comp/net virus protection - Page 13

Beestie · 02-15-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mbpark

I have worked with netgear cards enough to know that the drivers provided are complete and utter shite.

I can vouch for that. I finally trashed my wireless Netgear setup in favor of a new Netgear router and I just ran CAT 5 cable to all my computers.

I was about to rip my hair out trying to get that stupid wireless thing working. I worked for years then just started skipping out.

Problem solved.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-16-2009, 10:25 AM

This looks handy.
Computer Repair Utility Kit in a Thumb Drive

I think I could do irreparable harm with that sucker.

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 03:37 PM

Update:

I couldn't get online since Saturday morning. My computer said the wireless connection was excellent...all other stuff checked out as far as I knew, but it wouldn't pull up any web pages.

I was finally in the right mood to call tech support. They were friendly and helpful, and in the end decided to send a tech. I agreed to "between 3:30 and 6:00" since I could be home from mom and dad's by then. Dude showed up like 3:35, replaced the router (said the other one was pretty old, this one has a separate modem and the router box is much smaller) and the converter (said the one plugged directly into the back sucked and gave me one on a wire that I can hang somewhere) and it is now running GREAT. No additional cost to me. He wouldn't even let me tip him though I said he deserved something for coming out on a Sunday.

I should have done this a long time ago, but like I said, I didn't want to call when I was in a pissy mood, and it HAD been working off and on and...I'm a procrastinator.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-10-2009, 03:56 PM

So you're not in a pissy mood when it's Mother's Day and a Full Moon?

Yeah, I know, now you are again.

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 05:17 PM

There's a full moon?

tw · 05-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

There's a full moon?

Look out front on the lawn. We know where you live.

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Just let the pizza guy through, please.

Oh, I see you! *waves*

tw · 05-10-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Oh, I see you! *waves*

So we really don't need facial recognition?

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 07:04 PM

It's not like there are 1500 guys with tinfoil hats standing around out there: you don't exactly "blend."

tw · 05-10-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

It's not like there are 1500 guys with tinfoil hats standing around out there: you don't exactly "blend."

That pointy thing is not tin foil.

BTW, hopefully the tech showed you how to display the status page on that new router. Knowing how to display it, knowing what to look for, or even putting the hyperlink for that router status page in Favorites (or Bookmark) would go a long way to averting any future problems. Which gives you more time to watch your lawn or rescue the pizza guy.

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 07:13 PM

He didn't but I'll look into it. Thanks! Now get off my lawn! Actually, having it called a lawn is hilarious...you can cross it in a few steps.

tw · 05-10-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Actually, having it called a lawn is hilarious...you can cross it in a few steps.

It needs a little fertilizer. Done.

Shawnee123 · 05-10-2009, 07:49 PM

tw, I found the netgear smart wizard wireless assistant...he had a shortcut on the desktop. Was this what you meant? It has everything, I think. He did tell me about the network name and the key, which are there also.

SteveDallas · 05-10-2009, 09:08 PM

Steve's Guide to Computer Branding-Speak

If it's labeled "smart" . . . it's stupid, at best. (At worst it's stupid and harmful.)
If it's called an "assistant," it will never do anything to assist you.

tw · 05-10-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

tw, I found the netgear smart wizard wireless assistant...he had a shortcut on the desktop. Was this what you meant? It has everything, I think. He did tell me about the network name and the key, which are there also.

That would be one page from the router for both wireless and for wired LAN (local area network). (Record that password if required for access.)

One side of those boxes is your LAN (wireless and ethernet / CAT5 cables). Other side is the outside world - the WAN.

For example, network name and encryption code is for wireless operation. Best recorded just in case something happens. Maybe front panel lights report computers hardwired. Record those lights to know what a good connection looks like. Status page IP address (such as 192.168.1.1) also recorded for future convenience.

Another status page may have other information such as numbers for the WAN (wide area network). Don't remember. Is your WAN was cable, DSL, or FIOS (the ISP)? Each would have some numbers that define upload and download data rates, signal to noise ratios, error numbers, or something equivalent. You currently have a good system. So record (or print) those numbers just to know what a good system looks like.

Hopefully, those status pages report what is between your computer and that router/modem. Another status page reports what is between that router/modem and your ISP. If any problems, well, which page shows bad numbers? The bad page tells you which direction to go for help. No more 'try this and try that' speculation.

Old router was Netgear. Recording these new model numbers (when convenient) means, if problems occur, you don't have to fight through dust balls to read those numbers later.

Put all in an envelope under the router.

I usually write the router wireless name and security (WEP) code one a sticky label. Mount that sticky label near the router. Then a new wireless computer can connect by simply reading that number from a convenient location. Some ideas to avert future confusion.

02-16-2009, 10:25 AM	#182
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	This looks handy. Computer Repair Utility Kit in a Thumb Drive I think I could do irreparable harm with that sucker. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#183
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Update: I couldn't get online since Saturday morning. My computer said the wireless connection was excellent...all other stuff checked out as far as I knew, but it wouldn't pull up any web pages. I was finally in the right mood to call tech support. They were friendly and helpful, and in the end decided to send a tech. I agreed to "between 3:30 and 6:00" since I could be home from mom and dad's by then. Dude showed up like 3:35, replaced the router (said the other one was pretty old, this one has a separate modem and the router box is much smaller) and the converter (said the one plugged directly into the back sucked and gave me one on a wire that I can hang somewhere) and it is now running GREAT. No additional cost to me. He wouldn't even let me tip him though I said he deserved something for coming out on a Sunday. I should have done this a long time ago, but like I said, I didn't want to call when I was in a pissy mood, and it HAD been working off and on and...I'm a procrastinator. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#184
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	So you're not in a pissy mood when it's Mother's Day and a Full Moon? Yeah, I know, now you are again. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-10-2009, 05:17 PM	#185
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	There's a full moon? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 06:47 PM	#187
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Just let the pizza guy through, please. Oh, I see you! waves __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 07:04 PM	#189
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It's not like there are 1500 guys with tinfoil hats standing around out there: you don't exactly "blend." __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#191
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	He didn't but I'll look into it. Thanks! Now get off my lawn! Actually, having it called a lawn is hilarious...you can cross it in a few steps. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#193
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	tw, I found the netgear smart wizard wireless assistant...he had a shortcut on the desktop. Was this what you meant? It has everything, I think. He did tell me about the network name and the key, which are there also. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-10-2009, 09:08 PM	#194
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Steve's Guide to Computer Branding-Speak If it's labeled "smart" . . . it's stupid, at best. (At worst it's stupid and harmful.) If it's called an "assistant," it will never do anything to assist you.

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