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Machine Access Control. Is it the actual address of the Network Card and supposedly no two are alike. You can think of a MAC Address as the land map used by governments to map property and your IP Address would be your Street Address.
A port is a connection thru which traffic is routed and depending on whihc type of data it is, a different port is used. You receive mail on Port 110 and send Mail on Port 25, as an example.
Why the question?
A port is a connection thru which traffic is routed and depending on whihc type of data it is, a different port is used. You receive mail on Port 110 and send Mail on Port 25, as an example.
Why the question?
Okay how do I find my Mac address for my Network Card and do I have to set this up or put this in when I'm setting up the network or setting up the internet connection.
Okay is there chart of the port numbers and do I need to put in the port number or have to do some thing when setting up the network or setting up the internet connection with the port numbers?
And how do I connect to the other computer in the house?
Okay is there chart of the port numbers and do I need to put in the port number or have to do some thing when setting up the network or setting up the internet connection with the port numbers?
And how do I connect to the other computer in the house?
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/maintain/troubleshoot.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/default.mspx
http://www.pcworld.com/video/id,368-page,1-bid,0/video.html
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MAC Address: Start>Run>type "cmd" (no quotes) & at the prompt "ipconfig /all" (noo quotes and watch the spacing)
Who is tellin gyou that you need to define port numbers? Read the above links, especially #2.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/default.mspx
http://www.pcworld.com/video/id,368-page,1-bid,0/video.html
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MAC Address: Start>Run>type "cmd" (no quotes) & at the prompt "ipconfig /all" (noo quotes and watch the spacing)
Who is tellin gyou that you need to define port numbers? Read the above links, especially #2.
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Just because you're learning about hardware I want to include that you can often find the MAC address for a network card on the outside of the card often in the form of a sticker. Basically you'll almost never need to know a MAC address for everyday things and you'll likely not have to deal with port numbers until you start dealing with software rather than hardware.
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One thing I almost always like to add to my wireless security is only allow certain MAC addresses access to the router. Not the end all but certainly one more thing to help prevent unauthorized access.
Also it's sometimes hard to read the stickers (if they are there in the first place) on networked cards (wired or wireless) when they are part of the motherboard. Laptops would also fall in this category. That IPCONFIG /ALL solutions works very well.
Also it's sometimes hard to read the stickers (if they are there in the first place) on networked cards (wired or wireless) when they are part of the motherboard. Laptops would also fall in this category. That IPCONFIG /ALL solutions works very well.
Some talk about putting in a MAC addresses or filltering and do I need this and how will I put in the MAC addresses or do addressing filltering ?
Also do I need a key to connect to my network or not?
No I have windows 98SE on one and Windows XP on the other computer.I will print the instruction out. Buf I think I will run into problems with this new set up because it is different.
Also do I need a key to connect to my network or not?
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On the Win98 computer it would be Start / Run / COMMAND. Then IPCONFIG /ALL
As far as whether or not you need it is up to you. I like it but that's just a personal preference.
Mostly wanted you to know that there are common reasons for needing to know the MAC address.
As far as whether or not you need it is up to you. I like it but that's just a personal preference.
Mostly wanted you to know that there are common reasons for needing to know the MAC address.
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I thought Windows 98 it was winipcfg?
Just a side note, MAC addresses are on all network devices, including switches, routers etc.
As to the port numbers, they are not really required unless you want to:
a) want to play online games (most need port forwarding)
b) you want to lock down your network tightly
Just a side note, MAC addresses are on all network devices, including switches, routers etc.
As to the port numbers, they are not really required unless you want to:
a) want to play online games (most need port forwarding)
b) you want to lock down your network tightly
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It's both. winipcfg is the graphical interface.Couriant said:
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The only different in this regard is that WINIPCFG will list it as "Adapter Address" will show it as previously mentioned "Physical Address".
So with either solution, you don't need to take out the adapter to see if there is a sticker on it. Some don't have it anyway. Sure is a lot faster.
So with either solution, you don't need to take out the adapter to see if there is a sticker on it. Some don't have it anyway. Sure is a lot faster.
Okay I took a screenshot of this.
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Now how do I change the setting or put some thing else in ?And what would happen if no setting came up on my screenshot what would I do?
Note the adapter address or physical adress is the MAC addresses of my Network Card
Now how do I change the setting or put some thing else in ?And what would happen if no setting came up on my screenshot what would I do?
Note the adapter address or physical adress is the MAC addresses of my Network Card
I should also say the only thing I found about port numbers is here.
http://www.canyouseeme.org/
http://www.canyouseeme.org/
Should I check to see if the ports are block or not ?And how can I tell if some hacker is trying my ports?
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If you want an easy way to find a more comprehensive list do a search for a file called services on your computer. It's located in the same place as your hosts file. Do a search for either of them on your computer and you should find them.
To see if someone is trying your ports you need to review your logs daily.
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To see if someone is trying your ports you need to review your logs daily.
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the mac address cant be changed it is burned into each networking device and is the ID for that device on your LAN(home network). The IP address you can change type in the command box ipconfig /release then ipconfig /renew it is a good troubleshooting measure if you loose internet connection. As far as for hackers if you get some type of firewall like norton, macafee, zone alarm and an anit virus that should be good enough for a home user. You may want to check out the security part of the forums if you need a firewall/anti virus recommendation or if you want to set up some thick security, they know their stuff especially the ones with the little gold shield near their name.
Okay so you can't change it, but what if it is not coming up and how will I tell the computer my mac address ?
And where could I run into troubleshooting problems?
Well could I not get some kind of software to trace the internet packets?
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