Few weeks backs hotmail enable POP3 access available to users in few selected countries. Now as per latest information available on Live mail blog, POP3 access is now made available to users worldwide.

When you set up Hotmail in the e-mail program on your PC or mobile device, you may be asked for the following information:
POP server: pop3.live.com (Port 995)  
POP SSL required? Yes
User name: Your Windows Live ID, for example yourname@hotmail.com
Password: The password you usually use to sign in to Hotmail or Windows Live
SMTP server: smtp.live.com (Port 25 or 587)  
Authentication required? Yes (this matches your POP username and password)
TLS/SSL required? Yes
In addition to POP3, Microsoft offers additional technologies that
can provide you with an even richer experience of your e-mail. Try
viewing your Hotmail using Windows Live Mail, Microsoft Office Outlook via the Outlook Connector, or Windows Live for Windows Mobile phone.

For those of you, who dont know what POP3 i am talking about, POP3 is a protocol using which you can access your webmail like hotmail or yahoo on your Desktop email clients like Outlook express , Thunderbird  or Outlook.

Enable Quick Launch in Windows 7 Windows XP

I have been a big supporter of Windows XP and I was never able to switch to Windows Vista due to various reasons. It is like I almost hate Vista. Many of the simple features you have in XP can be found missing in new Windows 7 and you would like to have them even in Windows 7.
One of these features is Quick Launch feature in the taskbar. Its not available directly in Windows 7. You need to enable it with some trick. Here we will talk about how to enable it in Windows 7.
1. Just right click on taskbar, and unlock the toolbar. After that , right click again on taskbar and then click new toolbar.
2. When you click new toolbar as above, type “ %userprofile%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick Launch ” in the browser location without the quotes.
3.  After u click select folder, you will find a quick launch kind of thing on your taskbar at the extreme right side.
4. Now you need to drag the separator bar near start button to other side of quick launch.
5. After this you will find quick launch near your Start button but with text and title  of Quick launch. Just right click on the task bar around quick launch and deselect “show title” and “show text”.
That’s all. Now you will have Quick Launch on your Windows 7 as you had in Windows XP

Many of you may have already have your hands on Windows 7 and must be exploring it. For those of you who want the shutdown time to be much faster than what it is now, here is a simple registry tweak to make it faster.
Here’s how you can do it.
1. Click on Start and type regedit in search box. Just click on regedit which comes out as search result at top.
2. In the regedit, browse to the following Location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControl
3. In the right pane, right click on WaitToKillServiceTimeout and click on Modify.
4. Type in a number between 2000-20000 (2-20 seconds) , The lesser number you type, more faster will be shutdown. The default value is 12000. Click on OK.

5. Now Close regedit.
6. Restart your PC and you are done. This must help you improve Windows 7 shutdown time by few seconds.

Activate Windows 7 for 120 days

 Windows 7 and Server 2008 Futures

Recently Microsoft has signed off the RTM (Released to Manufacturing) build of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with tag numbers. Internal informations says that this build of Windows 7 RTM is compiled on July 10, 2009, at 19:45 PM. This is being said that Windows 7 RTM will be build 7600 with version number of 6.1.7600.16384 and full build string of 6.1.7600.16384.win7_rtm.090710-1945, if it’s truly the final gold RTM code for Windows 7.
Leaked information and ISO images of Windows 7 RTM Build 7600 are from Chinese sites. They have posted Windows 7 RTM Build 7600 screenshots with official Windows 7 RTM wallpapers.

According to WZor, the choice for final RTM build for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is between the following candidates before the build jumps to 7600:
6.1.7269.0.win7_rtm.090706-1900;
6.1.7270.0.win7_rtm.090708-1900;
6.1.7271.0.win7_rtm.090709-1520;

Windows 7 Build 7264 is the latest leaked build and is available in 64-bit (x64). Leaked Windows 7 Build 7600 are lables with following ISO details:
US English
32-bit: 7600.16384.090710-1945_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Size: 2,501,750,784
SHA1: 66588F282A88D71A4A1E11BE7C093F02FBFFDDF9
64-bit: 7600.16384.090710-1945_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Size: 3,224,717,312
SHA1: 0×31849B315290EFABFD81F967ED3C553D82925E4C
Simplified Chinese
x86: 7600.16384.090710-1945_x86fre_client_zh-cn_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULFRER_CN_DVD.iso
Size: 2,604,361,728
SHA1: E43BC56AE77A4AB4006A93BB392B150D8A73CCF8
x64: 7600.16384.090710-1945_x64fre_client_zh-cn_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_CN_DVD.iso
Size: 3,341,467,648
SHA1: A5D467B9B5244C53FEA7B7BED7550AB35F34AB4E

