Disclaimer: This script is provided as is, it may work or will not work on your windows installation depending on your level of system access. The author and this blog will not be held liable for any loss that this script may caused, proceed at your own risk.
Save the file with .vbs extension and run.
‘ChgOwnOrg.vbs - Change Win9x Registered Owner/Organization.
‘© Bill James - billjames.geo@yahoo.com
‘Modified for Windows XP
Option Explicit
Set ws = WScript.CreateObject(”WScript.Shell”)
Dim ws, t, p1, p2, n, g, cn, cg
Dim itemtype
p1 = “HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\”
n = ws.RegRead(p1 & “RegisteredOwner”)
g = ws.RegRead(p1 & “RegisteredOrganization”)
t = “Change Owner and Organization Utility”
cn = InputBox(”Type new Owner and click OK”, t, n)
If cn <> “” Then
ws.RegWrite p1 & “RegisteredOwner”, cn
End If
cg = InputBox(”Type new Organization and click OK.”, t, g)
If cg <> “” Then
ws.RegWrite p1 & “RegisteredOrganization”, cg
End If
‘Tested to work
Here are important FAQs you need to know about Linksys Range Expander.
Q: What is WRE54G v3?
A: It is a Wireless-G Range Expander which increases the effective coverage of your wireless network.
Q: What is the greatest signal range I can expect to receive, when using the WRE54G v3?
A: It varies on the environment in which the expander is located. It is best to centralize the expander between the wireless router or access point and the wireless computer.
Q: What is the default IP Address, Username and Password to login to the WRE54G v3?
A: The default IP address 192.168.1.240, Username blank or empty, and Password ”admin” are used to log in to WRE54G v3.
Q: What LEDs does WRE54G v3 have?
A: The LINK LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. This LED will light up blue when the Range Expander has connected to an access point or wireless router. It will light up red when the Range Expander is not connected to any access point or wireless router.
The ACT LED lights up when the Range Expander is powered on. It will blink when there is wireless network activity.
Q: What buttons are found on the WRE54G v3?
A: You will find the Reset button and Auto-Configuration button on the expander’s side panel.
Q: What is the Auto-Configuration button?
A: The Auto-Configuration button is used to easily connect the range expander to the nearest wireless network through an access point or wireless router.
Q: Will the Auto-Configuration button work, if the existing wireless network is secured?
A: No. Your wireless network’s security must be disabled for the Auto-Configuration feature to function. To configure the WRE54G v3 to connect to a WEP-protected network, use the setup CD or web-based setup page.
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I am posting this here just in case you don’t know this yet, hibernating your computer on windows xp.
Enable Hibernation
A. Open your Control Panel and look for Power Options icon.
B. Click on Hibernate tab then click on “Enable Hibernation” checkbox. Click OK button.
How to Hibernate
1. Click on Start then click on Turn Off Computer.
2. When the Turn Off Computer window pop-ups press the Shift key and you should have the Standby button replaced with Hibernate.
3. Holding the Shift key still, click on the Hibernate button to initiate the hibernate sequence.
Alternatively, you can press the H key to hibernate directly without hitting the shift key.
That’s all about it.
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It seems like compact and feature packed routers also known as travel routers are in trend today on SOHO market, there is Linksys WRT54GC and Netgear’s WGR101 to name a few. Now, Cnet Technology Inc. has its own version too, the CWR-701S - a wireless router and a server, all in one box.
The Cnet CWR-701S is especially designed for traveling office workers who needs to stay connected to the corporate network off-site. As a wireless-g router the CWR-701S supports 54mbps speed without the wires. It also supports advanced wireless security such as WEP and WPA-PSK and can operate in three modes, as a Router, Access Point or as a Wireless Client. As a server, the CWR-701S can be used as Webcam server, Print server and an FTP server. It measures 90 x 76 x 32 mm only which makes it very ideal router for traveling.
Below are the complete specifications and features of the Cnet CWR-701S mini server router.
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