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==Who is Stephen?==
[[Image:StephenTitcombe.jpg|right|520px]]
That is all....until I have more time to update this.
==Interests==
I'm also a big fan of the '''Fail Whale'''
[[Image:Whale.png|right|520px]]

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==Who is Stephen?==
[[Image:StephenTitcombe.jpg|right|520px]]
That is all....until I have more time to update this.

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Boot Camp

2008-10-15T22:15:10Z

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[[Image:Bootcamp assistant20071016-1.gif|right]]
'''Boot Camp''' is a feature of [[Apple]]'s Leopard [[OS X]] operating system that allows a user to install [[Microsoft]]'s [[Windows XP]] or [[Windows Vista]] on a [[Macintosh]] computer. This allows the user to have both OS X and Windows installed on the same computer.

== Requirements for Running Boot Camp ==

To run Windows, the user must have a [[Macintosh]] desktop or laptop with an [[Intel]]-based processor. It is because of the [[Intel]] architecture of the Mac that allows for Windows to be run nativly on the computer. Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) must also be installed before the use of '''Boot Camp'''.

Boot Camp

2008-10-15T22:14:28Z

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[[Image:Bootcamp assistant20071016-1.gif|right]]
'''Boot Camp''' is a feature of [[Apple]]'s Leopard OS X operating system that allows a user to install [[Microsoft]]'s Windows XP or Windows Vista on a [[Macintosh]] computer. This allows the user to have both OS X and Windows installed on the same computer.

== Requirements for Running Boot Camp ==

To run Windows, the user must have a [[Macintosh]] desktop or laptop with an [[Intel]]-based processor. It is because of the [[Intel]] architecture of the Mac that allows for Windows to be run nativly on the computer. Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) must also be installed before the use of '''Boot Camp'''.

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Boot Camp

2008-10-15T22:09:49Z

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Boot Camp is a feature of Apple's Leopard OS X operating system that allows a user to install Microsoft's Windows XP or Windows Vista on a Macintosh computer. This allows the user to have both OS X and Windows installed on the same computer.

== Requirements for Running Boot Camp ==

To run Windows, the user must have a Macintosh desktop or laptop with an Intel-based processor. It is because of the Intel architecture of the Mac that allows for Windows to be run nativly on the computer. Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) must also be installed before the use of Boot Camp.

Mozilla Thunderbird

2007-03-26T15:38:32Z

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[[Image:Thunderbird_logo.jpg|thumb|right|Mozilla Thunderbird logo]]
Mozilla Thunderbird is an [[e-mail client]] made by the [[Mozilla Corporation]]. The current version is 1.5.0.10. To download Thunderbird, visit Mozilla's [http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ Thunderbird] website.

==Configuring Thunderbird==
===Windows IMAP===
Please verify that you are running the most current version of [http://www.getthunderbird.com Thunderbird].<br />
From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings''', and verify the following:

[[Image:tbwinss.jpg|540px]]

[[Image:tbwinos.jpg|540px]]

===Macintosh IMAP===

From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings'''
[[Image:Thmacga.gif||left|thumb|530px]]

[[Image:Thmacss.gif|left|thumb|530px]]

===How to allow local addresses===
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2030/ Allow Local Addresses Thunderbird extension]

==Converting from Eudora==

===Converting Eudora Mail===
#Visit http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ to download the newest version of Thunderbird
#Follow directions for Configuring IMAP email.
#While in Thunderbird - Open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''import...'''.
[[Image:import.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:import2.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:Eudoramailboxlocation.png|center|thumb|260px]]
[[Image:import3.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:thunderbirdafterimport.png|center|thumb|260px]]
===Converting Eudora Address Book===
*Although the Thunderbird wizard can be used, a better way to transfer your Eudora Address Book to Thunderbird can be found on our [[EudoraConverter]] wiki page.

==Setting up the built-in RSS reader==
{{section-stub}}

==Setting up a Signature==
# Open [[Notepad]] or another text editor
# Open up a new document
# Type out your signature
# Save as a .txt file
# Open up Thunderbird
# Open up '''Tools''' and go to '''Account Settings'''
# Check the box next to attach this signature and '''Choose'''
# Open the .txt file that you just created
# Click '''OK'''

[[Image:Thunderbird_Settings.gif||500px]]

==Subscribe to Folders==
===Mac===
#Go to the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Click once on the folder you want to subscribe to
#Click the subscribe button.
#Click OK.

