Computer Networking - December 2007

I am about to buy a Macbook and want to use it in wi-fi hotspots, of which I don't know much about, but recently found out that if you connect to a wi-fi hotspot (panera bread, startbucks, etc), then others connected could potentially be able to see your computer and what you are doing on your computer! Is this true? Are the wi-fi hotspots so unsecure that others using it could easily hack into your computer? If this is true, Why then do people use these hotspots at all?! How can I use the internet at a wi-fi hotspot with complete security? Is it more secure just to use my cable internet that I plug in from home?

2007-12-03 19:33:40 · 5 answers · asked by flutieflakes01 2

i'm not computer literate so the more details you can provide would be best. i am on windows XP if that provides further info. many many thanks in advance

2007-12-03 18:48:32 · 2 answers · asked by littleme 1

Plz, let me know any configuration requirements? thanks

2007-12-03 18:02:10 · 2 answers · asked by faros02 1

2007-12-03 18:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by Bart 2

i have moved and the cable modem in another room from where i need it so i am asking how do i or can it be set up wirelessly with out a pc connected to it 24/7 how do i do this and get it to work

2007-12-03 17:53:04 · 3 answers · asked by Keith W 1

I just bought an older dell laptop and the guy told me i will need to buy a network card to get on the internet. Now my question is : will a g card work as well as a n card? I tend to buy expensive things thinking they work better but you guys can give me some advice.
Thanks

2007-12-03 17:05:22 · 7 answers · asked by Lovemafia 2

i m trying to secure my wireless signal but dont no how????

2007-12-03 16:54:28 · 4 answers · asked by zenon_bluezam 2

Do you access or steal a connection to your neigbours wifi network, if yes, is it secured or unsecured?

2007-12-03 16:41:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 16:17:40 · 5 answers · asked by Aswin J 1

Our cable goes out way too much to get their phone service. I think I could save a lot if I could drop cable. How noticeable is the difference between the two internet options?

2007-12-03 16:01:45 · 16 answers · asked by casey 5

ok in my home network i have to routers one that came with my verizon fios but for me just one doesn't cut it my other one is a linksys router i went to 192.168.1.1 the default gateway and told my linksys router to not give out ips and just basically at like a swich with wireless capabilities of course but now my problem is that when i go to 192.168.1.1 it goes right to my verizon fios defalt gatway i want to be able to program my linksys router but can't seem to get in could any one help me did any one understand this lol thanks!

2007-12-03 15:16:35 · 2 answers · asked by brendan7800 1

I am setting up i wireless network in the back of my car. I can access the router with my laptop. I want to setup a wireless receiver also in the car so i can use my router kind of as a repeater. The only problem is that if i connect that to my router then i cant choose which network for the receiver to connect to. I would have to go to my car, disconnect the receiver, connect it to my laptop, configure it, and reconnect it to the router, then reconnect to my network. I would have to do this for every network i connect to. Would it be possible for me to be able to connect to my cars network and, through the router connect to a network with that wireless adapter, without having to get up and reconnect it manually.

2007-12-03 14:18:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am using Tp-Link TL-WR642G model wireless router. It has detouchable antenna. I want to extend my range about 1 mile. I want to setup detoucable antena on my home root. Any solution please?
Reff:
http://www.tp-link.com/products/product_des.asp?id=3

2007-12-03 13:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by Mohammad Kamruzzaman 1

My husband and a I are interested in opening an ebay business. Before we can do so, we need to update our equipment. We are buying a new laptop-however, when it comes to upgrading to a faster internet connection, I have no clue what is what or what I need. Also, I am looking for some kind of package in which maybe I can get satellite or cable TV along with it-but again- HD, cable, satellite, DVR---You might as well be speaking japanese to me. I just want something super affordable that will get the job done and preferrably in an affordable package and something easy to install. Anyone out there speak Japanese? I would appreciate a useful translation!! :) Thanks
Heather

2007-12-03 12:55:28 · 4 answers · asked by yarps246988 1

2007-12-03 12:54:08 · 2 answers · asked by devon n 1

2007-12-03 12:52:54 · 1 answers · asked by pieface 2

I'm looking to setup a wireless network in a 4,200 square foot home. I do not want a weak signal in any of the rooms, and I do not want it to be slow. I have a 6meg dsl connection that will be in the house. There is about 6 bedrooms that are my main concern, as well as an upstairs loft. Everything else is downstairs. I'd like the wireless to work virually anywhere in the house and on the patio. Can someone tell me what I need to buy/look at? Thank you

2007-12-03 07:36:23 · 7 answers · asked by Justin E 1

I have a user who wishes to have his Iphone connect to our Exchange server from anywhere using IMAP. I confirmed that the IMAP service is indeed running on the Exchange Server. My question is, how do I deternine what the incoming and outgoing mail server names are in this case?

