Network

Using PowerShell to Test Port Connection Without Telnet
Network

Using PowerShell to Test Port Connection Without Telnet

PowerShell is a very common and useful script tool for users who manage systems and networks in Windows. This guide will show you how to check if a port is open on another device using [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Ping IPv4 Address Instead of IPv6 in Windows 11 CMD
Network

Ping IPv4 Address Instead of IPv6 in Windows 11/10 CMD

When you’re trying to fix network issues, sometimes you need to send a ping to an IPv4 address instead of an IPv6 one. But, it’s not always a walk in the park because you might end [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Ping IPv6 Address in Windows 11 or 10
Network

How to Ping IPv6 Address in Windows 11

IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP) and plays a very important role in networking today because we’re pretty much running out of IPv4 addresses due to a surge in the [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Open an RDP Connection via CMD in Windows 11
Computing

How to Open an RDP Connection via CMD in Windows 11

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is something Microsoft made since years ago. It lets you see and use another computer from yours over a network. Most people use the Remote Desktop Connection [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Add a Static DNS Entry in Windows 11
Network

How to Add a Static DNS Entry in Windows 11

Knowing how to add static Domain Name System (DNS) entries on your computer can be very helpful in many situations. This action helps you manage network settings, test websites while creating [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Disable UPnP in Windows 11
Network

How to Disable UPnP in Windows 11

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a way for devices on a network to find each other and share resources without any action on your side. It makes connecting devices and forwarding ports much [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Netsh Interface IP Set Address DNS Windows 11
Network

How to Use Netsh Interface IP Set Address or DNS in CMD

Windows Command Prompt, or CMD, can be a handy tool for tweaking network settings. It lets you change IP addresses and DNS settings with commands like “netsh interface ip set [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Update Network Drive Login Credentials Windows 11
Network

How to Update Network Drive Login Credentials in Windows 11

When you access a mapped network drive or shared folder in Windows 11, if password protected sharing is enabled on the network computer that shares the drive or folder, you will need to enter [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
NetSpeedMonitor Windows 11
Network

How to Enable Net Speed Monitor in Windows 11

The Internet today is full of surprises and hidden things that users may not be aware of. Having a traffic monitor to monitor your network speed from time to time can be crucial to let you know [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Ethernet capped at 100 Mbps
Network

Ethernet Internet Speed Capped at 100 Mbps (Fix)

The most common Ethernet internet speeds range from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Despite the promise of Gigabit fiber connection by your ISP, if the requirement network equipment doesn’t support [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago