windows XP (the connection works great).

The DSL router has a cable going to the switch and there are ethernet cables going from the switch to the Windows 98 computer and to the XP computer.

The gateway IP is correct and I can ping the XP computer from the 98 machine but I can't access any websites.

What is the problem?

2007-11-05 09:52:07 · 5 answers · asked by mustangmanbiffy 3

like lets say i wanted to use my mac computer almost like a modem...
im thinking because im receiving a wireless connection if i can use the ethernet port and connect it to say my xbox and get a connection to that.
any way this is possible

2007-11-05 09:37:48 · 4 answers · asked by probro54 1

I just got a new NetGear wireless internet adapter for my laptop. When I set it up, I was picking up anywhere from 6-20% on my college's wireless network (from a couple miles down the road), but they were asking for a password. So, I called the girl at the computer center, and she told me a password, but I'm not sure I typed it in right.

Anyways, my question is: At what percent should I be able to use this network? How do I know it's not working because the percentage is too low? Could it be something else?

2007-11-05 07:13:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-05 04:09:39 · 1 answers · asked by Raghava 1

Is there any other way?

2007-11-05 02:55:18 · 24 answers · asked by shamiran305 2

Which internet is faster and quality?

2007-11-05 01:54:19 · 9 answers · asked by ayberkyazgan 1

I have a netgear router

2007-11-05 01:54:03 · 6 answers · asked by gailsgroups 2

I wonder what my assigned IP address is?
I am using windows vista ans wireless internet.
I clicked control panel, network and sharing center, manage network connection and then which one i am sopposed to click next? If i click local area connection, there comes up a list of selections. Then i choose internet protocol version 6 or 4? But i am using wireless, this way does not work right? it is all blank of i click property on both version 6 and 4. Please just tell me how to find out my assigned IP address?

2007-11-05 00:33:04 · 3 answers · asked by volvo942 1

it's at home and we can all surf the net wirelessly but if i buy a usb hard drive it'll need to be plugged in. the modem router has a ethernet socket. is there a usb/ethernet converter or is there a hard drive that'll plug into the wireless thing? approx cost? in the uk
thanks

2007-11-04 22:59:18 · 2 answers · asked by paul s 1

I recently bought a laptop so I can work at home. We already have a PC with a BT Business Broadband router but it isn`t wireless and the main user is reluctant to get a new wireless router. Is there an add on that will enable me to transmit the signal around the house so I can use the internet wirelessly when necessary, without it overruling the current router that is being used?

2007-11-04 22:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-04 22:09:10 · 2 answers · asked by manju n 1

basically ive been able to visit certain website like www.theworldgame.com.au , all of a sudden i try visiting the website one day and it doesnt open. i always have this problem. but when i go on my sisters laptop it works or any other computer. and this is not the only site. please help.

2007-11-04 19:14:21 · 6 answers · asked by zimbos_05 2

I have installed a Linksys Wireless-B WUSB11 adapter for the desktop and an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG is pre-installed for the laptop. I have them connected but the desktop doesn't seem to be sending anything. Firewalls are turned off, no WEP key, IP addresses set to 1.2.3.129 and 1.2.3.130 respectively. I have also tried obtaining the IP address automaticaly but the desktop still doesn't seem to be sending any packets at all. From the laptop, I can see that it is sending packets but not receiving any from the desktop. Can anyone help? I am not trying to share an Internet connection, and I am also NOT using a router.

2007-11-04 18:34:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm running a Linksys wireless-B router with WPA security, and my laptop picks it up fine, but it always gets stuck on "acquiring network address". Usually i have to restart my router, cable modem, or laptop or some combination just to get it to connect. what's wrong with this?

2007-11-04 17:47:51 · 3 answers · asked by The JZA 2

in my colleege the orkut, yahoo mail and may sites r blocked by fortiguard, even pmoder,gpass was unable to open it. so kindly help me and tell me how can i open it

2007-11-04 16:12:21 · 2 answers · asked by AASHISH RAO TAMBE 1

why is clock speed not good measure of system performance ??
and can you tell me what is better and explain

2007-11-04 09:22:28 · 12 answers · asked by Jim 1

I just installed Linksys NR041 and its obviously working but I want to activate wireless so I can use my laptop, how do I do that or can I even do it?

2007-11-04 05:28:06 · 2 answers · asked by Daen of Aquarius 5

What do I need to do for this?
Do I need any special equipment to do this.
I also want to know what a multigrade carrier provider is?
Can I run my services on more than one line etc?
Many thanks Wayne

2007-11-04 05:16:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I click on the link but all that comes up is a black screen saying "Pick an Episode Below" where there is an empty rectangle below it that says "undefined" ???

2007-11-04 03:53:59 · 3 answers · asked by evrythingwaztkn 2

I have a Dell Microsoft Windows Version 2002 we are going to move the computer to my room. It is a desktop, but we don't know if it has a wireless internet card. We do have a wireless linksys router, but do we have a card? If we do have a card, how do you turn it on?

It is also an XPS 200

2007-11-04 03:50:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-04 03:46:42 · 2 answers · asked by Ocean 1

ok when i type in ipconfig my information comes up but i can't like erase it,it won't let me

2007-11-04 03:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous