Ask Leo!: Networking en-us 2008 Leo A. Notenboom and Puget Sound Software, LLC Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:34 -08:00 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:34 -08:00 720 http://img.askleomedia.com/altile144.jpg Ask Leo! http://ask-leo.com 140 140 Tech Questions? Get Answers! Ask Leo! Can I plug all my router plugs into a switch to get more speed? http://ask-leo.com/can_i_plug_all_my_router_plugs_into_a_switch_to_get_more_speed.html The way packets get routed, it's unlikely that you would see any real benefit from that connection; and it's possible that could end up confusing things. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:34 -08:00 Technology Where are TCP/IP settings in Windows 7? http://ask-leo.com/where_are_tcpip_settings_in_windows_7.html TCP/IP settings can be used to configure an assigned static IP address, override DNS settings, and more. I'll show you exactly where they are. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:56:14 -08:00 Technology How does NAT work? http://ask-leo.com/how_does_nat_work.html NAT is a fundamental technology used by routers allowing you to share internet connections and stay safe. I'll give a conceptual overview. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:13:13 -08:00 Technology What's the difference between a hub, a switch, and a router? http://ask-leo.com/whats_the_difference_between_a_hub_a_switch_and_a_router.html Hubs, switches, and routers are all computer networking devices with varying capabilities. Unfortunately, the terms are also often misused. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:48:10 -08:00 Technology How do I monitor internet activity and see who's using it? http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_monitor_internet_activity_and_see_whos_using_it.html Process Monitor is a powerful tool and it can be used to track down exactly what program on your machine is responsible for internet activity. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:32:34 -08:00 Technology