===Windows===
#Go the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Check the folders you want to subscribe to
#Click OK.

==Configuring Directory Services==
# Go to '''Tools''' --> '''Account Settings'''.
# In options, click on "composition and addressing".
# Click on "use a different [[LDAP]] server" and click "edit directories".
# There you will need to click "add" and put in the settings displaced in the picture.
# Also go to '''Tools''' --> '''Options''' and under the "Composition" tab check the "directory server" box and select "ldap.gac.edu."

[[Image:Ldap.JPG|frame|LDAP settings]]
<div class="clear"> </div>

==Turning off LDAP==
On campus at �鶹��Ƶ, Thunderbird is typically configured to use LDAP look up when composing messages. This feature will populate the To: field with matches when you begin typing an email address. To configure Thunderbird to use LDAP see [[Mozilla_Thunderbird#Configuring_Directory_Services]]

This feature needs to be turned off if a machine (laptop) goes off campus, as access to the LDAP information is blocked by a firewall.

To turn LDAP off:
[[Image:ldapoff.jpg |thumb|right]]

# From the '''Tools''' menu - select '''Account Settings'''
# In the '''Composition and Addressing''' section - under the Addressing area - toggle the '''Use a Different LDAP Server''' to '''None'''.

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[[Category:Open source software]]
[[Category:E-mail clients]]
[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Windows software]]
[[Category:Macintosh software]]
[[Category:Linux software]]

Mozilla Thunderbird

2007-03-26T15:34:26Z

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[[Image:Thunderbird_logo.jpg|thumb|right|Mozilla Thunderbird logo]]
Mozilla Thunderbird is an [[e-mail client]] made by the [[Mozilla Corporation]]. The current version is 1.5.0.10. To download Thunderbird, visit Mozilla's [http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ Thunderbird] website.

==Configuring Thunderbird==
===Windows IMAP===
Please verify that you are running the most current version of [http://www.getthunderbird.com Thunderbird].<br />
From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings''', and verify the following:

[[Image:tbwinss.jpg|540px]]

[[Image:tbwinos.jpg|540px]]

==Converting from Eudora==

===Converting Eudora Mail===
#Visit http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ to download the newest version of Thunderbird
#Follow directions for Configuring IMAP email.
#While in Thunderbird - Open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''import...'''.
[[Image:import.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:import2.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:Eudoramailboxlocation.png|center|thumb|260px]]
[[Image:import3.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:thunderbirdafterimport.png|center|thumb|260px]]
===Converting Eudora Address Book===
*Although the Thunderbird wizard can be used, a better way to transfer your Eudora Address Book to Thunderbird can be found on our [[EudoraConverter]] wiki page.

===Macintosh IMAP===

From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings'''
[[Image:Thmacga.gif||left|thumb|530px]]

[[Image:Thmacss.gif|left|thumb|530px]]

===How to allow local addresses===
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2030/ Allow Local Addresses Thunderbird extension]

==Setting up the built-in RSS reader==
{{section-stub}}

==Setting up a Signature==
# Open [[Notepad]] or another text editor
# Open up a new document
# Type out your signature
# Save as a .txt file
# Open up Thunderbird
# Open up '''Tools''' and go to '''Account Settings'''
# Check the box next to attach this signature and '''Choose'''
# Open the .txt file that you just created
# Click '''OK'''

[[Image:Thunderbird_Settings.gif||500px]]

==Subscribe to Folders==
===Mac===
#Go to the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Click once on the folder you want to subscribe to
#Click the subscribe button.
#Click OK.

===Windows===
#Go the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Check the folders you want to subscribe to
#Click OK.

==Configuring Directory Services==
# Go to '''Tools''' --> '''Account Settings'''.
# In options, click on "composition and addressing".
# Click on "use a different [[LDAP]] server" and click "edit directories".
# There you will need to click "add" and put in the settings displaced in the picture.
# Also go to '''Tools''' --> '''Options''' and under the "Composition" tab check the "directory server" box and select "ldap.gac.edu."