Download Windows 7 RTM Build 7600

Detailed Description :
File Name: 7600.16384.090710-1945_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Build Version: 6.1.7600.16384.win7_rtm.090710-1945 or 7600.16384.090710-1945
Size: 3,224,717,312
SHA1: 31849B315290EFABFD81F967ED3C553D82925E4C
CRC32: 1EE7DC6F
MD5: E6CE9644D0C7A8E1C950D257A7B2C8A4
Download Windows 7 RTM Build 2007 Torrent File
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Download Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM Build 7600

Detailed Descriptions :
RAR File Name: 7600.16384.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090710-1945.serverenterprise_en-us_vl. serverenterprise.vhd.wzt.rar
RAR Size: 2,182,940,856 Bytes
RAR SHA1: 30559CECBCDB628D0926D1D4A0F77925BAC0C9C6
RAR MD5: 5A8EE7F772482188E9A2149B250B678C).
VHD File Name: 7600.16384.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090710-1945.serverenterprise_en-us_vl. serverenterprise.vhd
VHD Size: 6,857,337,856 Bytes
VHD CRC: 2AA7974F
VHD SHA1: EA13B569AD4EA4F34955D1FB8A7ADFF8A30297E6
VHD MD5: EC65EE9F3B18F7A232F8B0073A02216A
Download Windows 7 Server 2008 R2 RTM Build 7600
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Check Windows Version using System Information Edit

Windows users can use System Information tool to check Windows version numbers, service pack level and the build number they are running on as Windows operating system.

Windows version check using msinfo32 - System Information tool is the easiest way of checking all system related data, parameters, and values.
Here is the steps to determine Windows version using msinfo32 System Information tool.

Click on Start buton.
Windows XP users can type msinfo32 in Run Command screen.
Windowss Vista and Windows 7 users can type msinfo32 in Start Search.
Press Enter

This will display the System Information screen as follows:

All you need to know about IP address

What is IP address?

If you aren't sure what IP address is, IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique address that identifies a computer or a device on the Internet. It contains 32 bits or 4 bytes (octets) and is written in four sets of decimal numbers separated by a period (or dot) in between. Each set of decimal numbers represents a byte (i.e. 8 bits) and can not exceed 255, that is when all the eight bits are 1 (or 11111111). Example of IP address: 202.60.80.1
An IP address is comparable to a telephone number that uniquely identifies an individual or a business on the telephone network.

==>> The anatomy of IP address

Every computer or device on the Internet is part of a network (e.g. ISP, corporate, or home network). That's why IP address body (i.e. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where x is a decimal number) consists of network identity (ID) and host (i.e. node/device) ID. A subnet mask value which resembles an IP address is usually given along with an IP address to help identify which part of the address refers to network ID or host ID. Subnet is logical grouping of hosts in a network that functions to segregate traffic.
In a class A IP address, the first byte refers to network ID and the last three bytes refer to host ID. In a class B IP address, the first two bytes refer to network ID and the last two bytes refer to host ID. In class C IP address, the first three bytes refer to network ID and the last byte refers to host ID. Class A IP addresses are used by very big networks, class B by medium to large networks, while class C by small networks.
 Example, if your computer IP address is 192.168.1.3 (a class C IP address), it must belong to a network (LAN) with this network address 192.168.1.0 and its host ID is 3.

What is my IP address?

Your IP address currently is 119.73.71.173
When your computer (be it a desktop PC, laptop/notebook, netbook, tablet, handheld/PDA, or smart phone) accesses the Internet, it has an IP address that is assigned to it by your ISP or a broadband router in your home or company network. IP address is different with MAC address. A MAC address or physical address was assigned to a device by its manufacturer and stays the same during its lifetime while IP address depends on the network or service provider through which your computer or device gets an Internet connection.
For example, if you use Windows XP, to check your IP address, do one of the following:
1) double-click your Internet connection icon on the taskbar and click the Details tab.
2) open the Command Prompt window and type this command : ipconfig or ipconfig /all. You can go to the Command Prompt through Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. [To find Command Prompt in Windows Vista or Windows 7, just click Start button and type cmd in the search box and press Enter.]
3) go to Network Connections folder, click on your Internet connection name, and see your IP address on the Details pane on the bottom left of the folder. You can go to the Network Connections folder through Start > Connect To > Show all connections or through Control Panel. [In Windows Vista or Windows 7, right click a connection icon on the taskbar/system tray, select Network and Sharing Center. On the left pane, select Manage network connections to open Network Connections folder. Right click an active connection, select Status, and click Details.]

