Networking

To flush a computer’s DNS resolver cache, just go to Start > Run and type CMD to launch command prompt. Then type the following command: ipconfig /flushdns However, if you get an error that says Could not flush the DNS Resolved Cache: Function failed during execution”, here is how to fix it. The reason why you’re unable to flush a Windows computer DNS cache is if the DNS Service is not running. Go to Start > Run and type services.msc.

Traceroute is a tool that traces the route that packets travel across a network connection between two hosts. The route between your computer and your domain on our servers will vary from time to time as the network routers involved attempt to find the fastest and most reliable route.

Click START then RUN. You will then see a box to type in. Delete whatever in in there and type CMD. Then click OK. Type in :- netsh winsock reset Then press ENTER and restart your computer. Next, repeat the first part of the previous step. (Click START then RUN. You will then see a box to type in. Delete whatever in in there and type CMD. Then click OK.) Type in :- netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt Then press ENTER and restart your computer again. This should start your Winsock from a clean slate..

This bug occurs when Routing and Remote Services is enabled. Routing and Remote Services is almost unnnecessary and can be turned off unless you know that you are using it. To disable Routing and Remote Services: Click the Start button Click the Control Panel button Switch to "Classic View" if you are in "Category View" Click administrative Tools Click Computer Management Double-click Services and Applications Double-click Services Scroll down to Routing and Remote Services Double-click Routing and Remote Services Examine the "Startup Type"

777 - The connection attempt failed because the modem (or other connecting device) on the remote computer is out of order. This error cannot occur with Windows 95/98 or NT - only with Windows Me or 2K. This error can occur if you have installed your modem with an incorrect driver. Identify your modem chipset, PCI ID, manufacturer, and make sure you are using the correct driver.

Occasionally, clearing your ARP cache will fail due to a bug in Microsoft Windows. If you try to use Microsoft Windows to repair the network connection, you will receive an error message that says: Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following operation could not be completed: Clearing the ARP cache For assistance, contact the person who manages your network This bug occurs when Routing and Remote Services is enabled. Routing and Remote Services is almost unnnecessary and can be turned off unless you know that you are using it.

Have you lost your ability to surf the web? Have you lost connectivity to your network? Can't release & renew your ip configuration? Can't ping your NIC card (localhost)? You may have a corrupt TCP/IP stack. The following steps will show you how to repair your corrupt TCP/IP stack. Steps Step One Go to your command prompt window. Start> Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt (Windows XP). The command prompt window will appear. Step Two In the command line type: netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt . Press enter. Step Three

Many people will find that trying to use Xbox Live and a Siemens SE567 gateway will result in problems connecting. The Xbox will give a NAT error typically. This is because Universal Plug and Play is disabled by default on the Siemens Gateway. Most other routers have it on allowing the Xbox to configure the connection correctly without NAT errors or port forwarding.

How to enable UPnP: