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by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:33 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Access permission!
Replies: 3
Views: 1783

Are you logged on as a basic user or under an administrator account?
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:31 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: ADSL/CABLE firewall VPN: Which router?
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

I've found when working with that many users a dedicated box helps with the VPN performance. Currently, I'm running pfSense (a firewall solution based on FreeBSD) on a dedicated server that handles my firewall needs, VPN, and various other tasks.

pfSense supports IPSec, PPTP (both as a server or as ...
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:28 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Installing an extender
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Do the instructions mention anything about some devices not being compatible with the extender?

As a general rule, make sure the SSID is the same, the encryption is the same (exactly), and any other wireless parameters are the same on both devices.
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:26 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: 1 IP shared can i use a router...
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Ok, in this situation, get the router, connect the cable from the AP to the router (instead the ICS machine), connect all of the other machines, and you should be good to go. You can also limit the bandwidth available to the torrent programs in most of the newer routers.
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:21 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Connecting 2 offices via internet or wireless?
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Well, I would employ the services of a qualified consultant for this type of endeavor. Especially because of the distance and the fact that there's no clear line of sight, it may be impossible. If it's not impossible, it will more than likely be difficult and probably very expensive to do.
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:18 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Wired to wireless help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Just to emphasize, make sure to set up some form of encryption on the wireless network (preferably WPA).
by rpeAMP
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:04 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: New BEFSR41 v4.1 and only 3 computers able to access internet
Replies: 15
Views: 10425

Interesting. What happens to the one that's left out when the others are accessing the internet? Does it show disconnected? Just won't surf?

Regardless whether or not you're getting IPs from the DHCP server, if the machines are configured correctly, you should be able to access the internet unless ...
by rpeAMP
Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: network design
Replies: 9
Views: 2597

Like I said in my first post--you have to know the basics about the various networking equipment available on the market. Once you know the difference between a Layer 2 and a Layer 3 switch, etc., you can take the circumstances you're faced with and apply your knowledge to those circumstances.
by rpeAMP
Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:20 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Patch panel guidance
Replies: 4
Views: 3130

YeOldeStonecat wrote:
I prefer Panduit and Gruber for brands of patch panel. (plus with Gruber you get a strawberry candy in the box :) )
Do you really?? That's great!
by rpeAMP
Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: network design
Replies: 9
Views: 2597

That's a large network you're talking about there. Without going into much detail, here's an outline of how I would move forward.

I would place Layer 2 switches that are VLAN-aware on each floor. With that many computers, you may have to stack a few switches on each floor.

Then I would configure a ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Jun 24, 2004 12:39 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Two Wireless Routers Ok?
Replies: 4
Views: 3011

You can definitely do this--just make sure you set the SSIDs the same so that your wireless card will "roam" without having to re-establish the signal. Also, set the channels at opposite ends of the spectrum (i.e. 1 and 11) to prevent crosstalk between the two points.
by rpeAMP
Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:21 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Modem having hard time keeping connection?
Replies: 7
Views: 1407

Good to hear! Glad it's working for ya. :)
by rpeAMP
Sun Jan 11, 2004 1:09 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Can cold weather effect signals?
Replies: 18
Views: 7166

Go to http://192.168.100.1 now and some how capture/write down/print the signal levels etc. and then when the conditions get bad or your connection acts up, see what changes there are and post them here.
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:56 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: hang after boot up
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Maybe this will help:

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/156
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Could anyone help me?
Replies: 3
Views: 862

If I understand your question correctly, you want to be able to have all of the computers pile onto one connection if the other fails. I believe this technology is called 'peering' and it is only achieveable through expensive Cisco equipment or the equivalent.

There used to be some software on the ...
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:52 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Modem having hard time keeping connection?
Replies: 7
Views: 1407

Before you go all out on a home run, trying plugging in the modem at the NIC and seeing if it holds sync well. If it does not, it's obviously a problem on Verizon's end and a home run will do little if nothing for this specific problem.
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:50 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: road runner caps upgrade
Replies: 10
Views: 1794

Originally posted by zxc47
Here in South Carolina Roadrunner has all ready moved to 3000 down but as you can see we are a little shy of that.
2003-11-14 07:37:24 EST: 2855 / 362
Your download speed : 2855087 bps, or 2855 kbps.
A 348.5 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 362122 bps, or 362 ...
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:48 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Got a new modem
Replies: 3
Views: 843

As stated before, not usually, however I have heard numerous stories people using the older RCAs and then upgrading to a newer Toshiba or equivalent and seeing their speed and stability increase.
by rpeAMP
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:46 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Can cold weather effect signals?
Replies: 18
Views: 7166

What model modem do you have? With certain models you can check the signal statistics.
by rpeAMP
Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:03 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: What is " Nag " ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1159

Originally posted by sandralynn4
Network Access Gateway ? Hmmm ..... now I'm even more confused. I haven't installed any programs to work/access work from home.

