by Dorian on April 4, 2011. Updated August 16, 2011
Slow Data Transfer is not Always caused by the Network Slow data transfers are sometimes caused by a slow computer. Determine if the computer is the reason by comparing the transfer speed with a different computer connected on the same [...]
by Dorian on April 4, 2011. Updated April 17, 2012
When only one computer on your network is slow it is easier to troubleshoot because the problem is isolated.
by Dorian on April 4, 2011. Updated August 17, 2011
Troubleshoot a Slow Computer Network Your Computer is Slow and Not the Network.
How do we know the server is slow and the problem is not elsewhere?
by Dorian on April 4, 2011. Updated August 17, 2011
If the entire network or a part of the network is slow, it could mean you have a faulty switch or a you network is wrongly configured. Here are some hints about possible faults.
by Dorian on March 13, 2011. Updated February 15, 2012
Did you ever wanted to send automatic emails, whether the sending was triggered by an event or just wanted to send the email at a certain time of the day or month?
I am not talking about Email Marketing Software, although that sounds interesting too. I am talking about sending emails from a batch file. You make a backup of a file and need to know when the task was finished or you want to send some files to a group of users, let’s say some weekly reports, logs, the contents of an html form, etc… How do you do that? Here is a real example.
by Dorian on February 26, 2011. Updated August 28, 2011
If you are installing your own Computer Network and you want to run the cables yourself, you need information about the process and the planning. This is what this post intends.
by Dorian on February 22, 2011. Updated August 28, 2011
If you are crimping a lot of RJ45 patch-cords and you always forget the wire sequence, here is a Simple method to remember the wire sequence and colors. I always use the same standard and by doing so I don’t [...]
by Dorian on February 22, 2011. Updated August 28, 2011
Tools and supplies needed for a network patch cord: Twisted pairs cable Scissors or cutter pliers RJ45 male connectors Good quality Crimper Start by stripping the pvc cover off the twisted pairs cable. Remove about 3inches (7cm). Separate and untwist [...]
by Dorian on February 18, 2011. Updated August 28, 2011
If you own or manage two or more computers you need to connect your computers in a wired network to share Internet Connection and other services.
Here is a complete How To Build a Network.
by Dorian on February 18, 2011. Updated August 28, 2011
Punch down tool – The punch tool is used to insert the network cable in the patch panel or similar connection panels. For a small network up to 7 devices you might not need it as you can easily connect [...]