turning off the wireless broadcast
Can I use my netgear 300n as a wired router without having the wireless function?

Answer Question   |  May 13, 2012  9:20 PM
Netgear 300n, router, Routers, Wireless Network

Add Wireless Capability to Existing Business Network
Hello Everyone, I’m a new tech intern and the company I’m working for has asked me to add wireless capability to their existing network.  I am looking at various access points and the building is large enough that we will probably require at least two AP’s. They are using Active Directory to control login’s for [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2012  10:16 PM
Domain Administration, Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Network

Wireless network set up best practices
Our open office space is specifically 75M long & 21M wide with 2 Access Points.  Kindly note we have raised floors made of formica(height from raised floor to ceiling=8.3M) and Partitioned offices with boards made of fiber. Is it proper to install 2 APs(Linksys) with a distance of 7M apart? Apart from the CWNA series, which other certifications can [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  2:36 PM
Access point management, Access Points, Hotspots, Wireless Network

Interface to communicate between bluetooth network and ethernet
I have two networks.one is connected via bluetooth and other thro ethernet.The distance between them will be around 2kms.I need to have a interface(server, that is developed using java)for communication.Both could communicate only if both the devices are installed with .jar file(writtren with j2me).How could i implement this kind of environment?.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  5:04 PM
Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wireless Network, Wireless networking

Creating a network for my business
I am trying to create a network for my small business (20 employees) and I don’t know whether I should use a wired or wireless network. If I go with wired, how would I go about setting it up? What equipment would I need? If I went wireless, how would I set it up? What [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2011  6:26 PM
Network Configuration, Network design, Network hardware, Wireless Network

Setting up network Wifi, while still using a proxy server
I currently have a network setup with 5 wired computers, running into a router, feeding from a computer with two NIC cards.  NIC 1 – internet NIC 2 – Proxy server. I want to turn this exact setup into WIFI, however, I do not want the users to have to setup the proxy settings each [...]

Answer Question   |  June 9, 2011  5:29 AM
Dlink, NIC, Proxy server, Wifi, Wireless Network

What the option for bridge mode mean in DSL modem?
What does the option for bridge mode mean in DSL modem?

Answer Question   |  June 8, 2011  6:13 PM
Bridge Mode, DSL modems, Wireless Network, Wireless network management, Wireless networking

DNS lookup failed with wireless repeater
so iv had this problem with two wireless repeaters now. when im connected to just the router, i am able to access the internet. however when i plug in and set up the wireless repeater ( the latest one is a amped wireless sr300) it works for a few min and then i get a [...]

Answer Question   |  June 3, 2011  7:06 PM
DNS, DNS errors, Wireless Network, Wireless networking, Wireless Repeater

DAP-1160 wireless G Access Point problem
I Have DAP-1160 wireless G access point. Why the STATUS led is not blinking? My pc won’t rekognize it. it worked befor reseting, after that the STATUS led does not blink.Not even when it;s connected to the pc. What is the problem? Can this problem be solved? Please help

Answer Question   |  May 9, 2011  8:01 AM
Networking, Routers, Wireless access, Wireless Network, Wireless routers

Wireless connections in Windows XP
Please help me!at ma office we are using 5pcs with wirelless conections! now 1pc doest access the internate though it shows me am connected exelent! when i ping i get Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:Documents and SettingsFrank>IPCONFIG/ALL Windows IP Configuration         Host Name . . . . . . [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2011  12:19 PM
Windows XP, Windows XP administration, Wireless Internet, Wireless Network, Wireless networking

one PC on my Wireless LAN cannot connect to internet
I have a wireless LAN using ADSL.  I have connected five pc’s with no problem but there is one (Vista) laptop that connects fine to the router but the ‘network map’ in the ‘network and sharing center’ shows a red cross between the router and the internet.  Windows troubleshooter doesn’t fix the problem.  Any help [...]

Answer Question   |  August 24, 2011  7:42 PM
LAN, Netgear, Netgear router, Routers, Windows Vista, Wireless Internet, Wireless Network

SonicWALL Sonicpoint-N 11A/B/G Dual-Band bundled with Poe injector
what brand is comparable to this exact model or hopefully much better

Answer Question   |  November 12, 2010  6:45 PM
Access Points, SonicWALL, WAP, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Network

What type of wireless nic is needed for a 802.3an network
I am setting up a lan with 10gbase-t standards. will wireless devices(tablet pcs, laptops)

Answer Question   |  October 30, 2010  7:48 PM
802.3an, Wireless Network, Wireless Network Implementation, WLAN, WLAN configuration

Wireless internet connectivity problems on Windows XP machines
My users can connect with their laptops on our wired connection. When they go on the road and try to connect via wireless in hotels/airports etc the wireless connection connects, gives them a local IP address etc. yet they are unable to get any webpages to load. I’ve even had them try to use the [...]

Answer Question   |  October 13, 2010  6:08 PM
Internet connectivity, Windows XP, Wireless Internet, Wireless Network, Wireless network management

Using wireless router stand alone
Once I have configured my wireless router with a network connected desktop, can the  wireless  router be run stand alone and utilized only  with my laptops that are prewired with wireless?  The desktop will be disconnected.

Answer Question   |  February 15, 2011  6:48 PM
Windows Vista, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless network management, Wireless router

Can 2 dsl units be connected through separate switches and 2 NIC’s work?
I have a Dell 3G processor and 512k mem, using windows 2003 server and two NIC’s one 24ch sw for all clients, one dsl for internet connection. Question: can 2 dsl units be connected thru seperate switches and 2 NIC’s work?

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2010  12:42 AM
DSL, DSL routers, Dual NICs, Dual NICs Routing, Switches, Windows Server 2003, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless networking, Wireless router configuration, Wireless routers

What brand of routers/switches do you trust the most?
We’re wondering what everyone is using for a brand of wireless routers and switches? What do you prefer to use in the enterprise versus at home or in personal networks? What are your suggestions for SMBs to large corporations? We’ve got 150 knowledge points for our favorite answer!

Answer Question   |  February 22, 2011  2:30 PM
Cisco, Linksys, Open IT Forum, Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless networking

Disabling wireless internet at specific times
Is there a method for disabling wireless internet from our routers at a specified time every day? When the offices close the wifi closes as well. We have seen some horrible traffic from late nights presumably from the parking lot.

Answer Question   |  February 22, 2011  2:31 PM
Wireless access, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Internet, Wireless Network, Wireless networking, Wireless security

Appropriate configuration for adding a wireless router to a wired network
What is the appropriate configuration for adding a wireless router to my wired network without affecting the network. This will be for visitors and does not need access to the network other than internet and printing. I would like to separate this out to our dmz. Are there white papers on this?

Answer Question   |  August 23, 2010  8:53 PM
DMZ, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless network management, Wireless networking, Wireless routers

Static webpage to instruct users what to do to gain access to network
I have seen schools that have informational pages when you connect to their hotspots telling you what you need to do to access it. What can I do to do something similar on my corporate network. Instructing the users to contact the right person by displaying a static webpage.

Answer Question   |  August 23, 2010  8:52 PM
Wireless Access Point, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless network management, Wireless network security