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  1. JeffGatti

    MAGICSPIN DVDRW 1008IM seen through USB connection as CD DRIVE

    Thanks in advice for any ideas why this is happening, here is my delimma. I recently did a system restore on my Compaq Presario Desktop,(XP Home) afterwards I decided to remove some avi files that I have on there to DVD. I pulled out an old MAGICSPIN DVDRW 1008IM that I had in an old computer...
  2. JeffGatti

    I losing my wireless connection

    What I did was re install the drivers for the Linksys wireless card, then re installed them and re booted it. For some unknown reason, It fixed it. Thanks all the same. Jeff
  3. JeffGatti

    I losing my wireless connection

    I'm perplexed About every 3 weeks or so, I will lose my wireless connection and I cant figure out why. Normally what will happen is, it will stop and I will get a message on the Linksys wireless monitor that states "You are connected to the access point, but the internet cannot be found". I...
  4. JeffGatti

    Server Hardware vs. Desktop Hardware

    Can anybody give me a good explaination that I can convey to my client about the difference? I quoted him a P4 3.0,1GIG RAM, INTEL ENTRY SERVER BOARD SE7210TP1-E and the 5295 Chassis w DUAL MIRRORED SATA 160GB HDS. Price = $ 1,660.00 He sees an E machine at Office Depot with an AMD chip...
  5. JeffGatti

    Protecting Switches from Power Surges

    Hi Folks, I have a client that just blew out a bunch of ports on 3 switches on their rack. My technicians are going to replace them, and recommended getting these APC rack mounted ethernet modular surge protectors. Have any of you ever dealt with this problem before? The reason I am posting...
  6. JeffGatti

    Comcast messed up my IP, need help

    I wound up just resetting the router last week and it fixed it. Regards, Jeff
  7. JeffGatti

    Question Regarding Bluetooth technology

    Can bluetooth be configured into a moblie device? Or does a moblie device have to be "bluetooth ready" (i.e. built in) to utilize that technology. The reason for my question is because I have a Motion Computing M1200 Tablet PC and I would like to buy a microphone for voice recogniton purposes...
  8. JeffGatti

    Comcast messed up my IP, need help

    Thanks a bunch, I kept entering 192.161.??? Brain Fart, apparently. I'm going to take the whole network down tonight, reset the router and see what happens. Much appreciated, Jeff
  9. JeffGatti

    Comcast messed up my IP, need help

    I'm really not sure what happend, but yesterday I got a message that said (Windows IP conflict)on the third workstation on my peer to peer.Out of the blue, I had no connectivity. The modem seemed to be communicating data. I even took it outside direct from the street and plugged in my tablet pc...
  10. JeffGatti

    Getting higher bdwth from a Comcast cable pipe

    Nah, DSL would be a step back for me my friend. I'm not close enough to the co-location to warrant that kind of change. I know people VERY close to it that seem to do better than cable, but overall cable is the better solution. I appreciate your input but it is not what I'm looking for. Does...
  11. JeffGatti

    Getting higher bdwth from a Comcast cable pipe

    You folks have always time and time again helped me successfully with various issues and I want to wish you all happy holidays. For next year I am planning to boost my household backbone. I have a 2 station P2P LAN connected by a Linksys 4 port DSL/Cable router, being fed by a Comcast supplied...
  12. JeffGatti

    GeForce MX 4000 PCI, not functioning

    You have a point. Many thanks Jeff
  13. JeffGatti

    GeForce MX 4000 PCI, not functioning

    Their is no jumpers on this mobo, but I did find a setting in BIOS called "Init Display First". I went back into Windows and disabled the current video card. I booted back up into BIOS and set the"Init Display First" selection to PCI and saved it. I rebooted to a blank screen, plugged the VGA...
  14. JeffGatti

    GeForce MX 4000 PCI, not functioning

    I'm confused I just installed a GeForce4 MX 4000 PCI in my desktop. It is an AMD Athlon 1.15 GHz with 504 MB of RAM, OS is WIN XP Pro SP2. It has an onboard Plug and play Monitor on Trident Video Accelerator Blade 3D/Pro Media, that is sharing 8 MB of RAM. I installed the hardware, installed...
  15. JeffGatti

    Video card problem

    I can't understand why this isn't easy I just installed a GeForce4 MX 4000 PCI in my desktop. It is an AMD Athlon 1.15 GHz with 504 MB of RAM, OS is WIN XP Pro SP2. It has an onboard Plug and play Monitor on Trident Video Accelerator Blade 3D/Pro Media, that is sharing 8 MB of RAM. I installed...
  16. JeffGatti

    WordPerfect 6.1 Initialization Error on XP Pro

    I just installed an XP Pro Workstation for a client of mine at a hospital. She is a "flag waving" WordPerfect 6.1 user. When they installed this software and tried to access it, the keep getting the message "Initialization Error" when they click the icon. I went by. I tried changing the...
  17. JeffGatti

    I want to add a 2nd Hard drive to my Workstation

    Hey thanks a bunch for that information. I pulled the workstation apart and the packaging from the hard drive You were absolutely right, there was a cable inside and I read the documentation and it was pretty clear about the jumper configuration and which plug to use for the slave. What I...
  18. JeffGatti

    I want to add a 2nd Hard drive to my Workstation

    Hi Folks I currently have a 30 gb hd that is running out of space so I went out and bought a 80 gig Maxtor 7200 RPM Ultra ATA that I would like to install as a second drive. I haven't even opened the box yet so I thought I should ask some questions. I'm running XP pro on a AMD 1.5Ghz with a...
  19. JeffGatti

    Need advise for an Access Point Ready switch

    Thanks Piass, i'll check that one out to see if it meets the application.
  20. JeffGatti

    Need advise for an Access Point Ready switch

    Hi, Here is my senario. I have a client that is a Private Medical Facility operating out of a hospital. I am upgrading their server to an MS-SBS to support 13 users, 3 being remote. I was going to put in a standard 24 port switch, but they mentioned to me that they are interested in taking a...

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