Can I set up a home network similar to a corporate one

I am about to get a second mac so my wife and I dont have to fight for it, how can I set it up so that I can use either mac but have the same login in account. this is especially useful so I can get the same Iphoto libraries/albums, synch iphone etc.

What do you mean by "have everything on an external"? do you mean like putting the iPhoto folder, iTunes folder, etc. on the external? yes that is possible, if you mean installing the Mac os on the external I doubt that it will boot from the external drive for the comp. But yes if you put the folders on the external and point both iTunes, or iPhoto, or what ever app you need to those folders on the external then you can access them from both comps.

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Can I set up a home network between my mac and a windows based laptop?

Can I set up a homenetwork between my mac and a windows based laptop?

The router is te network hub.
I have a network between my Linux box and my PC and my MBP because they are both hooked up the the same router. All you need is the "192.168.1.x" address of the destination box and the software needed for the type of conection (VNC, SSH, etc).
What helps is to set up "static routing" for all boxes so the IP address does not change. I have set up my Linux box to be 192.168.1.100 always, using the MAC (the ethernet abbreviation MAC, not Macintosh) in the router's "static routing" table.
Exactly which screens you need in the router depends on te router make and the internal management screens. The router maker should have either online (if they offer it past a 1 year from purchase) or online help found through Google. A MAC address is a set of 6 hexadecimal number separated by ":" -- an example (which I imagine will match *some* MAC *somewhere* is "6A:13:F2:72:E4:A1".

How can I set up my home network?

This post might get a little long, and I need someone with patience to help me modernize my network.
Here's what I have:
Modem: Comcast
Router: Netgear WNDR 3700
External Hard Drive : 2 TB Seagate GoFlex Desk
2 HD TiVo's connected via Cat 5
Windows laptop, connected via 5 GHZ network: Acer Aspire 6930 running Windows Vista Home Edition. Intel Core Duo CPU, 2.00 GHz, 4 Gig Ram, 32 Bit operating system. 144 Gig C drive, 140 Gig D drive, 698 External hard drive connected via USB.
MacBook Pro 13”, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB Ram, Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB, running Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 (11C74)
iBook G4 13”, 1.2 GHz processor, Power PC G4, 1.25 GB memory
iPad 1, 64 gig w/ cellular
iPad 1, 16 gig w/out cellular
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
Apple TV
The Windows laptop was recently wiped out by a virus, so I lost all my programs. The MacBook I use for work (but I own it) and I travel with it, and the Windows laptop stays at home. The iBook is an old Mac I don’t use anymore.
I just got an Apple TV, and here’s my dilemma:
I’m ripping my DVD’s with Handbrake, and putting them in iTunes, but the only drive I have big enough for all of them is the 2 TB Seagate. I would like to leave the Seagate at home, so my wife can watch videos and listen to music when I’m not at home. However, I’d also like access to my music and videos when I’m on the road. Ideally, I’d like the Seagate to be connected to my router as a networked drive, with the iTunes folder housed on it, and be able to sync music and video playlists to my MacBook Pro. My iPad and iPhone 4 syncs to my Powerbook, and I want to be able to transfer videos to the iPad from the MacBook Pro.
So, how can Apple TV see all my media, all the time, yet be able to put media on my MacBook Pro and then to my iPad? I can use the Windows laptop or the iBook as a home media server if need be, but all my ripping and video converting will be done on the MacBook Pro because its the only one that is fast enough.
Thanks Guys!

The best way by far is to run ethernet as a kind of backbone between the two stories.. on one storey setup the AE and the other you setup the TC.
I have no idea if one is the main router or not.. or both are bridged.. that doesn't really matter.. the principle is.. one router per network. So whichever is not the main router change to bridge mode.
Both should create a wireless network. You can use roaming setup, where both use identical names and identical security. See http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4260

I have a mac mini server which I want to set up for remote access from windows and mac pcs. How do I do this. I can access it form my home network OK

I have a mac mini server which I want to set up for remote access from windows and mac pcs. How do I do this. I can access it form my home network OK

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I want to set up a home network to be able to watch my movies and litsen to music across multiple platforms without keeping my laptop connected.

I want to set up a home network to be able to watch my movies and litsen to music across multiple platforms. I have movies purchased from itunes as well as movies from my DVD collection that i converted to an .m4v format. I currently have these movies stored on an external harddrive. To watch a movie on my apple tv I have to ensure my external hard drive is connected to my macbook pro, then play the movie on my macbook pro and "mirror" it to my apple tv.
Ideally I would like to be able to watch movies from my collection without having to have my laptop on and work from that. Is it possible to navigate my collection from my Apple TV and play it on my Apple TV. My macbook pro is the machine I primarily use for work and school it is quite the protological nuissance to have to hook all that up everytime I want to watch a movie.
My thoughts are that I could take my old dekstop pc, attach an external hard drive to that and make that my "media storage". If I were to do that would I then be able to watch movies as well as select which movie I want to watch from my library through my apple TV without my macbook pro being in the equation? Or if I should desire to watch a movie from my library through my Macbook Pro, Iphone 4s, and ipad is that possible? I basically want to set up my library to be accessible from any of my devices.
My devices are; the previously mentioned Apple Tv, macbook pro, iphone 4s, ipad 3. I also have a desktop PC running windows 7, xbox 360 and playstation 3 (the xbox and PS3 would be nice if they could too but wouldnt break my heart as they are my roommate's and not mine so I rarely use them.)
Thank you for any help/advice you guys may have!

