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Networking

In the age of networking where every device and appliance in the house has an IP address, it is not uncommon to receive a “duplicate IP address found on network” error message. This can occur when you have a static IP address assigned to another computer or device as well as a DHCP server running [...]

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You can easily update your D-Link BIOS  Firmware in a few simple steps. When we think of updating firmware in computers our bowels loosen and beads of sweat form on our brow. The general rule with a PC BIOS update is if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. But in regards to a router, the [...]

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You can extend your WiFi range using paper, glue, aluminum foil and scissors. Remarkably, the Ez-12 Parabolic Reflector helps turn your WiFi antenna into more of a directional signal you can point toward your devices and away from neighbors that might be leeching off of your bandwidth. This type of technique is only recommended for [...]

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Linksys Router Password

September 16, 2009

in Networking

Your Linksys router username is admin and the password filed is blank when you first open the box. You need to immediately go into the administration section of the router and setup a complex password you can remember. This is even one of those rare occasions when you can tape the password directly to the [...]

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Reset Network Settings

August 24, 2009

in Networking

You can reset your network settings if you are having problems getting connected to the Internet or to other computer’s on your LAN. A home or small office network consists of several important settings: the router, workgroup, the computer’s network adapter and the modem. If any of these are configured incorrectly you can no loger access [...]

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Default D-Link Login

August 23, 2009

in Networking

The default D-link router login is admin with no password. With that said, you probably cannot login to your router because D-link requires you to change this default login the very first time you login to set it up. If you have a router you setup a long time ago and have forgotten its password [...]

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A Wireless network password iseasy to create and to reset in the even you forget them. You must make sure you have some type of wifi encryption enabled, such as WEP or WPA-2. WEP is no longer considered safe, but at least it is something if that is your only choice. However, most network-capable devices [...]

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