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    Xbox 360 internet connection help.

    Hi, I am having trouble connecting my xbox to the internet. I have a xbox 360 s that I am trying to connect though my laptop (windows 7 ultimate, built-in wireless) with a Iburst USB modem. I get the xbox to connect to media center and i can stream and watch vids and music, but it cannot pick up...
  2. R

    Weird Network Problem

    Before i explain the problem here is the network setup: Small workgroup running 4 Computers. 3 Desktops: 1 with Win 7. 2 with XP pro 1 Laptop: with Win 7. Desktops use lan cables that connect to a switch that connects to a router. laptop uses wireless on router. All systems running static...
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    Cost to Install Network

    So, thanks to everyones help! Finally have decided, yes it might be a bit more work in the end, but going to do full Cat5e install. Seems that it will work out cheaper doing the whole job (excluding patch cables of course) in shielded outdoor Cat5e (a 305metre reel is R1350 whereas normal...
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    Wallbox and Patching

    So, I have been given a virtually brand new wall box and and multiple patch panels lay within. HOW do I use it? I have two switches and a router attached to my server, and two switches elsewhere within my office. How do I link everything using the box, without needing a cable for every...
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    Network Extending please help!

    Please help! I am extending the network at our office to the building next door, which is about 20 or 25 metres away. What is my best option - run Cat5 cabling from ethernet switches between each building, or a wireless point-to-point system? The suggestions so far are cabling inside pvc...
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    Networking cables and switches

    I have been tasked with setting up a network in my area and need to know if this switch can use one of its "4 combo 10/100/1000BASE-T/SFP" ports with normal cat5e networking cable? Is a 1000BASE-T cable a normal networking cable i run in my home? Cat5e? It seems this is what it has to connect an...
  7. D

    Hermanus - Looking for CAT5 network cable

    As per the title, looking for CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6 cable in Hermanus... up to 50m. Does anyone have any idea where I would be able to find here? I've already tried Matrix Warehouse in the Pick 'n Pay centre and they couldn't help. TIA
  8. M

    8ta Network Problems - Cape Town Area

    I've been using 8ta since they entered the market, and today I had serious problems with network. I was driving around the Cape Town area - from Ottery to Parow to Rondebosch. I had full reception most of the time but every time I tried to dial a number, my phone would tell me Emergency Numbers...
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    Looking for advice on a good router with integrated VPN

    Hey Guys, I need some advice. I am implementing a new network for a client and I am looking for a decent router with the following functionality: - Basic services (DHCP etc.) - Integrated VPN service - Decent firewall - Port/bandwidth throttling (P2P, Skype, Uncommon ports) This...
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    Enterprise network setup

    We currently have a DC at our offices, that hosts the domain, let's say, acme. The FQDN for this domain would then be acme.local. We have acquired a dedicated server at a hosting provider, and we will be moving some of our services there. These services would have to be moved in phases...
  11. carstensdj

    Win7 being anal!

    Hey there, Quick question... Not sure if i'm being a tard here, prob am... When i "\\192.168.1.250" into my server, it asks me to put in the credentials of Username and Password. I do that and it seems to accept, but then it asks me to put in my "Network Password" ??? What is that? Where...
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    Network Problems..

    I think this is the correct forum. Hi guys, I got a small problem that I need some assistance with. My student flat has 4 four pc's connected to a homegroup. My pc is the only one that cannot access the other computers on the homegroup. This is funny because well, I created the homegroup...
  13. Rouxenator

    Got : MikroTik R52 NIC - Need : 5ghz outdoor aerial (for CTWUG)

    I was wondering if anyone can help me. My neighborhood has quite a few CTWUG nodes and I am pretty sure I have coverage at my house. I manged to get a couple of MikroTik (Atheros) R52-350 miniPCI network cards with full size PCI adapter boards. There work very well and I use them to connect to...
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    Vodacom data billing complaints

    Vodacom has unexpectedly deducted about R15,000 over 3 months from my bank account. They insist I have used that much data. IMPOSSIBLE!!! They have ruined me financially because of this. WHO has R15,000 for an internet bill alone??? On my complaint, all they had to say is that it was either a...
  15. Rouxenator

    TRENDnet = no good

    This post is half rant half inquiry - is there anyone that can recommend TRENDnet products because I have just about had it with them. My first exposure to TRENDnet was a TDM-C400 ADSL Router which would choke as soon as you open 50 P2P connections over it. No firmware updates for it...
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    Network tutorial for dummies

    Hi I have give a lesson in basic networking (lLAN) for a guy who barely knows computers (not even talking about networking). I'm looking for a tutorial (presentation, pdf, etc) that explains the basic network stuff in XP (or Win 7 if XP is not available). This should include basic stuff...
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    Need advice on what network to setup and how???

    Hi. I have a small business in C.T with 10computers/users all using Windows 2007 Professional. We are all currently working off individual pc's and connected with 2 normal adsl router switches and cables. Every1 does their own thing on their own pc's, but all essential company files get stored...
  18. NeonNinja

    Win7 Ad-hoc creation failure

    Win7 Ad-hoc creation failure. After browsing almost 10 pages of Google, screening through solutions, I can't seem to get it. Issue started about a week ago, when I try create an Ad-hoc network, it tells me "Windows could not set up "network"." I can't see other networks either. Nothing in...
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    MTN breaches their own rules? Refuse to cancel my contract.

    This is the letter I sent to ICASA, Consumer Protection Act Tribunal and MTN. A similar complaint was submitted on hellopeter.com I do implore anyone to stay away from MTN. Read on and you'll see why. I am unable to receive phone calls when on 2G, since 8 DECEMBER 2010, due to a MTN 'network...
  20. jes

    Telkom to freeze network for elections

    Telkom to freeze network for elections Telkom's provision of essential network service to the IEC during SA's municipal elections will require a network freeze
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