ethtool, WOL: What does "wake on physical activity" actually mean and (how) can I use it?
Hi everyone.
I fighting with the WOL settings of my Ubuntu box at the moment. The idea is to have an HTTP/SVN server to sleep while it's unused and wake up when it's accessed. So far, wake-on-LAN works and is activated on startup:
Settings for eth1:
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Windows Firewall issues
I'm not sure whether this is a Windows problem or a .NET problem (i.e. whether it belongs here on on SO), but I've written a small HTTP server program in C# (using the .NET HttpListner class) which works fine for the most part, but Windows Firewall seems to be refusing to let connect...
MacOSX: how much network traffic by each app? (free solution)
Possible Duplicate:
How do I know how many bandwidth an individual application are consuming on Mac OS X?
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Connecting different switches together
If I have a 100Mbps cable and I connect it to a 10 Mbps switch and to that switch I connect another 100 Mbps switch, will that 100 Mbps switch connected at the last get 100Mbps speed?
Is there a defect in such a connection?
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How can I control the internet sharing speed in my network?
I want to share my Internet connection with my neighbors and control the speed I share with them. Is it possible? Please elaborate.
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Ubuntu intrepid - static IP networking keeps restarting with DHCP
I've got a linux box with a static IP configured that seems to be ok. The static IP address works for a few hours, and then sets itself back with (what seems like) whatever DHCP tell it to use.
Here's my /etc/network/interfaces
auto lo
iface lo inet loo...
Create a wireless Network in Ubuntu 10.04?
Hello.,
Whenever i need to copy some files and couldnt find a pen drive, [ i dont have bluetooth enabled in my lap], I create a new ad hoc (wireless) network in windows and share the necessary files on the network and share files with the other system.
Now, i want ...
What is VPN actually used for?
Hi there
I've never really understood why VPNs are used. I know it stands for Virtual Private Network, but in simple terms how does it work and what is it used for?
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Apple Airport Extreme multi station network problems
I have 2 Apple Time Capsules and one gigabit airport extreme for 3 stations total. All support 802.11a/n-802.11b/g/n. It is absolutely beyond me how to set this up effectively as a single wireless network.
Here are some facts about the network I have:
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How to use a MacMini and its monitor as a secondary monitor for a MacBook Pro
I found Synergy extends my keyboard and touchpad so I can seamlessly control the MacMini from my MacBook Pro, but that isn't quite what I want.
I have a MacMini connected to 40+ inch HDTV as a media system. I'm looking for a way to use that 40+ inch HDTV wirelessly, through the M...
Can I use IPv6 in Windows 7 if my ISP support it but not my router?
I would like to use IPv6 on my desktop computer, it has Windows 7. My ISP has support for IPv6, since if I connects directly to the adsl-modem IPv6 works fine. But my home router doesn't support IPv6 (Netgear WNR2000).
I have heard that Windows 7 has some built in tunneling techni...
what is meant by NIC manufacturers
i searched cannot find the meaning
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hop count question confusion, what will happen in this simple case
consider ABCD
router A wants to send to D
it keeps hop count 3
what will be the HOP COUNT when the packet reaches D,
will it be zero or one??
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why is byte stuffing preferred to use with PPP
why is byte stuffing preferred to use with PPP
i read both can be used bit and byte, but book question is the above, i cant think of any reason
can you?
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What does the 100BASE-FC mean and what is the answer to the following
What does the 100BASE-FC mean and what is the answer to the following
router and a switch, which is used to connect networks together?
my friend say switch
i say router
well what the difference, some where it s...
Subnets sets by a wifi and wire router
Is it generally possible to have wifi & wired clients of a router on the same subnet so that they see each other on the same LAN?
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please explain the difference between two way hand shake and three way for PAP and CHAP
well the difference i general
specifically for
-two way - PAP
-three way - CHAP
and
what has it got to do with how the connection terminates
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Are routers and switches the same?
Recently I went looking for a non-wireless router at brick-and-mortar stores, during my unsuccessful search an employee at a large "reputable" store responded this way.
Me: "Excuse me, do you have any non-wireless routers?"
Him: "Um... yeah, but they are called swi...
Joining an Ubuntu VM to microsoft AD and DNS
So here's what I'm after:
Create Ubuntu inside Virtualbox (done)
Join it to the domain using net ads join -S example.com -u admin (done)
Update the DNS using net ads dns register (done)
Be able to visit th...
How can I set my DNS settings using the command-prompt or PS?
Using Windows 7. Is this possible?
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