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Samba is a networking protocol that allows compatibility with Windows-based networks. The Samba client is installed by default in Ubuntu Jaunty and should work seamlessly (unless you have have a firewall blocking the ports). The following instructions are to install a Samba server (which is not installed by default). This allows you to share your files over a Samba (Windows) network to other Samba clients.  Type below on your terminal to install it:

sudo apt-get install samba samba-tools system-config-samba

Once finish install, go to System–>Administrator–>Samba to configure Samba setting. Before configure, we need to create a folder that specified for sharing. Then, click add share to create new samba share, browse to the folder that u created earlier. Tick “writable” if u want to edit the share folder.

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Search Engine Giant- Google has launched their free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service. The DNS protocol is an important part of the web’s infrastructure, serving as the Internet’s phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, so your computer may be performing hundreds of lookups a day.

By using Google Public DNS you can:

• Speed up your browsing experience.
• Improve your security.
• Get the results you expect with absolutely no redirection.

Google Public DNS IP addresses are as follows:

• 8.8.8.8
• 8.8.4.4

Detail configuration instructions.

Other DNS:

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I’ve just tested the Maxis Wired Broadband. The subscripted package is 1Mbps.

The package include a Aztech 605E ADSL modem.

During peak hour ( 7pm ), i’ve performed below test.

The result shown that it can reach more than 80% of the maximum speed, which is quite good. Perhaps it is due to in whole Perak state, only this residential area is available for Maxis Wired Broadband service.

I’ve heard that during non peak hour, the speed might reach more than 1Mbps. Hopefully Maxis wired broadband will be stable than TM Net Streamyx…

After enable sharing, user can share files, documents, printers, and devices with other users on your computer and with other users on a network.

Right Click the folder, drive, or device that u want to share.(Below is sharing CDRW drive)


Below screen will appear if 1st sharing is made.Click to continue.

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IPNetInfo is a small utility that allows you to easily find all available information about an IP address: The owner of the IP address, the country/state name, IP addresses range, contact information (address, phone, fax, and email), and more. This utility can be very useful for finding the origin of unsolicited mail. You can simply copy the message headers from your email software and paste them into IPNetInfo utility. IPNetInfo automatically extracts all IP addresses from the message headers, and displays the information about these IP addresses.

The IP address information is retrieved by sending a request to the whois server of ARIN. If ARIN doesn’t maintain the information about the requested IP address, a second request is sent to the whois server of RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC or AfriNIC.
After the IP address information is retrieved, IPNetInfo analyzes the Whois record and displays it in a table.

One of our friend ask about guide of setting up Aztech DSL600EU modem. This model is a combo router which comes with Ethernet port and USB port. For ethernet, just plug network cable only, if connect through USB, need to install the USB driver in order for PC to detect. Other than that, Aztech DSL600EU support both bridge mode and router mode. In bridge mode, u need to create a dialer containing your streamyx user name and password. Every time u want to connect to internet, u need to manually dial it. If in router mode, streamyx user name and password is stored inside the modem, once you switch it ON, it will automatic establish internet connection for you.

Due to bridge mode is a bit fussy, is more convenient to setup as router mode.

The modem configuration is web based, therefore u need to open up IE/firefox browser and under URL type “192.168.1.1” and press Enter to login to router. Below screen will appear.

For default, Both the username and password are “admin“.

After login screen , u will be direct to quick start screen.

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Recently i’ve setup a Multi Functional Printer ( MFP ) at customer place where customer using wireless networking through a Linksys WAP54G access point connected to ADSL modem in order for internet access.

I had been order to create wireless bridging to their wireless network using an AT-WA7400 enterprise class dual radio WLAN access point that can operate within both 2.4GHz ( 802.11b/g mode ) and 5GHz ( 802.11a mode ) frequency bands.. ( * MFP is network ready )

The concept from HQ is to wired access point to MFP, 1 radio wireless bridge with Linksys access point, the 2nd radio become AP. What the heck? How can it be done?

For my understanding, 802.11a is not compatible with 802.11b/g… When i wireless bridge the 802.11b/g radio with linksys, no wireless network available due to laptop and desktop wireless adapter is in 802.11b/g mode… For 802.11a radio, i cant wireless bridge it, both linksys and my AT-WA7400 ( 802.11b/g ) available on the wireless network. Once connected to linksys, able to access internet but cant print. On the other hand, connected to my AT-WA7400, able to wireless printing but cant access internet… God sake… I spent 4 hours plus at customer place and this is what i got…Customer requirement is able to print and access internet at the same time…

No choice, i brought back customer linksys WAP54G access point and try configure it at home. Finally, i found out that linksys is not compatible with other brand. Linksys can only be linked back to Linksys only for client mode, repeater mode or wireless bridge mode…

That’s the problem… Then i went to linksys forum and discuss with some expert…The best way i can do is to purchase another Linksys WAP54G access point, and set it as AP client. Then, i got another WAP54G, set it as AP client, filled in customer original WAP54G MAC address, and used site survey to locate customer WAP54G, filled in WEP code and is done. The wireless network is still the same WAP54G from customer access point. Now, users are able to access internet and wireless printing at the same time.

Now only i know that for wireless networking, is better stick to the same brand if u want to extend your wireless network in future.

I just brought a Dlink wireless router.

To enable wireless printing is very simple.
First assured that the printer is connected to a desktop and driver is installed. Then make sure both laptop and desktop is in the same network.

Go to “Printer & Faxes”–> right click –> choose “share” to share out your printer.

After shared out, on the laptop side “printer & faxes”, u will see the shared printer available. Whenever u want to print from Laptop, just choose the network printer driver and u can start printing.

This applied to wired network also.

Are u tried of changing network configuration on your laptop ? Because WIndow XP only built in 1 set of network configuration. Therefore, whenever u are in office, you may use difference configuration compare to your home configuration. This make u have to change it everyday……….

Unless u are using Toshiba laptop which provided the Config Free which allow u to set difference profile & settings for your network. But the Toshiba Config Free software can only use in Toshiba laptop, other laptop it wouldnt allow u to install… ( *dont worry, i know how to crack it. I will post it when i’m free hehe )

But i found a freeware which have to features like Config Free, allow user to set up to 6 profile according to users’ needs.

NetSetMan is a network settings manager which can easily switch between 6 different, visually structured profiles including:

• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Preferred & Alternate DNS Server
• Computer Name
• Workgroup
• DNS Domain
• WINS Server
• Default Printer
• Run Scripts

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This afternoon I went to Yik Foong Plaza with my friend Mr. Lee. He brought a new Belkin Wireless G Router which cost only RM195. ( PC fair promotion )

This wireless router lets users share file & internet connection among their computers without using network cable. It came with 4 -port 10/100 Base-T erthernet switch to connect wired computers to network. Some more with wireless 802.11g 2.4Ghz standard which can offer coverage to 400 feet.
Advantages

•Creates a network in your home or office without cables

•Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices

•Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes

•Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption

•Uses NAT and SPI firewall to protect network from outside intrusions by hackers

•Works with Macintosh® and PC computers

•Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support * The sales girl even said that oversea also covered.

Package came with:

Wireless G router, Power Supply, User manual, Quick installation guide, RJ45 network cable & Software CD.

To Mr Lee: How to setup network sharing printer

1. Go to Start–> Settings–> Printer–> right click on the printer–> click on sharing–> choose shared as –> enter printer’s name

2. Click apply & OK.

3. To find the printer at the network, click on add printer–> choose network printer–> then browse for the printer on your network

* make sure you set difference ip address for every PCs, but same gateway address.

* remember to spend me drink if you able to do it… Help you save the RM20… ^^