power line adapter - aka "lan over mains" - or homeplugs - are more or less out of the box to use. The current standard is also known as Homeplug; and allegedly current models from various manufacturers are compatible with each other. I have no personal experience with mixing makes/models. You plugRead more
power line adapter – aka “lan over mains” – or homeplugs – are more or less out of the box to use. The current standard is also known as Homeplug; and allegedly current models from various manufacturers are compatible with each other. I have no personal experience with mixing makes/models.
You plug one into a convenient mains socket adjacent to the router. connect it to the router with a cat-5/ethernet cabler. Plug a similar adapter into a convenient adapter in the “shed”. Connect your computer there to that adapter with a cat-5 cable – and you done.
Cat-5/ethernet is inherently more stable and fast than wifi in terms of local la; and you’re only limitation re on-line games is the speed of your broadband service.
Devolo (in Germany) werre the first with the technology; and for my money still the best.But they’re only available in the UK and Europe. So in USA/Canada etc. you have t look to other brands. Netgear, Linksys, and TP-link are three that come to mind. TP-link occasionally seem to have problems (for some users at least).
Many of the current brands also offer a module/adapter that when plugged into your lan over mains system allow a wifi connection via that particular module. So you can have both wifi and cat-5 available.
This article:
http://tinyurl.com/njzsmb8
may be a useful read? Note it is a UK based article so naturally if you’re not in the UK (or that place just of the east coast) then you need to research in your area for similar/ kit?
lan over mains is simply connect a cat-5 cable between the router and the “local” module; and another at the remote position to your computer – and that’s it.
Depending on how you go for wifi extender routine – depends on the other steps that “may” be required; and even then it’s not complicated. Some of the wifi via homeplugs are simply (allegedly) plug and go…? Using a wifi extender (as per one of the Netgear such items – which is in effect another router) does require a little setup. The “extender/router” is plugged into the homeplug and then configured to act as an extender from the master/main router to allow wifi (and usually four more cat-5 ports too).
I'm in the UK and used to have that self same router - it's quite old. Couple of points:It runs quite hot - that's normal.It sometimes fails and has to be unplugged from the power and back in again (well, mine did anyway). I found that a very cheap modern replacement was far better.If you are in theRead more
I’m in the UK and used to have that self same router – it’s quite old. Couple of points:
It runs quite hot – that’s normal.
It sometimes fails and has to be unplugged from the power and back in again (well, mine did anyway). I found that a very cheap modern replacement was far better.
If you are in the UK disconnect the third phone wire from the phone sockets and the internet will be faster. This wire is for old fashioned bells and twirly dials so I doubt you need it. Most BT engineers are now leaving it disconnected.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks
Do you have the wireless channel on the Printer set to automatic? Try that. Most printers have this set a default, so I am not sure this will fix your problem. Most of the time a wireless printer will not work because it does not support the encryption you are using on your router. If you are usingRead more
Do you have the wireless channel on the Printer set to automatic? Try that. Most printers have this set a default, so I am not sure this will fix your problem. Most of the time a wireless printer will not work because it does not support the encryption you are using on your router. If you are using WPA2 try changing it ti WPA or WEP then resetup your printer using the new pass phrase.
If you can't browse the internet even when the VPN is off, restart your computer. When your computer reboots, check that your internet is connected and try browsing again. If that doesn't work, you may need to check your network settings or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you can’t browse the internet even when the VPN is off, restart your computer. When your computer reboots, check that your internet is connected and try browsing again. If that doesn’t work, you may need to check your network settings or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
I don't understand this ROM requirement, what exactly are you using? The 400MB requirement is going to extremely limit your Linux choices. Many 32-bit versions are kept just under 700MB to fit on a CD, then additional updates are installed immediately after connecting to the internet. But 64-bit verRead more
I don’t understand this ROM requirement, what exactly are you using? The 400MB requirement is going to extremely limit your Linux choices. Many 32-bit versions are kept just under 700MB to fit on a CD, then additional updates are installed immediately after connecting to the internet. But 64-bit versions are generally well over 1GB.
