Choose Wireless Connection Over Wired
You can choose wireless connection over wired if you want to use the WiFi to surf the web by default and use the Ethernet connection for your local network. This sounds like an odd thing to want to do, but …
Networking
computer networking for your PC. Learn how to network computers with our instructional tutorials.
Configure Wake On Lan
Configure Wake On Lan to wake up a PC that is powered off. This is important in the era of remote computing. Network admins or users that work away from the office no longer need to be physically at their …
Block A WiFi Connection
Wifi is great, but the technology inherently has risks a wired connection does not. People can “see” your network while walking by your home or by driving through your neighborhood. Even if your network is encrypted, the fact that they …
Local Network Scanning Software
If your network is getting a bit confusing, you need local network scanning software to help keep track of computers and their IP addresses. The SoftPerfect Network Scanner allows you to scan a range of IP addresses and display detailed …
Configure D-Link Router QoS
You can easily configure your D-Link router to give priority to certain packets over others. This is called “traffic shaping,” meaning you are determining which packets have the right-of-way on your network. This is also know as Quality of Service …
Access Files Online
Access files online with Pogoplug. You know how important it is to backup your data. But it’s difficult to share those files online with your friends when you have the external drive beside your computer at home. Or if you …
Time To Get NASty
All homes that have a network should have a Network Attached Storage device (NAS). A NAS is an enclosure with one or more hard drives that resides somewhere on your network. A NAS is a great backup solution and can …
Reset Netgear IP Address
It may become necessary to reset your Netgear router’s IP address if you have forgotten your log-in credentials. This tutorial will explain how to reset the router to default factory settings, then access the router so you can change the …
Wireless Internet Connection Drops
If your wireless Internet connection drops frequently, you need to narrow down the source of the problem before you can take measures to correct it. Most homes will have three major components to their network, including the modem, the router …
Linksys Router DMZ
You can setup a Linksys router DMZ in a few steps. A DMZ, or a “demilitarized zone,” is an IP address segregated from the internal LAN. It essentially puts a computer outside of your internal network, but allows it to …
Use A WiFi Extender To Increase Wireless Range
A WiFi extender can help improve the range and quality of you wireless experience. Because there are so many variables involved with consumer WiFi, you will need to experiment to determine what works best with your scenario, the structure of …
Reset Router To Verizon FIOS Default Password
It may become necessary at some point to reset Verizon router settings to the default username and password. To do this, you must know the Verizon FiOS default password for your router. The most common reason for resetting the router …
Default Belkin Router Password
The Belkin router password is no password at all. Leave the field blank and press enter at the admin log-in screen. This will not work for routers that have previously been configured, as a password would have been added during …
Fix 169.254.x.x IP Address Problem
If your computer is set to Obtain an IP Address Automatically and it cannot locate a DHCP server, then it will likely produce an IP address similar to this 169.254.x.x IP Address The DHCP server in most home networks will …
How To Configure A Linksys WRT54G
This tutorial will help teach you how to configure a Linksys WRT54G router. The Linksys WRT54G broadband router is one of the most popular consumer routers there are. Linksys makes configuring your router easy. This article will walk you through the …
How To Setup A Network Router
You can quickly setup a network router if you follow these instructions. It’s a good idea for all home computers to be behind a router. This is true even if you only use one computer. Some Internet Service Providers will …
Problems Connecting to Windows Network
Problems connecting to Windows network computers and shares? Windows 7 makes it very easy to connect to other Windows 7 computers by creating Homegroups. But if you have a mixture of Operating Systems, you might be experiencing minor configurations issues …
Laptop Can’t Connect To The Internet
There could be several reasons why your laptop can’t connect to the Internet. We’ll run through a few of the most common here but there are a few things that need to happen for a laptop to gain Internet access …
Duplicate IP Address Found On Network
A duplicate IP address can cause connectivity issues. 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. …
How To Update D-Link Firmware
You can update D-Link 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 …
Extend WiFi Range With A Parabolic Reflector
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 …
Reset D-Link Default Password
You may need to occasionally dlink default password. 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 …
Wireless Network Key
A wireless network key is easy 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, …
Windows XP Network Setup Wizard
Setting up a network in Windows XP has been made easier by the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard. By following a few simple steps, you can have your PC integrated into the current LAN or you can start a local …
D-Link Router Setup Instructions
Installing Your New D-Link Router These D-Link Router Setup instructions will help you get your router connected and configured quickly. Before you begin any installation project, always make sure you have all of the parts that are supposed to be …
Make Network Cables
You can quickly make network cables to wire your home or office. While wireless is fine, it can be less secure and less reliable than a straight-up wired network. Depending on your needs and location of your servers and workstations, …
Fix Corrupt Winsock in Windows
Winsock is an interface between Windows and TCP/IP. Most people will realize there is a problem with their Winsock file only when they cannot access the Internet. Malware will often corrupt the Winsock, and it will be necessary for certain …
Learn How to Easily Setup And Configure a Home Network
There are many ways to setup and configure a home network. Unfortunately, the process isn’t as automatic as it should be. Networking was a nightmare for novices running Windows 98 and Windows ME, but improved with Windows XP and gets …
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How To Setup Remote Desktop in Windows
Remote Desktop setup can be frustrating. There are so many variables involved to making connections that the process is destined to fail somewhere along the line. For instance, to connect from your home to your office using built-in Remote Desktop, …
How to Update Your Router’s Firmware
You should learn how to update your router’s firmware and do so occasionally. Your router has a firmware chip on it similar to your computer’s BIOS. It is called firmware because it is a combination of software and hardware and …