Building A Parabolic WiFi Booster

  • Length: 7:54
  • Rating Average: 4.52 from 142 people
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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