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Become an expert in various computer networking issues by researching eHow’s set of networking How Tos. Are wires overrunning the office? Say adios to tangled, twisted cords for good by researching routers and setting up a wireless network. Get great tips and know how on FTP and Telnet, learn about establishing a secure local network and explore topics in voice over IP with eHow’s extensive computer networking expertise and guidance.

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  • How to View Shared Folders

    Sharing files over the Internet is often as easy as attaching them to an email. There are instances, however, when there are too many files or the files are too large to send in an email. Windows...

  • How to Change a Network Group Name

    A Network Group Name is the name associated with multiple computers all connected to the same network. This can be important for sending messages to all computers in the same group, and also for...

  • About Windows Hosting

    There are several types of hosting available if you are considering running a website. Each type has advantages, but for the beginner, they may not be very apparent. The differences generally...

  • How to Add a USB Printer

    Many printers connect to a computer via a USB connection vs. the older serial cable connections. USB printers are often considered "plug and play" devices like many other USB devices because they...

  • How to Set Up a Wireless PC

    Setting up a wireless PC is not an issue so much of technical skill as it is the ability to locate and differentiate between ports on router and modem devices, and then make viable connections to...

  • How to Make a PC Bluetooth Enabled

    Bluetooth is a low-power, wireless standard that allows for many Bluetooth-enabled devices to communicate at short ranges. These devices include cell phones, MP3 players, printers and digital...

  • How to Locate DNS

    The Internet is similar to our phone system in that it uses a string of numbers to connect one computer to another. It isn't easy, however, for people to remember the string of 11 numbers each...

  • How to Identify a Crossover Cable

    CAT5, or Ethernet cable, is used to network computers together, as in a local network or to connect a machine to the Internet. Crossover cable looks almost identical to Ethernet cable but it is...

  • How to Compare Download Speeds

    There are many different Internet providers that provide a wide variety of Internet speeds. Download speeds are highly dependent upon the speed of the Internet connection, along with other...

  • How to Enable IIS

    IIS (Internet Information Services) is a set of services created by Microsoft used primarily for developing websites. The services packaged with IIS include an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)...

  • How to Fix a Cannot Find Server or DNS Error

    There's nothing more frustrating than opening Internet Explorer on your personal computer and getting the error message "Cannot find server." There are a variety of reasons this could happen and a...

  • What Is a Preferred Connection: ISDN or DSL?

    ISDN is a digital service that provides Internet service to users. DSL is a high-speed Internet service that operates at faster speeds than ISDN. More users prefer a DSL connection because of its...

  • How to Connect to a Wireless Hotspot

    One of the conveniences of living in an Internet-enabled society is that there are many common public places that are considered "wireless hotspots." These are special areas where a wireless...

  • How to Stop Spam Junk Mail

    Spam, or unwanted junk mail, can fill your email in box with unwanted messages. You may be so busy dealing with spam that you miss important messages. Some spam can contain harmful viruses or...

  • How to Set Up a Linksys WAP54G

    Ethernet networks can be accessed wirelessly using wireless Access Points. The wireless signal that Access Points broadcast has a limited range. However, by setting up multiple Access Points you...

  • How to Create a Password for Linksys

    Setting up a wireless router for your home or office creates a wireless network that can be accessed by compatible devices. By requiring a password to access your wireless network, you can secure...

  • How to Advertise Your Web Page

    Designing your web page is only half the battle. No one will know your web page even exists if you don't advertise it. Advertising the web page brings traffic to it. Once you get your web page...

  • How to Clear the ARP Cache

    ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol. ARP is one of a set of protocols that enables data transmission across the Internet. When your computer's operating system sends data over the Internet,...

  • How to Make Your Laptop Wireless

    If you've got a laptop computer, chance are that you'd like to connect to the internet over a wireless network. Wireless internet is something that most laptop owners seek because of the added...

  • How to : Give A "BURGLAR" The Keys To Your House

    Because eHow wants full disclosures on written articles (his, mine, stolen?) be advised that the concept of this article was previously published in an Arizona newspaper, but the comments are...

  • How to Fix a Comcast Wireless Internet Connection

    Comcast's wireless Internet is by and large, relatively stable, but there may come a time when your equipment becomes out of sync with each other. This results in your wireless Internet connection...

  • How to Use VNC Viewer in Ubuntu

    Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a way to use a graphical desktop from one computer (the server) on a remote computer (the client). It is possible to have a VNC server running on a Windows...

  • How to Connect Your Laptop to a Wireless Internet Source

    Connecting your laptop to a wireless Internet source varies slightly by laptop user due to the presence, or lack thereof, of an integrated wireless card, as well as the differing user experiences...

  • How to Get a Wi-Fi Connection

    A Wi-Fi connection is when the Internet is accessed using a computer's wireless card instead of through a telephone or Ethernet cord. Users can connect to a Wi-Fi signal from one they have set up...

