Computer FAQs

I am attempting to set up my Raspberry Pi as a bridge, using Debian wheezy. I have a hostapd.conf: (some details changed for security, and yes, I know WEP is no good)… interface=wlan0bridge=br0driver=nl80211auth_algs=1macaddr_acl=0ignore_broadcast_ssid=0logger_syslog=-1logger_syslog_level=0hw_mode=gssid=MY_SSIDchannel=11wep_default_key=0wep_key0=MY_KEYwpa=0 And this in /etc/network/interfaces: auto loiface lo inet loopbackiface eth0 inet dhcpallow-hotplug wlan0iface wlan0 inet manualwpa-roam /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.confiface default inet dhcpauto br0iface br0…

I’m having trouble making my wireless connection work, and I realized I don’t really know how to use the tools I have, in this case, the iwconfig command in Ubuntu-9.04.Here is what I get: ***iwconfig*** – lo        no wireless extensions.eth0      no wireless extensions.wmaster0  no wireless extensions.wlan0     IEEE 802.11bgn  ESSID:”Network”            Mode:Managed  Frequency:2.412 GHz  Access Point: Not-Associated…

Do two computers connected on the same Wi-Fi have the same IP address (for example, my dad’s computer and my computer, at home)? If so, how does the outside world distinguishes one computer with the other? (for example, when a server wants to send us back some data). Solution: You’re both seen as having the…

I need to upgrade my existing wireless infrastructure and this time I want 2 access points to cover my house, since I get blind spots no matter what with a single AP. I have physical cabling to my central network available for both access points. I would really like these two to interoperate seamlessly as…

I just bought a new wireless setup, consisting of a Cisco E2000 router, Edimax 7718un USB adapter for my laptop and an Edimax 7728in PCI adapter for my HTPC (which isn’t in a location I can run cat5 to). I have to stay in the 2.4GHz band because I have an iPhone and a Wii…

Here’s the thing: I have a cable modem router (Thomson TCW710) with wifi-g that I rent from my cable company. I would like to use a wireless-n router (D-Link DIR-655, that I received for free) with it in order to take advantage of the faster wifi. I basically need advice on how to architecture my…

A Windows update a couple of weeks ago broke miracast on my laptop (Dell XPS13 9350 / i7-6560U / Iris 540). It broke on v1703, and the v1709 update did not fix it. My machine automatically installs all updates from Microsoft. I depend on miracast, at home and work, and this has been pretty painful….

Can most enthusiastic users (even if they are not professionals) use well-known techniques to break through the average home router’s security? Some basic security options are: strong network password with various encryption methods custom router access password WPS no SSID broadcast MAC address filtering Are some of these compromised and what to do to make…

I have cable broadband, and as such the router has to be attached to a cable modem which also has to connect to the TV. That means the router is stuck in the corner of my house. This is good when I’m in the street at the front of the house, but not in my…

Very confused.  I’m using inSSiDer, WiFi Overview 360 and Wifi Analyzer apps to try to determine the best wifi channel to use. Assuming all channels are in use and there are about 20 different users in close proximity… Q1: Signal Strength   If all channels are in equal use, do you select a channel where…