[[Image:Ldap.JPG|frame|LDAP settings]]
<div class="clear"> </div>

==Turning off LDAP==
On campus at �鶹��Ƶ, Thunderbird is typically configured to use LDAP look up when composing messages. This feature will populate the To: field with matches when you begin typing an email address. To configure Thunderbird to use LDAP see [[Mozilla_Thunderbird#Configuring_Directory_Services]]

This feature needs to be turned off if a machine (laptop) goes off campus, as access to the LDAP information is blocked by a firewall.

To turn LDAP off:
[[Image:ldapoff.jpg |thumb|right]]

# From the '''Tools''' menu - select '''Account Settings'''
# In the '''Composition and Addressing''' section - under the Addressing area - toggle the '''Use a Different LDAP Server''' to '''None'''.

{{stub-software}}
[[Category:Open source software]]
[[Category:E-mail clients]]
[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Windows software]]
[[Category:Macintosh software]]
[[Category:Linux software]]

Mozilla Thunderbird

2007-03-26T15:31:41Z

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[[Image:Thunderbird_logo.jpg|thumb|right|Mozilla Thunderbird logo]]
Mozilla Thunderbird is an [[e-mail client]] made by the [[Mozilla Corporation]]. The current version is 1.5.0.10. To download Thunderbird, visit Mozilla's [http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ Thunderbird] website.

==Configuring Thunderbird==
===Windows IMAP===
Please verify that you are running the most current version of [http://www.getthunderbird.com Thunderbird].<br />
From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings''', and verify the following:

[[Image:tbwinss.jpg|540px]]

[[Image:tbwinos.jpg|540px]]

==Converting from Eudora==

#Visit http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ to download the newest version of Thunderbird
#Follow directions for Configuring IMAP email.
#While in Thunderbird - Open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''import...'''.
[[Image:import.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:import2.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:Eudoramailboxlocation.png|center|thumb|260px]]
[[Image:import3.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:thunderbirdafterimport.png|center|thumb|260px]]
#A better way to transfer your Eudora Address Book to Thunderbird can be found on our [[EudoraConverter]] wiki page.

===Macintosh IMAP===

From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings'''
[[Image:Thmacga.gif||left|thumb|530px]]

[[Image:Thmacss.gif|left|thumb|530px]]

===How to allow local addresses===
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2030/ Allow Local Addresses Thunderbird extension]

==Setting up the built-in RSS reader==
{{section-stub}}

==Setting up a Signature==
# Open [[Notepad]] or another text editor
# Open up a new document
# Type out your signature
# Save as a .txt file
# Open up Thunderbird
# Open up '''Tools''' and go to '''Account Settings'''
# Check the box next to attach this signature and '''Choose'''
# Open the .txt file that you just created
# Click '''OK'''

[[Image:Thunderbird_Settings.gif||500px]]

==Subscribe to Folders==
===Mac===
#Go to the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Click once on the folder you want to subscribe to
#Click the subscribe button.
#Click OK.

===Windows===
#Go the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Check the folders you want to subscribe to
#Click OK.

==Configuring Directory Services==
# Go to '''Tools''' --> '''Account Settings'''.
# In options, click on "composition and addressing".
# Click on "use a different [[LDAP]] server" and click "edit directories".
# There you will need to click "add" and put in the settings displaced in the picture.
# Also go to '''Tools''' --> '''Options''' and under the "Composition" tab check the "directory server" box and select "ldap.gac.edu."

[[Image:Ldap.JPG|frame|LDAP settings]]
<div class="clear"> </div>

==Turning off LDAP==
On campus at �鶹��Ƶ, Thunderbird is typically configured to use LDAP look up when composing messages. This feature will populate the To: field with matches when you begin typing an email address. To configure Thunderbird to use LDAP see [[Mozilla_Thunderbird#Configuring_Directory_Services]]

This feature needs to be turned off if a machine (laptop) goes off campus, as access to the LDAP information is blocked by a firewall.

To turn LDAP off:
[[Image:ldapoff.jpg |thumb|right]]

# From the '''Tools''' menu - select '''Account Settings'''
# In the '''Composition and Addressing''' section - under the Addressing area - toggle the '''Use a Different LDAP Server''' to '''None'''.

