Computer Networking

Microsoft workgroups are a way for small home networks to share files across a network. They aren't feasible for large operations, but for a home network with only a few computers, workgroups are...

Ping is a network program that sends short data packages ("echo requests") to a particular host and gets a response. This program allows the host to determine an IP address and the accessibility...

When you originally set up your AirPort wireless router, you are prompted to create a wireless network and select a password to secure it. As time goes on, you may decide to change the password,...

Windows XP comes with a desktop sharing application that is used to interact with other computers remotely. It's used with applications like NetMeeting so users can create presentations for...

Cable routers are a necessary piece of networking hardware if you wish to connect more than one computer to the Internet. A cable modem is helpful and convenient to have if you want to share files...

Instructions on how to make Ethernet patch cables - both straight through (to connect PCs to hubs or switches) or cross over (to connect PC to PC).

Email is a great way to help your child keep in touch with friends and relatives. Kids can send pictures and home movie clips with just a few clicks of a mouse. Learning to responsibly use an...

A person can receive a fax from a laptop computer in several ways. If the receiver has a traditional telephone fax machine, the sender uses one of several programs to fax a document to the...

Every time that you connect your PC or Mac computer to the Internet, your machine is automatically assigned an IP address, which will represent your computer for all network activity. If your...

The Internet is one of the most utilized sources of information given the current technological era. Using the Internet efficiently requires that an individual be able to locate websites that are...

A USB Hub is used to connect multiple USB capable devices to a computer desktop or laptop. A USB Hub allows users to instantly expand the number of available USB ports on their computer. Any...

Telnet is a server solution added to Microsoft server software including Windows 2003. Telnet services are not automatically enabled when you install the operating system. Administrators must add...

The Netgear ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 is a basic component of a wireless local-area network. It provides a connectivity link between wired networks and wireless devices in a home...

Deleted history items (including video, audio, pictures and websites) end up in the computer's cache. This area is also known as the Temporary Internet Files folder. The Temporary Internet File...

Setting up Dell Wi-Fi is a task that is going to make using the Internet in your home or office a lot easier. By combining the power of your broadband modem with the wire-free browsing lifestyle...

Founded in 1996, Netgear is a U.S. company that manufactures computer networking equipment and other computer hardware. Formerly a subsidiary of Bay Networks, Netgear's primary focus was to...

Securing a wireless network is helpful in keeping files and documents safe from potential e-theft; unfortunately, it adds another layer of complexity to the process of accessing the Internet. A...

To fully understand how several computers can access the Internet through one connection, an understanding of how a network operates must come first. All the computers connected to each other in...

D-Link is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of computer and networking equipment. It produces connectivity and networking devices, including routers, switches and a large number of wireless (also known...

Adding Internet-based telephone services (sometimes known as VOIP - or Voice Over IP) to a home or business network is a simple process. It's just a matter of plugging in a few cables, a telephone...

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I am going to show you how to forward the required ports on a 2wire router to allow hosting on Warcraft III.

This How To article is about building your own firewall using your old computer. By following the step-by-step instructions, you will be able to change your useless old computer into an advanced...

If you cannot connect to the internet at your house before you call for help try this.

For Windows clients that connect to a Novell server, the operating system requires client services for Netware to interact with LAN resources. Once servers are changed to another operating system...

If your PC laptop computer does not come with a wireless network adapter, then you must install an external one in order to connect to wireless networks. Companies like Linksys make ultra-portable...

Printing services installed on Windows servers gives Unix clients the ability to print using the Windows servers. Microsoft server operating systems come with the protocol necessary for these...

Linksys, a division of computer networking giant Cisco Systems, has produced a wide array of wireless networking gear that is highly rated by users and tech professionals alike. In addition to the...

Every Ethernet card has a unique MAC address assigned to it by the manufacturer. This MAC address is attached to the computer's network adapter card or network interface card (NIC) and helps...

A USB print server makes it easier for multiple users of a home computer network to print documents on a shared printer. There are many types of USB print servers that can serve anything from very...

Sometimes Vista can be slow. I'll show you how to step by step increase your bandwidth within Vista and get faster download speeds, and faster internet speed. A quick reason why you need to do...

Have you changed and forgotten your wireless (WEP) key..? I will walk you through the process of how to reveal it.

An HTTP proxy is a computer that acts as an intermediary between a computer requesting a web page and the computer serving the web page. Proxies can be used for a number of purposes. One is...

A wireless LAN (local area network) is a computer network, typically connected to an ISP (Internet service provider), that allows users to share resources, including Internet access, printers and...

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. A URL consists of a protocol instruction such as http, https or ftp, a colon, two slashes, a domain name, possibly a path name and a file name with file...

If you've forgotten the password to your Netgear router, then you're locked out from making any changes. The only way to recover a Netgear router password is to reset the device to factory...

Finding out where an email originated is easier than you might think. When you receive an email, the sender's email and Remit To information is not verified by the email server. This happens...

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. In Windows XP, ISP files contain settings such as a gateway, a server, IP addresses, a phone number, user name and password that are required to connect...

Most everyone needs high-speed Internet access today. Many providers offer DSL service, with AT&T being one of the most common.

Basically, a web server is any program that uses HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) by accepting HTTP requests from clients and then serving them usually a HTML (hypertext markup language) or...

Writing for eHow is somewhat enjoyable and to top it all off, you get paid! Chances are you won't become the next multi-billionaire because of it but you can get a check at the end of the month to...

EBay is a great place to buy and sell online. It's convenient, fast and safe if you know what you're doing. EBay is great because the costs are straight up. With other online stores, they give you...

Although most people are used to the graphical user interface of email, the protocol is actually a simple process that can be done from a telnet command line. Servers running telnet with email...

Microsoft's Bluetooth Mouse 5000 allows you to wirelessly operate your computer. The mouse (which cost around $40 as of 2009) has a scroll wheel for navigating through pages as well as your...

Creating a home or small office network is a great way to share access to the Internet, printers and even files on all of the computers in the home or office. Setting up a network from the ground...

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) falls under the heading of broadband Internet connectivity. Unlike the other popular choice, the cable modem (which works using the same lines that cable television...

In the world of computer security, one of the major threats to users is the use of keyloggers and keylogging technology. These technologies can be as simple as hidden software packages, to...

As a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), you can design, implement, and administer infrastructures for business solutions based on Microsoft 2000 Windows Server and other Windows server...

The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway, or WCG200, is used to create a home network and connect the network to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider's (ISP) high-speed Internet...

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series are Ethernet switches designed for use in corporate networks. The 3560 series is intended to provide high-performance network switching while reducing power...