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    Windows 7 Static IP installed. No longer to able to see Workgroup

    We have a small workgroup of 4 computers. Just got a Static IP installed on the router for RDC work at home. Only my computer has the static IP. When my internet access is in DCHP mode, I can utilize the SQL server on our machine running IIS via our intranet, and I can see all other computers...
  2. Windows 10 Looking for recommendation for simple internet connection monitoring for elderly parents

    My in-laws have a lot of issues with their devices - usually operator error. However, I have noticed that their cable modem does not seem to be terribly reliable. Having replaced the modem and wi-fi router more than once it is starting to look more like reliability of the service. I was...
  3. Windows 10 Make website appear as network infrastructure or other devices/media devices

    I don't find anything on this and i'm trying to configure my home linux mini server to be able to make some lan webpages discoverable by windows as a "network infrastructure device" or other devices/media devices in the network explorer. I know it is possible as my router has the administration...
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    Windows 10 Switch to and send requests with IPv6: check compatibility?

    Assume I am sitting in a hotel and want to connect from my local Win10 notebook to a remote web server. The connection should not be "normal" IPv4 but IPv6. The remote web server speaks IPv6. Some questions: 1.) Is Win10 out-of-the box able to use IPv6 or do I have to activate it at first...
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    Windows 10 How to find out if I am Wifi-connected to Router or to Repeater?

    The Wifi network here consists of a Router and a Repeater for it. Assume I am sitting with my notebook in the about mid between them. How can I find out if the computer is currently connected to Router or to Repeater? ...without physically touching the devices (e.g. disabling the repeater)? Peter
  6. How to fix Reset Cisco Wi-Fi Password?

    Hey Guys,My name is John Martin and here i'm facing some problem regarding Reset Cisco Wi-Fi Password If some Know how to fix this problem please guide me i'm facing this problem from last 10 days.I try that step by step process but unfortunately unable to solve.
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    Windows 10 In need of help with a Network question - this is for online course I am taking

    Help me with a Router Network question....I am confused - For online course Link Removed So I am taking an Intro to Network class thru an online college. I have a course project that I modify each week....its a wiring diagram. As per the course instruction, the diagram looks like this...
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    Windows 10 (Network diagram) help needed for online course....

    So I am enrolled in an Intro to Networks course online, I was hoping someone could assist me with a hang-up I am having....So for class purposes we are just beginning to design a logical network diagram and are at the point of establishing IP addresses. The assignment looks like this...
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    Windows 10 Ssh help please

    Ok, after 6 months of no internet, we finally got internet at our apt complex. Its not the best, but hey, better than no internet haha. We got CenturyLink Ok, i know port forwarding works because i have a rule setup for tcp on 25565, allowing my friends public ip into my game server. It works...
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    Windows 10 Router name

    A power surge knocked out our ASUS router so I replaced it with a LinkSys. It's been working fine, no complaints, except that my Win 10 desktop still displays the network connection (wired) with the ASUS router name. I would like to change it to remind me that it's a new router. Firstly, should...
  11. Windows 7 Homegroup designation problem.

    Hello everyone! I am having a problem with homegroup. I access internet by connecting to my home WiFi. However, everytime I restart my router, Windows recognise it as a new homegroup even though I change nothing in my router settings. I tried merging different homegroup together, but that...
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    Windows 10 Who is stealing your wi-fi

    I noticed my modem and router lights are busy all the time. Somebody is using my wi-if without my authorization. But is that possible since I do not have a password ? You need a password to get in. Well I do not use password but my system is locked to all wi-fi So how does my wi-if devices...
  13. Windows 10 LAN not as expected

    Hi, Just decided to use a second PC and trying to network. Desktop 1 see a Media Server on Desktop machine (an Acer PC) but does not show computer in File Explorer Desktop 2 sees Desktop 1 (I call STONE) and can access files etc I believe I have the 'discoverable boxes ticked Both can see the...
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    Windows 10 Cant change public to private Xfinity unidetified network

    Ok, so here is my first issue. I live in a remote area for the moment. I used my sisters username and pass for xfinity to login to a router by me. Issue, i accedently set it as public, not private and no it doesnt work. It says unidentified network. Under properties of the card, it shows no ip...
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    Ip address question

    I'm using windows server 2012 on a supermicro motherboard. I set my ip address as my home ip address same as my router and when I type in the IP address I get a supermicro login page. I use to be able to get into the router through the IP address. Should I change the ip address to something else...
  16. Windows 10 Windows 10 Network Connection Drops on Cable

    I have the following setup: 2 x windows 10 and 1 X windows 7 computers connected to the same router through cable having 192.168.0.1 as the router gateway. win7-box: 192.168.0.38 win10-box1: 192.168.0.211 win10-box2: 192.168.0.24 I am connecting from win7-box, which I'm using as the main...
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    Windows 10 passwords and security

    My ISP is set up so that I can sign in with a username and password as in most sites. However, if I click on settings, I can see the secure network within my house and by clicking on [hide/see] I can see the same key that is in the gateways router which I can access by typing 10.0.0.1 in the...
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    Windows 7 slow internet

    im paying for 1gbps but speed test dont even reach 100mbps, hard wired right to my modem/router too. can some one guide me if i need settings changed
  19. Windows 10 Cannot see file shares on network

    I have 4 PCs on my network, all running windows 10 (3 on 1803 and 1 on 1809). They are connected to a Netgear Dual Band router - 2 at 2.4 Ghz and 2 at 5 Ghz. Up until a few days ago, the network ran perfectly and I could share files from all computers in both directions. Now, I cannot only see...
  20. Windows 7 Ethernet light/internet light rapidly flashing

    I have a Dell Inc. OptiPlex 7010 01 Windows 7 Professional (x64) Service Pack 1 (because I cannot afford better). I have a wired connection to my router. Both my ethernet and internet light continuously flash. Recently my internet speed and dropped very low. Contacted ISP, they see no problem on...