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    What is subnet mask in IP addresses?
    Mitch Harris
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    Mitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
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    A subnet mask separates where the inside of the network is and where the outside world is.
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    What should I do if any website is not opening?
    Mitch Harris
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    Mitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
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    Make sure that you've entered a DNS server—if you haven't, you'll receive an error related to DNS and you won't be able to access any webpages. You can enter Google's free server with "8 8 8 8" or "8 8 4 4". If you use Comcast, enter "7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5" or "7 5 7 5 7 6 7 6".
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    How do I connect a printer to a LAN?
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    Properly configure the IP of the printer, and connect it to your switch or router -- preferably a router (it will assign an IP that is compatible to your network). Make sure the port you are using is open.
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    How can I recover my Wifi password?
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    Go to the help desk of your provider and enter your account details and they will help you recover it.
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    What is the IP address?
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    A unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
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    My computer is connected to the internet by WiFi, but cannot pull up a site. What should I do?
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    Try rebooting your WiFi router and your computer. If that doesn't work, try contacting your ISP.
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    We get an error message that says "unidentified network." The cable, switch, and router are working. What should I do?
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    Try resetting the modem/router.
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    I have an intermittent connection with my television. How do I stabilize it?
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    Try using another cable or if you are using WiFi, try placing your router in a better location.
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    How do I assign an IP address to my desktop?
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    The best way would be to set a static IP address on your router. Check the manufacturer's website for directions specific to your device. An alternative is to set a static IP through your OS. However, this can create network collisions if another PC on your network has the same IP address.
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    How do I configure my PC to connect it to the network?
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    Either wireless or wired, make sure you have connected it to the network by your Ethernet cable or by wifi.. 1st. A router will automatically do configurations for you as long as it is on the network, if not, use a switch, and configure manually. settings>network and internet>ethernet>change adapter settings>choose the right network you are connected to>rightclick>properties>ipv4 settings>static ip addressing. make sure the default gateway are the same on all pcs, and the subnet mask, then save and okay.
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