router configuration

I have Windows 11 pro OS . Until rtecently I have had a Crucial external SSD connected to mt Router, which I used for data trasnfer between several computers. I have now dispensed with this method of sharing data and wish to use the external SSD on one of my Windowss 11 computers. When I...

I have tried several times to connect an older W10 PC with my W11 PC and fail to achieve my goal. I get same sort of error on both machines. The File Sharing etc all seems to be correct. I can't 'see' the two PC's across the network but can't access the files Any help appreciated From W11...

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Configuring TCP/IP settings in Windows 11 is a foundational task both for new home network enthusiasts and seasoned IT professionals managing advanced environments. Mastering these settings is essential for troubleshooting connectivity problems, setting up devices with precise network...

For countless Windows users, understanding how devices communicate across a local network is a foundational tech skill, yet many remain unaware of the simplest way to check their local IP address—a key tidbit needed for troubleshooting, router setup, or secure remote desktop connections. Knowing...

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In the world where connectivity reigns supreme, understanding the status of your Wi-Fi can save you from hours of frustration. Windows operating systems, particularly in Windows 10 and 11, feature several distinct Wi-Fi connection icons that convey crucial information about your network...

In a world where connectivity is the lifeblood of work and play, seeing the warning "Wi-Fi isn't secure" pop up on your Windows device can send a chill down your spine. If you've ever been connected to a sketchy Wi-Fi network, you know the feeling—like stepping into a dark alley in an unfamiliar...

Windows version related : Windows 10 Home, Version 22H2 - build nr: 19045.4291 Hardware: Dell Latitude E6540 laptop Please help me find out how to rectify the faulty operation as desbribed below : Problem statement: Certain websites won't load in any browser ( Chrome, Ms Edge, Opera , .... )...

I use an ASUS RT-AX88U router for my home network which is set to always use a specific IP address (i.e., 192.168.1.111) for my primary computer which has always worked fine for years. More than two months ago, the original ASUS motherboard in my 10+ year-old self-built PC, running Windows 10...

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Hello folks, The machine in question - a Windows 10 Home PC desktop, (Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.870)), virus scanned running on a Core i7 8086K with 32GB RAM and a GTX 1080ti - cannot seem to get remotely close to the download speeds of any of the others PC and devices on my home WiFi...

My grown son is staying with us (no snide remarks, please) and is a gamer. He has an Xbox and a very fast new Win10 gaming desktop (although he had the same problem with his previous Win7 system). Both are connected via wifi to the house dual band AC router on a 40Mbs down, 4Mbps up cable from...

Hi there Windows Forum Is there any other trusted smart port forwarding to use for Windows 10? Without paying for one ofc. Reason why I ask: One of our Discord members used or is trying to use Smart Port forwarding program to run Battlefield 3 with since he get's either no packet flow errors or...

Hi I have installed packetfence using the ZEN preconfigured version on VMware. Can anyone tell me what i need to configure as i don't think i need to configure everything that is shown on the pdf user guide. Let me explain what i am trying to achieve. I have a number of Draytek 2862Ln model...

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I know this is a common problem, and I've looked at other peoples' related threads, and tried to do what they said, but I still have no internet access via Ethernet connection to my router. Usually a simple reboot, disabling and reenabling and reboot would solve the problem. This time it has...

I've run an Ethernet cable to a second floor bedroom router (TP-LINK TL-WR841ND) to give better network connectivity due to distance from the first floor access point, which is also a TL-WR841ND. This cable is connected from yellow LAN port on the secondary to yellow LAN port on the primary...

Discovered this while trying to set up a wifi extender. PC has only one enet port. Couldn't get extender to pair with router via wifi so I connected to the extender direct to the PC with an enet cable. When the cable is disconnected from the router and connected to the extender the screen goes...

Have windows 7 pro desktop and windows 7 pro wireless laptop. trying to access the desktop ip 192.168.1.142 from the laptop....it use to work...both are on same router/switch... PINGS work in both directions and with both IP address and name. Connection is denied both ways... Router was...