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    Macbook cannot connect to Linksys router

    In your Linksys router check to see if you enabled Mac filtering. If you or some else did this, the router will not let computers that don't have there mac address listed on a file on the router. Sometimes this done to incress the security of the wifi network This might not be it but, check anyway
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    Network/Router monitoring

    It's like Google for your network. Your router has logs and it will grep the data in them and display the info on a webpage, based on the search you setup. You can also save the searches. Yes it can do a reading based on machine IP address, person, machine name and Mac. Just install it and...
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    Some basic Fiber questions.

    You maybe able to connect directly PC to PC but I have never done it. My 1st computer job was running the fiber cables in the building I worked at. I always hooked up to switches or routers. I always connected the PCs to Switches. I only mentioned the boxes so you would not have to reconfigurer...
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    Some basic Fiber questions.

    There is single mode and Multi mode fiber. There is no crossover cable for fiber. last time I checked they had 10G. Not sure it has been a while. There are conversion kits. these are little boxes that connect to the Ethernet you are already have installed on your PC's and then you connect the...
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    Network/Router monitoring

    I think Splunk will work great for you. When the sales people came to my work place they used macs for the demo and the data came from a D-link router and Windows and Unix machines. It is a search index without a database. You can see what happened on the network from 1pm to 4om yesterday or...
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    Network/Router monitoring

    You could try Splunk or Nagios. Splunk takes your logs and runs checks, this can tell you who logged in your server and for now long. Nagios checks for up stats of your computers and programs. May also check logs and disk size. Also both programs are free for home use. Hope this helps you...
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    Network needs an upgrade...

    I think you should call your ISP, ask your ISP which modem they recommend. It looks like you are using DSL. You where using a modem/router/switch all in on product, not the best option. Buy a new modem and a new router/switch. Don't use the old stuff. I finf the Time Capsule to be a bit pricey...
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    starcraft installed and now refuses to open

    I am in no way telling anyone to steal. I just meant that if you can get a CD from some where, like a used copy at an game store, or a friend who does not play it or what it any more. The it doesn't need to work. Blizzard the game manufacturer will let you download the updated version after you...
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    Starcraft wont install on my Mac!! HELP! PLEASE!!

    Just go to the Blizard site the 2 people above said. I have install starcraft on my Mac doing this. You get the CD key and register the game with blizzard and they will let you download a Mac or PC version for your computer that doesn't need the disk. This install method is for computers that...
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    starcraft installed and now refuses to open

    You know if you or a friend has it for the PC you can download a legal copy from blizzards site for free. You just need a CD key. Also you don't need the CD to play the downloaded version. This also works for dioblo, warcraft III and other games. By the way you can download a windows or Mac...
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    Airport Exterme attached hard drive slow

    Thank you It came out of the box formatted in NTFS. I used My MacBook to format it. I formated it to fat so I could us it with my Mac, and use it to transfer files with Pc's . I was in an environment where almost all the other computers where PC laptops and the internet was not always...
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    How to connect my MacBook to my TV?

    Your TV has a PC port (VGA) and HDMI connetors. These links might be useful. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MjE0ODQ2NQ or http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables?mco=NTMxNDY Use the cable here. It the same as connecting an...
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    Airport Exterme attached hard drive slow

    I have an issue when I trying to copy files to the hard drive(HD). It is very slow or times out. I have a 1Tb HD attached to my dual band Airport Extreme. I am trainsfering files from my MacBook to the Airport Extreme HD with finder. The MacBook is conneted to the Airport Extreme with WiFi...
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    How do I dump my iMac's files onto my Vista? URGENT

    You can try to use spinright http://www.grc.com/sr/spinrite.htm
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    Trying to connect two Airport Express to an old Linksys router (non wireless)

    It looks like your mac book has weak signal and most likely uses g or earlier wifi. That would explain whey your roommate can get on and you can't. Try one of the following. 1) You could try connecting thought your roommates Mac. (connection sharing) 2) Get one of those usb wifi cards with n...
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