Computer Networking

From time to time you may want to limit the availability of a powerpoint presentation. Whether you’re a teacher, a student, or just plain share your computer with others this feature gives you...

Do you want to call your loved ones back home for free? Do you know that daily more than 1,000,000 international calls are dialed? Don’t spend your hard earned money when cheap and free...

Changing external IP address on PC is almost impossible since your ISP assign you the same IP address using DHCP. On iPhone, however, you are able to change your external IP through 3G network.

Tabs are a useful tool in popular web browsers. They are a way to use several web pages at once without opening another window. This article shows how to use tabs in Internet Explorer and...

You are surfing the internet and the next thing you know, the ocean stops and you can't surf anymore. The slow internet is indeed a mind boggler but what can you do about it? Follow this guide to...

This document shows how to properly construct a Crossover network cable. This cable can be used to directly connect two computers to each other without the use of a hub or switch. The ends on a...

Do you feel like you need to write your thoughts out? Have ideas or services that you can advertise? Starting a blog is very easy and rewarding. Follow these steps to get your thoughts out to the...

In the most basic sense of the term, a protocol is a method for accomplishing something. In practice, protocols typically refer to a standard form of conduct or etiquette: or simply, a set of...

Bluetooth wireless networking is a low-power technology designed for connecting small devices, such as cell phones, to wireless headsets or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to printers. However,...

Monitoring network bandwidth use helps administrators identify slowness and bottlenecks. Slow performance over a network connection is frustrating for users, and sometimes the problem arises from...

An Ethernet bridge (commonly known as an Ethernet switch), is a Local Area Network (LAN) device that connects two or more Ethernet segments to form a single broadcast domain. All devices within...

Wireless networking antennas can be manufactured at home using simple, everyday items and a minimum of knowledge about antenna physics. Two main types of antennas, the directional and...

Switches are networking devices that allow you to connect multiple computers. They offer the same peer-to-peer network connectivity function as routers and hubs. Switches differ from routers in...

Finding an IP address from a Media Access Control (MAC) address is accomplished using the ARP command. ARP maps the physical MAC address with the IP. The MAC address is a unique, alphanumeric...

A wireless bridge is a device that creates a network. Devices that connect to the bridge can communicate with each other. For example, a wireless-equipped desktop computer could communicate with...

Websense is an application used on corporate networks to filter the incoming and outgoing web traffic. Websense also saves data on a Microsoft SQL Server, so administrators can run reports and...

Wireless networks provide wireless-equipped computers with network access without the need for an Ethernet cable. Once connected to a wireless network, wireless-equipped computers have access to...

Belkin network devices allow you to set up a computer network with Internet access in your home. When you connect a Belkin router to your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) cable, DSL or other...

Many different types of network topologies exist, and they are usually named after the shape the network appears to take on a layout diagram. The ring topology appears to be a ring, or circle, but...

Beginners often ask me things about eHOw which I am happy to help them do. One thing that benefits a member is to recommend them. I will give you step by step instructions so you will know how to...

I am going to show you how to forward the required ports on a Belkin router to allow hosting on Warcraft III.

Shortly after ordering TalkTalk broadband you should receive a personalized welcome pack in the post. The package will advise the phone number to be hooked up and the go-live date. On or just...

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a service that gives administrators a way to configure and manage resources across the network. An SNMP trap is a technique used to catch requests and...

With the help of your Gateway router, you can share your broadband internet connection with multiple wired and wireless devices. Backed by Gateway's online customer support, any issues with you...

Wireless networking has grown from an obscure technology to a medium strictly delegated to the laptop segment of the computing field to today where we have all kinds of devices sharing wireless...

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a method of online text communication. Users connect to an IRC server that is categorized by channels. Each channel functions like it's own chat room and users can...

DSL, short for digital subscriber line, is an Internet connection that is run through high-speed DSL phone lines. A DSL modem connects those high-speed DSL phone lines and your computer, acting as...

ILO, or Integrated Lights Out, is a server remote designed to run on Hewlett-Packard ProLiant servers. The remote allows an administrator access to the server from a remote location, without...

DDNS, or dynamic domain name service, is an IP forwarding service that allows users to maintain one domain name regardless of whether the IP address to their site changes. Several companies offer...

WAN is an abbreviation for the "wide area network" that is the same as the Internet. Each computer connected to the Internet has is a unique numeric IP address (WAN address) written in the...

Road Runner cable service is a popular Internet, television and phone provider in the United States. The service is owned by Time Warner and has provided high-speed Internet for a number of years....

Phone jacks and Ethernet jacks look similar. Someone might wonder if he can use dial-up phone jacks and phone cord to set up a local area network. Using dial-up phone jacks for computer networking...

TRENDnet manufactures networking devices for use in small- to medium-sized businesses and home offices. TRENDnet provides wired, Ethernet-based networking devices and wireless devices. The company...

Most games and gaming consoles only require that UPnP (Universal Plug-n-Play) be turned on. The GT724WG MTS Wireless DSL Modem, that is manufactured by Actiontec, ships with UPnP ON, as the...

We'll review the easy steps on how to connect a computer with wireless capability to the GT724WG MTS Wireless DSL Modem. All instructions will show a computer that is running Microsoft Vista...

We'll review the easy steps on how to find out or reset the User Name and Password of your MTS Wireless DSL Modem.

We’ll review the easy steps on how to install and setup the GT724WG Wireless DSL Modem, manufactured by Actiontec Electronics.

D-link is a router and print server manufacturer. D-link provides a small device that looks like a router, but it's set up as a wireless printer console, providing print services for all computers...

With most teens and adolescents, there is a thin line between casual Internet use and addiction. The Internet has become a portal to knowledge and digital adventure for many, but some parents fear...

Laptop computers can be equipped to connect to wireless networks by adding a laptop wireless card. As wireless technology progresses, you may need to change your laptop's wireless card and replace...

Wireless networking has enabled many computer users to set up simple home networks without the need to run 10/100 Cat 5 Ethernet cable to multiple rooms in the house, keeping the installation...

Serial connections use pin connectors and screw-in cable connectors to join external devices such as mice and monitors to a computer. USB technology is found on a growing number of laptops and...

If you're connecting to the Internet, someone is seeing your IP; it's as simple as that. IP addresses are no small part of what makes the Internet possible, and it would be impossible to send or...

When choosing an email service provider it is wise to go with someone you trust and a company that will provide security so that your emails are not hacked into. You can obtain free email services...

Backing up your computer data is the only way to truly protect yourself from loss in the event of catastrophic failure of your system, or damage from an outside source. There are many ways to back...

Accidentally deleting an email can be drastic if it contains important information that you needed to save. These emails can sometimes be easy to retrieve, depending on the type of email program...

Establishing a home or office network in Windows XP can make your computer use much more efficient. Utilizing features such as printer sharing, you can also save money by having the computers on...

The ability to connect to multiple computers is frequently used--and appreciated--by many businesses. Now, thanks to the open-source community of software authors, the home computer user can...

Netgear router users may find the need to open a port on the network router in order to enable the port-forwarding feature on the router or to open a single port for VPN access, among other...

Wireless home networking devices typically ship with no security enabled on the device. Because of that, securing the device becomes the responsibility of the owner of the network. A wireless...