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Here are some useful links that I have collected over time. I thought I would share my "bag of tricks" with you. These are the links that I tend to post over and over again, so here goes:

This list is made up of links to other sites and to notable threads and posts that are frequently asked, so here goes:


The most useful links in the world:
Forums Search
Google
Microsoft Technet
Microsoft Knowledgebase


Where can I get a "Proxy Program"?:
AnalogX's_Proxy - Very easy, free
ICS - built into windows
Sygate - complex, not free
Wingate - complex, not free


Wireless:
Wireless Standards - Speeds, Ranges, Compatability
Secure your Wireless Network


Bandwidth Test places:
DSLReports
BandwidthPlace
toast.net


Bandwidth Tweaks:
DSLReports
SpeedGuide


Trying to share your dialup/cable/dsl?
Guide to Newbie Networking


Setting up a network?
Guide to Newbie Networking


Firewall Programs:
ZoneAlarm
Norton Personal Firewall
Sygate Personal Firewall
Kerio
Tiny Personal Firewall
BlackICE Defender
CHX-I - Packet Filtering (not a personal Firewall)


Various Networking Tools:
Sysinternals
Advanced Administrative Tools


All in one Site for Networking:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/


HTTP servers:
Apache
IIS - Installation, Configuration, IIS Lockdown, URL Scan, MS Baseline Security Analyzer


Bandwidth Limiting software:
http://www.bandwidthcontroller.com/


Notable Threads:
Guide to Newbie Networking
Multi-Linking Cable/DSL Modems
Dual-NIC (EtherChannel)
Hub/Switch Port Types
Difference between Bits & Bytes
Restricting Bandwidth
Switch Types & Options
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Messenger Service Spam



Feel free to add your own... I will be updating this post with any new links I feel should be brought to attension.
 
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Good List

A couple others to add


Proxy Servers

Proxy+ - Free upto 3 users. Lots of functions, easy to setup


And Google is always a good one to use after the Forum Search Engine
 
Very nice list. I scrolled through my favorites list and couldn't find any worthy of linking, but again, great list.
 
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