{{stub-software}}
[[Category:Open source software]]
[[Category:E-mail clients]]
[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Windows software]]
[[Category:Macintosh software]]
[[Category:Linux software]]

Mozilla Thunderbird

2007-03-26T15:30:56Z

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[[Image:Thunderbird_logo.jpg|thumb|right|Mozilla Thunderbird logo]]
Mozilla Thunderbird is an [[e-mail client]] made by the [[Mozilla Corporation]]. The current version is 1.5.0.10. To download Thunderbird, visit Mozilla's [http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ Thunderbird] website.

==Configuring Thunderbird==
===Windows IMAP===
Please verify that you are running the most current version of [http://www.getthunderbird.com Thunderbird].<br />
From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings''', and verify the following:

[[Image:tbwinss.jpg|540px]]

[[Image:tbwinos.jpg|540px]]

==Converting from Eudora==

#Visit http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ to download the newest version of Thunderbird
#Follow directions for Configuring IMAP email.
#While in Thunderbird - Open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''import...'''.
[[Image:import.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:import2.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:Eudoramailboxlocation.png|center|thumb|260px]]
[[Image:import3.png|thumb|530px]]
[[Image:thunderbirdafterimport.png|center|thumb|260px]]
#A better way to transfer your Eudora Address Book to Thunderbird can be found on our [EudoraConverter] wiki page.

===Macintosh IMAP===

From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings'''
[[Image:Thmacga.gif||left|thumb|530px]]

[[Image:Thmacss.gif|left|thumb|530px]]

===How to allow local addresses===
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2030/ Allow Local Addresses Thunderbird extension]

==Setting up the built-in RSS reader==
{{section-stub}}

==Setting up a Signature==
# Open [[Notepad]] or another text editor
# Open up a new document
# Type out your signature
# Save as a .txt file
# Open up Thunderbird
# Open up '''Tools''' and go to '''Account Settings'''
# Check the box next to attach this signature and '''Choose'''
# Open the .txt file that you just created
# Click '''OK'''

[[Image:Thunderbird_Settings.gif||500px]]

==Subscribe to Folders==
===Mac===
#Go to the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Click once on the folder you want to subscribe to
#Click the subscribe button.
#Click OK.

===Windows===
#Go the File menu
#Click Subscribe
#Click Refresh
#Check the folders you want to subscribe to
#Click OK.

==Configuring Directory Services==
# Go to '''Tools''' --> '''Account Settings'''.
# In options, click on "composition and addressing".
# Click on "use a different [[LDAP]] server" and click "edit directories".
# There you will need to click "add" and put in the settings displaced in the picture.
# Also go to '''Tools''' --> '''Options''' and under the "Composition" tab check the "directory server" box and select "ldap.gac.edu."

[[Image:Ldap.JPG|frame|LDAP settings]]
<div class="clear"> </div>

==Turning off LDAP==
On campus at �鶹��Ƶ, Thunderbird is typically configured to use LDAP look up when composing messages. This feature will populate the To: field with matches when you begin typing an email address. To configure Thunderbird to use LDAP see [[Mozilla_Thunderbird#Configuring_Directory_Services]]

This feature needs to be turned off if a machine (laptop) goes off campus, as access to the LDAP information is blocked by a firewall.

To turn LDAP off:
[[Image:ldapoff.jpg |thumb|right]]

# From the '''Tools''' menu - select '''Account Settings'''
# In the '''Composition and Addressing''' section - under the Addressing area - toggle the '''Use a Different LDAP Server''' to '''None'''.

{{stub-software}}
[[Category:Open source software]]
[[Category:E-mail clients]]
[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Windows software]]
[[Category:Macintosh software]]
[[Category:Linux software]]

Mac screenshots

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Please refer to [[Screenshot]]

Mac screenshots

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#REDIRECT [[Screenshot]]
Please refer to [[Screenshot]]

Mac screenshots

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#REDIRECT[[Screenshot]]
Please refer to [[Screenshot]]

Mac screenshots

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#REDIRECT [[Screenshot]]

Mac screenshots

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Mac screenshots

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#REDIRECT [[Screenshot]]

Mac screenshots

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Screenshot

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A screenshot is a picture of the current view of a computer's visual output. Common output formats are JPEG, BMP, or PNG.

