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Diagnosing a recalcitrant MPLS network

Does packet filtering apply in case of MPLS? I am trying to join my main domain from a different town; I have a VPN tunnel via MPLS solution. -- Paul Njoroge Packet filtering might be at play, depending on your network configuration. We'll explore ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  26 May 2008

The wireless connection works, but I can't get on the 'Net

I was wondering why I have a wireless network that I can connect to and it says I have a great connection, but when I'm connected it doesn't allow me to browse the Internet or anything. Are there any settings or anything I could change to get the ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  19 May 2008

Wireless piggybacking

I'm currently in the country with no means of regular high-speed Internet access. I have found that I can connect to various unsecured wireless networks in a range of about 2 miles with where I currently am. My question is whether this is legal or not. ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  12 May 2008
Related Topics: Google Inc.

Adding TCP/IP printing to a Windows XP system

How do I add the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Service to WinXP system? -- Richard Mijokovich The good news this is done by default. To verify this, I installed XP from scratch on a new system and it was there once all the updates/reboots had been ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  5 May 2008
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation

When the wireless to a satellite connection is slow

I am running Windows Vista. I have a satellite Internet connection. The modem is connected to my computer. I purchased a D-Link Router model WBRr-2310. I am connecting at a speed of about 1300 bps, but the other 3 computers that use the router ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  28 Apr 2008

Getting a laptop to print wirelessly

The increased use of laptop computers and other mobile devices has fueled an unprecedented number of data breaches. For IT departments, even encryption technology and strong corporate policy cannot prevent data breaches resulting from careless use of ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  21 Apr 2008
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation

When a desktop has less throughput than a laptop

I have a desktop PC running XP Home and a laptop running Vista. The desktop is connected to a router via a cable and the laptop is wireless. The broadband speed on my laptop can run up to 6Mb but my desktop varies from 0.3 to 1.8Mb. Why does my ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  7 Apr 2008

Disinfecting a spyware-riddled PC

What do I do if I suspect someone is controlling my PC? When my IP address has been changed without my knowledge? My boot-up process is getting harder unless I unplug the Ethernet cable and the CPU is at 100% every time I open any program. There ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  31 Mar 2008

Getting a Mac to print on a wireless network

We have just installed a wireless network that works great. The set up is PC/D-LiMnk Modem/D-Link Wireless Router/MacBook. The printer is attached via USB to the wireless router. The printer works fine when attached to either computer but I ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  24 Mar 2008

If it's Monday, the network must be down

For 2005, the Computer Security Institute (CSI) reported that the top three types of security violations as measured in financial loss were attributable to viruses, unauthorized access, and theft of proprietary information. Related to viruses, the ...

From RON NUTTER, NetworkWorld,  17 Mar 2008

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