July 14th, 2008
Windows Vista and Netstumbler
Netstumbler isn’t officially supported on Windows Vista but several alternatives exist that provide similar or better information about wireless networks.
The quickest and simplest way to discover access points is by using the “netsh” command available by default in Windows Vista. The command returns text results for discovered wireless networks. Free tools that [...]
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May 28th, 2008
Palm Centro Gmail and Google Mail App
Getting Gmail and/or Google Mail App to work on a Centro requires the same software and process as a Treo 650. See previous posts below.
Google Gmail on Treo 650 - Three step process to get Gmail working on a Treo 650 using Google Gmail Mobile App. This process works [...]
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May 27th, 2008
WiFi For Dummies
A request I get all the time is recommendations on books that are good for non techies to learn about WiFi. If you search long enough on the Internet you can find free information on the web that will answer your questions, no matter what your topic. What is more difficult, is [...]
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March 16th, 2008
Ethernet Crossover Cable
An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly where they would normally be connected via a network switch, hub or router. For example, one would use a crossover cable to directly connect two personal computers via their network adapters.
Ethernet Crossover Cable Pinout
Making an ethernet [...]
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February 19th, 2008
Free Wireless Network Training
If you are interested in a career in wireless networking a good foundation in networking fundamentals is very important.
Embedded below is a training video that covers the OSI Model, IP routing/switching, IP subnetting, IP Protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP), 802.11a/b/g, and network security fundamentals.
Based on content the video was probably produced [...]
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January 23rd, 2008
2 Mobile Gmail Accounts on Same Phone
If you have two Gmail email accounts and want to access both via your mobile phone, Palm Treo 650 on Sprint in my case, follow instructions below.
The first step is to get a single account working. See post titled Google Gmail App on Treo 650 for how to get [...]
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January 18th, 2008
Install Google Gmail App on Treo 650 In Three Steps
Below is a three step process to get Gmail working on a Treo 650 using Gmail App.
Use Treo 650 browser and download JVM http://www.wlanbook.com/download/1.prc accept install of this application
Use Treo 650 browser and download JVM http://www.wlanbook.com/download/2.prc accept install of this application
Open installed IBM Java VM and [...]
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December 26th, 2007
Hidden Wireless Networks
Access points (APs) advertise their capabilities several times per second by broadcasting beacon frames that carry the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the wireless network. Commercial grade access points can be configured to advertise multiple SSIDs/networks. SOHO class access points typically only allow a single SSID to be configured. A hidden wireless network [...]
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December 5th, 2007
To copy your WinSCP sessions from a Windows XP to another Windows XP machine use below.
To export saved sessions to a file run below in the Windows XP run box (Start -> Run and then type copy/paste entire line below into box and hit return)
regedit /e winscp.reg “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Martin Prikryl\WinSCP 2\Sessions”
The winscp.reg file will be saved [...]
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December 1st, 2007
Devcon Utility
Enabling or disabling wireless networking or any connection can be done using a batch file and the devcon utility in Windows XP.
Batch Files and Command Line
Below is a summary of the posts that provide information on how to enable/disable wireless networking using batch files.
Enable/Disable Wireless Cards Using Command Line
Disabling Wireless Connection On Startup/Shutdown Using [...]
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