Why are file transfers between PCs on my home network so slow when I can download stuff from the internet way faster? I'm a developer, not an IT guy; I don't even know where to start looking to figure this stuff out. Details below -
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posted by xbonesgt
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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I have an Apple TV (1st generation) connected to my 720p TV. I have an Intel iMac. What I don't have is a WiFi subscription. Help me understand what's possible with this and if I can connect the two.
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posted by zardoz
on Jul 29, 2012 -
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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
Please help me find the best wireless, simultaneous g/n router that also functions as a print server natively or using Tomato or DD-WRT. More inside-->
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posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Nov 5, 2011 -
6 answers
I've replaced an aging iMac with 3 external drives hanging off of it with a Macbook Pro with the same 3 external drives hanging off of it.
The setup also includes a cable modem and a Time Capsule.
Right now the drives are in daisychained Firewire mode.
I'm looking for a way to connect the drives to my wifi network so I can eliminate the need to plug the first drive into the laptop? Staying with Firewire would be nice, but it's not a deal breaker.
posted by justcorbly
on Nov 4, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm having trouble getting my Macbook to reliably communicate with, well, anything else on my network, and not having a spare router or laptop is not helping the troubleshooting process.
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posted by Tomorrowful
on Sep 20, 2011 -
11 answers
What could be the problem with my wi-fi connection? (Details of the setup and symptoms inside)
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posted by philipy
on Sep 15, 2011 -
19 answers
Please recommend a wireless router that
doesn't require rebooting periodically
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posted by morganw
on Dec 24, 2010 -
27 answers
I'd like both computers in the house (one Mac, one XP) to share my WiFi network. This works great as long as the network is open, but I'd like it to be closed.
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posted by Silky Slim
on Dec 11, 2010 -
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I live in a student co-op with 17 people, and i have unofficially become the person in charge of improving the internet for our house. I'm looking for advice on how to optimize our setup. Technical details lie within.
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posted by cognitio
on Oct 8, 2010 -
10 answers
Extending wireless networks: how can I connect a 802.11b/g network between sites a couple of hundred feet apart?
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posted by bonehead
on Sep 10, 2010 -
17 answers
WiFi SharingFilter: I know I have done this before, but I am suffering memory fail. I have a WiFi network and a Vista machine (not a server) with a shared folder.
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posted by Sparx
on Jul 19, 2010 -
2 answers
So, a website that I need to view is just not showing up on any of my browsers. I know for a fact that it's not down.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jun 30, 2010 -
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After 4 months of smooth sailing, my WiFi has started acting up and (first temperamental page loading; then lock icon disappears when connecting to my secure network; now work computer won't connect at all). Is it my ISP, router, computer, or something else?
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posted by aquanet
on Feb 9, 2010 -
3 answers
What is the absolute simplest, least expensive way to fix my sister-in-law's home network?
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posted by ook
on Dec 3, 2009 -
7 answers
Can anyone recommend a cheap smartphone that can make Skype calls over Wi-Fi?
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posted by redteam
on Jun 3, 2009 -
6 answers
Is there a cheap, easy way to put a custom welcome page on a home wifi network? I'm leaving the connection unsecured, and would like anyone who comes on to see a custom home page telling them about the area and why it's an open network.
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posted by nathanrudy
on May 17, 2009 -
3 answers
I need help extending a wireless network either via an Airport Express or an ancient Linksys (BEFW11S4 ver. 2).
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posted by terrapin
on Mar 11, 2009 -
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I'm looking for inspiration on how to reduce computer clutter. I run a lot of machines and make them do a lot of cool things, but in a 92sqm apartment where we're also trying to manage massive DVD, magazine, and book libraries, and where my previous work station (which was never all that orderly) has been conquered by my girlfriend's rampaging makeup and sewing stuff, it ain't easy. I want to compartmentalize, organize, and speed up the process of accessing my stuff. Ideas?
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posted by saysthis
on Nov 29, 2008 -
10 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
Help extending a wireless network? I have a Time Capsule acting as my primary wifi base station. It's in the living room, attached to the only DSL line in the house. It has a great signal all over the house...except of course in my office, in the back room. Any good ideas how to extend the network back there? A few more details inside.
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posted by barnone
on Sep 15, 2008 -
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I have a recently installed (upgraded) wireless network composed of 11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Access Points controlled by a Cisco 4400 WLC. The access points are running on the slim firmware, and are being controlled by the WLC. We are using the WLC to broadcast several different SSIDs from the access points, spanned across several different V-Lans
We are having massive intermittent connectivity problems.
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posted by JonnyRotten
on Apr 1, 2008 -
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Looking for a cheap NAS enclosure (~$50) - interested in ximeta netdisk, but I'd rather go with something that doesn't require a software install. For $100ish I could build a cheap VIA C3/C7 server, but a simple HD enclosure would be better. I'm planning to run it off a WRT54g, and have heard that ximeta's get slow wifi performance - could I watch videos over the connection (300mb/hr divx), or would I be restricted to backup and music? If so, what's the cheapest NAS enclosure that isn't a POS that can manage mp3's over wifi?
Something that could do bittorrent would be great, but they seem much more costly.
Most important, I want a NAS that will spin down when not in use so it doesn't kill my non-enterprise HD.
posted by lrodman
on Jan 3, 2008 -
7 answers
Home Network Question: Help me choose the right router and network configuration for my needs.
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posted by me3dia
on Oct 30, 2007 -
12 answers
Why does my laptop's wireless network fail to work after resuming from standby, requiring a reboot?
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posted by sprocket87
on Oct 26, 2007 -
12 answers
So I thought I knew computers... but this network is killing me. I can connect, full strength, etc. But I can't actually connect to the internet. My IP is 192.168.10.32. Using an 850G (motorola) WAP, Cox SurfBoard modem. Other computers (this one, which is 192.168.10.28, connect fine, it seems.
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posted by tmcw
on Aug 27, 2007 -
13 answers
[WiFi Filter] My home wifi is driving me absolutely insane. It is inexplicably spotty and goes in and out on a whim.
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posted by nomad73
on Apr 18, 2007 -
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