Dynamic IP address vs. static IP address

When your computer connects to your ISP, your ISP assigns an IP address to it. In the case of dial-up access over telephone line or broadband access (e.g. DSL or cable modem) using PPPoE/PPPoA that requires log-in, your computer will get a different IP address each time it connects to the ISP and makes an Internet connection through it. This address is called dynamic IP address. The IP address is assigned by a DHCP server at your ISP. This this the most common case since every ISP has limited IP addresses stock. On the other hand, using an always-on broadband connection, your computer is usually given the same IP address all the time by the ISP. This address is called static IP address.
Dynamic IP address is assigned to your computer by a broadband router (or residential gateway) if your computer is on a LAN (home or office network) and accesses the Internet through a broadband router. But this address is for internal use only, it gets converted to a public IP address when communicating over the Internet. Dynamic IP address assignment is handled by a DHCP server at the router. The DHCP server can be set to reserve an IP address for a computer during a connection or change it periodically at a predefined interval. The router also handles the network address translation (NAT), i.e. converting private IP address assigned by the DHCP to a public IP address assigned by the ISP.

Private IP address vs. public IP address

Private IP address is only used within a LAN or an internal network (e.g. home or company network), while public IP address is used for communication over the Internet. If your computer is part of a company network, chances are it is assigned a private IP address and when it connects to the Internet the private IP address is translated to a public IP address by a router which has NAT capability. Private IP address is also known as internal IP address, while public IP address is external IP address. LAN IP address is always a private IP address, while WAN IP address can be a private or public IP address. This article clarifies the difference between LAN IP address and WAN IP address.
OK, in case you are wondering, the table below tells you which IP addresses are allocated for use only in internal networks as private IP addresses.

What is the function of IP address?

IP addresses are used by devices called routers on the Internet to forward messages from one computer to another over the Internet. In comparison to a telephone network, a router acts like a telephone switch (exchange) that connects a caller to the dialed phone number.
When you send a message over the Internet, the message is broken down into small pieces - called packets - where each packet can take its own route. IP addresses information is included in the packet header. Your computer sends each packet along with your computer (i.e. source) IP address and the receiving computer (i.e. destination) IP address. The routers read the source and the destination IP addresses by examining a packet header and forward the packet accordingly.
However, you usually type a web address (e.g. www.conniq.com) instead of an IP address in your browser's address bar. That's because there are servers on the Internet that store the mapping of web addresses to IP addresses. They are called DNS servers. The DNS servers handle the translation from a web address to an IP address. A DNS server is analogous to a telephone directory that contains a list of telephone numbers and businesses or individuals who own the numbers.

==>> How many routers do forward my message before arriving at a specific web address?

Your message does not get to the destination address via one router. There are many routers involved in forwarding your message to the destination computer (i.e. in this case, a web server). You can do little investigation by typing tracert ip_address or tracert web_address in Command Prompt. Replace the ip_address or web_address part after tracert with your destination, e.g. www.myexampledestination.com. This command will trace the routes that take your message to its destination by sending ICMP messages. Some routers have been set not to accept an ICMP message from the Internet therefore you won't get a reply. But since many allow it, by reading the result you would be amazed at how far your message can travel in milliseconds and how many hops it makes to get to its destination.

How will the website I visit use my IP address?

Your IP address can be used for location targeting that is identifying where you come from and presenting you relevant content tied to your geographic location. That's because IP addresses in bulk are allocated to regions and countries around the world by the IANA in a delegated manner through several Regional Internet Registries. And each ISP obtains IP addresses for its subscribers from Local or National Internet Registry.
Nonetheless, a website you visit can not know who you are, solely from your IP address. Unless you register to the website and gives it your personal information, you will remain anonymous.

