Linksys Ip Address
In order to setup your Linksys router, you will first need to know what your Linksys ip address. If your Linksys router is brand new then your Linksys router address will be 192.68.1.1. Sometimes you may have to set your Linksys router address to another addressing scheme, due to your modem may be using the same ip address range. Continue reading
Subnet Class C Network
Subnetting is the process of breaking down one network, into many smaller networks. There are a few reasons you why you would want to implement subnetting on your network. One of the reasons you would want to subnet a network is to lower the network traffic load, resulting in increased network performance. Another good reason to subnet a network is because this allows you to administrate your network more easily. Continue reading
OSI – Open System Interconnection Networking Model
In a land a long time ago, actually in the 1970′s computer networks and devices had a hard time communicating with each other. Before the OSI model or the Open System Interconnection networking model was ever created there was only proprietary networking architectures such as IBM’s Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networking model. This meant that major computer vendors controlled the network market, since they produced and sold more devices. Continue reading
Convert Binary Ip Address to Decimal
Being able to convert binary ip addresses to decimal form or from a decimal ip address to binary is crucial in passing your Cisco CCNA exam. Binary numbers is the language of computers, which consists of ones and zeros. In a binary code the ones represent an on switch, while the zeros represent an off switch. The reason it is important to learn how to convert binary to decimal is because you will need this skill in order to pass you CCNA exam, plus troubleshooting subnets in the real world. Continue reading
Ubuntu Free DNS Cache Server
A DNS server is piece of software that runs on a computer that will translate a domain name into the true ip address. In other words when you type a web address into your web browser, your internet provider’s DNS server will look into it records and search for the domain name that your are requesting. The main reason you would want a local dns cache server is to lower the ping rate when you request a specific web page. Another reason to have a free dns cache server is because the dns records will be tailored to your browsing experience. Continue reading
Utorrent Torrent Server Setup
Are you using Utorrent and are looking to be able to manage your local torrent downloads and uploads without actually being at that computer. What I am talking about is the Utorrent WebUI feature that with allow you to access your torrent server, using another pc on your local network. With the right firewall settings you can even access your Utorrent torrent server away from home. If you don’t already have Utorrent, you can download it by click on the link of going to Utorrent.com/downloads. Continue reading
GE Cat5 Network Wall Plate Install
Installing Cat5 network wall plates can be a very confusing and tedious task, but with the right directions and hints you will be able to install the network wall plates in a jiffy. Before we start wiring the Cat5 network wall plates, let me tell you a story. I recently installed a couple of GE network and coaxial wall plates in my apartment, to bridge the gap between the walls between my two rooms. Continue reading
Ps3 Media Server Ubuntu
The best Ps3 media server software that I have found for Ubuntu and any other linux distro for that matter is the PS3 Media Server. The PS3 Media Server software I found to be that easiest media server software to setup, and contain the most support for video and audio files. Continue reading
DD-WRT Wireless Switch Dhcp Forward
In the following guide I will be showing you how to turn a DD-WRT modded Linksys wireless router into a wireless switch that will get its ip addresses from another router. This setup will allow for easy network management and configuration due to Dhcp forwarding. What you will need for this tutorial is a modded router that has the DD-WRT firmware and another router that will provide the dhcp server for your local area network. In the following tutorial my lan setup is as follows. Continue reading
DD-WRT Linksys Wireless Bridge
In this how to guide I will be showing you how create a wireless bridge between a Linksys 160n wireless router and a Linksys WRT54GS wireless router that has been modded with the DD-WRT firmware. You might ask yourself what is a wireless bridge. You also may ask yourself why you would want to create a wireless bridge in the first place. Well a wireless bridge is when you connect one router to another router without using any hard wired cables. You may want to create a wireless bridge for some of the following reasons. Continue reading