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network

Suddenlink SMC8014WN Stupidity

May 5, 2010

Well this is interesting. I was considering becoming a reseller for Suddenlink Cable since I’ve been very pleased with their internet service. However, if you “rent” the SMC8014WN Wireless Modem/Router/AP from them – BEWARE! Suddenlink has locked down the firmware in the SMC8014WN so that most of the typical features from any $60 router/access point [...]

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Tech Question and Answer from Email

March 19, 2010

From email 3-19-2010. This is a great question and answer for everyone to read. —————- I just got that 100′ CAT6 10/100/1000 cable tonight. —————- You know that Cat5e supports gigabit right? That might have saved you a little money. ————— Did you know Media Center doesn’t come on anything before Vista? That sucks. ————— [...]

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Network Data and Security

October 12, 2008

Recently, I’ve been consulting with a client on network improvements. Following is an email correspondence sent to them in preface to some upgrades – such as migrating to a Novell SUSE Linux network. ============From Email============ As a reminder, security is relative. You have to weigh the cost vs usability vs convenience. If security practices are [...]

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