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Home Networking Advice - Wired & Wireless

If all other machines/devices are working properly, the new build is the likely suspect. I would check the network settings, configuration, latest drivers for the NIC, etc. That said, given that this is a dekstop, why not run a cat5 cable to the router? The desktop isn't going anywhere, and as...
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- Post #4
- Sep 23, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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@#$%$# Windows file sharing! (...and Windows in general)

Have you tried adding your username with full permissions or that of whatever account from which you are trying to access the files? You also might try the takeownership reg file here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html or here...
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- Post #5
- Sep 11, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Connecting 2 routers wirelessly

I don't see any mention of turning off the DHCP server on the 2nd router. Might be worth a try...
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- Post #15
- Aug 30, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Connecting 2 routers wirelessly

Did you enter your DNS servers? If you don't know them and have other systems on the network that can connect, you can find them via the IPconfig /all command at the command prompt. You can also get them from your IP. The afore mentioned experience (prompting manual entry) was for a single...
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- Post #13
- Aug 29, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Networked Security Camera

It seems like exactly what I'm looking for in price/quality. I just have to figure out a way to secure or hide it from view. Now that's an intense lightning storm. Maybe you should replace the antenna with a lightning rod! Thanks for the info!
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- Post #18
- Aug 29, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Networked Security Camera

Looks great! My only concern would be vulnerability to theft, especially when installed in a single story structure (on the eve?). Is there a method to install these securely, i.e. where someone standing on a chair or small step ladder couldn't remove it? Other than that, it looks perfect.
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- Post #16
- Aug 28, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Wireless Networking in Dense Apartment Building

I guess it's worth asking if you've tried using InSsider or Wireless NetView to determine what channel would serve you best...you may even decide that one of the side channels would work for you if no one else is using them and there is no appliance interference. It may also be helpful toward...
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- Post #15
- Aug 26, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Connecting 2 routers wirelessly

Your IPV4 address is incorrect, there is no default gateway or DNS servers. I had this issue with a laptop and single wrt54g. Two other laptops could connect fine. I never did figure out why Auto-Obtain wouldn't resolve, so I finally just manually entered my IP Address, DNS servers and default...
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- Post #11
- Aug 26, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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OK, what happened?

Thanks for the link. They're down for maintenance ATM, but I'll check it out later. I know that neither are security features, but I've never experienced any 'harm' from non-broadcasting nor MAC filtering. Of course, there are those who might connect a new device that requires a broadcasting...
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- Post #19
- Aug 12, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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OK, what happened?

I guess I understand the issue of non-broadcasting SSID as per MS: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb726942.aspx and other sites, but I chose not to broadcast my SSID anyway, since I've never had an issue with it, and really, I do it because I don't want the neighbors to have my...
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- Post #16
- Aug 12, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Only one of three laptops lost internet connection

Thanks for the nice writeup. I've actually copy and pasted this for future troubleshooting reference. It may be a little while before I regain access to the laptop in question, as the manual entires give him internet access, which is what he wanted. uh, "obsession"? A restore to an image a...
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- Post #7
- Aug 6, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Only one of three laptops lost internet connection

Hi Jack. I hate to 'naysay' every good comment (and all are good suggestions), but it seems likely that restoral of the Acronis image would preclude sofware or configuration issues. The image was created over a month ago and his issues started occurring just last night. I was sure that...
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- Post #5
- Aug 4, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Only one of three laptops lost internet connection

Thanks for your response, Fardringle. I don't have the machine in front of me at the moment. I gave it back to the neighbor, as he needed to get some work done on it, but I can get it back later this evening if necessary. But, if the winsock issue is/was the problem, wouldn't the restoral of...
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- Post #3
- Aug 4, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Only one of three laptops lost internet connection

Having lost his internet, a neighbor brought his laptop (Vista SP2, Atheros Wireless) to me last night. His Connection tooltip weirdly stated: Unidentified (Smith wireless). Network Center showed Unidentified network. There are 2 other laptops (XP and Windows 7 HP32bit) in his household...
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- Aug 4, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Wiring Question

Thanks, imagoon, and thank you all for your comments. You've been a great help!
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- Post #13
- Aug 2, 2011
- Forum: Networking

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