Archive for September, 2008

axl asked:


hey ppl, my friend has a d-link router it has no port for DSL but a telephone line can be connected to it and he is using a connection which has no telephone. now he cant connect to the internet cos he cant configure and install the modem. is there any way to convert the DSL line to a telephone line, wat i meant is any converter cable or anythin lik tat. is it possible?

In todays’ modern world wireless networks have now become commonplace. With wireless networking you can connect multiple computers together without the need for cables. Wireless networking also allows you to share resources such as printers, Internet and files.

To set up your Wireless Local Area Network or (WLAN) for short you will need a Wireless Router. A Router is actually 3 network device in 1. It acts as a Wireless access point, which allows several wireless devices to connect to each other. A switch which essentially directs information over the LAN, and allows computers or printers to communicate with each other as well as share their resources. Finally most routers nowadays provide a firewall, which helps protect your network from outside intrusions by filtering incoming data. Protection and security of your wireless network is vital.

Fortunately, it can be achieved by the average home user with a little bit of know how. Here are some simple steps that you can do to help protect your wireless home network form hackers and keep your personal data secure. As you follow the directions provided with your router you will come across a section, which provides you with the routers user name and password. It is usually marked as admin for the user name and password for, yes you guessed it password.

Now this information is publicly known and leaving this information, as its default is the 1st mistake many home users make. Use something original for the user name and password and write it down on a separate piece of paper for your records.

Next, Change the Default SSID. The SSID is a name, which basically identifies your network. Every computer in your network must have the same SSID name. Assign your SSID a name that is familiar to you and write it down for future reference. Disable SSID broadcast. The router broadcast your SSID name, which means other people outside your network can also see your SSID. Our goal here is to not allow others outside your network to know that you have a WLAN in your home. Outside intruders usually scan SSID to locate a potential target.

By disabling your broadcast you are essentially hiding your network from outside intruders. And preventing others from stealing your Internet bandwidth as well. Now we come to your WLAN security options. This is where people usually make another mistake. I have seen countless WLAN that were using WEP, (wireless equivalent privacy) encryption which is a weak form of encryption. The FBI has recently reported that WEP can be hacked within 3 minutes. WPA or the newer WPA 2 provide much stronger security. All wireless network equipments support some kind of encryption. Encryption allows your data to be encrypted before sending it out to the Internet.

The computer, which receives the information, must know how to unscramble the data to read it. You must use the strongest encryption technology that your router and or Network card allows.If you are able to see the options for WPA 2 then that in most cases it is your best bet, however if your computer needs to support older legacy devices then WPA or even WEP might be your only option. I hope this guide has given you a basic understanding of the security that is needed to keep your WLAN safe from outside intrusions.



By: Derick Nigro

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hellspreetube asked:

Here’s an old lip-sync animation I did about seven years ago while in school. Talk about rushing one out for finals.

I got the sound bite when a girl tried to get smart by telling me to stay online because she had something to send me, even though I wanted to get offline. I stayed online for a while, then I got an audio file from her saying, “Wait! Hold on two seconds. Just hold on for two seconds!”

I decided to use it for something good for the world.

As Internet has become an important business and home partner for information and resource needs, the connection to the Internet has also become a high demand industry. Nowadays, Internet connection has become part of regular household and business needs. Because of this, the telecommunications industry has introduced different kinds of Internet connection facility known as broadband. With broadband, you get the Internet connection needed for your household as well as business needs.

As demand gets high for broadband connection, it is best to know which among the broadband has the most efficiency and performance. Basically, you get the detail of the different features through the broadband provider or from available advertisements and promotions. You can also get your broadband through recommendations and contact from close contacts that have familiarity on particular broadband. However, you can do more evaluation if you read what others have to say about a particular broadband connection other than the providers and your closed contact. By getting as much feedback as possible, this can lead you to the best broadband that would suit your need.

In the Internet, there is a site that accepts and collects all broadband reviews from different sources who wish to participate. The site for broadband reviews is open to those who are willing to contribute reviews to particular broadband. Aside from reading available broadband reviews, you can also add review on the specific broadband as well as write review on other broadband which you are more familiar about. You can simply input new review on the particular broadband that you are familiar about. There is a directory arranged chronologically where you can place your review. Others can also read broadband reviews on the directory as they choose the letter from which the name of broadband starts with. With the exchange of broadband reviews, you can compare broadband functions, features, and relevant characteristics from various providers and choose the broadband that you prefer and need.

