COME ON COMPUTER GENIUSES! please help. need to set up virgin WIRELESS broadband on a MAC OS X!?
i did already ask this and got some good answers but they were all too vague!
right basically, i’ve got a mac laptop and am trying to set up wireless virgin broadband. we have got the broadband connection using a cable modem and are now trying to switch it so it is wireless. i have a netgear wireless router and honestly have absolutely no idea how to set this up.
i think it might be through airport…?
HELP! and please give a detailed description of what i have to do because i have no idea.
and virgin helpline is USELESS when it comes to macs.
this is driving me insane, please help!
You may not love this answer, but the best place to get a good answer are the Mac Forums… they talk a LOT about Virgin setup and can most definitely help… plus you can go back and forth with follow up questions.
Here’s the main FAQ hookup page… super helpful:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68784
And Virgin setup:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106075&highlight=virgin
I’m thinking of installing the D-link here by myself so that both the family pc and my laptop have internet access. I have all the hardware required as shown in the helpful manual, but I hate diving into the job without knowing if it will work or not. I’m no expert. I might just mess up the broadband connection. It’s finicky that way. So, has any of you done this before and will the Quick-Install work without hassle? My D-link is Wireless ADSL2+ Router Model no DSL-2640T. I’ve read all I could about it. I just want to make sure. And our Smartbro is the Plan 999 Unlimited thingie. Thank you so much! Any tips will be greatly appreciated, too.
Of course, just connect the cord from smartbro to wlan port of your dlink
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A WIFI network is handy because it allows you to communicate with all the computers in your office or home without tripping over cables. However, it’s not so dandy anymore when it’s left unprotected, and networking itself becomes a means for hackers to penetrate your system easier. You can stop this from happening by installing a penetration testing device with a WPA Cracker feature.
Scanning IP addresses
When you’re managing several computers, you need to make sure that your network is sufficiently fenced in with a penetration testing device. This system should be equipped with a scanning platform which detects all incoming communications with your network. It can block other computers from coming into your network and making use of your bandwidth. Remember, you have the right to stop other computers from connecting to the internet without your permission. After all, you are paying for the service, and they aren’t.
A penetration testing device should also protect your system from viral infections. Since it can detect IP addresses that are accessing your computers, it can also detect viruses and worms which may not be recognized by your anti-virus software just yet. When choosing your penetration testing device, you should get one that’s portable and doesn’t require tedious installation processes. The best ones can run on any OS, and could monitor your network’s movements from any computer within the WIFI signal’s boundaries.
Aside from the portability of your penetration testing device, it should also have a WPA Cracker feature. This will allow you to “test drive” the blocking capacities of your penetration testing device. A WPA Cracker feature is necessary, because most computers and hackers do make use of this software. To protect yourself from the dangers of intruders who may be infecting your software, and those who may be stealing your bandwidth, you need to get a WIFI security system that has WPA Cracker feature.
Anti-spam accompaniment
It’s not enough for you to protect your network from outside forces alone. This is because your network security also depends a lot on your outgoing communications online. If you’re visiting websites with harmful content, then you’re still vulnerable to viruses and worms. You can avoid this by installing an anti-spam appliance to your network. Anti-spam softwares allow you to block website addresses that may be nesting viruses not recognized yet by your anti-virus system.
We were concerned with bandwidth conservation when we were discussing penetration blocking systems earlier. With an anti-spamming appliance, you can also make sure that your bandwidth isn’t spent on online communications which are not work-related, if you’re running an office.
You don’t have to watch over your employee’s shoulders just to make sure that they’re not downloading music or movies using your company’s internet connection. What you can do is to block music and movies download websites. If any of your employees try to make use of proxy websites, you can also block these proxy websites and secure your network’s safety.
Just make sure that your penetration scanning system and your anti-spamming software are both compatible with your OS. Most of these network protection devices run well on Windows and Linux systems.