As ijack said, only Windows will run ALL Windows apps. Wine is hit or miss. And if you want to run Linux, Wine is what you’ll have to use. Either than or you’ll have to find Linux compatible alternatives, if they exist.
Try DistroWatch to find info about different Linux versions. Mint & Zorin OS are my current favorites, both based on Ubuntu. Zorin has an interface very similar to Win7. It also includes Wine for running Windows apps.
Where did you get the Win98SE folder from? Why aren't you simply installing from the disk?How are your DOS skills? You will need to boot from a Win98SE boot floppy, select without CD-ROM support, then change A:\> to C:\>. You will then have to change the directory to the Win98 folder, then typRead more
Where did you get the Win98SE folder from? Why aren’t you simply installing from the disk?
How are your DOS skills? You will need to boot from a Win98SE boot floppy, select without CD-ROM support, then change A:\> to C:\>. You will then have to change the directory to the Win98 folder, then type SETUP & press ENTER.
Could be overloading the USB Controller. USB controllers usually serve TWO USB ports. In your case those would be the TWO front ports. It is also possible if you have a built-in card reader that it is also running off that same controller. If you have a high current device connected to both ports itRead more
Could be overloading the USB Controller. USB controllers usually serve TWO USB ports. In your case those would be the TWO front ports. It is also possible if you have a built-in card reader that it is also running off that same controller. If you have a high current device connected to both ports it can overload the controller.
If you are connecting an external USB powered portable hard drive they usually require TWO USB connections to operate correctly. If a USB external drive is failing it can place a bigger load on the port. You can test an external by downloading software from the manufacturer’s site.
In your original post you ask about static discharge. That may be possible. To avoid that touch a metal part of your tower to discharge yourself before touching the USB cable/ drive.
Since this thread was started I had occasion to troubleshoot an old Epson 400 inkjet that just stopped printing. Went through checking drivers, ports and parallel cables. What it came down to was low ink. The owner removed the ink tanks and shook them. Re-installed them and then I re-installed the pRead more
Since this thread was started I had occasion to troubleshoot an old Epson 400 inkjet that just stopped printing. Went through checking drivers, ports and parallel cables. What it came down to was low ink. The owner removed the ink tanks and shook them. Re-installed them and then I re-installed the printer. I started working after that.
Going back to the first post it is not clear if this printer was previously installed on that computer. The parallel port type may be set wrong. I think the default type is SPP, which works with older printers. Your printer may need a more advanced setting.
Find those settings in integrated peripherals in the BIOS.
Have you tried running a Diagnostic:Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from within Excel / WordClick the Microsoft Office buttonClick on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window)Click on the Resources button in the left hand paneClickRead more
Have you tried running a Diagnostic:
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from within Excel / Word
Click the Microsoft Office button Click on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window) Click on the Resources button in the left hand pane Click on the Diagnose button in the right hand pane Click Continue Click Run Diagnostics
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from the Start Menu
Click on the Start button Click All Programs Click Microsoft Office folder Click Microsoft Office Tools Click Microsoft Office Diagnostics Click Continue Click Run Diagnostics
Also, here are the steps to see if you have the option enabled if you already tried these steps, then you can ignore this:
Click the Microsoft Office button Click on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window) Click Advanced, at the left side of the dialog box. Scroll until you get to the Cut, Copy, and Paste section. Make sure the “Show Paste Options Buttons” check box is selected. Click OK.
I think I see what you are driving at. You want a program that adds a random number in front of the file as it is loaded onto the flash drive. I know of no program available that does that. However, what you can probably do is write a batch file that will add random numbers to the files after they aRead more
I think I see what you are driving at. You want a program that adds a random number in front of the file as it is loaded onto the flash drive.
I know of no program available that does that. However, what you can probably do is write a batch file that will add random numbers to the files after they are on the flash drive. It would first have to count the number of files present.
