ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses.

ADSL upload is half speed for the download rate, in the ADSL the maximum upload is 1

From 1 Mbps to unlimited speed depend for line quality

The difference between a bit and a byte is that the former refers to a single numeric value while a byte is a sequence of bits. However, both the two terms broadly refer to digital data transmitted through a well connected network. One bit can have a value of 1 or 0. One byte is value of 8 bits, e.g. 11110000

The Mbps is much faster than Kbps. Kbps is short for "kilobits per second," while Mbps is short for "megabits per second. One megabit is equivalent to 1,024 kilobits, and because of this, 1 Mbps is approximately 1,024 times faster than 1 Kbps.

IP numbers are addresses associated with NICs (network interface cards), generally. The gateway IP number is the address of the first router you would pass through. The IP address is the number of the computer's address, and the gateway IP number is the address of the router.

Start Menu <   Control panel <  Network and Sharing Center < change  adapter settings < Local area connection or Wireless network connection < status < Details <  IPV4 address.

Ping and Traceroute are utilities that can be used to help troubleshoot network or Internet connect.

1-Open a command prompt.

• For Windows 95-98, click on Start > Programs > DOS Prompt.
• For Windows NT, click on Start > Programs > Command Prompt.
• In a Windows 2000, XP, or Vista or Win 7 environment, click on Start > Run. Type command or CMD into the dialog box, then click OK.

2-In the resulting command line window, type ping hostname, where hostname can be a domain name, a machine name or an IP address. (Example : ping yahoo.com Or ping 8.8.8.8)

3-Press Enter. There will be a reply result (example : reply from 8.8.8.8: bytes=32 time=136ms TTL=47)

To test the internet speed you need to connect One computer to the Modem with network cable and visit the website www.speedtest.net and run the test .

For Gulfnet Customers you can check the maximum speed by visiting our website www.gulfnet.com.kw  and login to your account and find the maximum speed in the speed option For more information contact us: 1816666.

By visit our branches at Marina Mall, Avenues Mall, or visit the website www.gulfnet.com.kw , or call our Telesales 1816666.

By visit our branches at Marina Mall, Avenues Mall, or visit the website www.gulfnet.com.kw, or call our Telesales 1816666.

We offer simple packages with different speeds and subscription periods with the ability to upgrade anytime. For more information contact us: 1816666.

GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) is new generation Network of IP communication utilizes fiber to provide connectivity to home users that is extremely fast, and can carry high bandwidths and supports video, voice, and data over a IP based network.

 Download is same.

 For GPON you can subscribe with high speed packages.

The difference between a bit and a byte is that the former refers to a single numeric value while a byte is a sequence of bits. However, both the two terms broadly refer to digital data transmitted through a well connected network. One bit can have a value of 1 or 0. One byte is value of 8 bits, e.g. 111100000.

The Mbps is much faster than Kbps. Kbps is short for "kilobits per second," while Mbps is short for "megabits per second. One megabit is equivalent to 1,024 kilobits, and because of this, 1 Mbps is approximately 1,024 times faster than 1 Kbps.

IP numbers are addresses associated with NICs (network interface cards), generally. The gateway IP number is the address of the first router you would pass through.

Start Menu <   Control panel <  Network and Sharing Center < change  adapter settings < Local area connection or Wireless network connection < status < Details <  IPV4 address.

Ping and Traceroute are utilities that can be used to help troubleshoot network or Internet connect.

1.  Open a command prompt.

• For Windows 95-98, click on Start > Programs > DOS Prompt.
• For Windows NT, click on Start > Programs > Command Prompt.
• In a Windows 2000, XP, or Vista or Win 7 environment, click on Start > Run. Type command or CMD into the dialog box, then click OK.

2. In the resulting command line window, type ping hostname, where hostname can be a domain name, a machine name or an IP address. (Example : ping yahoo.com Or ping 8.8.8.8)

3. Press Enter. There will be a reply result (example : reply from 8.8.8.8: bytes=32 time=136ms TTL=47

To test the internet speed you need to connect One computer to the Modem with network cable and visit the website www.speedtest.net and run the test.

By visit our branches at Marina Mall, Avenues Mall, or visit the website www.gulfnet.com.kw , or call our Telesales 1816666.

 

By visit our branches at Marina Mall, Avenues Mall, or visit the website www.gulfnet.com.kw , or call our Telesales 1816666.

Visit the website www.gulfnet.com.kw  select the Residential subscriptions in the manage your account option access your account by login using your DSL Number & Civil ID information’s.

• Renewal & upgrade the subscription
• Check the maximum speed for the line
• Check your Transactions.

