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July 13, 2006 at 10:03 AM EDT

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The following tips and fixes deal with home and office network-related hardware and software problems:



  • How can a software firewall be removed to replace it with a new one?


  • Computer loses Internet connection when PC left idle
  • Can't connect to Internet
  • Wireless network won't work after Windows ME reinstallation


  • DSL connection keeps disconnecting after 5 minutes on-line
  • Chat programs on notebook work fine at school, but not on home WiFi network
  • Chat programs on notebook work fine at school, but not on home WiFi network


  • Computers not connecting on home network
  • Wired network fails when wireless computers connected to router
  • Wireless router lost connection to Internet, can't re-establish it


  • Networking a Windows XP PC with a Mac G4
  • Problem connecting PC, laptop to network
  • Using dial-up with DSL installed


  • Using dial-up with DSL installed
  • Is there a way to keep anti-virus/firewall software from freezing network connections
  • Can a home Internet connection be shared between 2 routers using a hub or switch?


  • Connection problem with on-line contact program
  • Norton Antivirus blocking e-mail connection
  • Wireless network slowed to a crawl


  • Problems setting up Windows workgroups
  • Can't connect to Internet from Windows 98 machine
  • Notebook doesn't recognize ethernet cards


  • Network is working, but Internet Explorer won't recognize it
  • PC can't connect for on-line gaming
  • Can't share files on home network


  • Screensaver causes antivirus update to drop connection
  • XP won't recognize cable modem
  • 'Dialing from another connection' message when trying to connect to ISP


  • 'Dialing from another connection' message when trying to connect to ISP
  • Will fax from a fax/modem work if ADSL broadband is in use?
  • XP recognizes print server, but nothing will print


  • Accessing a PC remotely
  • Second PC can't access POP3 mail
  • Setting up a cable/DSL router for one PC


  • Some machines can't be accessed on network
  • WiFi won't work with laptop
  • Outlook still asking for dial-up number after broadband upgrade


  • Windows keeps losing track of NIC
  • Anti-virus software causes modem to dial during boot
  • Machine can reach IP address, not Web pages via text addresses


  • Home network crashes, then computer won't recognize new NIC
  • PC/Mac network password issue
  • PC hangs when connected to broadband modem


  • Can't access router setup page except through WiFi
  • Modem dialling kills sound playback
  • How to get rid of the Windows login box


  • Firewall generates 'site blocked' messages
  • Network won't issue IP address
  • MSN Messenger problems with Internet connection sharing


  • Second PC can't access broadband e-mail
  • Messenger connection drops out on wireless network
  • Modem errors likely due to power surge


  • Cable modem, router slow and locks up
  • WiFi repeater won't repeat signal
  • Router blocks MSN Messenger telephony


  • Spool 32 error when printing on network
  • MSN Messenger freezes


  • Windows XP doesn't recognize cable modem connection
  • Firewall interferes with Windows XP updates
  • Connecting Win XP, Win98 PCs on network


  • Getting Mac/Windows machines to connect properly on network
  • Grokster has trouble with a firewall
  • Can't print from DOS to network printer
  • Virus or spyware slows computer
  • Can't ping network card in WinXP


  • Sound/network card conflicts
  • Finding Mac and PC network harmony
  • Windows NT won't recognize modem
  • Modem drops Internet link
  • Setting up Internet Connection Sharing in Windows


  • Blocking Windows requests on ports 1900 through 5000
  • SID information for Windows 2000 domains
  • Connecting scanners to a network
  • Can't access certain popular Web sites with cable modem
  • Modem drops dial-up connection


  • Can't download 3Com ADSL modem update
  • Windows XP connection wizard help
  • Modem connects without consent
  • Dialup problem on networked PCs
  • Internet connection problems in wake of virus


  • VPNs and dynamic IPs
  • Windows Internet connection sharing won't access some Web sites
  • Internet Explorer connections with DSL Internet access
  • Windows XP won't recognize USB high-speed modem
  • Copying files between networked PCs


  • Setting up multiple Ethernet adapter profiles for different networks
  • Setting up a home network
  • Sympatico DSL service stops voice calls
  • Sharing a satellite Net connection
  • ICQ text glitch


  • Windows and Apple AirPort wireless network
  • Windows modem dialling glitch
  • Sharing Internet connection among PCs
  • Checking network speed, ZoneAlarm problems
  • PCs not home in Network Neighbourhood


  • ZoneAlarm and boot-up problems in Windows
  • DSL and Cable modems explained
  • The Word on file server slowdown
  • Deleting wireless client profiles
  • Workgroups versus Domains

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