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    Networking Basics question...?

    Can anybody describe the processes of encapsulation and decapsulation email messages in laymens terms please? I know that encapsulation wraps the data and passes it down the protocol stack and decapsulation removes the frames and sends the data back up the protocol stack. Could you add more info...
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    Splitter or Wifi??

    Wi-Fi is better than cable splitters. Splitters are supposed to last for years, so if you're having that sort of problem, you've got a much more dangerous problem. The usual time a splitter fails is if the cable also has a voltage on it other than the signal voltage. The most extreme example...
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    Internet speed all of a sudden slow?

    Your internet speed looks normal. There is no problem in your internet speed. YouTube server was slow that time when you were watching that video.
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    Home plugs not working - HELP!

    Go and get checked all your home plugs by an technician. I think there is some fault in your plugs.
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    looking for a good modem

    Try Belkin N150 F9J1001zb Wireless Modem Router, Netgear High Speed Cable Modem - DOCSIS 3.0 (CMD31T), Tenda N150 Wireless Adsl2+ Modem Router and 10ft AT Modem DB9F/DB25M Molded Cable. These are the best modems with 3 hard wired connection.
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    No internet connection

    First check if your ip and your DNS are automatically obtained... do the following. I had the same EXACT problem and this resolved my issue right away. 1. click start>control panel 2. in classic view open the icon for network connections 3. right click on the icon for Local Area Connection...
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    What are the best powerline adaptors 500mbps or less

    You can get the best adapters which you want on http://www.cnet.com/topics/networking/best-networking-devices/power-line-adapters/. This is the perfect place to get any kind of software or electronic product.
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    Apartment complex blocking certain websites, and other things.

    I suggest you to buy your own Wi-Fi connection. Too much people use the internet connection of your apartment, so that you are not able to download anything.
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    Setting up new home network with 2 wireless access points and wired connections

    Once you know what type of network you want and have the necessary hardware, there are four possible steps to take: 1. Install any necessary hardware. 2. Set up an Internet connection (optional). 3. Connect the computers. 4. Run the Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point wizard (wireless...
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    help please with house with pre wired cat5e

    You have two choices, you can either put the FIOS Router / Modem in the Garage (where I believe you mentioned all of the connections terminate) then from there use short cables to connect each of the ports going to the individual rooms to the Router / Modem. If you don't want to move the Router...
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    Top Tips on How to Squeeze More From Your IT Systems?

    Here's a tip as far as freeing space goes. I use Photon Web browser for flash related sites. For any apps that have web-based sites, you can use this browser to access and view everything you would on these apps. This means I can view shows on Hulu and Crackle, listen to music on Songza...