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Following my instincts when it comes to any job that I do, be it blogging or the primary job that I am involved in, that is Programming and Networking, makes my job easy for me and it also reduces the number of errors that I usually run into. Well, I was never too committed to my previous job because the only time that I learnt by staying at the job was when I was in training. Guess how much time the training was for???? Well, 2 weeks I should say. Thats the reason I quit my job.

Anyways, whatever I learnt should be exercised so as to remember it and so that I don’t lose my knowledge. So, I thought the best way to utilize my knowledge was to share with you folks who would like to fill in their hungry brains with some techie know-how. The job was simple….

A person would tell me that he is not able to go online….

And what was my goal? To make him go online. Well, the only flaw in this communication b/w me and the customer was that neither nor I was aware where the problem lay in the network. That was the biggest ordeal. Anyways, I think that I did pretty much as I could possibly remember from what I learnt and guess what, I even managed to get a 78% hit rate( solved queries). Thats good, ain’t it?

Ok, lets get to the topic…

First of all lets talk about routers.

Router:

Forgive me guys, I know that most of them reading this post know what a router is. But I have to reach to the broader populi and for that I would like to extend my description to a couple of words more than that is required. A router is basically a device that provides a single internet connection to more than one computer. Yes, it basically bifurcates the internet connection to more than one.

So, what are the jargons???

We have what we call as the firewall for the router so that the internet connection is protected from unauthorised intrusion, we have the DMZ so that we can put certain computers unprotected from the firewall. This is because certain applications like connecting an XBOX to the computer via the router requires the firewall to be turned off, an application where DMZ comes into the picture. (DMZ stands for DeMilitarized Zone).

So there are two ways of connecting the router to work as a ROUTER. One would be by using the setup CD that comes along with the router while the other one would be manual wherein we access a special page called the router setup page to get the router configured. We use the browser to reach the router setup page(rsp).

So, how to reach the rsp. Well, just as we open a webpage that has a particular ip address, the router also has an ip address. Just how do we know the ip address of the router? For one, the ip address is given along with the manual of the router itself. Otherwise we can find out the ip address by the following method….

Click Start and click on Run->type in cmd and open command prompt. We will see a black box coming up that addresses itself as command prompt. Well then, half the job is done. Next, we type in “ipconfig” on the black box where we see the cursor blinking and voila! we see several lines of text coming up. Just search for ” Ethernet Adaptor Local Area Connection “. Do we see three options that say

1: ip address

2: subnet mask

3: default gateway?

The default gateway is the ip address for your router in most of the cases.

Next class tomorrow(Type the default gateway on the address bar of your browser and see the magic)……….

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I think that my blog has been rated as one of the worst blogs of all times. Why? Because my avg ranking for the blog is b/w 20,00,000 to 70,00,000. Well, whats the reason? The reason is that I am not posting frequently.

Guys, rule no. 1 in blogging comes into picture now:

CONSISTENCY: I am never consistent in whatever I do. I don’t blog within 2 days of my latest post. I’ve done no justice to my blog with the quality, that forms the basis for a good blog. Well, even if you don’t blog with a zeal, you should atleast blog consistently for a month or so to see that you get the results and that your blog should carry the proof that you are committed to your work. Let us see which other factor influenced the most in my blog’s rating…

QUALITY: This is something that I have seldom resorted to. Well, as a matter of fact, there is another word that defines this attitude but doesn’t really come into the picture. Commitment, something that I have always evaded. Well for one thing, I am looking towards the increase in the ranking of my blog and the other face shows my quality of posts is coming down. So that means I am getting lenient with my posting Quality as the quantity and ranking is getting better. This is not cool for your blog.

MANAGEMENT: Management refers to the way in which I take control of my blog’s smooth functioning. I should be able to control the ranking of my blog so that it doesn’t fall too low and doesn’t seem to take too much of posting to see the rank go too high. Well, that means I must picture my blog as a generic control system and I will be its quality controller. This is actually a very easy task if I maintain the quality of postings to an optimum level and post frequently. If I do it, the rank of my blog will remain at optimum levels.

I have not forgotten what I promised when I said I will post more on routers and access points. I just came across the ranking for my blog in Alexa and saw that it is in its record lowest deal. So I thought why not to capitalise on this topic and give my fellow folks a thought for the day.

