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Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"HAL9000" jrswebhome
More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
> FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> hacked if there is nothing 'guarding' the internet traffic in or out.
What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
> I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
What does this mean and why?
What is advantage of Static?
> The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> with 192.168.x.x
Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
> The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
> networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
> internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.0, is that ok?
My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
What is the purpose of running "namebench" as I have in the
past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
and still run on occasions?
From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
> FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> hacked if there is nothing 'guarding&#
What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
> I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
What does this mean and why?
What is advantage of Static?
> The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> with 192.168.x.x
Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
> The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
> networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
> internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.
My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
What is the purpose of running "namebench&quo
past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
and still run on occasions?
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:37 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Dane Reugger" dar2112
If your computer has a 68.53.x.x address then it has a public address - are
you sure its not your router with that address? If you change the subnet
routing will break - it means 2 IPs are available.
I've been using Google DNS (8.8.8.8) - I'm not sure I trust google to know
every where I go but it will do for now.
I liked open DNS but from I can remember the free service no longer offers
any security benefits and I don't like that it routes failed request to
it's landing page.
There a lot being said here and most of it is general rule but not fact or
standard. I'm sure much of it was said for brevity or clarity. I think the
details of TC/IP, subnetting, and routing is really beyond explianing in a
mailing list. Just a few points for [some] clarification.
192.168.X.X is the most common private subnet but there are others - I
generally use 10.x.x.x and there is another starting with 172. 192.168.x.x
has the smallest range.
If you IP starts with 169 (not 168) that means you are not getting an IP
from DHCP as expected (and things probably wont work)
Your DHCP pool decides how many IP your router will hand hand out. This is
generally configurable on the router. If not it's probably more about age
or choice than cost.
The subnet mask defines the size 255.255.255.252 = 2 host & 255.255.255.0 =
254 host - consumers routers usually use 255.255.255.0 because it doesn't
matter unless you need more than 254 devices. ISP and such have limited
public IP and plan subnets carefully.
A router does what it's name implies - it routes internet traffic - in the
case of a home router it generally routes between the ISP's single public
IP they assigned to you to your private home network with many IPs. This is
called NAT (Network Address Translating) or Masquerading. Every device must
have a unique IP but that is no way close to possible so we use NAT.
This is mostly IP version 4 stuff (IPV4) - IPV6 is here but rolling out
slowly - with IPV6 their are enough IPs for every device with lots of room
to spare.
-Dane
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM, HAL9000 <jrswebhome@yahoo.com > wrote:
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
> > FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> > hacked if there is nothing 'guarding' the internet traffic in or out.
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
> > I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> > remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
> > The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> > with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
> What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
> When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
>
> > The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
> > networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
> > internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
>
> But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
> My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.0, is that ok?
> My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
>
> What is the purpose of running "namebench" as I have in the
> past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
> servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
> faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
> and still run on occasions?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Group FAQ:
> <http://www.macsupportcentral.com/policies/ >
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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you sure its not your router with that address? If you change the subnet
routing will break - it means 2 IPs are available.
I've been using Google DNS (8.8.8.8) - I'm not sure I trust google to know
every where I go but it will do for now.
I liked open DNS but from I can remember the free service no longer offers
any security benefits and I don't like that it routes failed request to
it's landing page.
There a lot being said here and most of it is general rule but not fact or
standard. I'm sure much of it was said for brevity or clarity. I think the
details of TC/IP, subnetting, and routing is really beyond explianing in a
mailing list. Just a few points for [some] clarification.
192.168.X.X is the most common private subnet but there are others - I
generally use 10.x.x.x and there is another starting with 172. 192.168.x.x
has the smallest range.
If you IP starts with 169 (not 168) that means you are not getting an IP
from DHCP as expected (and things probably wont work)
Your DHCP pool decides how many IP your router will hand hand out. This is
generally configurable on the router. If not it's probably more about age
or choice than cost.
The subnet mask defines the size 255.255.255.
254 host - consumers routers usually use 255.255.255.
matter unless you need more than 254 devices. ISP and such have limited
public IP and plan subnets carefully.
A router does what it's name implies - it routes internet traffic - in the
case of a home router it generally routes between the ISP's single public
IP they assigned to you to your private home network with many IPs. This is
called NAT (Network Address Translating) or Masquerading. Every device must
have a unique IP but that is no way close to possible so we use NAT.
This is mostly IP version 4 stuff (IPV4) - IPV6 is here but rolling out
slowly - with IPV6 their are enough IPs for every device with lots of room
to spare.
-Dane
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM, HAL9000 <jrswebhome@yahoo.
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
> > FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> > hacked if there is nothing 'guarding&#
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
> > I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> > remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
> > The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> > with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
> What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
> When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
>
> > The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
> > networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
> > internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
>
> But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
> My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.
> My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
>
> What is the purpose of running "namebench&quo
> past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
> servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
> faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
> and still run on occasions?
>
>
>
> ------------
>
> Group FAQ:
> <http://www.macsuppo
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Don't worry about FiOS. It's a fibre optic connection provided by Verizon.
DHCP means that the computers ("hosts") on your network might have
different local addresses every time they start up. This makes it difficult
to access them over the internet. Static IP addresses remain the same.
If your address is 68.53.x.x, it looks like you are directly connected to
the modem and it does *not* contain a router. Could you tell us the first
part of the address in System Preferences > Network > Ethernet > Advanced >
TCP/IP > Router?
I assume you must be using ethernet, not Wi-Fi? Is the iMac your only
computer with internet access?
Otto
On 17 June 2013 16:26, HAL9000 <jrswebhome@yahoo.com > wrote:
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
> > FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> > hacked if there is nothing 'guarding' the internet traffic in or out.
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
> > I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> > remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
> > The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> > with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
DHCP means that the computers ("hosts"
different local addresses every time they start up. This makes it difficult
to access them over the internet. Static IP addresses remain the same.
If your address is 68.53.x.x, it looks like you are directly connected to
the modem and it does *not* contain a router. Could you tell us the first
part of the address in System Preferences > Network > Ethernet > Advanced >
TCP/IP > Router?
I assume you must be using ethernet, not Wi-Fi? Is the iMac your only
computer with internet access?
Otto
On 17 June 2013 16:26, HAL9000 <jrswebhome@yahoo.
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
> > FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
> > hacked if there is nothing 'guarding&#
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
> > I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
> > remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
> > The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
> > with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:21 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
A router is often a combination of what years ago were separate
devices. 1. Router, 2. Ethernet Swtich, 3. WiFi base station. all
of these functions can be built into the same device and still called a
router.
FiOS is a service by the Verizon Baby Bell phone company in the United
States only. It is a fiber optic internet connection installed
directly to your house or office and can carry Internet, phone, and TV
on a single high speed fiber optic cable.
Static, VNC, etc. VNC/VPN, etc., are special ways to connect to a
server. This kind of connection can be more secure. Can be used to
connect to your home computer while traveling. This often requires a
"static" IP address for your devices which means they don't change.
The DHCP type of IP address is a "dynamic" address that can change or
be a different address each time the computer is booted up.
Your IP address starting with 68 is likely incorrect due to some
incorrect setting somewhere.
When using DHCP you are also using your Comcast router. DHCP is
something you set on your computer in the Network panel. DHCP means
that each time you boot up your Macintosh it sends a message to the
Comcast Router saying,
"Hello Router!! Please send me an IP address from your pool of
available IP addresses. Any available address is OK to send me."
This is a "dynamic" IP address situation meaning your Mac will always
be sent the same IP address by the router.
DNS IP addresses are something a bit different.
DNS means Domain Name Server.
An Internet service provider usually provides a set of DNS addresses
for you to use. This is a convenience for their customers. You do not
need to use these DNS addresses and can change them to something
different.
There are all kinds of DNS IP addresses available. Namebench is a
utility for finding the fastest ones in your neighborhood.
There is a DNS resource called OPEN DNS that you can look into for more
information. You can use their suggested DNS addresses if you wish.
All the IP address using gadgets in the world use these numerical IP
addresses. But people prefer to use words over numbers. DNS is a
language translator to allow the use of word internet addresses which
are easier for humans to remember. DNS is what lets that happen.
If you want to find the IP Address for something on the internet you
could use a utility including with all Macs called Network Utility
found in your Applications/Utilities folder. Something for another
day.
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:26:36 +0000, HAL9000 wrote:
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
>> FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
>> hacked if there is nothing 'guarding' the internet traffic in or out.
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
>> I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
>> remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
>> The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
>> with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
> What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
> When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
>
>> The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
>> networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
>> internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
>
> But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
> My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.0, is that ok?
> My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
>
> What is the purpose of running "namebench" as I have in the
> past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
> servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
> faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
> and still run on occasions?
>
A router is often a combination of what years ago were separate
devices. 1. Router, 2. Ethernet Swtich, 3. WiFi base station. all
of these functions can be built into the same device and still called a
router.
FiOS is a service by the Verizon Baby Bell phone company in the United
States only. It is a fiber optic internet connection installed
directly to your house or office and can carry Internet, phone, and TV
on a single high speed fiber optic cable.
Static, VNC, etc. VNC/VPN, etc., are special ways to connect to a
server. This kind of connection can be more secure. Can be used to
connect to your home computer while traveling. This often requires a
"static" IP address for your devices which means they don't change.
The DHCP type of IP address is a "dynamic" address that can change or
be a different address each time the computer is booted up.
Your IP address starting with 68 is likely incorrect due to some
incorrect setting somewhere.
When using DHCP you are also using your Comcast router. DHCP is
something you set on your computer in the Network panel. DHCP means
that each time you boot up your Macintosh it sends a message to the
Comcast Router saying,
"Hello Router!! Please send me an IP address from your pool of
available IP addresses. Any available address is OK to send me."
This is a "dynamic" IP address situation meaning your Mac will always
be sent the same IP address by the router.
DNS IP addresses are something a bit different.
DNS means Domain Name Server.
An Internet service provider usually provides a set of DNS addresses
for you to use. This is a convenience for their customers. You do not
need to use these DNS addresses and can change them to something
different.
There are all kinds of DNS IP addresses available. Namebench is a
utility for finding the fastest ones in your neighborhood.
There is a DNS resource called OPEN DNS that you can look into for more
information. You can use their suggested DNS addresses if you wish.
All the IP address using gadgets in the world use these numerical IP
addresses. But people prefer to use words over numbers. DNS is a
language translator to allow the use of word internet addresses which
are easier for humans to remember. DNS is what lets that happen.
If you want to find the IP Address for something on the internet you
could use a utility including with all Macs called Network Utility
found in your Applications/
day.
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:26:36 +0000, HAL9000 wrote:
> More questions guy's, slowly the fog is clearing:
>
> From your responses, my router must be within my Comcast Modem, correct?
>
>> FiOS can function with or without a router . . . can be easily
>> hacked if there is nothing 'guarding&#
>
> What is FiOS you mention? Why would I want something that is easily hacked?
>
>> I prefer to set all of my machines to STATIC IPS so I can
>> remotely access them using VNC/VPN/RDP clients.
>
> What does this mean and why?
> What is advantage of Static?
>
>> The normal IP address that will be assigned almost always starts
>> with 192.168.x.x
>
> Mine does not, "Using DHCP", it begins w 68.53 . . .
>
> What does it mean when I am "Using DHCP"?
> When would I not use the Comcast Router at home?
>
>> The 192 range is a special one reserved for private
>> networks such as yours and mine. Usually the
>> internet Router/Modem itself will have the IP address
>
> But mine begins 68.53. . . .why not 192 as you suggest?
> My subnet Mask is 255.255.252.
