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The computer searches for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server on your network and tries to request a IP (internet Protocol) address. Once it achieves this process it can communicate with other devices on your network.

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If you have just installed a network adapter and have booted up the system installing the drivers You open My Network Places on a remote computer and dont see the computer on which you just installed?

It would be under "Network Devices" that is if the computer you are checking from is connected to the same network.Or the Network Address!!


What are the basic components of a computer network?

A network card, or network adapter as it is sometimes called, allows a computer to connect to a network of other computers. These devices will usually have both a physical layer and a data link layer. Ethernet devices will most often have an 8P8C socket where the network cable can be connected.


What does the OUI represent?

In computer terminology, OUI represents the first 8 bytes of the MAC address that identifies the manufacturer of the network hardware. OUI stands for "organizationally unique identifier."


When i plug my samsung yp-u2 into my computer it says mpt connected but then it never says new device found on my computer or your new hardware is ready to use or whatever what is wrong?

Nothing is wrong. When you connect your MP3 player, it is supposed to detect the computer first. Tell me what computer you have. If you have Windows XP, go to My Computer and click on your MP3 Player. The files should show up.


A host computer has been correctly configured with static IP address but the default gateway is incorrectly set Which layer of the OSI model will be first affected by this configuration error?

Network Layer

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My computer always connects to someone else's network instead of mine and I have to manually switch it back. How do you make your wireless network the default network that your computer connects to?

Go to the wireless network properties and choose "Connect to this network first". You might have to edit setting for your wireless adapter and make sure that you do not have chosen "Connect to any available network".


Is a network-ready device a device that may be attached to a network but still has to connect to a network computer first?

A network ready device is a device that has the potential to connect to a network, natively it isn't connected to a network, nor is it a network, but with the appropriate configuration and possibly with the addition of components could be connected.


How do I connect 2 mac computers using airport. Both have airport cards installed. I am on cable.?

If you're using airport, you can create a network under the airport icon on the top right menu bar (if you don't have it there you can add it from system preferences) and click on "Create Network". There you can create a network, and the other computer can connect to that network (as long as the network is selected on the first computer). If you mean by like WiFi, you can go to System Preferences>Sharing>Internet and create a network there


How can I connect my Nikon 3300 camera to a WiFi network?

To connect your Nikon 3300 camera to a WiFi network, you can use the camera's built-in WiFi feature. First, go to the camera's menu and select the WiFi option. Then, choose the network you want to connect to and enter the password if required. Once connected, you can transfer photos wirelessly to your computer or smartphone.


How do I connect one of my laptop's to my computer's hamachi server I'm trying to connect to my habbo retro but on the laptop it says there was an error with the VPN my computer connects to the ham?

To connect your laptop to your computer's Hamachi server, first ensure that both devices have Hamachi installed and are on the same network. On your laptop, log into Hamachi using the same account as your computer, then join the Hamachi network created on your computer. If you're encountering a VPN error, check your firewall settings to ensure Hamachi is allowed through, and verify that the Hamachi network is online and your computer is connected properly. Restart both devices if necessary to refresh the connection.


When I take my Ethernet cable out of computer you lose connection how do you keep it?

To maintain the connection with your computer, the ethernet cable must remain connected to the system. If this is not an option, check to see if your computer has 802.11 Wi-Fi built in. If so, you can first connect the computer to the network via Wi-Fi by accessing your network connection settings.


How do you connect your laptop to the wireless network that your computer is using?

First of all you will need a wireless router and a modem box but if you have sky you alredy have the router. Then you need to get the router working and then serch for a wirless device then if you see what ever you called your device click on that then open the inter net then it will ask for your passcode then you can use internet on desktop & laptop.


how to connect epson printer to computer wirelessly?

Well, isn't that just a happy little question! To connect your Epson printer to your computer wirelessly, first, make sure your printer and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. Then, you can use the printer's control panel to navigate to the Wi-Fi setup and follow the on-screen instructions to connect it to your network. Remember, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!


How do I connect my nokia 7610 to the internet via my computer's internet connection?

To connect your Nokia 7610 to the internet using your computer's internet connection, you can use a USB cable and enable tethering on your phone. First, connect the phone to your computer and install any necessary drivers. On your Nokia 7610, go to the settings menu and enable the USB tethering option. Your computer should then recognize the phone as a network device, allowing you to share the internet connection.


How do you get safari working on your iPod touch?

you have to connect to a wi fi network first


To connect to the Internet a network first connects to an?

Internet Service Provider (ISP)


What is considered to be the first implementation of a computer network?

SAGE air defense computer system.