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Slow internet at night

Next time it happens can you connect the computer directly to the modem and make sure to power cycle the modem and computer. Then run a speed test http://www.speedtest.net/ Also do you have any...

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Using dot matrix printer attached to one computer from printing from another...

It would help if you were to tell some of the spec's of these two machines, i.e., Windows version, RAM and etc.? Also not which machine has this printer attached? After sharing the printer, did you go...

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Windows XP keeps asking for password when I try to connect to other computer

With XP on one machine and Windows 7 and/or 8 on others, both like to have passworded user accounts. I have found the simplest is to make a "COMMON" Admin user on all machines using the SAME name and...

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No internet connection & no successful driver install

lets get one laptop going so these are the drivers you need from the HP site PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_3577103C&REV_05 Realtek 10/100/1000 PCI-E NIC Family driver here...

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Computer cannot find bluetooth mouse

Further problem -- I have lost my B/T icon. Will try to get it back while awaiting a reply.

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Slow speeds every night. ISP has basically given up. Help!

Thats what we thought, we have had temperature issues before that caused similar stuff like this but thats not the case this time, all of the wire is above ground. and they have told me they have...

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HP Pavilion shows internet access but won't open websites

After following up with Terry, can you click on the Tools button icon, and then tap or click Internet Options. Under the Advance tab, tap or click the Reset button. Reset IE Settings screen should...

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Belkin router internet disconnects

Quote: Does anyone know of a specific configuration I should use? You should use configurations that will help you troubleshoot to determine where/why the disconnects (unless, of course, you already...

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Getting WiFi throughout a house with very dense walls

This Netgear has worked well for us in the US for quite a few years. Our modem and router is on the 1st floor, towards the left and back of a one story home. My husband's computers are in the basement....

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DSL Modem Drops Internet

Just checked it, luckily the wire distance is short, and everything is wired up properly. I'm wondering if it's an issue with the modem

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Using a wireless bridge and router to create a local network

Routers are permitted but our IT department does not help with smaller things like this, its more of DIY.

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Setting up a repeater router

Pretty sure that router doesn't have a Repeater (or Range Extender) mode, but check the user manual or the various configuration pages. If you can run an ethernet cable to the Netgear it can be used as...

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ASUS USB-AC53 Dual Band - Can't detect 5Ghz band

Hi there! So about 2 months ago, I purchased the AC53 when I moved in to a house share. We have Virgin Media SuperHub that does both 2.4ghz and 5ghz. When I installed it, it worked fine and connected...

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[Solved] Some Devices Not Connecting to Bridged Wi-Fi

Possibly a misconfigured or corrupted firewall or security suite that is not trusting the current IP address range? Open a (black) Command Prompt window: Hold the Windows logo key and press r; in the...

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Wifi not working in any location

Do you get internet access when you connect by ethernet to your home router? Please attach a screen shot of the Networks page (don't collapse the Radar, Connection or Signal History) of the Xirrus...

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Desktop Browser No Internet Connection

moved to networking forum from Windows 8 forum What firewall / security suite or anti-virus do you currently have on the PC - or you have ever had on the PC in the past - any trial ware - like Norton,...

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Sinmax SI-7200ND USB wireless adapter

Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Service Pack 2, 64 bit Processor: Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4850e, AMD64 Family 15 Model...

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Really need help with internet!! Connected but no access

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Kinda offbeat ? here.

I'm running Linux Mint 17. I use a VPN at times for security. I have now set up a virtualbox running win7. If I turn on my VPN in linux (host), will the win7 virtualbox traffic also go through the vpn...

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Problem Resolving Local DNS Names

Please do not start duplicate threads, continue with your other thread. Closed.

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