Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... I have a cable modem as well, and have found that sometimes a slow or dropped Internet connection is restored simply by unplugging the cable modem, waiting 30 seconds and powering it back on. ... If you were on dialup, the most likely scenario would be noise on the phone line, but since you have...

Get an Uninterruptible Power Supply by Bob Rankin
Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply You may have your computer, monitor, printer and other peripherals plugged into a power strip with surge suppression, but that won't help if the power actually goes out. In the event of a power sag or blackout, whether it's for a half-second or half an... I included the router, cable modem and phone because sometimes the power fails but the cable and telephone services are unaffected. ... My UPS Configuration I personally use a Tripp Lite TE600 (approximate retail US$299) and it provides power to five things in the event of an outage: My PC,...

Why Do So Many People Use Linksys Routers by Steve Lee
Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California. A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. ... The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem. ... A few things you can do is change the channel of the phone or the Router so they use different channels. ... You could also move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router.

Understanding Your PC Cables And Connection Types by Rich Fuller
The beginning A classification for networks: 1. Peer-to-peer networks; 2. Server-based networks. At least two computers form a peer-to-peer network. In a peer-to-peer network there are no dedicated servers, and the there is no hierarchy between computers – all the computers are equal. ... There are two types of twisted cables: • Unshielded Twisted Pair - UTP (unshielded twisted cable) • Shielded Twisted Pair - STP (shielded twisted cable) The UTP cable is cheaper than STP cable, which has a protective shield that protects the transmitted data by eventually interferences.

2 Common E-Mail Problems and What To Do About Them by Marv Ko
When it works well, e-mail can be great. It's hard to beat e-mail for everything from staying in touch with family to requesting information from businesses or other organizations. Want to send the same message to several people? Communicate with someone across the continent? ... Locate the phone cord that runs from the back of your computer to the phone jack, and then make sure that each end is plugged in snugly. ... A loose wire or poorly connected cable can easily be problematic. ... A simple fix touted by Verizon technical service reps for some DSL (digital subscriber line) customers...

Some Notes About Notebook Computers by Martin Coleman
Are you interested in laptops? Perhaps you are interested in buying one, or you already have one and just like to read more about them. Either way, I have some good information for you regarding laptops and their use. I really like laptops. I think besides executives, gamers, multimedia guys and... You may have an external mouse (which I highly recommend) and plug in the phone line or network cable for your internet, but beyond that, there is little else that you need to have. ... What this means is, all the components and peripherals you might buy for a standard PC such as the monitor,...

Tools for Traders: Hardware and Software by James Okada Lee
Online trading is gaining popularity because of its efficiency and ease of use. If you are on the trading business, it is important to know the right tools of the trade. Doing trade at home should not pose any problem as long as you have the right hardware and software to assist you in your... A cable or a broadband (DSL phone line) connection would be sufficient. ... It is an online system that would direct your customers to an online exchange through a dedicated phone and modem. ... Of course for connecting online you need to have a modem and a network card.

Good Reasons To Have A Wireless Network by Kenneth Snodin
Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities. Wireless networks provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card... This means you can connect to the Internet whenever you want without waiting for your modem to dial in. ... It is much easier to experience online play through an Xbox or PlayStation 2 that is connected to a wireless network than have to use a modem!

Use Internet Phone Service to make cheap calls worldwide by Doval Preeti
Have you ever heard of an Internet phone? If not, get prepared to change the way you think about long distance phone calls. You can actually use your Internet connection to make cheap telephone calls anywhere in the world. Today we find several Internet phone service providers across the world... Benefits of using an Internet Phone Service The biggest benefit of using an Internet Phone is that you can make cheap phone calls as you are utilizing an existing data network that is the Internet. ... In this case, the number is dialed using the keyboard and is routed through the cable modem.

How To Set Up a Wireless Network in your Home for Beginners: Comcast High Speed Internet by Carlos Cabezas
Let’s just skip the intro and get straight to it. This tutorial is for the Windows XP Operating System. If you don’t have it I recommend you upgrade to it. This portion of the tutorial will apply to people with Comcast High Speed Internet. For other Internet Providers I will include another... If there is an Ethernet cable going from the Comcast Cable Modem to your desktop computer, disconnect this from both the computer and the modem. ... Connect Your Comcast Cable Modem to the LinkSys Wireless Router By now you have your desktop computer connected to the LinkSys Wireless Router by way...