> My DNS addresses are: 75.75.75.75, 75.75.76.76, is that ok?
>
> What is the purpose of running "namebench&quo
> past, if my Comcast router is suppose to find the fastest
> servers anyways? Occasionally in past, namebench DID find
> faster addresses. That is why I wonder if I should keep it
> and still run on occasions?
>
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:12 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"HAL9000" jrswebhome
> Don't worry about FiOS. It's a fibre optic connection provided by Verizon.
You mean, don't worry my pretty little head? Why mention fiber optic in this conversation?
> DHCP means that the computers ("hosts") on your network might have
> different local addresses every time they start up. This makes it difficult
> to access them over the internet. Static IP addresses remain the same.
There is only one computer direct to the cable modem? What computer hosts are you referring to?
> If your address is 68.53.x.x, it looks like you are directly connected to
> the modem and it does *not* contain a router.
Yes, that is what I said earlier, direct connect to the cable modem and only one computer at my home.
> Could you tell us the first part of the address in System Preferences > Network > Ethernet > Advanced >
> TCP/IP > Router?
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 68.53. . . . .
Subnet Mak: 255.255 . . . .
Router: 68.53. . . .
Configure IPv6: Automatically
Router: blank
IPv6 Address: blank
PreFix Length: blank
> I assume you must be using ethernet, not Wi-Fi? Is the iMac your only
> computer with internet access?
Like I said earlier, cable modem direct to my iMac.
You mean, don't worry my pretty little head? Why mention fiber optic in this conversation?
> DHCP means that the computers ("hosts"
> different local addresses every time they start up. This makes it difficult
> to access them over the internet. Static IP addresses remain the same.
There is only one computer direct to the cable modem? What computer hosts are you referring to?
> If your address is 68.53.x.x, it looks like you are directly connected to
> the modem and it does *not* contain a router.
Yes, that is what I said earlier, direct connect to the cable modem and only one computer at my home.
> Could you tell us the first part of the address in System Preferences > Network > Ethernet > Advanced >
> TCP/IP > Router?
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 68.53. . . . .
Subnet Mak: 255.255 . . . .
Router: 68.53. . . .
Configure IPv6: Automatically
Router: blank
IPv6 Address: blank
PreFix Length: blank
> I assume you must be using ethernet, not Wi-Fi? Is the iMac your only
> computer with internet access?
Like I said earlier, cable modem direct to my iMac.
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:14 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"David Putman" david_c_mac
I personally like DragonDictate for the Mac which is resident on your mac.
The nice thing about it is it is resident on the computer and you don't have to hope that you have an Internet connection unlike Siri & the native Mac dictation program that has been mentioned here.
Dragon dictation for the iPad does require Internet connection & is slow & doesn't IMHO work real well.
The built in Apple Dictation program on my iPad works Quite well. The only drawback is you require an Internet. In an effort on my iPad To save money I got the non-cellular version. Like I say without the Internet connection it doesn't work.
I wish there was a app for the iPad that allows you to create a "hotspot". I know there are ones for the android phone even though the cellular companies don't like them. In fact the guy T-Mobile theaten to cut off my service when he found out I had a one. Seems they want to make you buy their Hotspot. big grin
David
On Jun 16, 2013, at 4:47 AM, bob morin <rbmorin11@gmail.com > wrote:
>
> On Jun 15, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Pat Taylor <pat412@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Perhaps this Apple support article will be helpful:
> >
> > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5449?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
> >
>
> Yes it is very helpful, thanks
>
> bob
>
> bob morin
> rbmorin11@gmail.com
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The nice thing about it is it is resident on the computer and you don't have to hope that you have an Internet connection unlike Siri & the native Mac dictation program that has been mentioned here.
Dragon dictation for the iPad does require Internet connection & is slow & doesn't IMHO work real well.
The built in Apple Dictation program on my iPad works Quite well. The only drawback is you require an Internet. In an effort on my iPad To save money I got the non-cellular version. Like I say without the Internet connection it doesn't work.
