Building A Parabolic WiFi Booster
- Length: 7:54
- Rating Average: 4.52 from 142 people
- View Count: 100125' favoriteCount='391
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: Booster Networking Parabolic TechAnvil WiFi Wireless
This episode gives you a basic overview of how to build a Parabolic WiFi Booster that will increase you router's range as well as narrow the signal path for added security.
Windows Password Recovery And Security Wipe Of A Hard Disk
- Length: 9:58
- Rating Average: 4.66 from 38 people
- View Count: 32562' favoriteCount='137
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: 2000 Clean DBAN Disk Drive Hard NT Password Recover Security TechAnvil Windows Wipe XP
In this episode I show you how to "break in" to your Windows machine after you have lost the password. This works in Windows NT, 2000, and XP machines without an encrypted file system. I then show you how to wipe a hard disk to assure no one can gain access to your data once the drive is sold...
Loading Firmware on the WRT54GL Wireless Router
- Length: 8:53
- Rating Average: 4.33 from 36 people
- View Count: 20569' favoriteCount='53
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: 802.11 DD-WRT Firmware hack Linksys open OpenWRT source TechAnvil WiFi Wireless WRT54G WRT54GL
There are a couple of third party firmware options for various home routers. These firmwares allow for increased functionality, including Increasing the transmit power. In this episode I walk through an installation on a WRT54GL and give you a few tips.
Introduction To A Career In Network Support
- Length: 8:44
- Rating Average: 4.31 from 45 people
- View Count: 16915' favoriteCount='114
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: CCIE CCNA CCNP Cisco Job Network Support TechAnvil
So what if Server administration isn't interesting to you? One of the other options is Network Support. In this episode I talk about the jobs that are available in the field, touch on certifications, and offer some commentary of the importance of understanding the basics of Network Operation.
Securing the WRT54G And a Default Password List Link
- Length: 9:15
- Rating Average: 4.87 from 31 people
- View Count: 13211' favoriteCount='29
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: Configuration List Password TechAnvil WEP WPA WRT54G
This video walks through basic security configuration for a WRT54G Wireless Router, I discuss password creation, and then pass on a link to a crackers dream, a large list of manufacturers default passwords.
Introduction To Wireless Networking
- Length: 9:25
- Rating Average: 4.75 from 40 people
- View Count: 11521' favoriteCount='64
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: 802.11 Linksys Network TechAnvil WiFi WRT54G WRT54GL
In this vid I discuss the basics of wireless networking. I pass on tips on what to buy, and show you some devices we will discuss in more detail in other videos.
Basic Network Tools and Commentary
- Length: 9:0
- Rating Average: 4.77 from 26 people
- View Count: 9296' favoriteCount='38
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: Adapter Cable Crimper Crossover Network RJ45 Support TechAnvil Tools
In this episode I introduce some basic network cabling tools and equipment including my favorite network and IT tool, the crossover adapter. This set of tools should be the starting point for the hobbyist and the professional alike and can be picked up a few items at a time, to lessen the effect...
Careers in Information Technology
- Length: 6:23
- Rating Average: 4.69 from 39 people
- View Count: 12700' favoriteCount='82
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: blog career comment information TechAnvil technology vblog
An Exploration of why you should, and why you shouldn't consider a career in Information Technology
Network Equipment Basics
- Length: 6:12
- Rating Average: 4.54 from 24 people
- View Count: 10925' favoriteCount='59
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: Hub Network Router Support Switch TechAnvil
A network runs on three types of devices, the Router, the Switch and the Hub. I give a basic description of each and comment on when they are used.
A change in Microsoft Licensing and an intro to Ubuntu Linux
- Length: 7:30
- Rating Average: 4.75 from 40 people
- View Count: 10339' favoriteCount='23
- Author: TechAnvil
Tags: Information License Linux TechAnvil Technology Ubunti Vista
I discuss the changes in Vistas licencing scheme that may have a serious effect on the hobbyist. I also talk about Ubuntu, and explain how to get free professionally minted disks for the asking.
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