Different broadband has different features and speed for Internet connection. You can choose which among them has the most affordable regular rate and features that suit your needs, whether you want broadband for your house or business. With broadband reviews, you get to compare broadband from various sources based on their opinions and experiences. Reviews can be a good source for evaluations in owning the right broadband.

Aside from the broadband reviews which you can readily read in the site, you can also get the latest news regarding the industry. Here, you can get updated of the latest broadband and at the same time get information on broadband providers and what they offer. Moreover, you can also view advertisements from broadband providers through the site.

In conclusion, the broadband reviews do not only help you compare broadband that is vital for your decision in owning broadband, you also get more information about the broadband services, features and functions through the news and advertisement tabs in the site. With the information, you get to properly evaluate each broadband provider and match it with your needs. Once you do this process, you will be confident to choose the right broadband.



By: Hall Andrew

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the man in that van asked:


I have a Wlan USB adapter and want to use it to connect my wii up to the internet. I have the wifi max dongle but it wont work properly and therefore I still have the software installed. I was wondering if there is any possiblity that I could connect my wii through the Wlan adapter without using the software provided?

Thanks

Rakesh asked:


I have a broadband plan which allows 1 GB data of free usage after that my service provider will charge for each extra MB. I want to know that how to keep track of my usage.

Using Internet technology is expensive in developing country and poor country. The causes are varieties, beside lack of network infrastructure, expensive hardware and software, although software is developed to open source now days. Based on World Summit Information Society (WSIS) at Jenewa, followed by 150 countries and 12000 degelation world wide, declared that developing country and poor country should get target to be Global Information Society in 20015. The delegation sure, people that know much global information, get achieve Millennium Development Gold (MDG) target easily. Finally, economy improvement will be achieved.

Poor countries that has digital divide problem, quickest way to achieve the target, must find cheap network infrastructure. WIFI or wireless fidelity is solution to implement it. Indonesia, as one of developing country at south east Asia is successful to implement it. We are sure, the infrastructure obstacles are difference between one country and others. We can tell, the benefits to use WIFI,

1.WIFI can be developed without cable and connect building to building, use radio wave with free frequency 2,4 GHZ. WIFI has send and receive capacity until 54Mbps.

2.WIFI network use access point / hot spot, can communicate to all personal computer and laptop, Pentium 3, memory 256 MB. Coaxial cable to use from antenna to server. Wireless client: PCMACIA / PC Card. Gateway, server, modem, router, proxy.

3.The software that run to the WIFI network usually include. Use windows and Linux and web base system.

4.Hot spot can develop at open yard so that people can access Internet freely.



By: Erny Setyawati

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hunainmadi asked:

how to make your own 16dbi WLAN antenna that is 6X more powerful than the standard.

DSL broadband technology supplies significantly faster data transfer speeds than dial-up Internet, without a huge investment. It is a cost effective and convenient permanent connection.

What is DSL Broadband Technology?

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a proven standard ‘always on’ alternative to Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and other leased line options, with affordable installation and service costs. Simply installing DSL on your existing phone line and purchasing a DSL modem/router allows businesses of all sizes to access high speed broadband at a relatively low cost.

DSL refers to technology and equipment deployed on the existing copper wire telephone infrastructure to enable multi-channel, high speed access. The single twisted-pair phone line is converted to enable it to be used for high-speed data transmission, without disrupting the telephone signal.

Copper wire lines are designed to carry voice or modem signals of a frequency band up to 3.4 kHz, providing maximum data speeds of 56kbps. With broadband technology, higher data speeds are possible by utilising a broader range of frequencies. Each range of frequencies acts as a separate channel on the same copper wire to enable additional data to be transmitted, providing greater bandwidth availabilities for business applications.

Asymmetrical (ADSL) VS Symmetric (SDSL)

ADSL allows data to be transferred at different speeds: the downstream (downloading) data speeds are faster than upstream (uploading) data speeds.

SDSL allows data to be transferred at identical speeds both downstream and upstream with guaranteed throughput. For data applications needing high-upstream bit rates, such as Voice over IP, symmetric DSL delivers a fully inter-operable solution.



By: Katrina LA

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paxstereo asked:

Documentary on the legendary Watts Prophets, the “original rappers” & probably the most influential group you never heard of!