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by Sgt_Strider
Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is a good USB wireless adapter that complements the Linksys WRT54GL?
Replies: 1
Views: 2643

What is a good USB wireless adapter that complements the Linksys WRT54GL?

I'm looking for a USB wireless adapter that will work well with my router. It has to support WPA2, provide good performance, and easy to configure. Are there any? Thanks!
by Sgt_Strider
Mon May 16, 2005 7:22 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What are some good 802.11A routers?
Replies: 0
Views: 1182

What are some good 802.11A routers?

I want to setup a 802.11 A base network at home for my home computers. The reason is that it's set in the 5ghz wireless spectrum so there will be less interference. Also the Xbox 360 will support 802.11A so I'm convinced that the technology won't die out as I originally thought. I'm also thinking of ...
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:45 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: How do I increase my BT speed?
Replies: 1
Views: 1502

How do I increase my BT speed?

I'm currently using the Bitcomet to download my stuff and I'm averaging 10-20kbs. I heard my ISP, Shaw (Canadian ISP), is throttling the speed. However, I want to maximize my speed by opening up some ports, but I'm not sure how. I have a linksys befsx41 router. If someone here can tell me how to ...
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:05 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Which wireless router do you recommend?
Replies: 24
Views: 9936

bump.
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:05 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Wireless Encryption
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Wow, still no replies...
by Sgt_Strider
Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:01 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Guatemala wireless connection
Replies: 1
Views: 1843

and how is this related to wireless networking?
by Sgt_Strider
Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:44 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Wireless Encryption
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

[quote="JackMDS"]First read this: Wireless Security.

If Paranoia prevails Use RADIUS Server. :p

Further More use VPN for the local Wireless. :2cool:

If all fails there is always Praying. ]

What routers support VPN and with VPN, can any other clients connect to it provided that they have the ...
by Sgt_Strider
Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:40 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Which wireless router do you recommend?
Replies: 24
Views: 9936

3 story house including the basement. Full signal strength in every corner with all doors and windows closed. Trust me...I tested it out.

Hey Joint Chiefs of Staff, what kind of speed do you usually get with the Linksys router with speed booster? In order for the client computers to take ...
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:33 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: MSN Messages not getting throught?
Replies: 10
Views: 2393

YeOldeStonecat wrote:You have latest version of MSN? And UPnP enabled on the router?
Yes I have the latest version of MSN Messenger. Ever since I flash the firmware back to 1.45.3, everything seems alright and stable now. However, just in case this happens again, where is the option to enable UPnP in the router? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Wed Jul 07, 2004 5:24 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: MSN Messages not getting throught?
Replies: 10
Views: 2393

I can't seem to locate the forums that provide me the information needed to solve my problem. Can you guide me there?
by Sgt_Strider
Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:03 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: MSN Messages not getting throught?
Replies: 10
Views: 2393

MSN Messages not getting throught?

Hi, lately I ave been having issues with sending messages to my friends throught MSN and some messages are lost in the process. Why is this happening? Could it be my router? I'm using a Linksys BEFSX41. Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sun May 30, 2004 10:11 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How's the new Linksys Wireless 802.11G with speedbooster?
Replies: 1
Views: 900

How's the new Linksys Wireless 802.11G with speedbooster?

Linksys is touting this router with a major speed increase. I was wondering how's the performance? Anyone here bought one? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Thu May 06, 2004 11:30 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: New router to get my hands on...Cisco PIX 501
Replies: 4
Views: 848

How much will this router cost?
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Jan 18, 2004 11:54 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
Replies: 14
Views: 1501

Nm, I got it to work. However, I find it very annoying that someone is able to access the router and reset it and then that computer is able to access the internet again. Is it possible to prevent the router from being "reset" by using that pin to press on the tiny little button? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sat Jan 17, 2004 3:53 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
Replies: 14
Views: 1501

Originally posted by qball15j
An IP address may change, a MAC address (physical address) is bonded to your network card which will never change.

So I get down the Physical address and enter it into Mac1. Then I set the direction to outgoing, but how about IP? What should I enter for the IP? Is ...
by Sgt_Strider
Sat Jan 17, 2004 2:51 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
Replies: 14
Views: 1501

Originally posted by BaLa
what OS?

XP
Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address ...
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:20 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
Replies: 14
Views: 1501

Originally posted by qball15j
Here's a image that may help.....

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Reviews/images/scrnshots/linksys_sx41_filters.jpg

Hey qball, wouldn't it that block EVERY computer off the internet? I just want to cut off all computers but one, which is mine. Do you know how? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:02 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
Replies: 14
Views: 1501

How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?

How do you cut off a computer from the internet on the Linksys BEFSX41?
by Sgt_Strider
Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:37 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is the next wireless networking standard?
Replies: 2
Views: 877

What is the next wireless networking standard?

Now that G is out, when is the next version of the WiFi standard be coming out? How fast is it going to be? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:22 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Questions on wireless networking
Replies: 3
Views: 928

The speed that you mention are in megabit per second right? Do D-link sell any kind of amplifyers that help amplify the signal as distances increase in order to give better speed? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:57 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Questions on wireless networking
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Questions on wireless networking

Hi, I'm new to wireless networking and I have a lot of questions to ask about wireless networking. Currently I have my eyes set on using 802.11 G. First of all I know that as distance increases, speed will drop. I was wondering are there any amplifyers that are available that can amplify the signal ...
by Sgt_Strider
Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: Broadband Tweaks Help
Topic: About TCP Optimizer
Replies: 1
Views: 816

About TCP Optimizer

Do I need to use my own settings or is optimal settings good enough? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Oct 19, 2003 5:22 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Is it possible to add a gigabit switch to a 10/100 network?
Replies: 6
Views: 2534

Originally posted by BaLa
if you have Gigabit nics
and Cat5e or Cat6 cables yes...

just plug all the comps into the new switch
and uplink it to the router...

don't know why you would need that though..

gigabit switches are not cheap
and 100mbps should be plenty fast...
-

I take that back ...
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Oct 19, 2003 2:58 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Is it possible to add a gigabit switch to a 10/100 network?
Replies: 6
Views: 2534

Is it possible to add a gigabit switch to a 10/100 network?

