# Networking and Computer Security **URL:** https://www.hardwareforums.com/c/computer-forum/networking-and-computer-security/28.md [Latest](https://www.hardwareforums.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.hardwareforums.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.hardwareforums.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Networking and Computer Security category](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/about-the-networking-and-computer-security-category/31)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/about-the-networking-and-computer-security-category/31 "2026-01-16T13:06:06Z")
Anything and everything about networking and computer security --- ## [Creating Second Wifi Point From Wired Lan?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/creating-second-wifi-point-from-wired-lan/49031)
**Author:** [@rob\_hellfire](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/rob_hellfire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 8:46am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/creating-second-wifi-point-from-wired-lan/49031 "2017-11-21T08:46:48Z")
Hello, I’ve got a problem with wifi reception which I’m hoping to rectify as economically as possible. I’ve got wired sockets in pretty much every room of my house and multiple in some allowing me to create a point at … --- ## [How To Block A Website Without Using A Antivirus Software ?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-block-a-website-without-using-a-antivirus-software/48404)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 9:45am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-block-a-website-without-using-a-antivirus-software/48404 "2017-09-08T09:45:26Z")
How to block a website without using a Antivirus Software ? --- ## [Malware Attack?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/malware-attack/41752)
**Author:** [@kwok1990](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/kwok1990)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 11:33am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/malware-attack/41752 "2017-07-04T11:33:24Z")
My computer starts to run slowly after it is full of lots of unwanted ads labeled by HQ video-pro-2.1cv22.11. I don’t know how these pop-up ads came into the PC but many reports like this one says HQ video is malware tha… --- ## [Please Help Me Remove Luckystarting.com!](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/please-help-me-remove-luckystarting-com/47160)
**Author:** [@Alexis\_Wolfer](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Alexis_Wolfer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/please-help-me-remove-luckystarting-com/47160 "2017-07-03T13:19:26Z")
I have a malware called LuckyStarting.com on my PC. Every time I open the Firefox browser, it keeps popping up. Before this happened, I didn’t download anything what I thought was an unsafe source. But this malware does … --- ## [What anti-virus?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/what-anti-virus/28120)
**Author:** [@Jakub](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Jakub)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/what-anti-virus/28120 "2017-07-03T13:13:41Z")
I am building my first PC and I dont know what kind of anti-virus can I use, I want the PC to me secured well, also the PC is an Price and Performance PC so I dont want to spent a lot of money on the anti-virus. --- ## [Why Contact Aol Customer Support Team?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/why-contact-aol-customer-support-team/47674)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wilson](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Mike_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 8:30am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/why-contact-aol-customer-support-team/47674 "2017-06-19T08:30:21Z")
AOL customer support team help as it can be very tough to handle it by the AOL user himself because they don’t have the knowledge or skills to repair it for the same reason, we’ve created a AOL customer support team whic… --- ## [How To Contact Aol Customer Care Number?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-contact-aol-customer-care-number/47595)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wilson](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Mike_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-contact-aol-customer-care-number/47595 "2017-06-11T01:55:11Z")
AOL customer care number can be contacted by the AOL mail user any point of time throughout the year AOL technical support number is working 24/7 for AOL customer our technical team has knowledge and dedication to fix a… --- ## [Yahoo Technical Support Number Australia 1800-958-231](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/yahoo-technical-support-number-australia-1800-958-231/47385)
**Author:** [@Sonia](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Sonia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 6:04am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/yahoo-technical-support-number-australia-1800-958-231/47385 "2017-05-15T06:04:48Z")
Whenever you have lost your account, most persons try to make the other yahoo mail ids. But, it is not good for business perspective, so here we are available at toll free yahoo Support number Australia 1800-958-231 for … --- ## [How To Configure The Settings In Ie Browser? Call At 1-800-778-9936](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-configure-the-settings-in-ie-browser-call-at-1-800-778-9936/47211)
