I can't connect to a couple of sites from any browser. One of them being Wikipedia. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 10 answers

What is the best Linux friendly free dynamic DNS hosting provider? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I am using Belkin N1 Vision wireless router to get access to the internet. I need to expand my wireless network coverage but I am confuse what to buy? Another Router, Switch, or access point? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I create a social networking site? I am in Southern California (Inland Empire/Orange County) and interested in building a social networking/message board/blog site along the lines of Sermo or Metafilter that isn't really about customizable media and meeting friends, as much as it is for people within a certain specialty, let's say the veterinary community, to share their ideas about their expertise with peers, receive newsletters relevant to their work, and ask for their peers' opinions or advice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 answers

I have an idea for a simple piece of software. It would involve intercepting browser requests, checking the requested url (probably not ip address, so before that conversion takes place) testing the url and redirecting if it passes the test. The test will itself make a network connection. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 11 answers

DHCP and switch VLAN configuration help needed. [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 9 answers

My PC has completely lost interest in automatically obtaining an IP address from any network, by any method. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 15 answers

There is a mysterious network cap somewhere on my PC, tried everything I know. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 21 answers

Why is my internet connection suddenly crap, on just ONE computer on my home network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Why does my laptop's wireless network fail to work after resuming from standby, requiring a reboot? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Can the Cisco PIX 501 be upgraded with any firmware so that it is IP Version 6 (IPv6) Compatible? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 4 answers

New computer won't connect to internet... [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 16 answers

Suddenly, my laptop and wireless network aren't playing well together. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm considering downgrading my cable broadband from 512kbps-800MB/month to 256kbps-uncapped. I'd like to estimate the real-world hit in terms of casual web browsing and more intensive applications. [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 10 answers

It seems our new office building's landlord is monitoring and logging our internet traffic. Is this OK? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend easy to install, cross platform monitoring software for Mac OS X - that is, something that would allow a parent, employer or teacher to, from their PC, monitor the screen of a Macintosh? Will remote desktop do this? Is it relatively easy to install?
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 13 answers

A friend of mine is opening a cafe with internet access and has asked for my help setting up the computers. What needs to be done? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 23 answers

How to use Mikrotik RouterOS for load balancing amongst multiple WANs? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 3 answers

network management filter: I'm working for a local government education department. My team is meant to be maintaining/improving several large websites. The IT support people refuse to install a web browser that isn't IE 6, citing network security as the reason.... are their fears reasonable? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 23 answers

Why won't web pages load the first time I ask for them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 18 answers

Does my router hate AJAX? When I access Google Maps (or certain other sites that make use of similar technology) it consistently triggers network freezes and delays on my home network. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2006 - 9 answers

Riddle me this: there are two Windows XP computers (desktop and laptop) on the same Internet connection, behind the same router, connecting wirelessly to it. The laptop often (but not every time) takes a really long time (30 seconds+) to send email and connect to certain websites. The desktop never has this problem. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2006 - 10 answers

Can I set up a wifi "repeater" to extend the range of my wifi? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a nationwide (where nation = United States) service which provides wireless Internet coverage? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 11 answers

I haven't lived on a university campus for a couple years, and have forgotten how restrictive things can be as far as internet access is concerned. I know there are solutions to these problems -- I've read about them or things similar in the past -- I just can't seem to find much current information. I have a Mac, BTW. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 10 answers

I can't connect my computer to my router or modem. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2005 - 8 answers

Our social network organization is looking for a web tool. Think Yahoo Groups with a few more features and better customization. Any suggestions which tools or service providers to look closer at? (More inside)
posted on Feb 15, 2005 - 4 answers

An office has a single network drop which winds through the walls back to a switchbox in the server room. This office holds two occupants, both of whom would like access to the network. How would the occupants go about sharing this network drop? A "splitter" (is there such a thing?)? A router? Should one machine sharing the connection with the other? (Is more information needed?)
posted on Jan 5, 2005 - 11 answers

Wifi networking question. My brother lives 1 mile away, nearly direct line of sight as I am up on a hill. I can get DSL, but his house cannot. Is there a cheap-ish way to get hi-speed into my house and create a secure wifi network to span to his house as well? (MI)
posted on Jun 24, 2004 - 12 answers

Internet infrastructure: how does the physical infrastructure of the internet cross oceans? Is all of the data transmitted by communications satellites, or are there big-ass intercontinental cables running across the ocean floor? And if there are big-ass intercontinental cables, how are they maintained?
posted on Mar 31, 2004 - 10 answers

Problem sharing internet connection on home Windows XP / ME network question. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2004 - 8 answers

I use my work laptop at home, and have to switch network connections from local area connection to wireless network connection. The laptop finds the signal, but I always have to futz with the connection to really make it work. [more tech details inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2004 - 6 answers

So I've recently discovered I can't access #mefi from work anymore, and I suspect it's probably because they've blocked traffic on the 6667 port. Is there a means to get around this?
posted on Jan 23, 2004 - 4 answers