Tuesday, June 21, 2011

About Computer Networking: Diversity of Network Connections

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
Last week I spent some time troubleshooting an Xbox that was failing to download the latest Dashboard update for Xbox Live and disconnecting from the LAN. What kind of networking problem caused Xbox error code 3151-0000-0080-0300-8007-2751? (Hint: It's a trick question.

Connect a Computer to a TV
One way to show digital pictures and video to friends and family is for all to huddle around the home computer screen. Alternatively, you can connect the computer to a television and send the images to the TV. Technology also exists to network a TV and a computer in the other direction, so that you can watch television programs on your laptop or PC. Each method involves pros and cons including some setup challenges.

DISCUSS: Connecting iPads to Wired Networks
"I'm in a love hate [relationship] with my Ipad 2. Easy to carry while traveling, but my hotel has only wired connections in rooms with Wi-Fi in the lobby area only. I'll take my old Trendnet router with me and attempt to set up a wireless network in my room.... Any ideas on an even smaller router I could use for this setup?" Has anyone tried options other than a travel router to connect their iPad?

Internet Controlled Thermostats
Having a computer network installed at your home or business lets you do you much more than simply surf the Web. An Internet-controlled thermostat, for example, can both save you money and help the environment, by allowing you to control the building's heating and air conditioning systems while you're away.
See More About:  home automation  thermostats 

SAN vs NAS - What Is the Difference?
Both Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) provide networked storage solutions, but they are two substantially different technologies.
See More About:  network storage  fibre channel  ethernet

 


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