Network Advisor

File sharing on a Windows network using traditional shared folders. This method is simple and does not use a formal server. No Active directory or Domains.
The purpose of this video (and the enti...

Sharing files accross a local area network is one of the fundamental purposes of a network (beside watching funny cat videos).

configuring the router. This is part 2a in a Small Office Networking video series.

If you missed the previous video it is located here=
https://youtu.be/gUbDd3oD598

There are 3 major areas of fu...

First in a series of videos that covers the task of creating a small office network. The series will cover:

1. Basic network connectivity an hardware
2. File sharing
3. adding a shared printer
4....

Have an old DSL router? Want to turn it into a network switch? Most DSL routers now come with a 4-port switch built-in. However, you don't want to put that DSL router on your network if you hav...

Brief tour of an Accel Network's Maestro. This is a cellular modem and high-gain antennae used as a backup broadband connection for a retail store.

Video on connecting the console cable is here: https://youtu.be/Z2-QHMQPqAU

a simple video aimed at beginners, entry-level network techs, or network admins who are unfamiliar with the Cisco Comman...

Connecting your computer or laptop to a Cisco Console port. The video is basic and explains in simple terms the parts and connections you need to make to establish a console connection with a netw...

here's a quick tour of the contents of a Oveture 140 new-in-box. Plus, a brief explanation of the ports it is equipped with.

Ovetures are great when you need to put two-four T-1s together to serv...

See what the LEDs do during boot-up and what a properly functioning Unit's LED's should look like (all 4 will be green ).

This short, 3 min video shows the LED sequence and behavior from power up ...

A quick tour of the Adtran 900e "Total Access" multi-service router. This short video shows you the front & Back with the various LEDs and connectors on the back.

Shows what the lights on a T-1 smart jack (demark) should look like during normal operation. Also, shows what the lights will do when the circuit is broken.

There are 6 LED's on the Adtran smart ...

The Motorola sb6141 is often used by Bright House networks for basic Internet service.
There is the red flashing light on the front which intuitively would indicate some type of trouble.
In reali...

This 15 min video walks you through the basic step you need to do to install the wiring, the jacks, and the patch panel.

It is explained in plain, non-technical language so that any lay-person cou...

If you're going to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, then you want to be sure you've got some time.

A veteran network tech reviews the contents of his tool bag and briefly explains why each tool is needed.

Here's a quick list of what's in his bag:
- Lineman Scissors (aka: Snips)
- 110 and 66 Pun...

Is your neighbor free-loading on your open Wifi? Having IP address conflicts?

Using a tool called "Angry IP Scanner" you can see all the devices on your network. It is a simple and yet very effe...

this shows what the lights on an operational Comtrend DSL router/modem/switch.

This short video shows the light and sequence you should see on a Meraki MR16 that is booting up correctly. Eventually, all six of the lights should be green. If the four on the left continue t...

a comparison of high-end and low end network switches to see if paying the bigger bucks gets your speed.

here's a quick (and simple) description of the lights you will find on the front of your Adtran Netvanta CSU/DSU router. This video can help you determine if:
A. everything is functioning properly...

all the lights are flashing but we can't get online. This 1 minute video helps explain what's going on.

This is a simple primer on understanding the color code used to sequence the wiring connections used in the Telecom industry. The Telephone color code is used to sequence the hundreds (and thousan...

Desktop virtualization ( virtual machine) is the method of having a second operating system running inside your computer as a software program. Imagine you are running Windows7, but in another sof...

Krone punch-down blocks are used as RJ-21X in some Verizon area. In this video I show a close-up of a Krone termination block and the special tool required to terminate jumper wire on them.

If you are embarking on a Network wiring project this video shows how wires are put inside the walls. Showing you how to go from the ceiling down to the wall plate (or jack). This focuses Cat5 and...

Describes an RJ-31x jack purpose. Why we need it, and how to wire it.
These are used in the United States to provide dialtone to alarm panels. The 31x is special in that it is more than just a sim...

Terminating a 25 pair Telephone Cable on to a 66 punch down block - Short and Simple. video with the beginner in mind..

A quick, informal video on how to install a cat5e jack. It shows connecting the end of a category 5e cable on to a modular 8P8C (RJ-45) jack. You will need a 110-punch tool and lineman scissors t...

This is a easy network command that just about any moderately technical person should be aware of. The Ping command can give tell you if your computer is even connected to the network. Or, if you...

If you need to work in high ceilings (higher than 14 feet), the scissor lift give you a great advantage. Moving a 20ft exetension ladder can be exhausting for one person (if not, impracticle).

In...

Running cable in a data center / Raised-floor environment. There is more than one way to do it. This is just one.

This short video show Cat5e cable being pulled under a raised-floor to connect ...