Questions tagged [networking]
For questions on connecting devices together so that they can communicate with each other, as well as questions on networking equipment such as routers and switches.
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How can I make the Windows VPN route selective traffic (by destination network)?
I want to use a Windows VPN but only for a particular network, so that it doesn't take over my entire network connection.
e.g., Instead of the VPN becoming the default route, make it only the route ...
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Expanding wireless coverage: What are the differences between LAN to LAN and LAN to WAN when it comes to connecting two wireless routers?
I'm trying to link two wireless routers with an Ethernet cable in order to expand my wireless network. Both routers need to provide wired and wireless Internet access.
I'd like to know the ...
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How can I monitor internet usage in my network? [closed]
I need to know which computer is consuming my bandwidth. Is there a tool to do this?
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Merging two incoming broadband lines for faster Internet
We have a broadband line coming into our building which delivers around 8-10Mbps, which is okay but not great. Fiber is available in our area (30-100Mbps) but it's not available where we are just yet. ...
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Unable to access outside service from inside LAN
I have a weird port forwarding problem. I tried to open my port 22 to the outside network. I was able to access it as long as I am not inside the LAN. I can access it from my office for example. But ...
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How to launch a command on network connection/disconnection?
I have a wifi connection that requires to authenticate using a web form once the wireless link is established.
I know how to automate the authentication with a script that uses curl/curlIE.
But how ...
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direct ethernet connection between two wirelessly connected Windows 7 laptops
I've got two systems that are right next to each other, and connected wirelessly to the same router. I want to connect the two of them together with an ethernet cable - both have gig-e and ...
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Use VPN connection only for selected applications
I have access to a VPN and want to use it only for some applications, not all.
For example:
If I connect to a VPN I want only the applications Opera and Newsbin to use that VPN connection. All other ...
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Why is 'ping' unable to resolve a name when 'nslookup' works fine?
On my Windows XP workstation, I can find the machine I want to connect to in DNS with nslookup:
nslookup wolfman
Server: dns.company.com
Address: 192.168.1.38
Name: wolfman.company.com
Address: 192....
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Difference between Ethernet splitter and switch
I have one Ethernet port that is wired directly to the router on another level. However, I want to run a desktop and a server both off this one Ethernet port. Can anyone tell me the difference ...
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How to reliably keep an SSH tunnel open?
I use an SSH tunnel from work to go around various idotic firewalls (it's ok with my boss :)). The problem is, after a while the ssh connection usually hangs, and the tunnel is broken.
If I could at ...
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Is your MAC address revealed when you hit up a website?
When you hit up a site, such as cnn.com, does the TCP/IP packet contain the MAC address of your network card?
Could cnn.com theoretically record my MAC address?
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How to bond two different internet connections [duplicate]
I have two internet connection, each with 4mbps bandwidth. I want to join/merge both of them to get 8mbps speed, both routers have WLAN and LAN capability.
How to Double my speed using two routers?
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How to install Windows 7 from the network?
Is it possible to install Windows 7 (Current RTM Version) on a computer without using removable media like DVD or USB?
The first thing that comes to my mind is through the network, but I don't have ...
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What would be the disadvantages of using a 4 stranded ethernet cable?
I got this cable with a homeplug AV 200 device - its labelled cat 5e
But looking at the plug end has me rather dubious about it.
(There's only 4 strands there, not the standard 8 - and missing pins, ...
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