• Currently your subscription plan include (Customer name, subscription status, account veiled date, Current Speed )
• Renewal the current subscription
• Renewal and upgrade the subscription.
• Check the maximum speed for the line in the My speed Option
• Check your Transactions.

• Connect Buffalo router to the Telephone line & LAN to computer
• Access webpage 192.168.11.1 username : root Password :blank
• internet setup < Encapsulation: RFC 2516 PPPoE < Multiplexing: LLC < Virtual circuit: VPI – 0 / VCI :33 < User name & password type Gulfnet username which is provided by sms < Select Keep alive < Apply to save the configuration setting.
• Wireless Configuration < Basic < change the SSID Name < in shared Key type your wireless password.< Apply to save the setting.

• Connect the Netgear router to the Telephone line & LAN to computer
• Access the webpage 192.168.0.1 username admin password : password
• Basic setting < select Yes in Does your internet connection require a login?
• Encapsulation select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
• Login & Password type your Gulfnet username & password which is provided by SMS < Idle timeout :0< Apply to save the setting.
• In ADSL settings < The Multiplexing select LLC< VPI – 0 / VCI – 33 < Apply to save the setting.
• Wireless setting < change the wireless name < Security options select Mixed WPA + WPA2 < In the passphrase type your wireless password< Apply to save the setting.

• Connect the Netgear router to the Telephone line & LAN to computer
• Access the webpage 192.168.1.1 username admin password : password
• Basic setting < select Yes in Does your internet connection require a login?
• Encapsulation select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
• Login & Password type your Gulfnet username & password which is provided by SMS < Idle timeout :0< Apply to save the setting.
• Wireless setting < change the wireless name < Security options select Mixed WPA + WPA2 < In the passphrase type your wireless password< Apply to save the setting.

• Change the default router login
• Enable the firewall
• Disable the router remote access.

• Change the default router login
• Enable the firewall
• Disable the router remote access.

• Wireless setting < change the wireless name < Security options select Mixed WPA + WPA2 < In the passphrase type your wireless password< Apply to save the settings.

• Change the wireless encryption type to WPA or WPA2
• For encryption key use a strong password such as a combination of letters and numbers of 14 characters or more.
• Change thedefault network name and password on the router
• Disable the wireless SSID broadcast and add the wireless SSID name & password manually in the devices.
• Change the wireless password weekly or Monthly.

• Change the modem place and keep it far away from cordless phones
• Install Extender or Access point in week signal area.

Simple mail transfer protocol, a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. Most e-mail systems that send mail over the Internet use SMTP to send messages from one server to another; the messages can then be retrieved with an e-mail client using either POP or IMAP. In addition, SMTP is generally used to send messages from a mail client to a mail server. This is why you need to specify both the POP or IMAP server and the SMTP server when you configure your e-mail application.

Post Office Protocol (POP) is an application-layer Internet standard protocol used by local e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a remote server over a TCP/IP connection. POP has been developed through several versions, with version 3 (POP3) being the current standard.

POP3 and IMAP are two different protocols (methods) used to access email. Each has its own advantages.

POP3 downloads email from a server to a single computer, and then deletes it from the server. So POP3 is most useful if you want to keep all your email on one computer and check emails only on that computer, and not from any other device.

IMAP is the better option when you need to check your emails from multiple devices, such as a work laptop, a home computer, or a tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device. Tap into your synced (updated) account from any device with IMAP.

Microsoft Exchange This type of email account behaves much like IMAP but the server is a Microsoft Exchange server. This is mostly used by big companies. 

Same as IMAP, Contactually has no problem connecting with these types of email accounts. If you are using Exchange and you want to set it up with Contactually, you will need to know your Exchange server and username. This can be your email address, everything before @ in your email add, DOMAIN\username or your username. Your IT administrator or webhost will be the best person to ask about this.

Phishing is a type of Internet fraud that seeks to acquire a user’s credentials by deception. It includes theft of passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details and other confidential information.

Spam is the name given to unwanted email sent to your email account advertising goods and services that you have not requested. Phishing email is sent to get Information from you, which is then used without your knowledge or permission.

Phishing messages usually take the form of fake notifications from banks, providers, e-pay systems and other organizations. The notification will try to encourage a recipient, for one reason or another, to urgently enter/update their personal data. Such excuses usually relate to loss of data, system breakdown. 

• Guard against spam
• Communicate personal information only via phone or secure web sites
• Do not click on links, download files or open attachments in emails from unknown senders
• Never email personal or financial information, even if you are close with the recipient
• Beware of links in emails that ask for personal information
• Never enter personal information in a pop-up screen
• Protect your computer with a firewall, spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software
• Check your online accounts and bank statements regularly.