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Can I Use a 2-Wire Wireless DSL Router without the DSL

I'm switching over to Cable Modem from DSL because it's 4x faster and less money (just a bit less, but the speed makes it worth it...) The 2-WIRE DSL modem is mine to keep as I've had it for a couple years so I'm wondering if I can use it...

Tags: DHCP, DSL, modem, wireless, rkorb@..., 2-wire, 2wire, disable broadband, cable modem, dsl modem, netgear, LAN, network

Discussion threads 2007-02-12

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Lock IT Down: Broadband's cheap speed comes at a price of security risks

Overcome security risks associated with broadband connectionsJames Michael StewartBroadband connectivity has become the most sought after service for home and business computers. Getting near T1 speeds for a small monthly fee is just too good to pass up. Many organizations are opting to install cable modem connections; according to the...

Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, Guest Contributor, security, Broadband Connectivity, broadband, network

Technical articles 2002-07-08

Verizon NationalAccess Broadband USB device with ICS?

Does anyone know whether I can share a Verizon NationalAccess Broadband USB device under ICS? I'm currently stuck with HUGHES.NET satellite broadband and was forced to purchase the Verizon device to ensure I had Internet access (Hughes performance is atrocious - their service is just above atrocious).I can't get the...

Tags: LANs, NETWORKING, Network technology, Verizon Communications Inc., Hughes, network interface card, USB-connection, LAN, ICS, USB

Discussion threads 2008-06-03

Will Obama administration usher in universal broadband access?

Stop the government NOW!This is ludicrous. The US ranks very well when compared with other countries whose populations are as dispersed. What is the government going to do? Run a broadband business to spread high speed internet to all rural populations? Haven't we given the government enough power? Its launched...

Tags: Vertical industries, Jennifer Love Hewitt, government, advertisement, federal government, David Caruso, broadband

Discussion threads 2008-12-17

prob with broadband router

we currently use windows 2000 server in our lan with xp as our o.s. of workstation. we use winproxy as our internet sharing. we purchaseda broadband router to replace the winproxy to share the internet but the problem is the broadband router is try to change the dns of our...

Tags: arielj@..., broadband, broadband router, DHCP, DNS, DNS server, LAN, router, server, windows

Q&A 2006-01-08

Does Three mobile broadband beat your fixed-line broadband?

Last week, I took a brief look at the mobile broadband packages on offer right now. Vodafone came out on top with the fastest service of 7.2Mbps claimed although at £25 ($50) their monthly fee is at the higher end of the spectrum. Three mobile looked to be in the...

Tags: HSDPA, Mobile, GPRS, Broadband, Speed, Modem, Mobile Broadband, Connection Manager, Modems, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, 3G, Advertising & Promotion, Telecommunications, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Justin Fielding

Blog posts 2007-12-04

Broadband problem

I have updated a pc from windows 2000 to XP and now i am having problems accessing the internet over broadband.When I open up internet explorer it prompts me to dial up. If i cancel it then internet explorer doesnt seem to think i am online.I know the broadband is...

Tags: GO-TO, Internet, broadband, Sprocket, windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Q&A 2005-05-05

sharing of broadband connection ???

WHEN I ENABLE MY 2ND LAN CONNECTION TO SHARE THE BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION,MY BROWSER SHOWS THE MESSAGE TIMED OUT ?? AND I BECOME UNABLE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET ....AND WHEN I DISABLE THE SHARING IT WORKS VERY WELL AND FAST? WHY IS THIS HAPPENING ? I M SEEKING...

Tags: Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network technology, broadband

Discussion threads 2008-04-13

Broadband modem-router makes the LAN slow?

Good day.I am trying to figure out something and I hope anyone could help me with this issue:My home network is configured this way:1.- Internet access provided through an AXESSTEL D800 1xEV-DO fixed wireless modem-router (extremely awfull performer I haven't been able to disable as a router but only "broadband"...

Tags: Modems, Network technology, Wi-Fi, broadband, modem, MBS, D-Link DIR-655, Internet, wireless, router, LAN, network

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Broadband connection issue

I have an ATT aircard which ceases to function properly when the laptop is joined to the domain. It will acquire a dhcp address etc and the connection manager shows connected and is sending but I am receiving nothing. It seems as though it is being blocked but I've checked...

