Home Office Network

SOHO Multi-WAN Routers Configuration : PePLink Balance 30

Many people are looking for the default Password and IP address of PePlink Balance series for accessing the Web administrator interface of configuration:

The default IP is 192.168.1.1 , default user name is admin and password is also admin.

to access the web administrator interface for basic comfiguration, just enter the LAN IP address in the address field of your web browser :

http://192.168.1.1

then type user name and password will led you to the configuration web interface.

Home network Router configuration

Troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity (check TCP and UDP port status)

Portqry.exe command-line utility:

Portqry.exe is a command-line utility that you can use to help troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity issues.(check the TCP port status) Portqry.exe runs on Windows computers. The utility reports the port status of TCP and UDP ports on a computer that you select.

The port status is as following:

*Listening (open)

A process is listening on the port on the computer that you selected. Portqry.exe received a response from the port.
For example, you have web server is running on target computer, the web server is listing the TCP port 80.

*Not Listening (close)

No process is listening on the target port on the target system. Portqry.exe received an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) “Destination Unreachable - Port Unreachable” message back from the target UDP port. Or if the target port is a TCP port, Portqry received a TCP acknowledgement packet with the Reset flag set.

*Filtered

The port on the computer that you selected is being filtered. Portqry.exe did not receive a response from the port. A process may or may not be listening on the port.

This utility also has a Windows application with GUI, which you can use easily without typing command line dos command.

The following shows the result to check the yahoo.com ’s web server port 80 status :

TCP/IP Network FAQ

Home Network (4): set up a network using home’s electrical wiring:
Ethernet over power line: (Ethernet signals over the electrical wiring in your house.)

POE, Power over Ethernet and Ethernet over power line

Home Network (3) Set up Wireless Internet Home Surveillance

This tutorial tells you how to set up a home surveillance system in simple terms using Internet cameras.

Home network Wireless Internet Home Surveillance

Home Network ( 2) Set up Wireless Home Network

This Tutorial about how to set up a wireless home network:

explains how to add a network to your home in simple terms. It describes what you need and the steps to do it

Home Network (1) (add storage to your home network)

This tutorial shows you how to add storage to your home office network.

Home Network Storage

CAT5 and CAT6 Network Cables

CAT5 cable contains four pairs of copper wire. CAT5 supports Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet and comparable alternatives such as ATM. As with all other types of twisted pair EIA/TIA cabling, CAT5 cable runs are limited to a maximum recommended run rate of 100m (328 feet).

Although CAT5 cable usually contains four pairs of copper wire, Fast Ethernet communications only utilize two pairs. A new specification for CAT5 cable, CAT5 enhanced (CAT5e), supports short-run Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) networking by utilizing all four wire pairs and is backward-compatible with ordinary CAT5.

CAT6 cable contains four pairs of copper wire and unlike CAT5, utilizes all four pairs. CAT6 supports Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet and supports communications at more than twice the speed of CAT5e, the other popular standard for Gigabit Ethernet cabling.

Here is a Video on CAT5 and CAT6 : Gigabit Networking: Cat5 or Cat6?

10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T

10BASE-T : the IEEE standard that defines the requirement for sending information at 10 Mbps on unshielded twisted-pair cabling, and defines various aspects of running Ethernet on this cabling.

100BASE-T : the IEEE standard that defines the requirement for sending information at 100 Mbps on unshielded twisted-pair cabling, and defines various aspects of running baseband Ethernet on this cabling.

1000BASE-T (also called gigabit Ethernet) : the IEEE standard that defines the requirement for sending information at 1000 Mbps on unshielded twisted-pair cabling, and defines various aspects of running baseband Ethernet on this cabling

10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T Network

BELKIN: N1 Vision wireless router

The N1 Vision wireless router offers an easy way for you to view your network’s broadband speed, computer bandwidth usage, and the status of your connected devices - all from an easy-to-read display.

Packaged in a new sleek and sophisticated design, N1 Vision offers the best in networking performance with its wireless 802.11n* 3×3 radio design and wired gigabit ports. The N1 Vision wireless router continues Belkin’s commitment in providing the best user experience in the home market through its Plug-and-Play “CD-less” installation and simple network security setup.

Wireless Router and router comfiguration

Cradlepoint PHS300 Personal Hotspot

Connect a data-ready cellular phone or USB modem into the USB host port, and the PHS300 automatically establishes a connection to your cellular provider’s data network. It works similar to the way a home router manages a DSL or Cable modem - just connect and forget. After connecting your cellular device, you can associate your PC with the PHS300 just like being in a public hotspot - and you’re on the Internet. With the PHS300’s built-in Li Ion battery, you can enjoy hours of Internet connectivity in more places than you ever thought possible.

the PHS300 is highly intuitive and requires no special software to enable easy broadband access via WiFi on PC’s, PDA’s, MP3 players, game devices, etc.

Similar in function to a home router, when combined with a 3G USB Cellular modem or 3G handset, the PHS automatically generates a secure, personal hotspot that follows subscribers wherever they go within coverage of their mobile broadband network.

Wifi LAN