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  1. questionCan you still make XP Home talk to a server without joining the domain?
    Yes but you will not be able to take advantage of any centralized security. Additionally, both systems must have matching usernames and passwords to allow any communication.

  2. questionCan mixed Windows environments be networked?
    Yes, mixed environments which allow all versions of Windows to talk together are possible. Apple Macs and Linux systems can also be networked with Windows systems. Call Virtual Riders if you want more information or help.

  3. questionWhat are the basic types of firewalls?
    Network layer (Hardware – TCP & IP levels of the OSI model) Application layer (Software – Application level of the OSI model) Hybrids (Hardware with Software Interface and programming) They are not as different as you might think, and latest technologies are blurring the distincti ...

  4. questionWhy would I want a firewall?
    The Internet, like any other society, is plagued with the kind of misfits who enjoy the electronic equivalent of writing on other people's walls with spray-paint, tearing their mailboxes off, or just sitting in the street blowing their car horns. Some people try to get real work done over the ...

  5. questionWhat is a network firewall?
    A firewall is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to enforce an access control policy (to block or allow access) between two or more networks. It is a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all (in and out) computer traffic between d ...

  6. questionHow do I find my encryption key?
    Encryption Keys are normally related to Wireless Networking, often specifically required for connecting to a wireless network. Ask the installer of the network or consult your router’s manual for the appropriate key.

  7. questionWhat does NAS Stand for?
    N.A.S (NAS) Stands for Network Attached Storage, Commonly relating to a hard disk standalone storage device that can connect directly to a local area network. Useages: Storage, Backup and FTP. for full information have a look at the briefing paper.

  8. questionWhat is Power over Ethernet?
    Power Over Ethernet is a technology that integrates data, voice and power on standard Ethernet infrastructure providing opportunities for power distribution. It means that the devices on your wired network can draw power over existing CAT5 cabling. It is safe, economical and well established ...

  9. questionWhat is NAT?
    Short for Network Address Translation, an Internet standard that enables a local-area network (LAN) to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic. Often built in to routers it offers three significant advantages: Provides a type of firew ...

  10. questionHow do I set up a simple network/what do I need to do?
    This is a basic explanation. Call Virtual Riders for support in setting up your network. Basically, having a network means having a number of computers and other devices such as printers linked together for the purpose of communicating and sharing. Often the main reason for having a network ...

  11. questionWhat is W.E.P?
    W.E.P (WEP) Stands for Wireless Encryption Protocol, Used specifically for securing information transmitted and recived between wireless network devices. Useages: Security