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<<3. You'll need to have someone host your DNS resolution for you. There are a lot of services that will do it for you on the cheap. I heard of some people saying that register.com did it for you if you registered through them.... can anyone verify that?>> This is correct. They allow you to...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Feb 1, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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AOL DSL internet sharing

The cheapest way to accomplish this is to buy a hub or a switch (hubs are cheaper). If you are using Windows, you can use the "Internet Connection Sharing" program that comes on the Windows CD. If you are using a *nix, you can jank around with your ip settings and let it act as a router. The...
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Feb 1, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Three WinXP, One Linux, ICS and file share question

I've used ICS (on Windows 98) to share connection with Linux boxes on several different occasions. I've never really had any trouble with it. Most of the Linux ditributions ask for all your network information during installation. I've typically just told it to use DHCP, and it got an IP just...
- alanwj
- Post #5
- Jan 17, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Sharing Broadband Internet Access with Motorola SB4100 Cable Modem

Unless I understand your setup wrong, I believe your system that is "sharing" the connection is going to have to have two IP addresses, one for the connection to the internet, and one for the local network. That means you are going to have to either set up IP aliasing on your existing network...
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Jan 14, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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ICS Problems.. Please help..

<<im also a duplicate netbios name error in the event viewer.. >> Just to make sure... you didn't happen to name the computers the same thing did you? What is an example of a site or some sites that you can't access from the client computer?
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Jan 10, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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questions about threads

<< have CPU0 execute all of the even instructions and have CPU1 execute all of the odd ones >> Consider the set of instructions that might be executed for a typical line of C code such as : x = x + y ; /* x += y. of course, but I'm using a simpler syntax for clarity. */ Instructions...
- alanwj
- Post #10
- Jan 9, 2002
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Problems w/networking with crossover cable!!!

How curious. If all the cabling is good then those should have no trouble at least pinging. When you set your IP address, are you sure that you set it for TCP/IP bound to the adapter you are using? Do you possibly have multiple network adapters in either of the computers? Maybe a list of the...
- alanwj
- Post #8
- Jan 9, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Does At@T block port 80? Netgear RT314 gurus HERE!

The RT314 blocks some ports by default, including port 80. Here are netgear's instructions for unblocking it.
- alanwj
- Post #5
- Jan 9, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Help buying a router.

Hello everyone. I'm in need of a new router (my Netgear RT314 quit on me, and I don't want another one of those). I would like to find one that has the greatest subset of the following : 1) telnet based configuration (local and remote). having web based too is okay, but a telnet interface is...
- alanwj
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- Jan 9, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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can i link 3 pc's together off lan?and how do i do it?

Just a note. If you buy a hub/switch, do NOT use crossover cables to connect to it. Not that it will have any damaging effects (that I know about), it just won't work, and will cause you a lot of frustration. Hubs/switches internally perform a crossover. Typically they will have one port...
- alanwj
- Post #8
- Jan 9, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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I'm ready to destroy my Netgear RT314! Random internet losses only in XP!

I've had this problem with my RT314 as well, except the problem is not a loss of connective, but rather a loss of ability to resolve names. The OS of the computers connected has had no effect, from my perspective. I've "solved" this problem many different ways in the ~7 months I've had the...
- alanwj
- Post #15
- Jan 9, 2002
- Forum: Networking
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Tell me, which POWER SUPPLY is the better choice at Newegg?

I bought the Enermax 550W from NewEgg. I don't know if it is the "whisper" or not, but it sure isn't very loud whatever it is. Sometimes I check it just to make sure the fans on it are actually turning. It drives my 1.4 Tbird and everything else in my system without any apparent...
- alanwj
- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Fast Floppy Drive?

Hehe. I can see the ads now. "Try our new 50X 3.5 inch floppies!" A while back I went through about 12 floppy drives on my machine because they all kept failing. I eventually tracked it down to a double density disk that was somehow destroying the drives (!). Any way, I tried just...
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Networking two home PC's with NT. Settings help please!

I've never set up Internet Connection Sharing in NT, but in 98 it is pretty easy. You add the component from the Win98 CD, tell it which adapter has an internet connection, and which adapter to share that connection over. Then all the other computers use DHCP to get an IP from the host...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Dell PC, internet speed/modem problem

What kind of speed tests are you doing? If you are using one of the web based "check you line speed" pages, I would take their results lightly. A somewhat better test can be performed using System Monitor (if it isn't installed, you can install it from any Win98 CD). It has an...
- alanwj
- Post #2
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Routers and hubs

I have a Netgear router with a built in 4-port switch, and I also have a Linksys 8-port hub. Plugging my PCs directly into the router works (they all get dynamically assigned IPs from the router). However, when I plug the PCs into the hub, and plug the hub into the router, the PCs aren't able to...
- alanwj
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- Aug 10, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Microsoft Windows update check? Say What?

Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but if you go to Tools->Internet Options->Advanced, there is a check mark near the top called "Automatically check for Internet Explorer Updates". This may be what you are wanting to turn off. As for MS using it to spy on people, I...
- alanwj
- Post #2
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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recommeded motherboard for athlon 1.4

I bought an Epox 8K7A+ from newegg a few weeks ago. Put a 1.4 Tbird on it. Everything has run just perfectly. This board has tons of configuration options. You really can't go wrong with it.
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hub choice?

I imagine you already know this, but I think it is worth mentioning that your NICs must also support 100 Mbps. Alan
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD 80GB good drive?

I've been running an 80 GB caviar for about 3 weeks now with no problems. Performance seems pretty good. I can't give you a direct comparison or benchmarks or anything, but I've run IBM drives along side WD drives in the past, and never seen any human perceivable difference. I've had a good...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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how can i install an OS without a bootable cdrom and no floppy

Is there some technical limitation that prevents you from putting in a floppy? You could get a stock 3.5" for $5 - $10.
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Jul 19, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can I do this with this router?

I am interested in buying the following router for use with my cable modem: http://www.netgear.com/PRODUCT_VIEW.ASP?XRP=4&YRP=12&ZRP=55 The product specifications say that it has 4 ports, but can handle 253 clients. Does this mean that if I hook my hub into one of the ports on this...
- alanwj
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- Jul 18, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Transferring files

Go buy yourself a couple of cheap network cards (you can get a card for your desktop for ~$10 - $15, and a PCMCIA network card for you laptop for about $20 - $30). Then buy/make a "crossover" cable. This allows you to directly connect the two computers without a...
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Jul 13, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon/K7V won't work

I checked to make sure. And the processor is an original Athlon. NOT a Thunderbird. I tried setting all the speeds via the jumpers instead of in the BIOS (K7V has a jumper free setting that lets you do everything in the BIOS), and that didn't change any of the symptoms. The problems seems as if...
- alanwj
- Post #5
- Jul 13, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Doh, How can I change my G: to C:?

Go to start->Run and type regedit In RegEdit, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->System->MountedDevices Right click the device you want to change and choose "Rename". Change it to the appropriate letter. Note that reinstalling is probably a better idea, because there is no telling what...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cable router

Can anyone recommend a good router to split a cable modem connection? I need to connect at least 5 machines. 10Mbps or 10/100 would be plenty sufficient. Thanks, Alan
- alanwj
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- Jul 12, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Power Supply?

If you've got the case to spend, try out this guy: Enermax EG651P-VE Peak 650W with 530W sustained. Alan
- alanwj
- Post #6
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dell Laptops

I think this is just an isolated horror story, but I and about 20 other people I know got Inspiron 7000s. Theirs all worked flawlessly. I've had to send my back for repair over 20 times in a year and a half. They even replaced it with a new one (a 7500) and it still didn't work correctly...
- alanwj
- Post #11
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Laptops
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Western Digital 30GB owners

I've never had that particular model, but I've been quite pleased with all the Western Digitals I've owned in previous years. I've only had one (of about 30) go bad on me, and that was after about 3-4 years of heavy use. Their prices are pretty decent too. Alan
- alanwj
- Post #3
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do i wire a phonejack for two lines??

The lines running through my house have two pairs (four total) wires in them. I believe this is fairly standard. If you remove the jack from the wall and look at the cabling you should be able to tell for sure. If your lines do indeed have two pairs, then the unused pair is most likely what...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon/K7V won't work

I am pretty sure it is a Classic Slot A Athlon. NOT a Thunderbird. I'll check for sure after work. That would actually be pleasing, as I would know for the first time in months the real reason my computer isn't working. And as far as being properly cooled, AMD installed the heatsink/fan...
- alanwj
- Post #4
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Athlon/K7V won't work

For about a year I had a 800Mhz Slot A Athlon sitting on an Abit KA7 motherboard. Then one day I turn the thing off (I'll never do THAT again!). Next thing you know, pressing the power switch has no effect (Actually, all the drives and such spin up as if they are getting power, but the system...
- alanwj
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building

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