**Author:** [@Elina\_gilbert](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Elina_gilbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 11:57am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-configure-the-settings-in-ie-browser-call-at-1-800-778-9936/47211 "2017-04-25T11:57:20Z")
If you are facing any challenging technical issues with your Internet Explorer web Browser that are given below - · How to change Internet Explorer Settings to default estimate time? · Internet Explorer Browser iss… --- ## [Recover Hotmail Password With +1-888-815-6317](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/recover-hotmail-password-with-1-888-815-6317/47044)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Michael\_12](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Frank_Michael_12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 8:31am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/recover-hotmail-password-with-1-888-815-6317/47044 "2017-04-07T08:31:52Z")
Email Support provides 24X7 service for issues related to Hotmail customer services. With the support of our qualified team, we provide solutions on how anyone can easily recover Hotmail password in minutes. Users don’t … --- ## [Exclamation Mark No Internet Access](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/exclamation-mark-no-internet-access/46495)
**Author:** [@AFKNetwork](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/AFKNetwork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/exclamation-mark-no-internet-access/46495 "2017-03-14T05:07:47Z")
Layout of Network: Home setup and layout. Frontier Fios (50Mbps down and 20Mbps up). Box is outside in the backyard wired with a 50ft cat 7 cable to an Asus switch inside the home. A 25ft cat 7 then runs to a TP-Link A… --- ## ["error Unable To Open Nsf File."](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/error-unable-to-open-nsf-file/43038)
**Author:** [@perea\_alfredo](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/perea_alfredo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 10:40am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/error-unable-to-open-nsf-file/43038 "2016-12-31T10:40:03Z")
I receive error when migrating Notes data with the Notes Migrator admin batch migration process: “ERROR: \[4618-33-102-00004103\] Unable to open NSF file ‘cn=SERVERNAME/o=XXX/c=YY!!mail/SERVERNAME/username.nsf’” where SE… --- ## [Which router's wireless\\wifi is better?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/which-routers-wireless-wifi-is-better/36184)
**Author:** [@Muhammd\_Akhtar](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Muhammd_Akhtar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 10:38am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/which-routers-wireless-wifi-is-better/36184 "2016-12-31T10:38:45Z")
Hi, I have 2 computers. One is directly connected to Cisco DPC3825 DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway with wire and I have another computer connected wireless to Cisco DPC3825 DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway. I am using Cisco DPC3825 DOCSIS 3.0 Ga… --- ## [Cisco Switch-rtp Protocol Issue With Asus Rt-ac66u](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/cisco-switch-rtp-protocol-issue-with-asus-rt-ac66u/45830)
**Author:** [@brown1](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/brown1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 10:32am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/cisco-switch-rtp-protocol-issue-with-asus-rt-ac66u/45830 "2016-12-31T10:32:06Z")
Hi guys, We used to have business-grade cisco switch, but it got burned last week so we had to replace it fast, we had consumer quality asus regular router - RT-AC66U, our hdmi modulator outputs qam + MPTS via RTP or UD… --- ## [Need Help Picking Components For Diy Router!](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/need-help-picking-components-for-diy-router/46036)
**Author:** [@Torinaj](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Torinaj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/need-help-picking-components-for-diy-router/46036 "2016-12-10T20:47:55Z")
Decided to do a pfSense based router. Will be using an AMD FX-4300 (95W). Motherboard will be either Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 or MSI 760GM-P21 (FX). Need help deciding between the boards. --- ## [I Tried To Logon To 192.168.1.1 As Recommended, But Got A Fail -](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/i-tried-to-logon-to-192-168-1-1-as-recommended-but-got-a-fail/40885)
**Author:** [@sanjok\_dangol](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/sanjok_dangol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/i-tried-to-logon-to-192-168-1-1-as-recommended-but-got-a-fail/40885 "2016-11-13T00:51:46Z")
Hi, This is my important post, so please be kind if the post is not placed in the right location. My home gateway / vivid wireless “4G” account is a few years old, but it seems that the speed is getting slow more ofte… --- ## [An Introduction To Sdn Switch](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/an-introduction-to-sdn-switch/44743)
**Author:** [@palmerhunt](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/palmerhunt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 10:58am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/an-introduction-to-sdn-switch/44743 "2016-07-05T10:58:53Z")
\[B\]Software defined networking\[/B\] is the new concept in networking field. SDN transfers control a software plane known as a Controller after decoupling it from the hardware. This allows quick management of network mov… --- ## [Need Advice On How To Remove Groover](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/need-advice-on-how-to-remove-groover/43306)
**Author:** [@Perry01](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Perry01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/need-advice-on-how-to-remove-groover/43306 "2015-12-21T14:14:16Z")
I stupidly downloaded an application called “Groover” from a website and unluckily received a lot of pop-up ads delivered by this application. An article which I have found by searching on Google says that Groover is an … --- ## [Usb Wi-fi Dongle](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/usb-wi-fi-dongle/42933)