I wish there was a app for the iPad that allows you to create a "hotspot"
David
On Jun 16, 2013, at 4:47 AM, bob morin <rbmorin11@gmail.
>
> On Jun 15, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Pat Taylor <pat412@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Perhaps this Apple support article will be helpful:
> >
> > http://support.
> >
>
> Yes it is very helpful, thanks
>
> bob
>
> bob morin
> rbmorin11@gmail.
>
>
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Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:11 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Carol Corley" floridabouvs
Before the PC died, the photo apps were working fine and I could access everything. It never occurred to me to check the drive files individually because it kept backing everything up and saying that everything was backing up.
So one day everything worked fine. The next day, nothing :(
Carol
Where you able to access the backed up files when the PC was still working?
If so, what has changed?
Otto
Sent from my iPad Mini
So one day everything worked fine. The next day, nothing :(
Carol
Where you able to access the backed up files when the PC was still working?
If so, what has changed?
Otto
Sent from my iPad Mini
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Are you saying that the photo apps were using the files on your backup, not
on the PC itself?
Otto
On 17 June 2013 18:11, Carol Corley <floridabouvs@gmail.com > wrote:
> Before the PC died, the photo apps were working fine and I could access
> everything. It never occurred to me to check the drive files individually
> because it kept backing everything up and saying that everything was
> backing up.
> So one day everything worked fine. The next day, nothing :(
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
on the PC itself?
Otto
On 17 June 2013 18:11, Carol Corley <floridabouvs@
> Before the PC died, the photo apps were working fine and I could access
> everything. It never occurred to me to check the drive files individually
> because it kept backing everything up and saying that everything was
> backing up.
> So one day everything worked fine. The next day, nothing :(
>
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Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:55 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Carol Corley" floridabouvs
I have the box.
WD My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive 500 GB.
Model WD5000H1U-00
Bar code 7 1803712080 5
Compatibility per box: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS x 10.3
I had it on a Windows XP desktop, and I actually still have an old and functioning Windows XP laptop Acer that I took out periodically to take notes at a meeting, and it still functions. I thought of trying to see if this Book drive would perform a "back up" on the laptop XP. The Staples techs tried to hook up the drive to the laptop, though, and it wouldn't read it because of the encryption. (The encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do. I didn't ask for an encryption.)
Thanks for any advice.
Carol
What brand is the external HD?
What is the proper name for the external HD, the one they use on their site and in their ads?
Where did the encoding come from, the HD manufacturer or elsewhere?
I'm guessing I know the answer, but please let us know.
The answer to those questions will go a long way to helping us resolve your issue. Granted you are asking a Mac list to solve a PC problem, before we can begin to suggest how to move them over to your Mac, but there are many cross platform members here.
Brent
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WD My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive 500 GB.
Model WD5000H1U-00
Bar code 7 1803712080 5
Compatibility per box: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS x 10.3
I had it on a Windows XP desktop, and I actually still have an old and functioning Windows XP laptop Acer that I took out periodically to take notes at a meeting, and it still functions. I thought of trying to see if this Book drive would perform a "back up" on the laptop XP. The Staples techs tried to hook up the drive to the laptop, though, and it wouldn't read it because of the encryption. (The encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do. I didn't ask for an encryption.)
Thanks for any advice.
Carol
What brand is the external HD?
What is the proper name for the external HD, the one they use on their site and in their ads?
Where did the encoding come from, the HD manufacturer or elsewhere?
I'm guessing I know the answer, but please let us know.
The answer to those questions will go a long way to helping us resolve your issue. Granted you are asking a Mac list to solve a PC problem, before we can begin to suggest how to move them over to your Mac, but there are many cross platform members here.
Brent
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Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:57 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
Encryption???????????
What encryption?
Something or someone sounds confused.
Are you sure you mean encryption? If so, do you have a password to
access the encryption?
"encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do" ?????
Sorry. I don't understand what this means.
