Adding Wireless to small Gigabit LAN

There are WAP devices offering 802.11n wireless with 10/100 ethernet port for adding wireless to an ethernet LAN. As an alternative, would I get better performance if I use an 802.11n wireless gigabit router to connect to my ethernet Router (instead of the WAP) - thereby adding wireless to the...

Wireless Drivers on Linux (Open SUSE)

How do you enable the wireless adapter on a laptop that was once a windows computer, but has now been switched to Linux? My wireless I can not enable my Athreos wireless adapter can anyone help? Software/Hardware used: CQ60-615DX computer,Athreos 9 wireless adapter,Linux open suse...

Roaming Profile with Wireless Connection

On our school network we have wireless access for the principal and the teachers who use laptop computers. The server runs Windows Server 2003 and all clients run Windows XP Pro. The school is in two different buildings and the principal and computer teacher both travel from one building to the...

DNS log filling with errors in Windows Server 2003

I have a problem that is really driving me crazy at the school where I provide technical support. I think it is a DNS issue that I can’t seem to resolve. My DNS event log is filling up with errors (well – warnings) but I think that are really causing problems. They are Event ID 3000, Event ID...

Is it possible to share internet via wifi router just like adhoc connection?

Is it possible to share Internet to other computer via wifi router if I have a wireless 3gusb which can be connected only to 1 computer?  I have 3g wireless usb stick to connect to internet. I can connect to only one computer. I have 2 laptops wifi enabled and a wifi router. Is it possible to...

Opposite of a Wireless Router to act as a switch

I need the opposite of a Wireless Router. I have a wireless network set up, but My pc workbench is across the room and I how have a cat5 cable running across the floor into a switch that I can then connect to the wired desktops that I am working on.   I would like to have a contraption that would...

Script IP address depending on network or location

How can we script IP addresses to change depending on location? If a user connects to a specific wireless network set the IP address but if it the ssid is not recognized it leaves dhcp on. Can this be done on a Windows 7 computer? Software/Hardware used: Windows 7

How to limit max amount of connections per ip on cisco 2811 router

I wish to limit max 100 tcp connections per internal ip address. Thanks

Organizing traffic with mixed wireless and wired clients

If I have a mixture of wireless and wired clients connecting to the same devices across my network do I need to separate the traffic into vlans? Will this help network speed? Or is it not necessary?

Assigning wireless encryption

What methods of assigning wireless encryption codes to our users do we have? I want the process to be automated where they connect to the network and see a web page where they can log in and retrieve their codes. What options do I have?

Measuring a wireless router's signal strength

How can you measure your wireless router’s signal strength? Can it be boosted? And what router has the best signal strength right out of the box?

Are all wifi protocols backwards compatible?

Are all the wifi protocols backwards compatible? Are there any exceptions? I am talking about a Wireless 80211N router being able to communicate with 80211a-g wireless cards.

Video Conference Solution involving Cellular Products

I am looking for a vendor solution that would permit a call to be placed to a cell phone and then a video solution or VOIP solution for conferencing to be performed over a wireless laptop.  Obviously, this involves smartphones like iPhone and Blackberry. The ability to have multiple persons...

Will Cisco Certification add value to my MS wireless communication degree?

I have completed my MSc wireless communication this year January 2010, and now planning to for cisco certification courses. My question is: Am I moving away from the field or will it add value to my degree and career, if so which Cisco course will be better for my career.

Wireless security on Belkin 54g router

What is the most secure form of wireless security that I can apply from my Belkin 54g router? I want to protect my data on my network as well as make sure no one else is able to access my line.

Wireless interference

I am having really bad wireless problems. The signal drops unexpectedly. There are a lot of wireless routers in my building and it might be interfering. I see that I can change the wireless channel. How can I tell what channels the other routers are on? I am using a PC laptop with 54g wifi.

Benefits of wireless router upgrade

What are the benefits of upgrading my wireless router to dd-wrt open source firmware? Is it true I can boost my signal? Is it safe? Is there a chance I can brick my router?

How can I see what users are connected to my wireless network?

How can I see what users are connected to my wireless network? I am running a sonicwall tz170 for wireless connectivity. Is there a place I can see which machines are connected? Host name and dynamic IP? Can I export this information as well?

Wireless Adapter disconnects?

My Wifi often disconnects or turns off for no reason and it just started to happen for about a week. I haven't changed anything on my laptop but it just disconnects. Right now I have to use a cable to use the internet. How can I fix this?

NAC and Wireless Controllers

I have a need to setup conference rooms that will be used by both corporate and foreign or guest devices. I would like to use wired and wireless for flexibility and video conferencing. NAC seems like a no brainer but am curious if I should look into a Wireless Lan Contoller device of some sort...