Is it possible to add a gigabit switch to my 10/100 network? I'm currently using a Linksys BEFSX41. Can I just like disable the 10/100 switch on the router and then apply a gigabit switch and get gigabit speed along with security coming from the router? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:35 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: About Category 6 cables and Linksys EG0801W Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4992

well the switch doesn't have to be from linksys. I'm wondering are there good cheap gigabit switches available?
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:10 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: About Category 6 cables and Linksys EG0801W Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4992

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Belkins cables are pretty good quality, I use them a lot.

The Linksys gigabit switch...it's been around for a while, I've set one up for a small budget network which had a file storage server holding large topology maps for this survey/appraisal office. The ...
by Sgt_Strider
Thu Jul 10, 2003 10:44 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: About Category 6 cables and Linksys EG0801W Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4992

About Category 6 cables and Linksys EG0801W Switch

I saw category 6 cables at staples today and I"m wondering are they good quality? I know that my current 10/100 network won't take advantage of the speed that cat 6 cables offer, but I want to be better prepare for the future. They're not that expensive, think they were $40CAD for 50". Anyway what ...
by Sgt_Strider
Fri May 16, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Linksys router is dead after failed firmware installation?
Replies: 11
Views: 24500

dude I got it all figure out on the static ip address. Thx for the link, it worked. Now my linksys is back from the graveyard and its working again. Dude you don't know how happy I am right now. Thx alot! ;)
by Sgt_Strider
Thu May 15, 2003 11:20 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Linksys router is dead after failed firmware installation?
Replies: 11
Views: 24500

Where do I go in windows to setup a static IP Address on a Windows XP Professional PC? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Thu May 15, 2003 10:31 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Linksys router is dead after failed firmware installation?
Replies: 11
Views: 24500

It doesn't work at all. The update fails even as I try to go and flash it again. I keep on getting a error saying no response from server. The diag light in the WAN column keep on flashing. No matter how long I hold the reset button, nothing works. I bought the router about a year and a half ago ...
by Sgt_Strider
Thu May 15, 2003 9:44 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Linksys router is dead after failed firmware installation?
Replies: 11
Views: 24500

Linksys router is dead after failed firmware installation?

I tried to update the firmware of my linksys router but all of a sudden it failed. Then I lost internet and it has been like that ever since. I tried to go and reset the settings but the "red light" under WAN keep on flashing...What can I do? Am I screwed now?
by Sgt_Strider
Wed May 14, 2003 1:38 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Which firmware is the best for Linksys BEFSR41 router?
Replies: 1
Views: 614

Which firmware is the best for Linksys BEFSR41 router?

The latest version seems to be giving me trouble such as MSN losing connection and etc. I'm wondering what is the best version for my Linksys BEFSR41 router? Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Thu Mar 20, 2003 6:09 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do I figure out the "true" speed of my LAN?
Replies: 1
Views: 968

How do I figure out the "true" speed of my LAN?

Hi, I am currently on a 100mbit lan connection and was wondering is there any tools out there that can measure the transfer speed of files from one computer to another. Thx
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:03 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: How do I cut off another user off the internet through my router?
Replies: 13
Views: 1562

How do I cut off another user off the internet through my router?

Hi, I'm currently using a Linksys BEFSR41 router and sometimes I don't want another user to connect to the internet on the other computer in my home network. The problem is that I duno where to locate the setting within the router's menu. If someone here can help me, that would be greatly appreciated.
by Sgt_Strider
Wed Jan 15, 2003 1:43 am
Forum: Broadband Tweaks Help
Topic: Mnosteele52 can you plz give me a hand?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Thx, I'll try the settings now :) .
by Sgt_Strider
Tue Jan 14, 2003 9:54 pm
Forum: Broadband Tweaks Help
Topic: Mnosteele52 can you plz give me a hand?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Mnosteele52 can you plz give me a hand?

Hi, I have a cable internet connection and my isp doesn't list the advertise speed with their internet package. I live in Canada and I tried calling them to ask them for information on the speed of my connection and they said to go to their site and download a dummy file to check my speed. While I ...
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Dec 01, 2002 4:05 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is the best 10/100 NIC that I can buy right now?
Replies: 9
Views: 1268

Alright thx for the info :) .
by Sgt_Strider
Sun Dec 01, 2002 12:52 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is the best 10/100 NIC that I can buy right now?
Replies: 9
Views: 1268

Alright thx for your help. How do you think the nexland router compare to the Netopia router that you mention?
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Nov 29, 2002 11:02 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is the best 10/100 NIC that I can buy right now?
Replies: 9
Views: 1268

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Yeah the Intel Ether Express (I kind of lump them all up as Pro's, just because I've been working with them since the old Pro 10 meggers)

3COM 905 is pretty much my fave...don't worry about which sub-model, the basic NIC is the same across the board, just some ...
by Sgt_Strider
Fri Nov 29, 2002 1:50 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What is the best 10/100 NIC that I can buy right now?
Replies: 9
Views: 1268

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
3COM 990xp's are quite sweet...but they're meant for servers.

You talking about best NIC's of all NIC's? Or just a NIC for your desktop? For desktop's, just about all of us in the profession prefer 3COM 90X series (the 905's are real popular), or Intel Pro's ...

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