Recent content by warbird

I’m running FreeNAS [0.7.2 Sabanda (revision 7S-6983)] on a media server using an ASUS E35M1-M PRO mobo - no raid. I am using just two hard drives right now (waiting for black Friday sales), an old Hitachi 250g and a newer SAMSUNG F4EG HD155UI 1.5TB. I get roughly the same amount of...

The Hauppauge card you have now does hardware ENCODING when it records. Decoding is done by your video card. So, can play games now with no issue while recording? If so, that should remain the same. If you want to record SD and then later record HD, you should look into the Hauppauge...

Verizon also has a VOIP service called iOBi. It works ok, but the pricing sucks. Agreed! Verizon will fuck you with your own dick, if you let them! They have horrible customer service plus fees for this and fees for that. Oh, and just try to cancel a service. It‘ll be cancelled, but...

It’s up to you and it depends on how big a network you want to set up. Just note that the models you listed have different interfaces - Check Cisco’s site for info. You can start with just one router to tinker with and go from there. To play with routing protocols you need at least two routers...

A 2501 is a basic model with one Ethernet port and two serial ports.. You would need to purchase a transceiver (around 10$) though, to use it with RJ45 Ethernet cable. Look at this Cisco list for all your 25xx series options. The 26xx series are modular. This means you buy a base unit and must...

I agree with this person. Save your money and get some cheap 2500 series routers from EBay. Yeah they’re only 10megs and they’re slow, but they will be all you need for the CCNA this year and you will save lots of money. However, if you plan to progress to the CCNP, you might as well buy a...

I don’t think Best Buy would do your town any favors. See: Best Buy Confirms It Has “Secret” Website. Worst Buy, at least around where I live, sucks as consumer friendly place and they won’t be getting any money from me. I guess cheaper online sales at sites like newegg.com etc., has hurt...

In networking, you work with many different types of interfaces that have a specific purpose. The patch cables are used for Ethernet access (LAN), while the WIC cards (and associated cables) are used for WAN access (WAN) like for T1’s etc. Since you're trying to pass the CCNA exam don’t get...

If you’re really serious, then you need some “hands on” experience. You can gain LOTS of experience building your own lab. The equipment is NOT that expensive if you shop carefully at EBay. Also, if you haven’t taken the current CCNA exam you will likely find it a little difficult...

Alrighty then! I guess I misunderstood his requirements. But just so it’s clear, if his email is sent to a POP3 server, it can be read and left on that server using outlook.

No. If you’re using a POP3 server, just go to your Outlook email account settings ( from []btools[/b] and then E-mail accounts). Next choose: “view or change existing email settings.” Now pick your account and click “ more settings,” then click tab that says “advanced.” Finally tick...

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Comcast is now using DOCSIS 1.1. You could rent a modem from Comcast to be certain you get a compatible model (with the latest DOCSIS) for their systems. Or like YeOldeStonecat said, you could buy a Motorola 5120. The 5120 is approved by Comcast. Your old 3com, depending on the model...

Ding Ding! We have a winner! This is exactly the point. Also, the consumer will now have the power to choose. If you want to rent the cable company’s box you still can. If you want more options, you now have that as well. I heard about many people who just wanted a lousy DVR and they were...

In addition to the USB or mobo connecters that the poster above mentioned, most LCD displays also need software to communicate with certain parts of the HTPC. Yes, you can turn them off. For example, the HTPC cases that come with the LCD or VFD built-in will sometimes only work with Windows...