Thursday, September 12, 2019

HFS - HTTP File Server

HFS - HTTP File Server:
Also available in Symenu.
If you are struggling to get Windows to access another PC on the network and need to move some files, this is a good temporary solution. Yes, you could just access the window share with the PC's IP but you do need to set up a share and then remove the share when you are done. With HFS just drag a fold in to share and when you close HFS, you are done.

The program is a single, stand-alone file. Just start the program.
Do this . . . Be sure the server is started.
Don't bother setting up user and password for local networks.
Drag folder or folders in and choose "real folder" option.
On the second PC, open a browser and enter the address of the server. Remember to include the port.
Example: 192.168.1.34:80
Download must be a file. Click on the file to open/download. It will not download a folder.
Example: You have a folder with MiniToolPartitionManager and want to transfer. You must zip the fold to a file. We could say it's a "file" server and not a "folder" server :)

Monday, September 9, 2019

MoCA Internet Over Coax


On Charter/Spectrum

I have an Orbi mesh router and WiFi speed is fantastic. However, my Nvidia Shield WiFi was unsatisfactory and irritating. This did the trick. Does it totally cure the Shield's weak network speed?
No - but it is a dramatic improvement. I'm convinced that my Shield has a problem with network speed. I have several and they differ in how well they handle speed.

Actiontec Bonded MoCA 2.0

I receive Internet only from Spectrum. My TV comes from a roof UHF antenna.



One side of splitter goes to the MoCA IN
MoCA OUT goes to Modem
Connect NIC to a Router port

Other side of splitter goes to TV distribution.
I connected to an open port and it worked fine.
I did not need a second diplexer splitter as you might need if your TV and Internet signals conflict.


If you need to use a diplexer, here is a diagram. You can find this diagram in one buyer's comments on Amazon also.





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