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Freddie Code21-Jul-05 1:45
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GeneralAre all Penitum III processors Support SSE Pin
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Mike Dimmick6-Jul-05 23:47
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Yes, you need an Access Point. You'll need a free socket on your hub/switch/gateway/router on the wired LAN to connect it up.

For business use we normally use Symbol or Cisco gear, but that's quite pricey. Netgear, Linksys, D-Link all make cheaper ones. My home network is based around a Linksys WAG54G (version 1), which is a 4-port switch, ADSL router, and 802.11g wireless access point all-in-one.

You can get both wired and wireless USB network adapters. Again, look for 802.11g for the highest standard data rates (up to 54Mbps). For the TiVo, see their list of recommended adapters[^]. You really are restricted to what they support. You might as well get two the same. It shouldn't matter if the AP is from a different manufacturer than the cards, 802.11b and g equipment is now usually compatible.

When you set up your access point, you should change the administrator passwords, change the ESSID (may be called Network ID), turn on the highest compatible encryption setting (prefer WPAv2 to WPA, WPA to WEP - if the device hasn't got at least 128-bit WEP don't buy it), and turn off ESSID broadcasts. I see way too many APs that have seriously weak security or even running the default settings. If you feel really keen you could turn on MAC filtering, which restricts access to only the network adapters you specify.

Stability. What an interesting concept. -- Chris Maunder
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GeneralIf you plug out the USB harddisk without remove it in Windows. Pin
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Sebastian Schneider21-Jun-05 22:04
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GeneralUse the COM Port while using XP Pin
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