March, 2005 Vol.

2, Issue 3

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In this issue…

I. Top Story of the Month

II. Spiritual Word of the Month
III. KCC Mall Deal of the Month
IV. Customer of the Month
V. Tips of the Month
VI. Networking Events

I. Top Story of the Month

Learning how to share

Sharing. The word alone means a great savings to people using the internet, a printer, or
another resource they don’t have to buy multiple of. But how does it work? Is it reliable?
Is it secure? Well in the next few months we will explorer the joys and concerns of
networking and why you should have it.
Now the first thing you will need it something to actually share. The people that
would get the most out of networking have more then 1 computer, broadband access to
the internet (either cable modem or DSL), printing needs by all users, and files that are
shared across the different PCs. Let’s take a look at a cost comparison for someone using
networking and someone who does not. Let’s say they are paying $49 a month for
broadband

Person A (Network) Person B

Internet Access – 3 PCs $49 $150
Printer $149 $447
Labor associated with setup $160 $0
CDs to burn data on to share $0 $30
Totals $309 $627

You see the difference? And the more Pcs you add the more person B has to pay! But
you ask how much does it cost to set up a network? Well I am glad you asked that. The
main components you will need to set up a wired network are

• 4 port wired Router - $50 (www.linksys.com)

• # of Network adapters to correspond with # of Pcs networked ($15 each)
• CAT 5 Cables ($15 each)

That’s it! The computer that’s already connected to broadband already has a network card
and a cable so all you will need is an additional cable for the each new computer and a
network card for each along with the router and you are ready. Be prepared to do a lot of
work cabling if you have computers on multiple floors. This network is more secure but
a pain to set up.

Now for you who choose an easier way, there is. With wireless networking you don’t
need cables and you can put the network anywhere in your home or office. The router
cost about $100 depending on which speed you want.

• Wireless 4 port Router 802.11B - $80 (www.linksys.com)

• Wireless USB 802.11B network adapters (1 per desktop or laptop) - $50

The regular speed is 11 Mbps which is fine for a home or small office of 5 or less
computers. If you have more then 5 and you transfer a lot of files back and forth, may I
suggest the 54 Mbps option? More expensive but faster throughput is worth it. After that
you need a wireless card for each computer you want to connect whether it’s a laptop or
desktop. Make sure you get the card that corresponds with what you have. If you have a
laptop on your network this will be a no brainer. Now go online to continue learning
about how a network functions…this time from the wireless realm
 II. Spiritual Word of the Month

When he was not yet 4 years

old, Itzhak Perlman was
Serving with Limitations stricken by polio, making him
unable to use his legs. But he compensated for that
Read: loss by devoting himself to his violin. In the years
Hebrews 11:8-19 that followed, he delighted multitudes of people with
his music. He lost the use of his legs but his music
My grace is sufficient for gave him wings. What an inspiring example of
you, for my strength is devotion!
made perfect in
weakness. —2 Some of God's servants have shown a similar
Corinthians 12:9 devotion to their Lord. They have suffered the loss of
certain abilities but have been inspired to develop
Bible in One Year: other capacities for service. For example, when
Numbers 7-10 William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army,
discovered that he was going blind, he did not
surrender to despair. With a positive outlook, he told
his colleagues that he had served Christ while he could see, and he would do his utmost
to serve Him even when blind.

What motivates Christians to keep on serving and following Jesus to the best of their
ability despite loss or hardship? Like Abraham, we live by faith. We look beyond this life
and wait "for the city . . . whose builder and maker is God" (Hebrews 11:10). It's "a better
. . . heavenly country" (v.16).

May the Holy Spirit empower us to glorify Christ—no matter what our limitations. —
Vernon Grounds

Give me, Savior, a purpose deep,

In joy or sorrow Thy trust to keep;
And so through trouble, care, and strife,
Glorify Thee in my daily life. —Bell

Circumstances that imprison us cannot limit God's work through us.

III. KCC Mall’s Deals of the Month
FOR SALE – Pentax DS Mobile USB Black/White Scanner, $100 or

best offer
It provides high-speed, quality imaging - while weighing less
than 12 ounces and measuring just 11 inches. The DSmobile
USB provides everything needed to: scan documents from
business card size to 8.5 x 14"; instantly transmit printed
page documents via e-mail, fax or the Web; and scan and
edit images or forms anywhere, anytime. MORE INFO HERE.
Please contact Michelle Lane at 770-434-0748.

FOR SALE – Strobe XP100 Color Scanner, $185 or best

offer
The Strobe XP 100 is the perfect companion for the mobile
executive. Compact enough to fit neatly on your desk and
pack easily alongside your laptop or in your briefcase.
Portable enough to take anywhere because it's powered
through the USB cable. Powerful enough to scan and
organize all of your documents, photos, articles, brochures
and business cards. Whether you're in the office or on the
road, the Strobe XP 100 will lighten your load. MORE INFO
HERE

Please contact Michelle Lane at 770-434-0748.