== MAC OS X ==
To do a [[screenshot]] on a [[Mac]], follow these instructions:

#Hold down the [[apple key]] and the shift key.
#Press and let go of the number 4 key.
#Instead of having an arrow as your cursor, a selection crosshairs will appear.
#You then will hold down the mouse and drag the mouse until you have highlighted all the material you want in your screenshot.
#Once you have let go of the mouse, the screenshot that you have taken, will appear on the desktop as a [[PNG]] file. It acts like a picture file.

'''OR'''

For a whole screenshot
#Hold down the [[apple key]] and the shift key.
#Press and let go of the number 3 key.
#The screenshot that you have taken, will appear on the desktop as a [[PNG]] file. It acts like a picture file.

== Microsoft Windows ==
In Windows, a screenshot can be taken of the whole screen by pressing the ''Print Screen'' key and pasting it into a document.

Playstation 2

2006-12-12T18:13:09Z

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[[Image:ps2.jpg|thumb|right]]
The '''Playstation 2''' is a [[video game console]] developed and sold by [[Sony]].

==Connecting to the network==
Please call the [[Technology Helpline]] to help you register this device as well as any other type of video game console on the �鶹��Ƶ network. You will need to provide the [[MAC address]] of your Playstation 2 when calling.

===Finding your MAC address===
#Make sure that the networking cable (or Ethernet cable) is not connected to the back of your PS2 game console.
#Load the Network Adapter Start-up Disk. This is provided with the PS2 Ethernet adapter. Select ISP Setup from the screen. Press the X button on your controller to continue.
#Make sure that the network adapter is found. If an error message appears, the network adapter is either installed incorrectly, or there is a technical problem with your PS2.
#A screen will appear notifying you that SCEA (a Sony company) is not affiliated with your Internet service provider (ISP). To continue, press the controller's X button.
#The next two screens you see will allow you to create, edit, and delete an ISP name. Choose NEW, and then type in any name (e.g., Rogers or Insightbb ). Choose ENTER.
#Double-check to make sure that the Ethernet cable is not connected to your PS2 console. When asked if you currently subscribe to an ISP service, select YES.
#When asked for your connection type, select the appropriate option. Next, choose Automatic Settings.
#When asked if your ISP requires a user ID and password, check with your ISP to determine what you should select. You will also need to contact your ISP to determine whether or not you must input a DHCP host name.
#Your PS2 will now display a screen reading (in part) "Testing network connection. Please wait." You should do nothing and allow the search to fail. Once you see a screen beginning with the phrase "Connection test failed", you must press the Select key on your controller to bring up the HELP screen.
#Your PS2 console's MAC address will be displayed on the screen, under "Hardware MAC Address".

(steps courtesy of [http://kb.iu.edu/data/aloi.html Indiana University] )

==See also==
[[Playstation 3]]

{{Tech help}}

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[[Category:Video game consoles]]

Playstation 2

2006-12-12T18:12:27Z

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File:Ps2.jpg

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Playstation 2 console

Facebook

2006-12-09T19:00:58Z

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[[Image:Facebook.gif|thumb|right]]
Facebook is an online social network for high school, college, university, corporate, non-profit, military and geographic communities. Founded by Mark Zuckerburg of Harvard University in February 2004, this online community has the largest number of registered users among college-focused sites.

==External links==
===Official website===
* [http://www.facebook.com Facebook]
** [http://blog.facebook.com The Official Facebook Blog]
** [http://www.facebook.com/pulse.php Pulse] (public version)
** [http://developers.facebook.com/products.php Development Platform Products Directory]

===Extensions===

* [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/3120/ FaceLift Skin] by StudioLD
* [http://userscripts.org/tag/facebook Greasemonkey scripts]

File:Facebook.gif

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Network Routers Versus Switches

2006-12-07T16:10:12Z

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Consumer Network Routers and Switches look very similar. However, there is a major difference between these two devices.