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To make sure that your network is well-protected, you need a penetration testing device which has a WPA Cracker feature.
I dont no much about laptops. I can`t seem to get on internet (wireless). I got a new nc10 netbook and a 3 Mobile Broadband doongle usb modem. I click this in at the side of the laptop and i put the chip which came with it inside doongle. When i connect it keeps sayin check ur settings not connected? I do live in a bad area so may be it doesnt work and the signals dont work. I dont ave a card reader wot ever that means.
Am i do anything wrong?
recheck your settings,make sure all is right,still if problems,call your internet provider, they can lead you what to do.
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Before you run right out and buy the first cell phone you see …. get yourself an education first. Make sure you ARE getting the best deal.
For sake of discussion … let’s say you’re getting a new cell phone, and have already decided to get Verizon. You’ve settled on getting a BlackBerry, probably the Curve, so you will be needing a data package, etc.
The question is …. what is the best way to get a plan and phone? Online? The Store? Costco?
A better question is … what’s right for YOU.
If you are looking for the best price on the device, then online is the way to go. You can certainly buy from the Verizon site, but also have a look at Wirefly, as these places offer about the lowest equipment prices I’ve seen. Most of the time the phone and even some accessories are free.
One word of caution, though. When you shop from an agent (any company besides the carrier), read the terms carefully. There are sometimes restrictions on lowering your plan within the first six months, with significant penalties if you do. However, the easy way around this is, when you initially sign up, get the cheapest plan you can, within reason. Then, if that doesn’t meet your needs within the first few weeks to a month, move up to the next one. You’ll incur no penalty this way. Also, read the terms related to canceling your service before your contract ends. You will owe the carrier an Early Termination Fee (ETF), but you may also owe one to the dealer you purchased the phone from. This isn’t always the case, but just be aware of it. The items I’ve mentioned in this paragraph can apply anywhere other than the carrier’s Web site, stores, or telesales. You can encounter this at any third-party agent, so if you have any doubts, ask questions and read everything you’re given.
And I have to mention rebates. You’re going to encounter them all over the place. If you plan on making that a big part of your buying decision, you need to understand how tricky they can be. I’ve seen terms that state that you have to wait six months before you can file the paperwork, and you only have a one-month window to do it, or the rebate is void. These things sometimes appear designed to cause you to make a mistake and not be able to redeem them, so be warned.
You may consider looking at other carriers too….other than Verizon. So if you look at other options, and still like Verizon, nothing wrong with that. However, if you haven’t, then you should consider all your options. For example, AT&T offers about the same coverage as Verizon in many areas, but their 3G footprint is much smaller right now. However, they use GSM. So their devices work much better overseas, since GSM is the dominant wireless standard around the world. Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, and some local and regional carriers use CDMA, which works well in the U.S. and Canada but not so well (or not at all) in other countries. There are some CDMA devices that also have GSM for international roaming, but they are limited. If international usage is an issue I’d suggest looking into OneSim.
As for Sprint and T-Mobile, my friend had Sprint back in 2001 and 2002 and found their network to be quite weak. Especially inside buildings, with enough dropped calls to almost drive him insane. That may have changed …. but they aren’t hitting any high marks in customer service right now, and my understanding is that they’re bleeding customers. There’s virtually no chance they’ll cease operations, but they seem to be in a state of disarray. So, unless you need a really cheap data plan, then I see no reason to choose them. T-Mobile seems to be a good carrier overall, but they don’t have much in the way of 3G service. And because of the frequency that their 3G network uses, only a few devices can access it. However, like AT&T, they use GSM, so your device will work well overseas.
One last thing. I’ve mentioned 3G a lot. Having it is very useful if you are going to be using lots of data, such as getting maps and transferring lots of files, but it really isn’t as critical if you only plan to check the occasional e-mail.
With everything I’ve just said …. I suggest finding a cell phone online. To make this as easy as possible use the resources for cell phone comparison and cheap cell phone deals available through Broadband Nation.