FOR SALE -- IGO Juice 70 laptop
power cord, works with virtually any laptop (70 watts), includes
adapters for AC, car and airplane, never have to pack your heavy &
bulky power cord again, sells for $140 on website, asking $93, brand
new, never opened. MORE INFO HERE. Please contact Crystal
Burdette at 404-754-3920

FOR SALE -- Logitech wireless keyboard

& mouse, $99 at Best Buy, asking $80, brand
new, never opened. MORE INFO HERE. Please contact Crystal
Burdette at 404-754-3920
 IV. Customer of the
Month

We would like to congratulate MARY BUCK of Lights capes Photography

as the March Customer of the Month. She specializes in incredible baby
pictures, family portraits, wedding photos, and graduation pictures. Go see
her work at http://www.lightscapesphoto.com
(770) 623-1040
marybuck1@bellsouth.net

V. Tips of the month

How to Repair a Whacked Out Network Interface Card

Most of us take our network interface cards for granted. There's a good reason for
that! Network interface cards (NICs) are very reliable and rarely fail. But sometimes
strange things can happen which prevent the NIC from working properly. If you find
your network connections aren't working quite right, then you might find the NIC
repair utility helpful. The repair utility is a lot faster than restarting the computer!

1. Click Start and then click Control Panel

2. In the Control Panel switch to Category view and click on the Network and
Internet Connections icon
3. On the Network and Internet Connections page, click on the Network
Connections icon
4. Right click on your Local Area Connection and click Repair. The Repair
Connection dialog box will appear and inform you that the Repair operation
has completed. Click OK.
Now try to get to the Internet or another computer on your network. Everything
should work OK. If not, restart the computer. You might have to find a computer
expert friend to help if restarting the computer doesn't help!

Machines Don't Show Up in My Network Places

I've heard from a lot of people who have problems with machine names not showing
up in the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood applet. There are a number of
causes for this, but the most common are: NetBIOS isn't enabled, or the Server
service (file and print services) isn't enabled on the interface. You can only disable
NetBIOS on Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers, but you can disable file and
print sharing on any Windows computer. On a Windows XP computer, perform the
following steps to check your setup:

1. Click Start and right click on My Network Places and click Properties.
2. In the Network Connections window, right click on your Local Area Connection
and click Properties.
3. On the General tab, find the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
entry. There should be a checkmark in the checkbox to the left of this entry if
you want your computer to show up in the My Network Places or Network
Neighborhood applet.
4. Scroll down to the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and click on it. Then click
on the Properties button. On the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties
dialog box, click the Advanced button.
5. In the Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click on the WINS tab. Make sure
that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected.

If you have NetBIOS and the server service enabled (by enabling file and printer
sharing), then your computer should show up in the My Network Places or Network
Neighborhood.

Do You Want to Access Your AOL Email Through MS Outlook?

1. Open Outlook 2002 or Outlook 2003.

2. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
3. In the E-mail Accounts window, click Add a new e-mail account.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Server Type window, click IMAP.
6. Click Next.
7. In the Internet E-mail Settings (IMAP) window, enter the following information:
o Your Name. Enter the name you wish to appear on outgoing e-mail.
o E-mail Address. Enter your full AOL e-mail address, e.g., kccatlanta@aol.com.
o User Name. Enter your AOL screen name, e.g., kccatlanta.
o Password. Enter the password for your AOL account.
o Incoming mail server (IMAP). Enter the following: imap.aol.com.
o Outgoing mail server (SMTP). Enter the following: smtp.aol.com.
8. Click More Settings.
9. Click the Outgoing Server tab.
10. Click the My outgoing server requires authentication check box.
11. Click Use same settings as my incoming mail server.
12. Click the Advanced tab.
13. In the Outgoing mail (SMTP): field, change the number that displays to 587.
 14. Click OK.
15. Click Next.
16. Click Finish.

VI. Networking Events

North Fulton Business Association

Date: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM EST

Would you like to be a member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce but cant
afford the $350 yearly dues? Well if you become a member of this group, you will be allowed to
attend any chamber event AT THE MEMBERS RATE! We meet every other Tuesday at Logan’s
Roadhouse on Mansell Rd. If you take GA-400 North to Exit 8, make a left at the light, then go
through 2 lights, and the next light (Duke Dr), make a quick u-turn and the restaurant will be on
your right. Their physical address is 1655 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Please
arrive at 11: 45 to order as we begin promptly at noon. Please call Jeff Hix at 678-358-7420 for
more information.

Leaders of East Cobb Luncheon

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM EST

In this group, you will have the opportunity to have a fine cuisine at
Chicago’s
4401 Shallowford Rd (the corner of Shallowford and Johnson Ferry)
Roswell, GA 30075
770-993-7464

You can fellowship with some of Cobb County’s top entrepreneurs and share referrals with them.
You can order off the menu of these very diverse meals as well. There are two 10 minute
speakers each week plus an opportunity to talk about your services in a total of 90 seconds. For
information on attending this even, call Karen Vining at (770) 971-9141

Leads Club - Sandy Springs Networking Luncheon

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM EST

We meet every Thursday at Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant in Sandy Springs. Hunan Garden
is located in the Centre Court shopping center on the northwest corner of the Sandy Springs
Circle and Hammond Rd intersection. Take I-285 to Exit 25 (Roswell Rd North) Go .4 mile to
Hammond Dr. Make a left. Make a right at the next light which is Sandy Springs Circle. Centre
Court is where the restaurant is on your left.. Please arrive at 11: 45 to order as we begin
promptly at noon. Lunch is ordered off their great menu.

www.leadsclub.com