Encryption of a hard drive is a rare thing. Possible but rare.
What is your goal with the WD MyBook?
Do you want to use files that are on it?
What does iPhoto have to do with the WD MyBook?
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:55 -0400, Carol Corley wrote:
> I have the box.
>
> WD My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive 500 GB.
> Model WD5000H1U-00
> Bar code 7 1803712080 5
>
> Compatibility per box: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS x 10.3
>
> I had it on a Windows XP desktop, and I actually still have an old
> and functioning Windows XP laptop Acer that I took out periodically
> to take notes at a meeting, and it still functions. I thought of
> trying to see if this Book drive would perform a "back up" on the
> laptop XP. The Staples techs tried to hook up the drive to the
> laptop, though, and it wouldn't read it because of the encryption.
> (The encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do. I
> didn't ask for an encryption.)
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Carol
Encryption??
What encryption?
Something or someone sounds confused.
Are you sure you mean encryption? If so, do you have a password to
access the encryption?
"encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do" ?????
Sorry. I don't understand what this means.
Encryption of a hard drive is a rare thing. Possible but rare.
What is your goal with the WD MyBook?
Do you want to use files that are on it?
What does iPhoto have to do with the WD MyBook?
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:55 -0400, Carol Corley wrote:
> I have the box.
>
> WD My Book Essential Edition External Hard Drive 500 GB.
> Model WD5000H1U-00
> Bar code 7 1803712080 5
>
> Compatibility per box: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS x 10.3
>
> I had it on a Windows XP desktop, and I actually still have an old
> and functioning Windows XP laptop Acer that I took out periodically
> to take notes at a meeting, and it still functions. I thought of
> trying to see if this Book drive would perform a "back up" on the
> laptop XP. The Staples techs tried to hook up the drive to the
> laptop, though, and it wouldn't read it because of the encryption.
> (The encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do. I
> didn't ask for an encryption.)
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Carol
Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:53 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01
> Encryption?
> What encryption?
> Something or someone sounds confused.
In this case, Dan, it's you.
> Are you sure you mean encryption? If so, do you have a password to access the encryption?
>
> "encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do" ?????
Do a web search on "Western Digital MyBook encryption" and you will find references like this one:
> Western Digital MyBook Elite external hard drives use hardware-based encryption chips to (optionally) encrypt drives using 256-bit encryption. This is OK for security, but horrible for data recovery. It is impossible to access (decrypt) the drive if the enclosure circuit board fails, even if the drive itself is fine.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jim Saklad mailto:jimdoc@icloud.com
> What encryption?
> Something or someone sounds confused.
In this case, Dan, it's you.
> Are you sure you mean encryption? If so, do you have a password to access the encryption?
>
> "encryption is whatever the Book drive was programmed to do" ?????
Do a web search on "Western Digital MyBook encryption" and you will find references like this one:
> Western Digital MyBook Elite external hard drives use hardware-based encryption chips to (optionally) encrypt drives using 256-bit encryption. This is OK for security, but horrible for data recovery. It is impossible to access (decrypt) the drive if the enclosure circuit board fails, even if the drive itself is fine.
--
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jim Saklad mailto:jimdoc@icloud.
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:45 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"James Robertson" jamesrob328i
They exist in the Windows world, but I cannot find any for Mac computers. I'd be interested in such little adapters for our family's Mac laptops. Of course, Apple would prefer to sell us new laptops, so I have no hope of Apple making the little devices.
The Windows USB plug in adapters all seem to come with a CD containing drivers that need to be installed, which of course won't fly with Apple's abandonment of Optical drives.
Has anyone seen/heard rumors of such adapters coming for the Mac? Of course there's an implied assumption that the Mac OS permits choosing among WiFi inputs to the same computer, and I don't know if that's possible.
Carrying this even further, does anyone know if an 802.11ac adapter can work with a Mac laptop and a virtual Windows machine in VMware or Fusion?