Ask this new question on the Programming forum and it is likely someone can produce a script for you. You could copy this batch file onto the flash drive to run it then delete it once it has finished. I’m not clever enough but feel sure it is possible.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks
Getting Wifi Into Metal Building (Shed)
power line adapter - aka "lan over mains" - or homeplugs - are more or less out of the box to use. The current standard is also known as Homeplug; and allegedly current models from various manufacturers are compatible with each other. I have no personal experience with mixing makes/models. You plugRead more
power line adapter – aka “lan over mains” – or homeplugs – are more or less out of the box to use. The current standard is also known as Homeplug; and allegedly current models from various manufacturers are compatible with each other. I have no personal experience with mixing makes/models.
You plug one into a convenient mains socket adjacent to the router. connect it to the router with a cat-5/ethernet cabler. Plug a similar adapter into a convenient adapter in the “shed”. Connect your computer there to that adapter with a cat-5 cable – and you done.
Cat-5/ethernet is inherently more stable and fast than wifi in terms of local la; and you’re only limitation re on-line games is the speed of your broadband service.
Devolo (in Germany) werre the first with the technology; and for my money still the best.But they’re only available in the UK and Europe. So in USA/Canada etc. you have t look to other brands. Netgear, Linksys, and TP-link are three that come to mind. TP-link occasionally seem to have problems (for some users at least).
Many of the current brands also offer a module/adapter that when plugged into your lan over mains system allow a wifi connection via that particular module. So you can have both wifi and cat-5 available.
This article:
http://tinyurl.com/njzsmb8
may be a useful read? Note it is a UK based article so naturally if you’re not in the UK (or that place just of the east coast) then you need to research in your area for similar/ kit?
lan over mains is simply connect a cat-5 cable between the router and the “local” module; and another at the remote position to your computer – and that’s it.
Depending on how you go for wifi extender routine – depends on the other steps that “may” be required; and even then it’s not complicated. Some of the wifi via homeplugs are simply (allegedly) plug and go…? Using a wifi extender (as per one of the Netgear such items – which is in effect another router) does require a little setup. The “extender/router” is plugged into the homeplug and then configured to act as an extender from the master/main router to allow wifi (and usually four more cat-5 ports too).
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I'm in the UK and used to have that self same router - it's quite old. Couple of points:It runs quite hot - that's normal.It sometimes fails and has to be unplugged from the power and back in again (well, mine did anyway). I found that a very cheap modern replacement was far better.If you are in theRead more
It runs quite hot – that’s normal.
It sometimes fails and has to be unplugged from the power and back in again (well, mine did anyway). I found that a very cheap modern replacement was far better.
If you are in the UK disconnect the third phone wire from the phone sockets and the internet will be faster. This wire is for old fashioned bells and twirly dials so I doubt you need it. Most BT engineers are now leaving it disconnected.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks
A Router/Access Point Channel Conflict Has…
Do you have the wireless channel on the Printer set to automatic? Try that. Most printers have this set a default, so I am not sure this will fix your problem. Most of the time a wireless printer will not work because it does not support the encryption you are using on your router. If you are usingRead more
Do you have the wireless channel on the Printer set to automatic? Try that. Most printers have this set a default, so I am not sure this will fix your problem. Most of the time a wireless printer will not work because it does not support the encryption you are using on your router. If you are using WPA2 try changing it ti WPA or WEP then resetup your printer using the new pass phrase.
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If you can't browse the internet even when the VPN is off, restart your computer. When your computer reboots, check that your internet is connected and try browsing again. If that doesn't work, you may need to check your network settings or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you can’t browse the internet even when the VPN is off, restart your computer. When your computer reboots, check that your internet is connected and try browsing again. If that doesn’t work, you may need to check your network settings or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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I don't understand this ROM requirement, what exactly are you using? The 400MB requirement is going to extremely limit your Linux choices. Many 32-bit versions are kept just under 700MB to fit on a CD, then additional updates are installed immediately after connecting to the internet. But 64-bit verRead more
As ijack said, only Windows will run ALL Windows apps. Wine is hit or miss. And if you want to run Linux, Wine is what you’ll have to use. Either than or you’ll have to find Linux compatible alternatives, if they exist.