  • Parts of Electronic Mail

    Electronic mail, or email, has become one of the most popular forms of communication. Not only does email save time and money, it can also be a great tool for personal as well as business...

  • How to Create a Wireless Network Without a Router

    A router isn't always needed to create a wireless network at home. Computers with wireless cards can be configured as a router, and other computers and devices can then connect to the main...

  • How to Increase Wireless Internet Speed

    Wireless networking is becoming an increasingly common Internet solution as more laptops and desktops come installed with wireless network adapters. Despite all their conveniences, wireless...

  • About Fiber Optic Cables

    Fiber-optic cables transmit data by modulating light waves. These light waves travel along optic threads made of either glass or plastic, surrounded by layers of protective material. Because the...

  • What Is a Firewire Cable?

    Firewire is the Apple brand name for a IEEE 1394 high-speed cable. The cable was originally created to make transferring video from digital camcorders and external hard drives faster and easier...

  • How to Trace An IP Address Easily

    Anywhere you go on the internet, you will always have an IP address that will trace back to your own computer and your internet service provider. It's a very unique number, and there is only one...

  • How to FTP files

    The Internet is inundated with acronyms. One of the most common today is hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), which is the standard protocol used to transfer web pages across the Internet. Before...

  • How to Beat Websense Enterprise

    Websense is an Internet security and web-filtering software suite that allows medium-to-large companies and schools to control and deploy an Internet-use policy. Websense categorizes web sites...

  • How to Create a Network Location

    If a computer is on a network, it can access shared resources on other computers in the network as well as the server, if there is one. In order to access these shared resources, the user must be...

  • How to Order AOL Internet Service

    If you are looking for an Internet service provider and wish to install dial-up access, then you will likely consider AOL. Although AOL provides other services, like web browser access, email and...

  • What Is HTML Email?

    HTML is a basic web scripting language that is used by many web pages. Email has been around since the 1970s, but the idea to combine the graphical elements of HTML with email did not come about...

  • How to See If Your Wireless Router Is Working

    A wireless router is a great productivity tool, but like any other computer peripheral, it is not 100 percent reliable. Losing a wireless signal is more than a nuisance. It's a productivity...

  • How to Measure Network Throughput

    Measuring the true throughput of a network can be a difficult task due to the challenge of removing all of the non-network related bottlenecks. An example of such a bottleneck is when a large file...

  • Advantages of Satellite Internet

    Satellite Internet is a type of service where an Internet signal is beamed directly from a satellite straight down into your home. This is different from regular Internet access, where the signal...

  • How to Convert USB 1.1 to 2.0

    Converting your computer from USB 1.1 to USB 2.0 will make your USB connections faster and will allow your computer to work with devices that only use USB 2.0 technology. Data transfers between...

  • How to Build a Firewall in Linux

    Linux is considered a secure operating system, especially compared to Windows. As such, it is appropriate to use it as a firewall for your home or business network. However, configuring a...

  • How to Find Out Your WEP Password

    A WEP password is the 10 to 13 letter and number combination that protects a user's wireless connection. WEP protection can be disabled, however, anyone in range of the wireless network would be...

  • What Is an Aircard Laptop?

    Laptops equipped with an AirCard can use a mobile phone network to access the Internet, allowing users to check email, browse the web and perform other online activities. Using AirCards requires a...

  • How to Set Up TRENDnet TEW-432BRP

    Configuring the TRENDnet TEW-432BRP is an involved process, but by following each of the steps correctly, you will be rewarded with a completely functional broadband wireless access point and...

  • What Causes High Speed Internet Connections to Disconnect?

    Nothing can be more frustrating than having problems connecting to the Internet with your high speed connection. You will find that there are common issues that can affect your connectivity, and...

  • How to Install a VNC Server in Ubuntu

    Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a way to share the desktop of one computer (server) with a remote computer (client). The client's keyboard and mouse input are transmitted over a network and...

  • Wireless Router Installation Problems

    When the installation of a wireless router fails, many people assume that the router or other hardware in their system is bad. However, problems with installing wireless routers are often caused...

  • What Is a Cat5 Cable?

    A Category 5 (Cat5) cable is a common component in modern networking infrastructure. That name came from the Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association...

  • How to Secure My Wireless

    A wireless network at home allows you to connect several devices to the Internet simultaneously without needing to tie them together with Ethernet cables. Because the wireless signal can travel...

  • How to Find Printer's IP Address

    The IP address of any device that is attached to a computer can be used to connect the device to a network so that other computers or devices can use it as well. If you're setting up a network and...

  • How to use SSH for Mac OS X

    ssh - OpenSSH client (remote login program) for the Mac OS X Terminal is a secure way of logging into a remote machine and for executing commands on a remote machine. It sets up a secure...

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