Upgrading Computer by adding more ram and implementing wireless router

- PC Lab Removed 2 stick of 256MB RAM from two desktops
+ Church Library (1 stick of 256MB RAM)
+ Church Office (1 stick of 256MB RAM)
[Complete]

[retest] Attempting to access Content Management System from home, but probably a setting is not done right.  Do not forget to set the gateway on the server using the CMS.  Need to test it with others willing to put in the IP address.

[Complete] setting up wireless router
[Diagnostic] Wifi internet connection drops in and out
[Diagnostic] If there is no wifi signal, there will be a i8042prt buffer overflow and the ps2 mouse will freeze from time to time.  Disable the wifi connection on the computer.
[Improving Wifi Strength]  The encryption must be disabled from access point, move access point away from computer screen, radio and ssid must be broadcast, and keep sending pings to a random internet address.

[Tested] Wireless Bridge with Belkin and Netgear router and it works.
Configuring two routers as one acts as the access  point and the other access as a repeater bridge

In this example, the netgear router was acting as the Access Point / Wireless Base Station while the Belkin router was acting as the repeater.  The Access Point and Repeater must have the same channel and same encryption protocol to be able to communicate.

PURCHASE NETGEAR REPEATER TO STRENGTHEN WIRELESS SIGNAL

[future] probably a best idea to get a repeater and increase the signal strength of the access point as seen in the picture example below http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2745/~/how-to-set-wds-(repeater-function)-on-wndr3300%2Fwnr3500%3F

Rethinking Tech Refresh

"IT managers might look at tech refresh from a different perspective today than they did five years ago when they ask themselves, Would a tech refresh dramatically improve the company's competitive position? What would be the real costs of waiting an extra two years to update users' computer desktops? "


http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/94370/Rethinking_Tech_Refresh?taxonomyId=14&pageNumber=1

Wifi Speed Boost

"Wireless LAN or wi-fi kit is getting everywhere these days.

And you’ll likely find that like most folks, your wireless surfing has slowed of recent especially if you’ve had it running a while.

The likelihood is that if you live in a densely populated area or you’ve made internal changes to your living space then either or both these (and more) could impact on your wireless surfing speed.

So what can you do?"

source:
http://www.churchtechy.com/2010/06/wifi-speed-boost/

Greg's obsession de' jour
In my efforts to add the words "wireless savvy" to my network admin resume, I've been reading books and web pages on radio propagation, antenna theory and design, and building wireless networks with 802.11 (WiFi). One of the first things that got me excited was the Pringles Can Antenna.  Published on the internet and in a fine book by Rob Flickenger, the net admin for O'Reilly, this design for a do-it-yourself, VERY inexpensive antenna made from a recycled junkfood container is as cool as the other side of the pillow.  It seems that everyone is building and using these.  The various community wireless network groups all talk about them and folks are reporting that they do the job.


source:
http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/has.html

Installing Ethernet Jack for home network

"The home network is extended to the basement game room by running Cat 5e cable and installing a new Ethernet jack. A “wired” network connection was needed at this location due to a weak WiFi (wireless) LAN signal. This was a “high priority” according to my teenage son for better Xbox Liveperformance."
http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/01/19/how-to-install-an-ethernet-jack-for-a-home-network/

Must Document the Process of Church Operations

Need to create documentation for Sound, Visual Aid, Video Recording, DVD / CD Rendering, and powering up the sound plus putting away equipment.
[IN PROGRESS]

Currently Researching New Technologies for an Infrastructure Refresh

[IN PROGRESS]


Microsoft Open Charity License


Dell Outlets

April 2011 Proposed equipment to get in specified budget
May 2011 Gather materials and man power
June 2011 Implementation and training
July 2011 Due date equipment must be refreshed


Update 4-22-2011

[IP] Use available resources and still research possible technology needs in the future.

[IP] Refreshing only the Sunday Plus machine used on Sunday mornings

Working on three machines!

Sunday Plus Machine In Production

Requires divine intervention to keep it running and will be decommissioned for testing

[x] has wifi capabilities, but must be disabled in order to keep machine from freezing

[  ] add more ram, requires disable another unused dell machine  Probably at max capacity of ram

[x] two dual head graphic card

[x] msoffice is required!

[x] sunday plus is required!
[ip] created a list of all files that need to be transfered

[  ] transfer files via network Use Sneaker Net and Zip Drives to Transfer Files

[  ] move devices and routers

Sunday Plus PC Dell, Machine Refresh One
This machine use to be the Dell Desktop Children's Church Sunday Plus Machine


[x] machine is placed in the storage room and ready for files to be copied
[x] two dual head graphic card
[x] msoffice is required!
[x] sunday plus is required!
[  ] add more ram, requires disable another unused dell machine
[  ] transfer wifi card from production machine to this desktop
[  ] transfer files via network Use Sneaker Net and Zip Drives to Transfer Files
[  ] move devices and routers

NOTE: IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLONE THE "MACHINE REFRESH ONE" ONTO THE "MACHINE BACKUP TWO" WHICH REQUIRES CLONING SOFTWARE AND EXTRA HARD DISK

Sunday Plus PC Dell, Machine Backup Two
This machine was obtained from storage from 3rd building

[  ] add more ram, requires disable another unused dell machine

[IP] two dual head graphic card

[  ] msoffice is required!

[  ] sunday plus is required!

[  ] transfer files via network

[  ] move devices and routers

5-6-211 Update:
The Sunday Plus company called Grass Roots closed its doors:  http://www.sundayplus.com/
5-14-2011 Update:
Place where I can get support for Sunday Plus: http://www.churchmedia.net/forums/sundayplus-freepath/