Jim Robertson
The Windows USB plug in adapters all seem to come with a CD containing drivers that need to be installed, which of course won't fly with Apple's abandonment of Optical drives.
Has anyone seen/heard rumors of such adapters coming for the Mac? Of course there's an implied assumption that the Mac OS permits choosing among WiFi inputs to the same computer, and I don't know if that's possible.
Carrying this even further, does anyone know if an 802.11ac adapter can work with a Mac laptop and a virtual Windows machine in VMware or Fusion?
Jim Robertson
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:53 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
Download the driver as a disk image file. You then don't need an
optical drive to install it.
Get an external optical drive.
There are some Mac compatible USB/802.11b/g/n WiFi adapters. OWC
carries a couple.
NetGear has some of these that include the 802.11ac WiFi base station
and a USB transceiver.
If your Mac laptop has USB 2 then I don't think you will be seeing a
vast speed increase.
The 802.11ac WiFi standard seems to rarely get to the optimal rated
speed but does seem to do better at greater range.
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:54 -0700, James Robertson wrote:
> They exist in the Windows world, but I cannot find any for Mac
> computers. I'd be interested in such little adapters for our family's
> Mac laptops. Of course, Apple would prefer to sell us new laptops, so
> I have no hope of Apple making the little devices.
>
> The Windows USB plug in adapters all seem to come with a CD
> containing drivers that need to be installed, which of course won't
> fly with Apple's abandonment of Optical drives.
>
> Has anyone seen/heard rumors of such adapters coming for the Mac? Of
> course there's an implied assumption that the Mac OS permits choosing
> among WiFi inputs to the same computer, and I don't know if that's
> possible.
>
> Carrying this even further, does anyone know if an 802.11ac adapter
> can work with a Mac laptop and a virtual Windows machine in VMware or
> Fusion?
>
> Jim Robertson
Download the driver as a disk image file. You then don't need an
optical drive to install it.
Get an external optical drive.
There are some Mac compatible USB/802.11b/
carries a couple.
NetGear has some of these that include the 802.11ac WiFi base station
and a USB transceiver.
If your Mac laptop has USB 2 then I don't think you will be seeing a
vast speed increase.
The 802.11ac WiFi standard seems to rarely get to the optimal rated
speed but does seem to do better at greater range.
Denver Dan
On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:54 -0700, James Robertson wrote:
> They exist in the Windows world, but I cannot find any for Mac
> computers. I'd be interested in such little adapters for our family's
> Mac laptops. Of course, Apple would prefer to sell us new laptops, so
> I have no hope of Apple making the little devices.
>
> The Windows USB plug in adapters all seem to come with a CD
> containing drivers that need to be installed, which of course won't
> fly with Apple's abandonment of Optical drives.
>
> Has anyone seen/heard rumors of such adapters coming for the Mac? Of
> course there's an implied assumption that the Mac OS permits choosing
> among WiFi inputs to the same computer, and I don't know if that's
> possible.
>
> Carrying this even further, does anyone know if an 802.11ac adapter
> can work with a Mac laptop and a virtual Windows machine in VMware or
> Fusion?
>
> Jim Robertson
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:36 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"James Robertson" jamesrob328i
Someone asked for a display of the phone number of incoming calls as part of the next iOS revision.
What I'd love is an easy way to toggle on/off "Show my Caller ID" before making a call. Ideally, the location for this Toggle would be the "Control Center"
Of course it's doable now, by tapping <Settings/Phone/Show my Caller ID/Off>, but a one-button Toggle would be wonderful.
Jim Robertson
What I'd love is an easy way to toggle on/off "Show my Caller ID" before making a call. Ideally, the location for this Toggle would be the "Control Center"
Of course it's doable now, by tapping <Settings/
Jim Robertson
Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:50 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Dolores" djdesideri
I'm having a problem understanding connecting to WIFI. When I attempt to connect to the internet, my Airport Express shows as well as others. Today I attempted to use a hot spot which showed, but couldn't get online using my Airport Express password. What password should I be using for other WIFI connections?
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