Networking Help
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DoS Attack - HELP!
i am getting constant DoS Attacks everyday, or so it seems, as my internet server(well my computer acting as a router), will lock up and i have to restart it.
there is nothing wrong with the PC as we have used several.
my ISP i no hel...
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Connecting to local server via wan ip
I'm using a router and now how do i connect to my local server using my wan ip? I've already foward port 80 to my lan ip but it still didnt working.
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Connecting 4 servers
Whats is the best and safest way to connect 4 servers to use one DNS server (internet Service).
I have a mail server, DB Server, another Transcation server where ISA and DNS server runs.
I want all these to be on one network usint the...
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Error with DynDNS??
Hey guys, I just registered with http://www.dyndns.org and i created a host and so on. I downloaded DynDNS Updated version 2.1.0.63 and i set it up. When i right click on it and i say update IP now. I get this message as followed.
DynDNS...
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wingate problem
I have installed wingate 4.2 on win98. And I have configured its setting. I am using dial up connection for internet.
Ip Address=192.168.0.1
DNS configuration
Domain name=pol.com.pk
i don't have IP Address of pol.com...
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how do i forward a port?
comp stats: win2k pro, best data dsl800eu modem, gigafast ez500-s router.
problem: im trying to setup apache 2.0.48(win32). i have port 80 open but i am told i need to do sum port forwarding. how do i go about "forwarding my por...
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Windows ME - Linux netorking problem
Hello, I am a complete newbie to linux and have set up an apache server on a linux box to which I want to upload pages from my Windows ME box.
I have set up Samba to enable me to do this but I do not seem to be able to connect over my netw...
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setting up linux as client for xp
i ran the network set up wizard thingy. so i guess win xp comp is set up as the host.
but i've no idea what to do on linux to make it work.
i dont really want to share files, just the internet connection. i'm a complete noob in linux....
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Can NET USE but not NET VIEW
I have two WinXP computers on a peer-to-peer net. Computer A canbrowse computer B and see the available file and printer shares. However Computer B can see Computer A in the workgroup but I get an access denied message if I try to view the...
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Home Network Issues hitting the "net"
I have a small home network. I am on cable and have a DLink D-604 router. I have a Dell, a homebuilt, and a Compaq. The Dell and the homebuilt can see the network and hit the internet but the Compaq can see the network but cannot hit the in...
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Ethernet Solutions
Hi guys...
Im having some problem with some of the listed below questions. It will be much helpful if u guys can can explain me some of those....if can do email me at URL.
1.How ethernet switch prevent uncontrolled peer to peer commun...
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winme internet connection sharing
hello guys,
I am using winme on both computers, i have the problem with internet connection sharing. please explain me what are the requirements of sharing internet connection.
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Need help to build router on old pc
I have an Pentium 133MHz with 8MB RAM. I'm trying to build a router with that old pc using dual NICs. I'm using the slim case and fan less cpu. I dont want to use the Harddrive. just the floppy drive.
What I was plannin to do is that I ...
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Difference between DNS and NAT
can any one tell me the difference between DNS configuration tab in win98,win2k etc. And what is NAT(Network Address Translation protocol).
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Trying to set up webserver ... connection refused?
Hi,
I'm currently on a 512kbps service from Freedom2surf (UK ISP). I'm trying to set up one of my home systems to act as a webserver, and have had partial success.
It will always serve pages properly on the local network, but all too ...
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how do i share "program files"
I would like to share the program files folder over my ethernet network
I have set C: drive to share all its subfolders but i still can access the program files folder from other computers.
any help would be appreciated thanx
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Ping tool needed.....
Good morning chaps.
I work for a company with multiple sattelite sites and would like to be notifies by the system when a branch drops off the network. I have seen this in action at other companies but i do not know how to get it up and ...
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Internet connection sharing
I am having a problem with Internet connection sharing.
When I start the computer it shows the LAN connection and the Internet connection in the taskbar but when start Internet explored it shows "cannot find server"
At one po...
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WebCam through Wiireless router
OK this is what I am trying to do.
I have a webcam that I am trying to access from an ouside source. I am using Microsoft Windows media encoder. I have it all set and running. Internally I can access the webcam in Windows Media Player v...
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networking osx & xp
My mac and my pc don't seem to want to talk to each other? I am not using a router but have them patched together through thier nic's. Admitt my networking skills need some help...anyone? thanks!
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Routing
im trying to set up a RH9 server to act a proxy + router.
it hands out ips to the clients via eth1(192.168.0.11) on 192.168 range,
eth2(10.0.0.28) has a link to a dns server at 10.0.0.1
im also running squid for caching.
after b...
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Slow file transfer
I have two Mac G4s going through a a switch with two one gig ports and the transfer speed is very slow. When I connect them directly with a crossover cable, all is well.
The switch is connected to a one meg cable modem, no router.
Any...
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Adding Flatbed Scanner to network
Can anyone tell me how to add a flatbed scanner to my network using LPT1 on win XP Pro, have looked everywhere to try and share the scanner.
I thought it might be as easy as sharing a printer, how wrong i was. 8(
Can anybody shed som...
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network visibility
I have 1 server running as an application server and another that runs our Mas90/200 system. Our employees log onto the app. server to use the database. We also have a remote site that uses Remote Desktop through a VPN(pix-pix) to use the d...
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Bandwidth Speed
Just completed a wireless setup. I am using a hi-gain antenna to see my friend's wireless network. He is about 250 feet from my house. I have an excellent signal strength (80%) and my link quality is 80%. We are using 11Mbps hardware. When ...
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Understanding the 2^n-2 formula
Can any body help me understand how to use the formula 2^n-2 ive just started networking and iam going in for my network + in feb and ive just got the understanding of ip / subneting which was an arsehole ! But still cant find an answer to...
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How to mix 10mbit and 100mbit without degradation
Sorry for if this is a dopey question, but how can I mix devices of different speeds without degrading the whole network?
Specifically, I have a couple of devices that run at 10mbit. All the rest run at 100mbit. How can I ensure that 1...
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Help! Adding ADSL to a LAN
Hi people got a problem and need your expertise.
My office uses 6 computers currently connected via LAN with no internet connection.
I've just bought an ADSL (ROUTER) which is supposed to enable up to 10 users to share the one connect...
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