Network Hardware: Buying your Networking Hardware
http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1788-network-hardware-buying-your-networking-hardware
This lesson is part of the series: PC Network: Hardware, PC Network – Install, Connect, Configure, Share
This video is part of a broader set of videos that cover all aspects of home network setup and configuration. This particular lesson comes from section 1, which covers Home Networking Hardware. Other sections will have lessons that cover the topics of Networking Hardware Installation, Networking Hardware Configuration, Connecting PCs to Home Networks and Setting up File Sharing and Printer Sharing.
The lessons in this section are:
Networking Hardware Explained – www.mindbites.com/lesson/1788
Buying your Networking Hardware – this lesson
This lesson covers:
*Wireless G routers
*Quality of Service features
*Wireless N routers
*Dual-band
*Finding reliable reviews of hardware
*The best sites for end user reviews
*Buying options from the manufacturer, brick and mortar stores and online stores
Next, in Section 2, we will show you how to connect the modem to the router and install a wireless network adapters inside our computers to get them on the home network.
Duration : 0:3:9
The Good Warriors of the Net – IP for Peace
A corny, but incredibly funny video of how the Internet and networking works from the Ericsson MediaLab. The video was made in the late 90s using pretty rudimentary computer animation, but for any tech head, that matters not. The Router, with his collision-prone tendencies, will make you chuckle. Those pesky AppleTalk packets will slow down your network. And beware the Pings of Death!
I just found the video on my hard drive in an archive folder; I think my Dad gave it to me on a CD sometime around 2000. It is not only a pretty good overview of networking terminology and functionality, but also a pretty good way to pass 12 minutes of your time.
Here’s the official website: http://warriorsofthe.net/
Duration : 0:12:57
How to Secure Your Wireless Network
Wireless technology has revolutionized home networking in the past few years. However, because of increasing signal strength, wireless signals will often extend farther than the boundaries of your home and may be picked up by other computers—sometimes as much as two or three blocks away! Because of this, it’s essential that you secure your wireless network properly. The following are tips on how to do this.
The first and easiest task is turn firewalls on. This includes computers on the wireless network as well as on your router. Almost all computers with wireless capabilities will have the option to turn on and off a firewall. Make sure that each computer has its own unique user name and password.
All wireless routers, via a standard IP address, allow you access and set up the equipment. Here, you enter your network address and other important information. Be sure to change the default username and password that allows you to access this page. And don’t forget to write down your changes!
Every computer accessing a wireless router will have a MAC address. One technique to secure your network is to only allow computers with certain MAC addresses to access the network. If you only have a few computers, this shouldn’t be a time consuming process.
Duration : 0:1:41
D-Link DES-1108 8-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch
Link: http://www.buy.com/prod/d-link-des-1108-8-port-10-100-desktop-switch-d-link-8-port-10-100/q/loc/101/203357327.html The D-Link 8-port 10/100 Desktop Switch (DES-1108) provides a simple solution for expanding your network. Connect this Desktop Switch to a router and share high-speed Internet access with up to seven additional computers. By sharing the Internet, your users can check e-mail, browse the web, and chat with friends and family online using their own computer. With this Desktop Switch, you can also add a print server, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), and Internet camera to increase the functionality of your network.
Duration : 0:0:47
Networking Guide – Part 5: Finding Existing Port Forwarding Info on Your Router
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Part 5 of our Networking Guide shows you how to locate your router’s existing port forwarding information. Please let us know if the video was helpful by leaving comments.
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Duration : 0:5:10
Cisco Catalyst Switches Make IT Easy
The words “networking” and “easy” are seldom found in the same sentence, but Cisco Catalyst switches bring them together. With switching technology that auto-senses, auto-installs, auto-configures, and auto-troubleshoots, Catalyst switches simplify networking. Learn how this saves you time and money.
Duration : 0:4:56
Computer Network Tips : How to Choose a Computer Network Hub
When choosing a computer network hub, it is not the best idea to hook up more than two computers and a printer to it. Select the right computer hub with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computer networking.
Expert: Jason Hendricks
Bio: Jason Hendricks is a Macintosh genius who works for the Mac Store in Denver, Colo.
Filmmaker: Bing Hu
Duration : 0:1:18
Social Networking website about old computers
Go and visit “Computers at Age” now!
http://computersatage.ning.com/
Duration : 0:7:15
What is a Social Network?
http://live.pirillo.com/ – MySpace, YouTube, FaceBok, Flickr … they’re all social networks, but what is a social network?
Duration : 0:12:52
D-LinkTV D.I.Y. #102 8-Port Desktop Switch (DGS-2208)
In this episode Mike discusses and illustrates how to install the D-Link 8-Port Desktop Switch (DGS-2208).
The DGS-2208 provides three key benefits through its cutting edge, innovative D-Link Green eco-friendly technology:
* Reduces power consumption & creates less heat
* Extended product life
* Reduces operating costs
Power Savings by Number of Connected Ports and Link Status
Computers do not require Internet access all the time; neither do switches utilize all ports at all times. When a computer or network equipment is shut down, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amounts of power. With D-Link Green Technology, D-Link switches can automatically detect link status and reduce power usage of ports that are idle. Computers or any connecting parties set to standby mode (not power off), however, will not provide significant power savings.
Power Savings by Cable Length
D-Link Green verified switches have the ability to analyze the length of any Ethernet cable connected to them for adjustment of power usage accordingly. Shorter lengths require less power.
Overall Power Savings Per Day
For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 meter cables, D-Link Green Technology can save up to 40%* power used for each system.
Note: Switch uses switching power adapter. The cable length which PCs are connected to switch is 20m cables.
Get the blazing speed of Gigabit Ethernet with the D-Link DGS-2208, an 8-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch that delivers power, performance, and reliability in one cost-effective, space-saving design. Increase the speed of your network server and backbone connections, or make Gigabit to the desktop a reality.
Power users in the home, office, workgroup, or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-intensive files faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia files across the network instantly.
Power-Packed
The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch features a non-blocking switching architecture that filters and forwards packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. An 8,000 MAC address table provides scalability for even the largest networks. Address learning and aging, 802.3x Flow Control for full duplex mode, and back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode alleviates traffic congestion and ensures reliable data transmission.
Designed using industry standards, it is compatible with virtually all 10, 100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices and other vendor equipment. The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch protects your existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds.
Easy to use
The auto features of this gigabit switch make installation plug and play and hassle-free. No configuring is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Auto-negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance.
The switch also features diagnostic LEDs which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network.
* Power savings may vary depending on products used.
Maximum power savings when compared to a D-Link conventional switch. Uses up to 80% less energy when connected devices are powered down and up to 40% less energy when connected devices are used 10 hours and powered down 14 hours over a 24-hour period, when connected via 20 meter Ethernet cables.
D-Link Green Technology features available on hardware version C1 or later.
Duration : 0:2:15