Tags: WANs, Network technology, NETWORKING, VPNs, broadband, WAN, card, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-01-26

Broadband router use

I have two 4-port routers. The first SMC Barricade connects to the cable modem. The second (dlink DI-514)connects to the SMC. This is because I have multiple ports throughout the house. The SMC is located in the basement and the dlink on my office upstairs. Previously their positions were reversed....

Tags: dlink, SMC Barricade, router, jonthemod@...

Discussion threads 2007-01-22

Dropping Internet Connection aftere few Days

I have Windows SBS 2003 & i have installed Exchange Server, DHCP, DNS & Active Directory.Let me explain my network. I have a Cable modem & then i have Linkysys Wireless router and Wndows Sever 2003 and work station & labtop. Everythig is fine and after few day i am...

Tags: Modems, Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Firewalls, Everythig, router, modem, Internet, McAfee Inc., network, firewall, cable

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

The 'Sobering' truth: Why a single T1 line is no longer enough

As e-mail worms like the resilient Sober variants spread, they consume a lot of bandwidth and computing resources. However, it really doesn't take much worm traffic to disable e-mail services for an entire company, especially if that organization is using a single T1 line. Find out why Jonathan Yarden says...

Tags: T1, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Internet service providers (ISPs), Network technology, e-mail, bandwidth, e-mail worm, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Networking, Online Communications

Technical articles 2005-06-03

Wired and Wireless on same Network?

I have a linksys wired router Befsx41 connected to a Bb modem and 3 desktop pc's. I am trying to connect a d-link DI524 wireless router to the 4th "drop" from the linksys router to provide a cordless IP connection for a notebook. The Ip connections all work but I...

Tags: D-Link Systems, DLink, Jaytmoon, Linksys, network, networking, router, Wired Inc., wireless

Q&A 2005-03-29

Wireless Network Confusion

Is a broadband router plugged into a wireless router really a network? the reason that I ask this is because I'm having a heck of time trying to get file print sharing to work. I cannot see other computers on my network. With my configuration can you use file and...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, Wireless LANs, NETWORKING, wireless network, router, Wi-Fi, network, wireless

Discussion threads 2008-12-29

Error-Smart Bridge Alert

Since downloading IE7, I get an error message:Smart Bridge Alerts: Motive SB.exe - Entry Point not found. The procedure entry point GetProcessImageFileNameW could not be located in the dynamic link library PSAPI.DLLI check the Microsoft site and many people seem to be getting the same message, but to date...

Tags: computer, Hi Yvonne, ie7, Microsoft Corp., motive sb.exe, NTL Inc., psapi.dll, smart bridge, SmartBridge Alert, software, SUGARSNAP, windows

Discussion threads 2006-10-26

web pages load slow

What would cause web pages that previously loaded very quickly to load slowly or not at all. I use optimum online cable service, winxp. My computer has plenty of memory.Lots of things...... primarily spyware, malware, adware, plug-ins, & tool bar add-ons.I'm assuming you are using Internet Explorer. Keep in...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, Modems, Cyberthreats, PRODUCTIVITY, INTERNET, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Web, Microsoft Internet Explorer, adware, malware, spyware, tool, modem, Web page

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

xp media edition and tv

I can watch tv on my computer, so why should I pay the cable company the extra $50 a month for tv? I can just buy a good flat screen monitor and use the computer as my tv, radio tuner. Roadrunner tells me that this won't work, because I...

Tags: cable, agoldstein7@..., windows, TV, video

Q&A 2006-03-29

Installing a wireless network

The various pieces of a wireless networkTwo years ago, I added wireless capabilities to my network via a 3Com wireless access point at an upgrade cost of around $2,500. Today, you can buy a wireless access point that does a lot more than that 3Com device for under $200. Now...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Brien M. Posey MCSE, wireless, access point, network, wireless network

Technical articles 2002-07-30

Alleviate mysterious XP shutdown problems by disabling rogue Creative Labs program

The Creative Labs News Engine Update Application is causing an annoying system shutdown issue with Windows XP. Greg Shultz explains what you can do to battle this problem and cut down on unnecessary support calls.Support professionals beware: The computers you upgraded to Windows XP that contain a Creative Labs SoundBlaster...

Tags: Operating systems, Greg Shultz, News Engine Update Application, Creative Labs Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Technical articles 2002-03-20