I'm with Scott here. My previous job was installing networks for small businesses and then managing the network installation team. My current...
This is the key point. While getting stealth for all ports is nice to have, having all ports closed is still a good position to be in.
This is not a ICMP specific issue. ICMP doesn't require ports as it doesn't have higher protocols to identify via a port number. It will affect...
In my experience, the main cause of this type of problem is that the Active Directory server is not set as the primary DNS server on the client...
I work for a small company too, so like you smigen work on a tight budget. So here are some comments based on my experience: 1. You can do a...
Have you changed users? Office creates a profile for each user. To do this, it needs to load new stuff from the install disk. Try putting your...
I think it is possible to set up Exchange to do that, but I haven't used Exchange for a while, so couldn't tell you how to do it. Why are you...
The simplest solution is to install a mailserver. Microsoft's Exchange will do the job but can be expensive (particular as client licenses ramp...
You could try playing with Firefox Extension Backup Extension. It may be possible to trigger it via a script.
Micrsoft's guide to setting up a network is good place to start: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx Media...
Yes. You should be able to connect to the router via the wireless connection and then access the internet via that connection. PC ~~~ wireless...
Have a look at this Microsoft article: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/deploy/depopt/remoteos.mspx
Sorry - missed the remote point! You could copy the two commands into a batch file and then trigger the batch file.
You can force a PC to renegotiate it's IP lease from the DHCP server. You use IPCONFIG: ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew Will release the...
A couple of points: The Hamachi product looks interesting. It appears to be just the sort of thing to use if you have roaming users who need to...
There are extra file permissions that you can set. Have a look at this reference:...
Well done for finding the solution. I take it you've added the script as user logon script. Here are some references to check. Creating a logon...
The thing to remember with VPN, is that the limiting factor tends to be the upload speed of the slowest link. With ADSL this can commonly be less...
I think you may need to set up a static route on the XP PC acting as the server. You may also need static routes back. If you go to one of the...
Welcome to the forum. If I am right you have a network like this: [home network]==[switch]==[XP server]~~[wireless router]~~[everyone else]...
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