I just purchased an underpowered computer to experiment further with remote desktops.
Ideally I'd like to be able to use a remote desktop technology to stream HD video from the remote server, play a game on the client that's rendered on the more powerful server, and to have a local user work on the remote serving computer while another account on the server is being accessed remotely by the thin client.
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posted by jsturgill
on Apr 10, 2013 -
12 answers
When job searching, how do you successfully network without looking tacky, blowing your cover at your current job, looking desperate - just general rules for avoiding acting in poor taste, whatever that would look like?
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posted by windbox
on Mar 11, 2013 -
5 answers
After wasting two different off-days trying to get my damnable modem+router working, I want to return them both and get something entirely new. Any good recommendations for a solid, reliable DSL modem and wireless router set-up with decent NAS support?
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posted by Rhaomi
on Mar 3, 2013 -
5 answers
I have a friend who has become totally reliant on an e-mail account, which was provided by an internet service provider which she has just left to go to a new ISP. She uses Outlook 2003 as her e-mail client program. Unfortunately, she is now finding that after moving to this new ISP that although she can receive e-mails absolutely fine, she cannot send e-mails.
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posted by conrad101
on Feb 7, 2013 -
16 answers
Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
I lack the networking skills needed to progress further in my job. I'm trying my best, it's not working out. I need some help on how to make it happen.
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posted by gadha
on Jan 28, 2013 -
1 answer
I have a small netbook (Samsung NC10), running Windows XP, that I very much like for travel. But in some places, it doesn't connect to the internet over wifi. I've never tried to figure out why, or fix it: it's so far always been somewhere I could either skip being connected for a few days or plug directly into a router. But for an upcoming trip I'd like some help with a better plan and some tools and resources.
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on Jan 23, 2013 -
5 answers
I need some help on networking and ip addresses. I'm working on a project that uses a RN-XV Wifly module to connect to a home's wifi network. To use the device you will have a GUI that on the back-end telnets to the Wifly module and sends a serial string of commands. So if the Wifly address is 10.1.0.17, it would send:
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posted by BeeDo
on Jan 7, 2013 -
14 answers
Does anyone know how to access a Synology (or other) NAS remotely -- esp. if they seem to be behind multiple routers in a big network?
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posted by This_Will_Be_Good
on Sep 22, 2012 -
6 answers
I'd like to select which network interface is used for Internet access on a per-application basis. How do I do this on 64bit Windows 7?
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posted by ODiV
on Aug 8, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm a PhD student, and I'd like to do more academic networking over email. How does this work, and what should the emails sound like?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Network configuration question: I have a desktop with a wifi card, a wireless router, and an external wireless connection I have access to. I want to connect the desktop to the external wireless connection, then connect the wireless router to the desktop, creating a second wireless network with internet access.
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posted by jsturgill
on Mar 18, 2012 -
2 answers
I would like some advice. I would like to send test data at intervals from a client to a cloud server and measure the time taken for it to arrive at the server. At the same time, pinging the cloud server at intervals and measuring the roundtrip latency.
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posted by conrad101
on Feb 23, 2012 -
8 answers
I would like to know what is the best approach for measuring a cloud provider's network latency and jitter e.g. Amazon EC2. While a single ping on the command line can achieve a round trip latency snapshot for that one moment, I was looking for something more comprehensive and thorough.
Are there any software tools out there that are particularly recommended and hopefully easy to use for measuring at intervals, network latency & jitter, preferably in Windows?
Is round trip latency or end to end latency the best metric to consider? Ping provides roundtrip although if the packet came back the same route it came, then end to end could be found by dividing by 2.
Latency and jitter increases in proportion to server load. How could I ramp up server load to let's say a specified percentage?
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Feb 14, 2012 -
8 answers
I am learning in college about setting up and configuring Slackware Linux and I am looking for a newbie friendly book. Areas covered includes FTP, telnet, Samba, NFS, Email, port mappers/scanners. While there are certainly many books out there, Slackware appears to be a fair bit different from most other debian and redhat based distros so I am not sure about a) what would be a good book and b) a book that is relevant for Slackware Linux.
Could anyone suggest an excellent book suitable for Slackware and covering these networking areas in newbie friendly terms.
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Oct 27, 2011 -
6 answers
I've pruned my facebook friends list quite a bit. Am I going overboard or should I "refriend" some back?
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posted by lankford
on Jul 10, 2011 -
21 answers
I am computer competent and networking stupid. I have a pretty simple setup in mind, but I'm not sure how to do it. I have searched around and I found several guides and discussions related to my goal but after trying unsuccessfully to get this thing going on my machines I decided someone here could probably offer some good advice.
I want to have file sharing capabilities between my desktop and my netbook. No printer or internet connection sharing or anything else needed--just file sharing.