2007-12-03 07:32:20 · 1 answers · asked by ericcoz 1

Specifics: Have Comcast HS Internet
Have Linksys 802.11b wireless router
Have 3 Dell Laptops hooked up all hardwired with
network cables.
As of last week everything worked fine.

Now one laptop will not access the internet but the other two will.
I've changed network cables, swapped the non-working laptop into another port on the router even tried wireless to no avail.

Now the weird part -- If I plug the Comcast cable directly into the laptop I can access the Internet . In fact thats how I'm typing this question.

Anybody have any ideas???

2007-12-03 06:33:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bill 7

I have 2 Netgears DG834Gv3. I am trying to extend my internet connection to another part of the house where I have no ADSL connection, its too long to cable.
An example picture of my setup - http://www.bencarpenter.co.uk/articles/wireless/
So i have installed the latest update which includes a ' repeater mode '. I want to send the internet from the first router to the second, it is possible to still use the first router to connect to the interent wirelessly as normal? OR can it only re-route the connection directly to the second?
Cheers

2007-12-03 06:26:51 · 2 answers · asked by jupiter_room 2

I bought a Linksys Wireless-N router to go with my new Sony Laptop that supports Wireless-N. When I first connect to it, I connect at 130Mbs. However, once I setup WEP 128 security, I can only connect at 54Mbs. When I reset the router to have no security, I connect at 130Mbs. Any ideas?

2007-12-03 06:15:57 · 3 answers · asked by Santos 1

If a layer 3 switch is a combination of a router and a switch do you still require a router to connect to the internet/

2007-12-03 05:12:53 · 6 answers · asked by Arthur R 1

My network at home has some ports forwarded for a program and a static IP, I'm trying to figure out how to get my nat settings to OPEN. Please post an answer and or message me to get me through this.

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-03 04:56:35 · 1 answers · asked by beepbop9 2

I have cox high speed internet that i use for my regular computer What do i need to buy to be able to connect in my house wireless? Do i need a router? And how do i protect other people from using my internet connection? This is what i purchased, I would like to get it set up before my laptop comes in. Thanks.

Dell Inspiron 1520 notebook
Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor
3GB shared DDR2 SDRAM
160GB SATA hard drive
8X DVD+/-RW
15.4" diagonal widescreen display (1440x900)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated graphics
1390 wireless mini card (802.11b/g)
8-in-1 memory card reader
VGA video port
S-video port
Integrated high-definition stereo sound
56K modem
10/100 ethernet
9-cell lithium-ion battery (85WHr)
Battery life approximately nine hours, depending on application
Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
Trend Micro Internet Security

2007-12-03 04:22:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need the specific hub no which i can use for these type of network and i also want to know if i have 2 similar type of lan with same topology then how can i connect those 2 LAN .? which switch do i need??

2007-12-03 04:09:34 · 5 answers · asked by milin n 1

I have a wireless high speed internet conncetion and a laptop that wil connect to it. I want to use the high speed sonnection on my Desktop PC. can use laptop as, like, a router or something to do that?

2007-12-03 03:32:21 · 4 answers · asked by no1 2

I just purchased a new computer, I am trying to install a printer driver, it's not allowing me to because I do not have adminstration rights. How do I give one account the Ad. rights?

2007-12-03 01:39:43 · 3 answers · asked by Maggie 2

2007-12-02 20:24:59 · 3 answers · asked by raza 1

i have a compaq presario desktop and Im trying to use a linksys card plugged into my usb port. 2.4 ghz. i can find 2 unsecure signals 1 at 50%(motormorgan) and 1 at 85% strength(UNSpaceynet). and also 1 secure.(2wire856) On the 2 that says unsecure, it tells me I have a connection/ When I try to log on to either one, it then tells me i dont have a connection. I tried with internet explorer and AOL. with no luck. any one have any suggestions

2007-12-02 16:43:57 · 1 answers · asked by dan h 2

2007-12-02 16:36:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous