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    Home network bogging down

    Knowing nothing about cabling or networks I called Monoprice and asked for the fastest Ethernet cable they had. They recommended the STP cable. It probably didnt hurt their decision that it was the most expensive. I emailed tech support and explained: "When I was planning my LAN I contacted...
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    Home network bogging down

    I thought I could trust Monoprice, apparently I was wrong.
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    Home network bogging down

    So I guess I've got an attic and walls full of calbe that can act as an antenna. Having pretty much zero technical knowledge I called Monoprice and asked tech assistance what would they recommend for a modest home LAN. They recommended the Cat6A STP, which as it turns out is the most expensive...
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    Home network bogging down

    Well, thanks for that.
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    Home network bogging down

    Got it. Google is your friend. As it was factory terminated, shouldnt be a problem....hopefully. I've gotta wonder if my older Actiontec router isnt the slowest part of the configuration. There are 2 versions of my router: http://www.actiontec.com/products/product.php?pid=​189 not...
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    Home network bogging down

    Oh man, already over my head. I buy cable from Monoprice always, I described what I wanted and they suggested CAT6a STP. My only requirement as described to the Monoprice tech was "I want the fastest CAT wiring" and CAT6a STPthis is what was suggested. I didnt want to have to termiante the ends...
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    Home network bogging down

    I have been developing (cobling together as I get extra money) a home LAN for the last couple of years but as it grows I am left wondering about performance issues. I have Verizon FIOS to my home, providing both internet (50Mbps Download 25 Mbps Upload) through an Actiontec MI424WR router and...
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    Replacing power supply for HPE-519C computer

    So I'm left wondering if there is maybe another forum where newbs can get questions answered? I posted at Toms hardware also and nobody responded there either. Clearly there are lots of people who view and post here that have a comprehensive knowledge of PC components but for whatever reason...
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    Replacing power supply for HPE-519C computer

    I own a HPE-519C PC: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02896278&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5155964 and want to change the power supply to something more robust. I have never done this and not even sure the questions to ask, but here goes...is this pretty straightforward, I...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    Yowen, I think thats correct. Learning my limitations to be sure. And to tell ya the truth configuring the remote has me wondering if I even need to bother with any of this. I thought it would be a little easier than this. Thanks for everybodys input, this site rocks to be sure, most responsive...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    In reply to the recent posts regarding my setup as I have conceived it, let me say that I understand the limitations, I know that we're only watching one thing at a time. There are plenty of other options in my home FIOS TV, DVD and Blu Ray players PS3's providing Netflix etc. so this is only...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    Well I got the remote in. The first part of the puzzle. This thing is impossible to install. There is a tutorial on the web:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwR5zcDl_IY The problem is that I cant get the CD to auto play. When I access the CD manually it is not apparent what file needs selecting...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    Thanks Tesla, I was thinking that I would use the Toslink to connect my PC to my A/V system to play my music. I have a second zone set up to play music on the patio. I'm just trying to figure everything that I need to save on shipping and handling. Thanks for all the time and input, I really...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    Oh yeah, to answer your question I have an Actiontec M1424WR router provided by Verizon. It is supposed to be a gigabit router. It has 3 ports available and I fiugured when I ran the server/client I would just run from those 3 ports on the router to my master bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms with...
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    How to hard wire HTPC

    While I'm at it let me ask about limitations of Toslink audio cable. I want to run it also from my PC to my A/V system, please tell me I dont have to set up amplifiers for that as well!
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