atv's can only access media from
1. a computer which is turned on running itunes
2. the internet
no other options
and NAS's which say they can work as itunes libs don't work

Trouble setting up a home network

Hi,
I have the Actiontec M1424-WR router. I am trying to set up a home network with a Desktop on XP and a Laptop on Vista.
I have been able to creat a network if the Desktop and Laptop are both connected to the Router with Cat5 Cables.
I can not set up a network if I have the Desktop connected via the Cat5 and the Laptop using the Wireless Card.
I've called VZ, won't help. I've emailed Actiontec, couldn't help. I've Googled etc. I'm stumped! This can't be a unique situation.
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Log on to the computer.
Click the Start button ‌, and then click Connect To.
Choose the wireless network from the list that appears, and then click Connect.
Type the security key (which is the WEP key stamped on the Routers tag) and then click OK.
You will see a confirmation message when you are connected to the network.
To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:
Open Network by clicking the Start button and then clicking Network.
You should see the icons for the computer you added and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.
Side note:It’s important to use the same workgroup name for all of the computers on your network. This makes it possible for computers running different versions of Windows to detect and access each other. Remember that the default workgroup name is not the same in all versions of Windows.
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How can I set up a new network on my apple tv when my remote app isn't picking it up because they aren't on the same network?

How can I set up a new network on my apple tv when my remote app isn't picking it up because they aren't on the same network? The actual remote doesn't work anymore, so I've been using the remote app on my phone but now that our internet changed, I can't do anything at all. Please help!

You can't use the remote app to setup a network. If your physical remote isn't working you will need borrow another or purchase a replacement.

Can I set a default home page when people use my router?

Can I set a default home page when people use my router?
Can I set it to my web site for example so that people have to go there when they connect?
Thanks,
Paul

Hello EireReality. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Can I set a default home page when people use my router?
No, at least not that I'm aware of. Setting a "default home page" is typical feature of a web browser, not an Internet router.

New Ipod Touch 5g can't access Internet in home network (using Linksys E4200 router). But, OK with other Wifi.

Just bought new Ipod Touch 5g. I found out it can't access Internet in home network. not really cannot access, but very slow to open any web page, App Store failed to access, etc. But, OK with other Wifi (office & starbucks). Others existing iOS devices (Iphone4 & Ipad2) have no problem like this. I'm using Linksys E4200 router at home. anyone has any idea why?

Try:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>GeneralReset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
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- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
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Can I set up a new network?

I currently have a netgear rourter that I want to replace with an airport express. I already have a wireless network set up. Can I set up a new network on airport express? Can I use the same network? Is there a choice?

I currently have a netgear rourter that I want to replace with an airport express. I already have a wireless network set up. Can I set up a new network on airport express? Can I use the same network?
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If you overall networking goal is to replace the existing Netgear router with the Express you can configure the Express to use the same network name that your Netgear is providing.
After you power-up the Express, your MacBook Pro will "see" the new router only if your connect to its wireless network first OR you can temporarily connect the Express directly to one of the available LAN ports on the Netgear using an Ethernet cable. Connected this way you will not need to switch wireless networks in order for your MBP to find it. Once it does, select it and the AirPort Utility should start up. Use the automated steps within the AirPort Utility and select the option to replace a non-Apple router with the Express.

Can you set up a wireless network/router using only the iPad?

Can you set up a wireless network/modem/router using only an iPad - if you don't have a computer?

You actually can as most routers come with a web interface that lets you tinker with all things with regard to set up and connection.
You have to choose though as there are other routers that would require you to plug-it in to a computer first, as they have a desktop application to make way for easier set-up.
But for everything else, it is done through a web client which is just like accessing any web site.

Can I set up a local network without being connected to internet?

Can I set up a local network with Airport without being connected to internet?

Yes. Your AirPort Express router, by default, will create an unsecured wireless network and does not need to be connected to the Internet to do so. Local clients can then connect to this wireless network and be able to "see" each other.

How can I set up a home wireless network with Comcast high speed internet?

I just signed up for Comcast High Speed Internet. I was able to get my Power Mac onto the internet. However, I connected my Airport Extreme and am unable to get it to recognize that I have an internet connection. I want to set up a wireless network in my apartment. Comcast tech support said that I only have one IP address.
Any suggestions as to how I can get my wireless network up and going? Thanks!

Should I change set up so that cable goes from the cable modem directly to Airport Extreme and then use the ports on the Extreme to run Ethernet Cable to Power Mac and other devices?
Yes
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Yes

Setting up a home network using the new USB551L modem

I have recently switched from the 3G USB760 modem to the new 4G LTE USB511L modem. Since I live in a very rural area, it is one of the few internet options that I have and I am forced to use it for my home. I previously set up a wireless network using the previous modem by connecting a wireless router to my computer by ethernet cord. I then went under the properties of the connection in order to allow other computers/devices to use the connection. Since switching to the new USB modem, the network does not appear under the list of options when using the Windows 7 network connections icon in the lower right corner of the screen. I am trying to set up a similar wireless network for my house but I am having difficulty. It seems that everything will connect to the wireless router but the router is lacking internet connection. Any advice is appreciated.

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http://3gstore.com/mbr95
Combine it with a Full Band 3G/4G Hybrid Antenna and you got the best of all worlds
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