Sunday, January 20, 2008
Connect Two Routers - Remote Assistance
I've had a couple of projects on the go this week.
The first, I modified my home LAN system by connecting a second router. Why a second router? Well the main reason is it gives you additional connections. I prefer the wired system for its speed and security and two routers give me that. There are other advantages such as being able to move your wireless transmission to a higher level for stronger signal strength. Two routers require special configuration before connecting to each other. If you have interest in connecting and using a second router in your home LAN system you can refer to the easy steps here on my web site.
The second project was helping a couple of friends with their computer woes by connecting to them over the internet using the remote assistance capability built into Windows XP and Vista. This is pretty easy to do, but again certain configuration settings must be accomplished before connection is attempted. Once they are done you connect to your friend's computer and operate it just as if you are sitting in front of their keyboard and monitor. Your screen is their screen, and you are able to show them how to do things, and you can watch them follow your instructions to see if they learned a technique correctly. If this interests you, check here on my website to see how to set it up.
An added benefit if you have a headset is you can talk to each other voice on Messenger or Skype and have verbal instructions as well as visually showing what you need to do.
These instructions and more are on nscave.com.
-=One Day At A Time=-
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The first, I modified my home LAN system by connecting a second router. Why a second router? Well the main reason is it gives you additional connections. I prefer the wired system for its speed and security and two routers give me that. There are other advantages such as being able to move your wireless transmission to a higher level for stronger signal strength. Two routers require special configuration before connecting to each other. If you have interest in connecting and using a second router in your home LAN system you can refer to the easy steps here on my web site.
The second project was helping a couple of friends with their computer woes by connecting to them over the internet using the remote assistance capability built into Windows XP and Vista. This is pretty easy to do, but again certain configuration settings must be accomplished before connection is attempted. Once they are done you connect to your friend's computer and operate it just as if you are sitting in front of their keyboard and monitor. Your screen is their screen, and you are able to show them how to do things, and you can watch them follow your instructions to see if they learned a technique correctly. If this interests you, check here on my website to see how to set it up.
An added benefit if you have a headset is you can talk to each other voice on Messenger or Skype and have verbal instructions as well as visually showing what you need to do.
These instructions and more are on nscave.com.
-=One Day At A Time=-
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Labels: connect two routers, messenger, nscave.com, remote assistance, skype
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
No I Don't Want To Yak
Received another one of those telemarketer calls this evening from Yak, a company that deals in various phone plans and calling methods. I was familiar with their service so when the gentleman asked: "Do you make many long distance calls?" I replied: "Not many, very few in fact, and I have a VOIP plan that I am happy with, plus a long distance plan with my local telephone company."
What is there about that statement that is hard to understand? He proceeds to tell me he is not switching anything (interesting way of putting it), and goes on about the various cost effective rates Yak has to offer.
So I interrupt this human word generator and ask: "Why don't you listen to what I am saying? I just told you I have a VOIP internet service I am very happy with, plus a local long distance plan. I am not interested in a single thing Yak has to offer - thank you bye now!"
Less than a minute later I receive a second call from Yak which went unanswered.
So that made me think I should make today's blog an advertisement for Skype. I don't work for them or get anything for this, I am just a satisfied user. I am a paid user and use Skype Pro which gives me free long distance in Canada & the US for $36. a year. You can use the computer for making the calls, or an ordinary cordless phone if you purchase a small device made by D-link.
I will write a short review of the Skype service and the D-link attachment once I finish a two month testing period. However so far I am very satisfied with both. If interested you can check the Skype site, I am not going to repeat all that here.
One thing for certain, if I decide to Yak it will be on Skype!
-=One Day At A Time=-
What is there about that statement that is hard to understand? He proceeds to tell me he is not switching anything (interesting way of putting it), and goes on about the various cost effective rates Yak has to offer.
So I interrupt this human word generator and ask: "Why don't you listen to what I am saying? I just told you I have a VOIP internet service I am very happy with, plus a local long distance plan. I am not interested in a single thing Yak has to offer - thank you bye now!"
Less than a minute later I receive a second call from Yak which went unanswered.
So that made me think I should make today's blog an advertisement for Skype. I don't work for them or get anything for this, I am just a satisfied user. I am a paid user and use Skype Pro which gives me free long distance in Canada & the US for $36. a year. You can use the computer for making the calls, or an ordinary cordless phone if you purchase a small device made by D-link.
I will write a short review of the Skype service and the D-link attachment once I finish a two month testing period. However so far I am very satisfied with both. If interested you can check the Skype site, I am not going to repeat all that here.
One thing for certain, if I decide to Yak it will be on Skype!
-=One Day At A Time=-
Labels: d-link, skype, skype pro, voip
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