Do comment if you loved this one although it would not seem too qualified  a post…..:)

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Well, I was working at a small IMS firm wherein I was asked to take care of routers and access points. So the deal was a sweet one since I had never learnt this much from a one stop location ofcourse. What and all I learnt will be shared with you over the next few days….

Point number 01: How to be sure that you have disabled all firewall that tends to block you from the outside world(Forgive me as I am a big fan of the MATRIX)?

Well, the sure method is as follows: First of all, go to START->RUN option->type in msconfig->Voila! you will come across a startup configuration utility. Well, the first step is over.

Coming to step two, search for the tab that says SERVICES-> Select Hide all Microsoft Services-> and then click Disable ALL-> Click Apply

Step three: Select the tab that says StartUp-> Select Disable ALL-> Click Apply and then click OK.

The next time you reboot your system a small system information bar will appear that will say the settings have been applied and will ask whether you would like to keep your new settings or not. Just click ok and you are good to go.

Let me remind you that you are actually playing with the system settings, and although it did not pose any problems for the normal functioning of my Windows, I can’t actually predict about other systems. So be careful and I advise you to use this method only under extreme conditions when you do not have any other alternative.

My next post will cover a series of issues related to routers and access points. I will ofcourse be giving generic information since all that I say will be applicable to all the brands of routers and access points.

Keep reading……

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Many a times I have spent my precious time trying to find out what is the best way to make money from blogs, and in my case, as I belong to the tech domain, from tech blogs basically. Well, please don’t be discouraged by my point of view, its just a view, but I must say that in the event that your blog is in its neo stages, practically no money is generated, though you seem to be highly dedicated and to the point when it comes to posting.

Really, all of you who are reading this right now must be cursing me, but think about this:

If you would observe, my alexa ranking has increased from 25-2600000 to 1900000 something in the past couple of months, and during this period I was practically hibernating. You won’t find any post since November, except the ones on Jan 16 of this year. Then how come my ranking increases? Isn’t it just like getting the fruits for what you have “NOT DONE”?

Yes ofcourse, it does seem like that, doesn’t it? But as a matter of fact, it ain’t so. My revenue generating machine works day in and day out painstakingly for the rank achievement. Wanna know how I do it? Here’s the deal….

DIGG: I dugg all my posts at www.digg.com. Why? Because, as far as I see, DIGG is one of the best methods to bring down my ranks: I started blogging late july and since then, I have brought my rank from 1,000,000 to 2,50,0000 in no time.  Just post your blog and submit your post in DIGG and see the traffic to your site rising.

Commenting: Whenever you post in your blog, just run to some websites or forums or blogs and write a comment in the website that pertains to your own domain.This comment might be reviewed and exceptionally good comments might let your blog to get noticed. Also, don’t forget to give the blog address in the comment that you write.

Discussions: Discussions are an important cultural phenomenon that has proven to be a boon to bloggers like me. Know what, I get most of my traffic from forums and blogs where I was able to converse on the latest topics under discussion. This will later help you out to build your own mind database and will help you to better your posts.

I will also like to add one more point by saying that spamming is injurious for your blog in all ways, as it will reduce your credibility among the professionals. Please do avoid it as it will do you no good.

This is just a posted suggestion. I just wanted to give a hint of what I do to get my revenue and as I found out “REVENUE COMES FROM TRAFFIC”….

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The other side of the Black Berry-ultimate new sucessor of Black Jack II,with the added features of the smart phone with Wi Fi and Touch Screen.It has added the feather to its cap claiming its the World’s First Optical mouse in a smart phone.The optical mouse is like the one ,if you flipped the one on the desk over and tried to move it  with the hand over-by just swiping your finger over it and click where you want.

The power of AT & T in the Epix makes it the American Favourite!The 3G network enabled by them ,providing the nation fastest,and the Windows 6.1Professional  Operating System.

The Epix made available exclusively in the hjands of AT& T users in America,comes with an optical mouse at the center of the right and left soft keys.This allows quick and easy navigation by a simple sweep of  a finger.It can also be switched to a four way navigation key for a traditional navigation.

The Epix era has a cool super silver finish,as a a sleek,stylish and compact handset.It brings the ease of use of a PC with Wndows mobile 6.1 OS,which is pocket sized and perfect for todays world!

It Features:

>Built in GPS ,for use with AT & T Navigator ,Navigator Global Edition  and othet GPS enabled applications.

