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Question by jab: How do you attach a lexmark 1200 series to a linksys home network?

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Answer by iam_dsb
Install it on one PC, share the printer, then all other PC should see it as a network printer.

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Question by val b: Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers?
where can i download windows sp2 cause when i go to microsoft.com i get the above listed above in subject, which is for multiple or more than 1 network

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Answer by Maximus
Microsoft have already released Windows XP Service Pack 3. You should download and install SP3 as it already includes everything in SP2.

Windows XP SP3——>http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/sp3/default.mspx

“Windows XP Service Pack 2 (or 3) Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers” is the exact same thing as the installer for single computers. In fact, most “computer savy” users prefer this installation method because it avoids using Windows Update. You can use the multiple installer to update your computer safely without any worries. To get the single computer installer, you’ll have to download it through Windows Update or order a CD from Microsoft (look at the SP3 link I provided – You can no longer order a SP2 CD):

Microsoft Windows Update——->http://update.microsoft.com

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers——>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers—–>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=47&p=1&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&u=details.aspx%3ffamilyid%3d049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A%26displaylang%3den

Windows XP SP3 Installation Support—–>http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

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Question by rybanv: how do you setup a wireless ethernet bridge?
The bridge is a dlink DWL 810+. I am using a laptop connected to a buffalo wireless router. I set my local area connection to a static ip address in the range of the bridge, then I attempt to log into the bridge ip address and run the wizard. However, it gives me a page error and I cannot continue with the configuration setup.

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Answer by W G
I can’t really give you a solid answer because there are too many unknowns. However, I can give you advice that may help:

1) Try using Internet Explorer, if you’re not already using it. Most routers like IE best.

3) See if you can upgrade the firmware to a new version. It might not be possible if the router starts with the wizard and you cannot cancel out of it.
4) Don’t set up the router initially using a wireless connection. Some of the firewall or wireless settings may be blocking you from accessing the web page. Use an inside address connected to the switch. 2) If you are changing major settings like “IP Addresses, Subnet masks, or DHCP settings”, if you are typing anything incorrectly, it may give an error and try to set itself to the incorrect settings. Try setting the IP to something like 192.168.2.1, Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, DHCP to serve out 192.168.2.50-192.168.2.100 or taking the defaults to see what happens. Make sure to also change your PC settings to the new settings when this happens to see if it’s been set and you simply cannot access the changed address.

HTH,
WG

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Question by Sam: Is it possible to connect a WRT160N Linksys router to a airport express so that you can extend your wireless?
I have a WRT160N Linksys router, a airport express and a other router. Is it possible to extend my wireless range by connecting my WRT160N Linksys router and my airport express? I read on the internet it is possible however they explained it in a complex way. I’m not really that good with computers.

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Answer by Ram
I am not sure if this helps – but I have recently come across a device that uses powerlines to extend your wireless network . PLT (Power line Tech.) is pretty old but not much development seems to have taken place .But this device looked promising- I knew some hotels that use powerlines to provide internet access in all rooms without networking – now the same is upgraded to wireless. Probably might help .

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Question by elle4: How long does your computer name stay on the router after youve logged off network?
if you log into a network router, does your computer name stay there for a certain amount of time? becus i can see other computers in the network but they arent logged on(they have red x’s) so im just wondering if the router automatically clears a name after its been disconnected for a long time.

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Answer by johntrottier
A router that is using a DHCP server to assign IP addresses “leases” that IP address to a particular computer for a set period of time. That time is usually accessible in the setup screens for the router
You do not want to set the lease time too short, or the computers on the network will have problems with losing their connection.

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Question by Dr. JackE: Network setup?
want to “connect” my laptop and home computer so that I can access my files on both computers. I also want to be able to print using the printer connected to my home computer, even if I’m using my laptop. How can I setup a home network such as this?

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Answer by jamesmicoff
Get a wireless router

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Question by Kelly H: How do you start a small computer repair business in college?
I live in a dorm at college, and everyone is always having trouble with their computer. The Tech people at the school suck at fixing them and a lot of people end up having them fixed for so much money! I was wondering if it were possible to start a computer repair business from my dorm room, and what should I charge? Should I use flyers or…? Idk. What should I do?

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Answer by beleaver
You need to have a kit of computer repair.
Charge avoiding taxes.

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Question by Haja: Is computer security software engineer a good field to get into? what are the future prospects?
PLEASE help, i really need to know if computer systems software engineering is a good field? what are the future prospects? basically its security software and computer security etc..please read link

http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/programs/0910/pcssn/

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Answer by Sandra.N
sorry,i have no idea

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Question by mster: how to setup a network printer from another room to my windows xp home pc?
how do you do that I do all of the steps and it gives me an error HELP!

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Answer by Corey
Here is a link from microsoft on how to set up a home network. Don’t be intimidated by it. Setting up a network now a days is relatively ready since the software does most of the work for you.

windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Setting-up-a-home-network

Aftey reading this of you have any questions let me know.

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Question by tampatriv: With MagicJack do you still keep your internet dsl line and just cancel your land line phone service?
Thinking of ordering Magic Jack. I’m technically challenged and need to understand all the ramifications of ordering it. Does dsl service just come through the wall phone jacks in the house, so that the computer stays hooked up to the phone jack – and I still pay the phone co. (my dsl service provider) for the dsl?

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Answer by Sylvia
correct! happy MJ user

all you need is DSL ( dry loop) cable or any other high-speed ISP and your ready to install the MJ

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