Smart Home, Network & Security

It's all about that connection; how to connect, setup & secure.

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Please remember that this forum is to be used for discussion of actual networking and the security surrounding it. Threads regarding spyware or virus removal belong in the Software Discussion forum. Software firewalls should also be discussed there.

Examples of topics that fit here could be: How do I set up my new router? How do I open ports on my firewall? Has my wireless network been hacked? etc

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  9. How do I browse my network folders thru cmd?

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  10. Is 1.5Mbps a fast Internet Speed? 1 2 3

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  13. I need a free FTP server, please help me find one 1 2

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  14. [SOLVED] Default gateway erased/reset/lost on reboot

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  15. GMail Sends Me a Copy of my Sent Messages

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  17. Changing your IP address so it looks like you're from another state

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  18. Windows 8 Rename Network 1 2

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  19. How to network Windows 7 with OS X (Mac)

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  20. How to check if 2 IP Addresses fall in the same subnet ?

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  21. Wireless N devices only connecting at 72 Mbps

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  22. HELP! I think I bricked my Asus RT-N66U Router! 1 2

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