 

WiMAX in a Wi-Fi Mesh Network

Mesh topology is not supported by existing IEEE's wireless LAN standards but it becomes popular as city-wide (municipal) Wi-Fi network deployment gains more supporters day after day. In a mesh network, each node (i.e. base station or access point) connects to several neighboring nodes and on to a mesh gateway (i.e. a base station that aggregates the mesh network traffic and routes it to the Internet). Since each node has many routes to a mesh gateway, mesh network is very reliable. But mesh network is more complex to manage and poses interference challenge especially for operation in a license-exempt band such as in Wi-Fi case.
By examining current Wi-Fi mesh network architecture, basically there are three layers. These are mesh access handling user access to a mesh node, mesh transport interconnecting mesh nodes and routing traffic to mesh gateways, and backhaul connecting a mesh gateway to an Internet PoP (Point of Presence) or other content gateways.
Backhauls for mesh Wi-Fi networks are provided using various wired and wireless solutions, i.e. fiber optic, leased line, DSL, and proprietary point-to-point (PTP) or point-to-multipoint (PMP) radio including some pre-WiMAX equipment. A wireless backhaul - specifically WiMAX - enables flexible placement of a mesh gateway node anywhere in the network, therefore it doesn't have to be located in a telco's CO or close to a fiber/DSL termination point. The portable WiMAX equipment (Base Station) also allows fast installation and easy relocation. Moreover, WiMAX was designed for outstanding performance in NLOS environment, typical in metro area with many high rise buildings. WiMAX also can operate either on licensed or unlicensed band, giving more options for operator/ISP/municipality in addressing various interference conditions and users' requirements.
The mesh transport layer provides the interconnection between mesh nodes. There is a project in the IEEE to standardize Wi-Fi as an intra-mesh transport solution, but the work is still in progress. The current established Wi-Fi solution uses proprietary technology developed by each vendor which might cause interoperability issues in the future. WiMAX can naturally replace Wi-Fi in this layer, interconnecting mesh nodes using standard equipment based on the IEEE 802.16-2004 or 802.16e which includes support for optional mesh topology. Besides, WiMAX has built-in QoS support and is optimized for longer distance (WiMAX is a wireless MAN while Wi-Fi is a wireless LAN) .
For mesh access layer, at present users connect using their Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, PDAs, or smart phones. WiMAX integration into such portable/mobile devices is still in its early stage of development. However, in several months/years to come one may expect the emergence of dual-mode Wi-Fi/WiMAX devices and network adapters (NIC, PC card, PCI Express) which can connect automatically to any available network with the best signal.

The TC8116 is an 8 or 16-channel fiber optic multiplexer with interchangeable interfaces and built-in power redundancy. Standard interfaces include RS-232, RS-422, TTL, RS-485 & Dry Contact Closure.  Electrical interfaces are modular and interchangeable in 4-channel increments at any time--before or after installation.  Because different interfaces can be mixed in 4-Channel increments, a wide variety of interface combinations are available

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8/16 Channel Multi-Interface  (Model TC8116)    Related Products:  TC8108

Mix or Match Field-Interchangeable Interfaces: RS-232, RS422, RS-485, TTL, & Dry contact Relays Data Rates up to 56 Kbps* 8 or 16 Channels Built-In Power Redundancy Optional Optical Redundancy Local Dry Contact Relay Built-In Test Signal Generator Local & Remote Loopback Features Multimode or Single Mode (850/1300/1550nm) Rackmount or Standalone Extend telephone lines with TC1900 RS-232/Fiber Phone Extenders Dimensions: Chassis Style SD10

 

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Applications

The TC8116 Fiber Optic Multiplexer provides a flexible, inexpensive method for connecting async/sync terminals, printers, and status collecting devices.  It is often used in harsh environments where EMI/RFI interference, ground loops and lightning conditions may exist.  The TC8116 can also be used to extend telephone lines to remote locations with the Model TC1900 RS-232/Fiber Phone Extenders.

Description

The TC8116 is an 8 or 16-channel fiber optic multiplexer with interchangeable interfaces and built-in power redundancy. Optical redundancy is optional. It supports data rates up to 56Kbps*. The TC8116 is available in four configurations:

 




Standard interfaces include RS-232, RS-422, TTL, RS-485 & Dry Contact Closure.  Synchronous versions must be RS-232.  Electrical interfaces are modular and interchangeable in 4-channel increments at any time--before or after installation.  Because different interfaces can be mixed in 4-Channel increments, a wide variety of interface combinations are available.

