VPN not working after windows update to 8.1-- how to open certain ports?
How can i open a port in the firewall of windows 8.1? since the update, my vpn is not working. An error 619 shows up and i am required to open TCP port 1723 and GRE 47. I tried enabling the inbound...
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Hi All,I've just started running client hyper-v on windows 8.1 and have found a huge issue (well huge for me). We use iPass where I work to grant us access to wifi hotspots around the globe and also as...
View ArticleComplete invisibility of anything except Ethernet connections, as well as a...
Whenever I open up the network settings from the bottom of my screen (Lower right hand side), no Wi-Fi networks can be seen, even though there are at least 20 in the row houses around me. No options...
View ArticleXp vs 8.x Throughput and tweaks... Xp Wins
Since the days of XP, perhaps 2k, I've been using a home network with file sharing. Naturally, overtime I've upgraded routers, switches, cables, and hardware. In the mean time I've collected quite a...
View ArticleNetwork: Limited Access
First let me discribe my problem,I recently updated my network because my router had issues staying connected and would constantly need reseting. I upgraded my router to a Netgear Nighthawk AC 1900....
View ArticleWifi turn to "Limited" connection when connect to PPTP VPN
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View ArticleInternet connection sharing mac address filtering
I am considering adding a wireless adapter to a PC on which I have Windows 8.1 pro running, and enabling internet connection sharing for the wireless adapter. I would like to allow only specific MAC...
View ArticleMy VPN Does not have interent Access, and My ports are not open
I have a VPN that I connected to and at first I did not have internet access, so I went to setting for the VPN and clicked Networking > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Advanced >...
View ArticleNo internet access through hosted network in Windows 8.1
I have been trying to find a solution to this issue for the past couple of weeks. Having searched the web exhaustively and trying all the suggested solutions without avail, I am asking the question...
View ArticleDirect Access is down
Hello...In my company have deployed Direct Access. I have a Windows 8.1 Enterprise ed. and the direct Access was working fine.For my job; i have to bring remote Support to a customer; and i have to...
View ArticleIPv6 Network Flood with Wireless Hyper-V Virtual Network
Recently, on our core switch (also our layer 3 router) we regularly see a high cpu load. This cpu load is the cause of packet loss and bad connections. This is happening for almost two weeks...
View ArticleWindows 8 L2TP VPN disconnects at 60 minutes
I have 5 windows 8 machines across various domains all configured with 8-10 L2TP VPN setups to various clients networks. Most of them are to Sonicwall firewalls but a couple are to other firewalls....
View ArticleHostedNetwork is Set up, Android device is unable to obtain IP Address
I have set up my connection as per the following articlehttp://www.siyge.com/2013/03/24/create-hotspot-in-windows-8-adhoc-network/The netsh commands I used are:netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Direct Access Clients need the ability to use local DNS Resolution
My company is migrating from Windows 7 laptops to Windows 8.1 Enterprise Surface devices. We currently have Direct Access implemented as a remote access solution. We use the Connectivity Assistant for...
View ArticleWindows 8 won't let me change pin
Hi, I have these pesky brothers who like going on my account, but they only know my pin. But when I try to change my pin, it says "An error occurred capturing your pin. Please try again." I tried...
View ArticleWindows 8 - Manage Wireless Networks?
Where is the Control Panel in Windows 8 for Manage Wireless Networks? I want to work with my wireless profiles.Thanks
View ArticleRDC Problems from Windows 8 to Windows 7
Connecting from two different Windows 8.1 computers via RDC to a Windows 7 computer.From one, try to open a program that uses Access run time. Gives an Access run time error. Works fine from a...
View ArticleHome Groups Running Applications
HiI have a desktop computer with a lot of ram and an old laptop. I would like to access programs on the desktop from my laptop. For example, I have Visual Studio installed on the desktop. I know you...
View ArticleSometime Remote desktop is working while sometime I get error “Requested...
This is a bit tough problem I guess. I have searched on net,but I am not able to get the perfect solution. I have several systems in my company. Some of the computers have started giving problem of...
View ArticleLost 20 seconds or 5 MB/s on Win 8?
Since the days of XP, perhaps 2k, I've been using a home network with file sharing. Naturally, overtime I've upgraded routers, switches, cables, and hardware. In the mean time I've collected quite a...
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