== Network Routers ==
[[Image:router.jpg|right|thumb]]
A '''router''' is a computer networking device that forwards data to connected devices. It is able to share a single internet connection by splitting the connection among multiple ports. It does this by assigning a sub-network address to each computer it is hosting. This is done through [[DHCP]].

=== Router Visual Example ===
[[Image:routerchart.jpg|thumb|500px|center]]

== Network Switch ==
[[Image:switch.jpg|right|thumb]]
A '''switch''' is a computer networking device that splits a single ethernet connection among multiple ports. It does not assign IP addresses and therefore only multiplies the connections on the network.

=== Switch Visual Example ===
[[Image:switchchart.jpg|thumb|500px|center]]

== What should I buy? ==
Here at �鶹��Ƶ, using a router will interfere with our current network structure. As a result, if a router if found on the network, the port with the attached router will be shut off.

Sometimes a router can still be used by turning off the [[DHCP]] function in the router's control panel. However, this does not always work, so using a switch is recommended.

Switches will not interfere with our network structure and should be used if you need extra ports in your room. �鶹��Ƶ Technology Services provides network switches to students living in a 3 or more person room with only 2 network ports provided.

Further questions can be directed to the Technology Helpline by calling x6111 or emailing at helpline@gac.edu.

Network Routers Versus Switches

2006-12-07T16:08:43Z

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Consumer Network Routers and Switches look very similar. However, there is a major difference between these two devices.

== Network Routers ==
[[Image:router.jpg|right|thumb]]
A '''router''' is a computer networking device that forwards data to connected devices. It is able to share a single internet connection by splitting the connection among multiple ports. It does this by assigning a sub-network address to each computer it is hosting. This is done through [[DHCP]].

=== Router Visual Example ===
[[Image:routerchart.jpg|thumb|500px|center]]

== Network Switch ==
[[Image:switch.jpg|right|thumb]]
A '''switch''' is a computer networking device that splits a single ethernet connection among multiple ports. It does not assign IP addresses and therefore only multiplies the connections on the network.

=== Switch Visual Example ===
[[Image:switchchart.jpg|thumb|500px|center]]

== What should I buy? ==
Here at �鶹��Ƶ, using a router will interfere with our current network structure. As a result, if a router if found the port with the attached router will be shut off.

Sometimes a router can still be used by turning off the [[DHCP]] function in the router's control panel. However, this does not always work, so using a switch is recommended.

Switches will not interfere with our network structure and should be used if you need extra ports in your room. The �鶹��Ƶ Technology Services provides network switches to students living in 3 or more person room with only 2 network ports installed.

Further questions can be directed to the Technology Helpline by calling x6111 or emailing at helpline@gac.edu.

Network Routers Versus Switches

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Network Routers Versus Switches

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Network Routers Versus Switches

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Network Routers Versus Switches

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Network Routers Versus Switches

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Network Routers Versus Switches

2006-12-07T15:51:23Z

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There is a major difference between a network router and network switch.

== Network Routers ==
[[Image:router.jpg|right|thumb]]
A '''router''' is a computer networking device that forwards data to connected devices. It is able to share a single internet connection by splitting the connection among multiple ports. It does this by assigning a sub-network address to each computer it is hosting. This is done through [[DHCP]].

[[Image:routerchart.jpg|thumb|500px|center]]

== Network Switch ==
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A '''switch''' is a computer networking device that splits a single ethernet connection among multiple ports. It does not assign IP addresses and therefore only multiplies the connections on the network.

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'''Safe mode''' is a diagnostic mode used by computer operating systems. It is used to troubleshoot problems that cannot be fixed in a normal boot. This is done by offering booting only core features to the operating system so that the problem can be found and repaired.

== How to Enter Safe Mode ==
On Microsoft Windows, '''Safe Mode''' can be entered by holding '''F8''' upon booting the computer.

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Also, entering '''Safe Mode''' can be done through the Windows Interface. On Windows XP,

1) Click on the Start button and click on Run.

2) In the ''Open'' field type "msconfig" and click OK.
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3) The System Configuration Utility will show up. Click on the "BOOT.INI" tab.
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4) Put a checkmark in the box labeled "/SAFEBOOT". Then click OK.
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5) A confirmation box will show up. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer into safe mode.

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