I have a desktop running Windows 7. It has no wireless card.
I have an Asus Eee PC netbook running XP.
Both connect through the internet through an Asus RT-N12 router. The desktop wired and the netbook wirelessly.
What is the simplest way to do file sharing between these two computers with this setup? Even just telling me the type of setup I need to use or a poke in the right direction would be helpful. ThankS!
posted by melko9
on May 14, 2011 -
18 answers
I am looking to do a project on the effects of latency on cloud computing, specifically latency impacting on Amazon EC2 virtual machines and I am trying to get my head around it. EC2 is an Infrastructure As A Service cloud product. Unfortunately, I do not have much experience with it.
I haven't found alot on the internet on this area; has anyone seen any information on this subject?
Could anyone make suggestions about appropriate ways to do latency benchmarking in this area.
What kind of things ought I be looking to include in any benchmark tests.
How exactly do others go about measuring latency for Amazon EC2. Are there any software tools out there which will help.
posted by conrad101
on Apr 11, 2011 -
8 answers
I'd like to reconfigure my Apple-based home network to give 802.11n clients The Very Best in connection speeds while still supporting 802.11g devices on the same network. How can I do this?
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posted by hijinx
on Nov 27, 2010 -
11 answers
I think networking is the missing element to my rather unsuccessful job search effort. Any suggestions as to how I could grow my network usefully? How much about "networking" is hype?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
12 answers
I would appreciate some input on what type of network topology to implement in a small-scale network of about 20 computers for multi-player gaming purposes. What kind of
networking hardware would be required in such a situation - routers, servers, cabling etc. Last but not least, as far as
network security is concerned - what are the key things one should look out for? Thanks to all that can contribute some ideas
posted by naskar
on Mar 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Does Xbox 360 have a proxy option with authentications such as username and password with it? Or PPTP w/ authentications.
Also does it have a VPN support?
posted by omaralarifi
on Nov 21, 2009 -
4 answers
Please help me troubleshoot my (cross-platform) home network. Networking already works via wi-fi, but not via ethernet cable.
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posted by snarfois
on Jun 7, 2009 -
10 answers
I have a problems connecting to my wireless network, on one computer only. Other networks work for this computer. Other computers work on this network.
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posted by johnofjack
on Feb 20, 2009 -
7 answers
Asking for a friend; need to connect 2 windows desktops, 3 windows laptops, 1 mac desktop, and 4 xbox360 to my home network, what do I need hardware-wise and what do I need to consider in regards to my ISP?
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posted by phritosan
on Feb 17, 2009 -
3 answers
Home networking question: What piece of hardware do I need to share a ... actually I don't know how to phrase it correctly so I've included links to 2 simple schematic drawings. I need help connecting a file server and an Xbox 360 to my home network.
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posted by penduluum
on Nov 30, 2008 -
12 answers
How can I access my WD MyBook World Network Storage Drive from my new (Ubuntu 8.04) computer now that my old (WinXP) box is dead dead dead?
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posted by carsonb
on Oct 21, 2008 -
18 answers
Netgear access point weirdness. Wireless roaming. OMG, why does the AP do
this and as a result cause my internets connection to connect/disconnect frequently?
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posted by beerbajay
on Sep 28, 2008 -
12 answers
How do I transparently share files from a Windows Server 2008 box to several XP computers? I want it to stop asking for a username and password when people try to access files.
Also, can anyone point me in the right direction to solving this weird network issue I've been having?
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posted by Magnakai
on Aug 9, 2008 -
6 answers
Computer 1 (XP SP2) and Computer 2 (XP) are connected to a router. I want to transfer and manipulate files from one on the other. I don't want to use File and Print Sharing. Any solutions?
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posted by daksya
on Aug 2, 2008 -
12 answers
Our home builder installed cat6 network cable for me as a favor, but now that we've moved in, a cable tester now reports it as shorting out. Wires 5&6 are shorting. I guess they treated the cable too roughly. Does anyone have any advice for me on using the old cable to pull new cable through the walls to the second floor? If I was to install a messenger cable for future pulls at the same time, what should I use for that?
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posted by Jupiter Jones
on Apr 25, 2008 -
11 answers
All network cards in our LAN suddenly claim to be disconnected. Wireless still works just fine. Can you help?
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posted by lioness
on Apr 20, 2008 -
16 answers
How can I get a reasonable price for used Cisco networking equipment that I recovered from a bankrupt business?
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posted by odinsdream
on Mar 11, 2008 -
3 answers
How do I cultivate relationships with people so that they will write me letters of recommendation (for artist residencies, post-grad programs, MFA programs, and grants)? This problem has been stymieing me for years!
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posted by xo
on Jan 2, 2008 -
7 answers