>Wi Fi (802.11b/g) to connect with home nad campus networks.

>Slim ,light form factor with QWERTY keyboard wityh 4.6X2.4X0.5 inches size,with 2.5 ” TFT color screen.

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The Daphne is a system tray application to kill,control,debug Windows processes.It is also known by the name ‘Task manager replacement’.Kill a process by dragging the mouse over the windows,by right clicking the process in the main process list, or by using its name with the “Kill all by name” command or again Kill menu,which is a customisable menu,each menu has a process list to kill upon activation.

The main window displays details info pertaining to:

CPU usage,

Process ID,

Process Name,

Full Path(and arguments),

Priority,Class(process/service),

Current Memory Usage,

Peak memory usage,

Current Swap usage,

Peak Swap Usage,and number of threads,

and highlighting of Process List with colors for custom,system and high CPU consumption processes.

The Daphne V1.3

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New Honda Technology assists the needy for walking without crutches.

Now Honda Motor Co. is joining the pushing team to create robotic movement devices for assistance.This helps to create superficial suits to help the handicapped individuals.The all new Robotic leg assists the users natural movement and exerts significant force to take stress off the user’s joints when walking or climbing the stairs!

They claim its ‘a real world compatible leg’.

Unique Structure:

>It consisits of  a seat ,frame and shoes.To wear it the user needs to put in the shoe and raise the seat into position.

>It also has advanced sensors ,that allows the user to move in a natural motion.

>The assist force is  controlled in concert with the legs and directed towards the center of gravity.This makes the motion very natural ,relieving the stress from the joints and muscles.

Key Advantage:

When worn  it takes off the stress from the muscles,ankle,knee and hip joints.

The walking device was first initiated in 1999,which was persued by the ASIMO, Hondas advanced humanoid robot.This research was carried out at Fundamental Technology Research Center of Honda R&DCo.,Ltd in Saitama.

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Driver Magician—This application can help to  back up,restore ,update and remove device drivers in Windows OS.It can identify all the hardware,extract their assosciated drivers and back them up to a location of your choice.The utility can be of a great help when you “format”,reinstall/upgrade all the “saved” drivers can be restored and installed.

And the most breathtaking techno is that it has the ability to go onto the Internet and download the Driver updates too.It detects unknown devices in your PC easily and quickly with its built in hardware identifier database.

It Has the Features:

>Back up device drivers of your computers in four modes;

>restore device drivers from backup in just one mouse click

>update device drivers to your PC to improve system performance and stability

>uninstall device drivers

>live Update device identifier database and driver update database

>detect unknown devices

>Back up more items such us My Documents and registry

>clone all drivers to an auto set up package(.EXE) to restore drivers without installing Driver Magician.

This 3.64MB Driver Magician V3.32 for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/x64 can be downloaded at http://www.drivermagician.com/DriverMagician.exe

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Index Your files can help Index and Search through all you r files or folders on Local or Networked Drives.

The features are:

>Instantly search your files by name,date ,size,or wildcards, support for Boolean Operators(AND,OR)

>view common filetypes within search window like .pdf,.jpg,.htm,etc.

>database managements and creation of several databases.

>easy to use with standard windows GUI

>creates indexes faster and smaller

>compacts the indexes faster and smaller

>creates indexes for the directories we select.

The developer of Index Your Files assure that the application does not contailn any malware or similar,and does not write to the registry.The internal displays for found files,compact and runs from a single file without .dll’s and support Unicode.

The free download of Index Your Files -X!v4.0 Alpha16 for Windows 95,98 NT 4.0 2000 XP Vista can be downloaded from http://www.indexyourfiles.com/download/iyf-x.zip

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The Indian markets,see the onset of  Logitech Fi that has proudly laid its three new iPod/Mp3 speakers under the Pure Fi range,namely Logitech Pure Fi Anywhere,Logitech Pure Fi Anytime and Logitech Pure Fi Express.

The Pure Fi Anywhere speakers offer a rechargeable batterywith a battery-life indicator;an improved travelling  case and a redesigned,advanced remote control with one touch access to shuffle and repeat.

The Pure Fi Express runs on either AC or battery power,thus givin u freedom to enjoy the full sized audio performance,in the garden or on holiday.Pure Fi Anytime also ensures that the charge is at its full in iPod or i Phone,when needed.It also features motion sensing technology making it the perfect night stand companion.

So its high time for its  check out!

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