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    possibly detecting someone else on wireless?

    Chances are, they may not be aware of the fact that they are doing this to you. Many cards will autmoatically connect to any available connection! Your first step should be to setup MAC filtering on the router...then maybe a firewall, and DEFINATELY enter a WEP key!
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    Ripping to hard drive to watch on plane

    Hey everyone, I have a question....duh!!! LOL I want to be able to watch a movie on a laptop without having to have the actual movie in the drive....I know I can use DVD decrypter to rip it to the drive, but what software do i need to actually watch the movie? ty in advance
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    1 Broadband connection on 2 computers

    Yes, a NIC is an acronym for Network Interface Cards. You will need one for each PC that you connect up.They are not expensive at all. You would pay an arm and a leg for two modems each month....you could check with your ISP to see if they offer any type of deals for a wireless modem
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    1 Broadband connection on 2 computers

    Here is a quick run down of how to set this up: Yes, you do need a router (there are alternatives to this, but this is the easiest way to do this). You have two choices for connecting the second PC, either an rj45 cable or a wireless card. Typical Setup: 1. connect modem to phone jack...
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    Acquiring IP address error

    What you should check first is if you have an sort of IP address at all. To do this, click START>RUN>CMD>IPCONFIG/ALL. Look for where it says IP address...if there is an address that shows up like 169.x.x.x then this means that your DHCP is having troubles....if you get 0.0.0.0 try removing the...
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    Cable Modem Weirdness

    Yes, the best way to avoid conflicts with firewalls and internet connections is to disable it. You could always find a third-party firewall if it is a large concern for you
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    connecting two computers

    What client are you trying to add? The just of a network running through a crossover cable is to have your default gateway setup to be the computer that is connected to your modem. for example: computer1: ip address: x.x.x.x subnet mask: x.x.x.x default gateway: x.x.x.x primary dns...
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    Husband added network card - now cannot get internet

    Is it windows xp your are running?
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    problems with my motherboard

    What ports are you looking to 'open up?' the only way to open ports is through a router, is this what you are using?
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    Web Wonder

    You should design a webpage on the history of a sport of some sort. This would give you the opportunity to be as creative as you want to be. I.E., different icons, video clips, flash animations, depending on how indepth it has to be.....:)
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    How do I restore my computer?

    Well, there are many ways to get a computer up and running 'healthy' again. If you are looking to do a fresh install of an OS then what you need to make sure is that your computer is to boot from CD, this can be done in the BIOS...cant say exactly where because it will vary from PC to PC. Sounds...
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    Two network cards

    Hmm, that is a funny one. Assuming that your campus is providing the internet for you? What you could do is change the metric on your connection to default to which one you would prefer to use
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    What is the optimal MTU for pppoa??

    Are you referring to Point-to-point protocol over ATM (asynchronous transfer method)? If so, then your router will typically default to the proper settings...if not, determine what yours should be set to by researching your make and model of router
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    Stupid question (i think)

    if you have the slots for it, then YES, you can do this....What you would do would be connect PC1 to your ISP modem, connect PC2 to NIC2 from PC1, connect PC3 to NIC3 from PC1, connect PC4 to NIC4 from PC1....you would have to enable routing in the registry...Start>Run>regedit. Then, your...
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    Attempted Bios Update & Computer won't reboot

    Unfortuantely, when you are flashing your BIOS there can be no interruptions or this will result in a situation that you are currently experiencing...your system will not boot....when you try resetting the jumpers you should also remove the power from the back of the PC to completely rid it of...
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    help with ISA server

    You may also have to begin forwarding out of a certain port for this to work, do some research on what ports this battle.net uses and apply these changes to the server
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    Networking Assistance

    What is the model of the netgear router?
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    Internet Explorer Problem, need help

    You mentioned a 'server error', does it give you an actual error number? This is very important when troubleshooting a failed connection
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    Can't Start Computer...

    Another option would be to pay close attention to the POST sounds that you hear and compare them to the motherboard manual. These beeps signify that all of your hardware it attached properly, and that it has been able to locate the MBR and read it....
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    One or the other work...not both :( HeLp!!

    Do you have an ADSL filter, or do you mean a splitter? If it is a filter, you have to remove the modem from it...a filter will literally 'filter' out any attenuation. It should be arranged like this: 1. phone jack (if not a splitter than remove the phone from the equation) 2. connect the...
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