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Data Rates (per channel)    ....................................to 38.4 Kbps Channel Capacity    Async..................................8 or 16    Sync (RS-232 only)..............8 or 16 Optical     Transmitter....................LED/ELED    Receiver........................PIN Diode    Wavelength     ...........................850/1300nm MM     .........................1300/1550nm SM    Fiber Optic Connectors    ........................... ST, FC Optional    Loss Budget* -850/1300/1550nm    Multimode @ 62.5/125µm........15dB    Single Mode @ 9/125µm.........15dB  Visual Indicators  System    Channel Status (each channel).....    Tx, Rx, System, Power A, Power B    VccA VccB, ALARM    Optic SYNC. RxA, RxB, USE RxA,    USE RxB, OPTIC, RxB System    Bit Error Rate.........1 in 109 or better

Electrical     Connector..................RJ11 Female    Interface...........(standard)  RS-232,    ........... RS-422,  Dry Contact Relay    Interface (custom)  TTL, 2 or 4-wire    ...............RS-485* or a combination Alarm    Dry Contact Normal................OPEN Power    Standard............12VDC @ 400mA    Optional............................24VDC,     ............. -48VDC, or 115/230 VAC     with external power cube Temperature    Operating....................-10° to 50°C    Hi-Temp (optional)........-20° to 70°C    Storage ......................-40° to 90°C    Humidity.........95% non-condensing Physical (Rackmount Card)    Height.........................(3.53cm) 1.4"    Width.......................(18.10 cm) 7.1"    Depth.......................(24.80 cm) 9.8"    Weight.......................(280gm) 8 oz. *Contact factory for higher requirements (Laser)

BlueTree GSM-GPRS 
Cell Cellular Modem with GPS

The BT-2010 GSM GPRS cell modem is designed to military (MIL) and automotive (SAE) specifications for ruggedness in harsh environments, including temperature, humidity, vibration and shock. Integrated mounting feet make it suitable for mounting in a vehicle or other harsh environments

• BT-2010 GPRS Standard GSM Cellular Modem with GPS
• RUGGED - RELIABLE - HIGH PERFORMANCE

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The BT-2010 modem is designed to military (MIL) and automotive (SAE) specifications for ruggedness in harsh environments, including temperature, humidity, vibration and shock. Integrated mounting feet make it suitable for mounting in a vehicle or other harsh environments

The BT-20x0 modem supports both North American GPRS frequencies, including 850 MHz and 1,900 Mhz.

The BT-2010 supports GPRS Class 8, meaning it provides the highest  possible throughput available on GPRS networks (up to 56 kbps).

The BT-2010 modem uses a full power transceiver and high-efficiency screw-on antenna connector. Users benefit from optimum signal strength and coverage.

The BT-2010 modem supports: GPRS packet data connections CSD circuit-switched (dial-up) data connections Serial RS-232 (or optional USB adapter)

Communications protocols: AT commands and PPP

BlueVue modem management software provides a Windows™-based graphical interface that allows you to: Program the modem Monitor status of connections Initiate connections/data sessions View diagnostic info, such as signal strength, and network status GPS - display and redirection

The BT-2010 uses the RIM1902G GPRS RF module. The result is the ultimate in reliability from the industry leaders in GPRS technology.

The BT-2010 provides standard GPS. The modem incorporates an internal Trimble Lassen SQ GPS module and supports standard TSIP, TAIP and NMEA 0183 protocols. The GPS information is available on the secondary serial port.

Customers benefit from the support of our Value-Added Resellers and from the knowledge of BlueTree's development team. Our 1-year warranty is included, plus optional 3-year extended warranty for total protection.

BlueTree focuses exclusively on wireless modems for mobile and industrial applications. The BT-series modem provides all the ruggedness you need without additional features you don't.

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES

• Police, Fire, EMS and other Emergency Services
• Public Transit and Transportation
• Vehicle Tracking - AVL
• Field Service & Mobile
• Dispatch
• Utility Automatic Meter
• Reading (AMR)
• Automated machine-to-machine
• (M2M)
• Telemetry and SCADA

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100FX Single-Mode to Multimode
Fiber converter

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Flexpoint 100FF Single-Mode to Multimode or Multimode to Single-Mode Fiber Converters for 100FX -100TX Fast Ethernet

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The FlexPoint 100FF offers several mounting options. It can be mounted stand-alone utilizing optional wall-mounting hardware. It can also be rack-mounted using a 5-unit rack-mounting shelf or be installed in a rack-mountable, high-density, 14-unit, power-redundant chassis.

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