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WiFi is a layer 1 and 2 networking protocol for wireless communication between devices. It is typically used in local networks for client access, but can also be used in point-to-point network links. WPA is used to encrypt traffic.

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How to properly add more lan devices ? Home network

I have a small home network. 1 router with wifi and 4 lan ports. The problem is that I don't have enough lan ports and I want to extend it. I have a few possible solutions but I feel like none of them are good enough. Solution 1: …
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No internet on multiple computers

At the time, I am working as a sysadmin in a local school. In a specific classroom I have 28 Windows 10 workstations. All of them are connected to the internet via wireless through a single router. 4 out of all the computers refuse to connect to the…
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Why is My Network file Transfer Slower Than (What I Thought) it Should Be?

I'm trying to copy a 40Gb 7zip archive within my network. The computer sending has an Intel Centrino 130, that's supposed to be 802.11 b/g/n compatible. The router is a Pace 4111n which is also supposed to be wireless n; lastly, the receiving…
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Managing wifi hotspots between several networks in big building

I'm living in a big 16-floor building. There are 64 apartments in the building, near half of them have ethernet connectivity to different internet providers. The other half probably don't have computers and internet access. But those who have,…
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Extending LAN ports of a wifi router

I have a wifi router which has a built in LAN switch with two LAN ports. I have more than two devices which only support LAN connectivity, which I need to connect to my network. Is it possible to connect a switch to one of the LAN ports of the…
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Do Wireless Routers with a USB port for 3G/4G USB modem support normal file sharing?

I'm looking forward to buying a wireless router with a USB port, so that I can share my 1 TB external Hard Drive over Wi-Fi among my devices. I came across one such router, TP-Link 3G/4G Wireless N router TL-MR3420. The specifications say that it…
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Not able to resolve my domain name intermittently

I am experiencing a strange behavior w.r.t DNS resolution when connected to certain WiFi networks. (only on iOS devices) Issue is: Safari is able to resolve my domain name correctly but sometimes for almost 2 minutes it is not able to resolve and…
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using 2 wireless routers to connect to 1 internet connection

I have 8 computers and two 4 port wireless routers. I want to be able to have all the computers to be connected via eithernet.1 router will be in one room with a cable modem with 4 computers connected. The other will be in another room with 4…
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Can I block android phones from my company wireless network?

Network is password protected, all employees have access to password. Company policy is only company approved and provided devices are allowed on network. We can not tell who is logging in on unapproved devices, but it is > 100 people. Thanks. …
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How to find which system is broadcasting in network

I have netgear N150 wireless router model WGR614. I am receiving Google search captcha confirmation for some searches.With message that Google is receiving a lot of requests from our network. How I can find out which system is broad casing. Please…
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Which access point? Unifi vs EnGenius

I am looking to purchase 30 access points to be used in a hotel project. They will be placed in the corridors; hence we don't want to see any antennas or ugly boxes hanging on the walls. The budget is a bit tight; Cisco probably won't fit. I've…
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Sharing wireless Internet to my building ($)

I have a business proposal to build a wireless Internet service to an entire building where people would be charged very few at the expense of potential low speed. Anyway the drawing would be something like this: 13 APs ----> OpenBSD ----> DSL…
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How do i create a 'layer' in between my router and a user connecting to it

Like when you go to starbucks the first thing you see if you go to their wifi is "Welcome to starbucks, please accept our terms". Or also at most airports, it makes it impossible to surf until you accept their terms. Furthermore, what is this…
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How do I secure my VPS server since I am using WIFI to access it?

Can i use SSH and IP tables to secure my server, even when i use wireless to access my server? My IP address appears to be dynamic each time i connect via wireless. What would be my options, and what would i need to look out for?
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Why can't I "decode" packets using Wireshark and some wireless network?

Re, I have no problem capturing packets on various wireless hotspots but there are a couple in my town that I just cannot understand why packets aren't being captured, other than those of my own. These are "open" networks (i.e., no WEP/WPA/etc.…
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