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Most general questions on LANs, especially home networks. Some admin and design issue.

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I've been an IT Professional for more then 16 years. I've accumulated a larege store of knowledge that allows me to answer a wide variety of IT related questions.

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2009-11-06 networks:

First, this is not text messaging. Please do not use text speak! Second, a LAN is when you connect using Ethernet directly to a switch. A WAN is when you connect to a network through a router. Dialup

2009-11-02 Network:

I'm not following what you are trying to do. If you have a LAN cable running from the router to your work room, then I would just use that. If you can't get a wireless signal from the router, then either

2009-10-19 MOSS:

This site can explain it in more detail than I can: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointserver/FX100492001033.aspx But generally, Sharepoint is a suite of technologies That allow people to

2009-10-13 Need help with Home Network!:

I don't see any routers! A WAP is not a router. What you should do is replace the WAP with a router that is connected directly to your broadband modem (if you want to save $$$ you can get a wired router

2009-10-12 Wireless Network Issue:

Depends on your router. Some routers allow such restrictions. You may also try limiting his access to very late at night. Or, tell him you will disconnect him from the router. Internet access is a privilege

 

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