**Author:** [@sylvieskewsg](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/sylvieskewsg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 11:04am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/usb-wi-fi-dongle/42933 "2015-11-06T11:04:26Z")
What is USB Wi-Fi Dongle and what is it’s use? Suppose if I want to work online, in between internet becomes inaccessible, in that case I am not able to work and my time is wasted. How can I get intenet accessibelity all… --- ## [Thomson Tg585n Full Replacement](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/thomson-tg585n-full-replacement/42847)
**Author:** [@rixd](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/rixd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/thomson-tg585n-full-replacement/42847 "2015-10-25T00:48:21Z")
Hey guys, i want to fully replace the isp modem/router to have full control over it… can anyone please recommend me a reliable and cheap device with the same features and more to be a good replacement to that model… Tha… --- ## [Router Tangle](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/router-tangle/42736)
**Author:** [@Ratul](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Ratul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 8:09am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/router-tangle/42736 "2015-10-19T08:09:40Z")
Thank you brothers for looking at this thread. A few weeks ago, a lightning hit our house and burnt my router along with the inbuilt LAN card of my desktop. I use a Cable connection if you might ask. After I got a new … --- ## [\[ethernet\] Unplugged Cable Error (hardcore Mode)](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ethernet-unplugged-cable-error-hardcore-mode/39358)
**Author:** [@Fouche\_Aziz](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Fouche_Aziz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/ethernet-unplugged-cable-error-hardcore-mode/39358 "2015-03-22T02:15:08Z")
Hello, i apologize for my english, I’m French.:rolleyes: A few days ago, I switched off my PC (not a laptop), unplugged it, moved it to another room, plugged it again and switched on. Before that action, it worked perf… --- ## [How To Stream Imac Screen To Windows Local Network?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-stream-imac-screen-to-windows-local-network/40052)
**Author:** [@Tango](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Tango)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 8:45am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-to-stream-imac-screen-to-windows-local-network/40052 "2014-12-31T08:45:00Z")
Hey everyone! I’m trying to resolve next problem: there is an iMac (teacher PC) and the class-room where is the locall network of 10 PCs on Windows 7 (students’ PCs) The question is how to stream imac screen to PCs (o… --- ## [Wifi Crack](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wifi-crack/39963)
**Author:** [@syed\_saqib](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/syed_saqib)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/wifi-crack/39963 "2014-11-30T14:12:57Z")
Can somebody help me how to break wpa2 password ? To be very honest , i am not a hecker or bad guy , just for the sake of knowledge i need this info … As i am system administrator plus IT support for other companies, if … --- ## [How I Can Choose Wireless And Bluetooth Card](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-i-can-choose-wireless-and-bluetooth-card/39945)
**Author:** [@ebdaa3sea](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/ebdaa3sea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 1:14pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/how-i-can-choose-wireless-and-bluetooth-card/39945 "2014-11-28T13:14:25Z")
i want wireless and bluetooth card for my desktop but i do not know how i can choose i am ask intel on twitter and give me the card https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-ac-… --- ## [Router As Lan?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/router-as-lan/39854)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Simeon](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Bill_Simeon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/router-as-lan/39854 "2014-11-20T03:45:11Z")
Good day folks! Is it possible to use the router as your LAN? TIA! --- ## [Have this been happened in your case?](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/have-this-been-happened-in-your-case/38606)
**Author:** [@smashup](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/smashup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/have-this-been-happened-in-your-case/38606 "2014-07-08T08:41:37Z")
Months ago i paid for Home Broadband. In my room i couldn’t receive any signal so i connected it to my home telephone. In that case i’d like to surf the internet or playing games in my room so i need an extra Router for … --- ## [Replace laptop Wi-Fi adapter](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/replace-laptop-wi-fi-adapter/38251)
**Author:** [@Zezze](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/Zezze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/replace-laptop-wi-fi-adapter/38251 "2014-05-30T14:51:24Z")
Hi! I got a Fujitsu Amilo La 1703 with a SIS163U Wi-Fi adapter but it’s not supporting 802.11n networks. I got a HP Compaq 550 to with what I think is a Broadcom BCM94312MCG Wi-Fi adapter which is supporting 802.11n. W… --- ## [lookign at remote pc software for an old lady with moderate intuition about puters](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/lookign-at-remote-pc-software-for-an-old-lady-with-moderate-intuition-about-puters/24663)
**Author:** [@burgerman](https://www.hardwareforums.com/u/burgerman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://www.hardwareforums.com/t/lookign-at-remote-pc-software-for-an-old-lady-with-moderate-intuition-about-puters/24663 "2013-11-08T08:46:29Z")
Does anybody recommend a good remote desktop type software compatible for windows vista and windows 7? it needs to be soemthign easy that an old lady can use to connect to her home pc and check her emails on that home b… [Next page](https://www.hardwareforums.com/c/computer-forum/networking-and-computer-security/28.md?page=1)