Try DistroWatch to find info about different Linux versions. Mint & Zorin OS are my current favorites, both based on Ubuntu. Zorin has an interface very similar to Win7. It also includes Wine for running Windows apps.
http://distrowatch.com/
http://zorinos.com/tour.html
How To Install Windows 98 Se Folder The Hard Drive?
Where did you get the Win98SE folder from? Why aren't you simply installing from the disk?How are your DOS skills? You will need to boot from a Win98SE boot floppy, select without CD-ROM support, then change A:\> to C:\>. You will then have to change the directory to the Win98 folder, then typRead more
How are your DOS skills? You will need to boot from a Win98SE boot floppy, select without CD-ROM support, then change A:\> to C:\>. You will then have to change the directory to the Win98 folder, then type SETUP & press ENTER.
USB Crashes Computer – Turns To Black Screen.
Could be overloading the USB Controller. USB controllers usually serve TWO USB ports. In your case those would be the TWO front ports. It is also possible if you have a built-in card reader that it is also running off that same controller. If you have a high current device connected to both ports itRead more
If you are connecting an external USB powered portable hard drive they usually require TWO USB connections to operate correctly. If a USB external drive is failing it can place a bigger load on the port. You can test an external by downloading software from the manufacturer’s site.
In your original post you ask about static discharge. That may be possible. To avoid that touch a metal part of your tower to discharge yourself before touching the USB cable/ drive.
Solved Printer Not Avaialble
Since this thread was started I had occasion to troubleshoot an old Epson 400 inkjet that just stopped printing. Went through checking drivers, ports and parallel cables. What it came down to was low ink. The owner removed the ink tanks and shook them. Re-installed them and then I re-installed the pRead more
Going back to the first post it is not clear if this printer was previously installed on that computer. The parallel port type may be set wrong. I think the default type is SPP, which works with older printers. Your printer may need a more advanced setting.
Find those settings in integrated peripherals in the BIOS.
Solved Paste Option Button Is Not Showing
Have you tried running a Diagnostic:Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from within Excel / WordClick the Microsoft Office buttonClick on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window)Click on the Resources button in the left hand paneClickRead more
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from within Excel / Word
Click the Microsoft Office button
Click on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window)
Click on the Resources button in the left hand pane
Click on the Diagnose button in the right hand pane
Click Continue
Click Run Diagnostics
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from the Start Menu
Click on the Start button
Click All Programs
Click Microsoft Office folder
Click Microsoft Office Tools
Click Microsoft Office Diagnostics
Click Continue
Click Run Diagnostics
Also, here are the steps to see if you have the option enabled
if you already tried these steps, then you can ignore this:
Click the Microsoft Office button
Click on the Excel / Word Options button to bring up the Excel / Word Options dialog box (at the bottom of window)
Click Advanced, at the left side of the dialog box.
Scroll until you get to the Cut, Copy, and Paste section.
Make sure the “Show Paste Options Buttons” check box is selected.
Click OK.
See if any of that helps.
MIKE
http://www.skeptic.com/
Solved Saving Files In Random Or Shuffled Order
I think I see what you are driving at. You want a program that adds a random number in front of the file as it is loaded onto the flash drive. I know of no program available that does that. However, what you can probably do is write a batch file that will add random numbers to the files after they aRead more
I know of no program available that does that. However, what you can probably do is write a batch file that will add random numbers to the files after they are on the flash drive. It would first have to count the number of files present.
Ask this new question on the Programming forum and it is likely someone can produce a script for you. You could copy this batch file onto the flash drive to run it then delete it once it has finished. I’m not clever enough but feel sure it is possible.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks