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networking

  1. gman71882

    Printing over Ethernet, while using Wifi for Internet

    We have a odd situation at work where our internet gateway is down today, so no one can connect to the internet, but we can still access our internal network server to access files to work and print. I turned on the Mobile Hotspot on my phone to get internet access so I could check emails, but...
  2. ballyho1987

    iPhone [FREE] Planning App - Cuts Out Clutter / Simplifies Plans and Group Messaging / Clears Every Morning

    Tired of trying to make plans with friend on Facebook or Twitter only to get them lost in a sea of political rants or baby photos? Do your group text messages get off topic or are simply ineffective? Check out Hopspot. It's a free new planning app that allows you to post what your plans are...
  3. P

    Bridge mode very slow (Airport Extreme)

    Whenever I attempt to make 1 network (roaming network) from my Apple Extreme (downstairs) to my Apple Base Station (upstairs), my internet upstairs operates at ~1mbps (full speed is 100mbps). Not sure why this is happening. Both routers are connected via ethernet. Macbook Air connects fine both...
  4. aaronvan

    iPhone Need an app that provides 1-click network changing from home screen

    Looking for an app that permits users to easily switch between wi-fi networks. Our drivers carry Brother RJ-4030 printers and iPhones while they’re on the road. Those printers use AirPrint and create their own little wi-fi network. When the drivers return to the warehouse they must upload some...
  5. bardefiorello

    Wifi issue

    Hello, In short, my wifi just stopped working on my macbook pro. I was just using the internet, and then went to do something else. I wasn't using the internet while doing that, which was about 30 minutes or so. Then I went back to the internet to check my gmail account when I noticed...
  6. ghulst

    El Capitan, OS X server and no file sharing

    Ok, I am puzzled by this, but it might be that I just thought it would be easier to do than it actually is... I have a Mac Mini that I use as a media server. I would also like it to hosts files that I can then access from my macbook wherever I am. So, I have created a VPN server on the Mac Mini...
  7. Nos Apps

    Nos Apps was there first Whatsapp!

    The recent announcement that Whatsapp are now providing E2E caused a bit of frustration in the NOS Microsystems office. This is down to the fact that we have been offering E2E in all our messenger apps for years now, and now Whatsapp have come along and have stolen all of our thunder. We felt...
  8. S

    MacBooks (wifi) cannot 'see' each other or Mac Pro (wired) after El Capitan upgrade

    Since upgrading my two MacBooks (Air and Pro) and Mac Pro (old tower style) systems to El Capitan, I cannot connect my laptops to my Mac Pro. Months have gone by with all attempted solutions (via web research) failed. My MacBooks cannot see ANYTHING else on the network. From either of my...
  9. bdpoop

    Networking problem iMac and Readynas

    Hi Folks. Sorry if this is a bit long Firstly ill introduce myself. My name is Barry and I have worked in IT for too long really but my Mac skills have gone awry over the last few years mainly due to lack of customers that were using them. I work with a design company in the UK. Some time...