I see today that " Nag " is now listed twice when I press Control/alt/delete . I thought it was gone. Sigh .... :confused:

Well ...
by rpeAMP
Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Who's Network+ or Server+ certified?
Replies: 13
Views: 869

CCNA is a good one to have. I take my test next summer.
by rpeAMP
Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:33 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: sherlocks solved problem?
Replies: 2
Views: 698

Check my response in the original thread...
by rpeAMP
Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:32 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: $100 to the sherlock that fixes this
Replies: 24
Views: 3230

Wait a second, didn't you say that you were on a business connection but they didn't provision you that way? If so, they need to provision your account as business (especially if you are paying for it), and then if the problem persists, you have a lot more weight behind you as you are a business ...
by rpeAMP
Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:28 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Upload
Replies: 3
Views: 610

I think he meant "there's"
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 10:58 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Need advice on wireless router.
Replies: 7
Views: 2300

I'm not going to argue this past this post.

First of all, I never said that dynamic routing was more efficient (or "faster" in your terms) than static routing. I know that static routing is more efficient, however that's not relevant to his problem.

The bottom line is that when he is seeing a ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:04 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: long distance network question
Replies: 6
Views: 928

You can only have 4 hubs/repeaters per network segment, and even if it's theoretically possible, you would need to somehow electrically power these hubs, and that might be impractical with his specific circumstances.

I had a similar problem at our church. They were moving my office to one of the ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:58 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Remotely shutting down a NAS
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

I'm going to take a shot at this.

The problem as I see it with what you are trying to do is that the Linksys box uses a different language than the other boxes. For instance, the code you posted for the Linux box is JavaScript, which somehow interfaces with the machine itself.

The program you are ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:52 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Running network through UPS
Replies: 3
Views: 733

I concur.
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:46 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Cable or DSL, gamers viewpoint.
Replies: 28
Views: 4346

I have SBCYahoo DSL. If you want me to do some tracerts to some sites, let me know and I will post the results here.
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:43 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Connection Keeps Dropping. (Uncle Lar)
Replies: 17
Views: 1839

No, definitely demand that mess be cleaned up.

I don't know about where you live, but I believe that here in San Antonio, we have city codes that prevent crappy work like this.

Actually, I would have the cable guy re-do this and then before he does anything else, check the problem and see if it's ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:41 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Need advice on wireless router.
Replies: 7
Views: 2300

It has nothing to do with static IPs over dynamic IPs. That's like saying if you change your engine oil, your transmission will stop slipping.

More than likely, the speed of the WAN port on your router is not ample for your connection. The explanation behind this is that not a lot of people are ...
by rpeAMP
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:36 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Are these linksys routers junk or what?
Replies: 18
Views: 1955

Well, hang on now. I've installed numerous Linksys routers and have never had any significant problems.

You know that to do a hard reset, you must hold down the reset button correct?

Do you have the latest firmware? If not, more likely than not it will fix whatever problems you seem to be having ...
by rpeAMP
Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:56 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Liksys Router 1.5Mbps WAN
Replies: 2
Views: 754

I think the published max is 10 Mbps.
by rpeAMP
Tue Sep 16, 2003 12:01 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Verizon ADSL DNS Errors...
Replies: 2
Views: 857

Do you have a router that is taking DNS requests for you and forwarding them to Verizon's DNS servers?
by rpeAMP
Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:57 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Got dsl yesterday and i got problems!
Replies: 2
Views: 784

Not to worry, this is a common problem. I cannot, though, for the life of me, remember where this fix is located. I'll try to find it and post back soon.
by rpeAMP
Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:54 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Comcast. Pay by gb?
Replies: 8
Views: 2094

There's actually a heated debate about that over at DSLR. A user's account was terminated for going over the limit, but Comcast advertises "unlimited" transfer in their marketing.
by rpeAMP
Wed Aug 27, 2003 10:48 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: wireless internet problems
Replies: 8
Views: 2330

No prob...let us know how it goes.
by rpeAMP
Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:41 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: wireless internet problems
Replies: 8
Views: 2330

I've had horrible experiences with Linksys PC cards. Some of them wouldn't hold a signal a few feet away from the point.

Try virtually any other brand of card and you will see an improvement. I recommend an Orinoco card, which can be purchased from buy.com.
by rpeAMP
Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:04 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Linksys Router, More Ports
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Originally posted by cesium
ive tried that on my friends comp, it just screwed up his whole network... DONT DO IT!


To whom are you responding to?
by rpeAMP
Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:03 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Need a better laptop NIC.
Replies: 4
Views: 764

Well, if you've exhausted all other options and are sure that it's not something like the connecting cable, then I guess it's time to get a new card.

3Com sells great equipment; many think they are overpriced, but they are rock solid and rarely fail. Also, Linksys makes good stuff for the budget ...

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