Lets be honest. you either get social media, or not.
The latter, that's me. Why? Well, because I am quiet busy generally spending time with friends and family, and I spend my working hours in front of a computer, so why would I need to spend even more of my life there....
But...
There is always a but. This one is because I know in my heart, that I need to try to use facebook to make sales. Up to now, it has been a forlorn hope with SuitsMen.co.uk imho. Why, because men buying suits generally are not discussing what they are going to wear. Their ladies buy/organise it for them, or they want a quick, painless experience getting a suit, that will fit, so they can put it on. What colour? The conversation might go like this:
"What do you think darling? OK, I will have the navy then as you say."
A part of my business that I have neglected for years though is www.LucyAlice.co.uk. This a place we sell ladies suits. However, the USP here is that you can choose from several jackets, several styles of trouser, several skirt lengths, and even a dress or a waistcoat if you like. And they ALL match. Why Marks and Spencers don't do it I have no idea.
I has ranked well on and off over the years, but i have never sold a lot. Part of that is because I have not explained it well, and partly I think because women buy differently Hence a try at doing an offer on Facebook for LucyAlice. I have tried a simple ad. I think the message is wrong. Next I will try a better one that will be made to convert better.
Then I will try some Facebook Ads.... watch this space!
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Broken Networks- why my computer can see other computers but not the internet
Bit of a pain this one. for some reason my network was fine... so why could I not see the internet?
I tried everything. I have a couple of PCs on the network, and wireless, so I was able to search for answers. This usually works.
On this occasion there is nothing on line,about how to fix it. On top of that there is not Microsoft bug fix either!
My fixer reported :
Looking this up on Wikipedia, the NIC is:
A network interface controller (NIC) (also known as a network interface card, network adapter, LAN adapter and by similar terms).
So next time I am stuck, I have this post saved and bookmarked!
I tried everything. I have a couple of PCs on the network, and wireless, so I was able to search for answers. This usually works.
On this occasion there is nothing on line,about how to fix it. On top of that there is not Microsoft bug fix either!
My fixer reported :
Found issue with NIC not connecting via correct Profile. Issue with 2
Profiles work & public being active on single NIC (issue
found in Windows Vista & 7). Reset NIC and working
correctly after reset. Checked for any outdated driver on
NIC but all current. Internal network tested and
connection to internet. Working and picking up IP via
DHCP correctly. No further issues found.
Profiles work & public being active on single NIC (issue
found in Windows Vista & 7). Reset NIC and working
correctly after reset. Checked for any outdated driver on
NIC but all current. Internal network tested and
connection to internet. Working and picking up IP via
DHCP correctly. No further issues found.
Looking this up on Wikipedia, the NIC is:
A network interface controller (NIC) (also known as a network interface card, network adapter, LAN adapter and by similar terms).
So next time I am stuck, I have this post saved and bookmarked!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Setting up a Netgear wireless router repeater
Now, many people have wireless networks in their house, for laptops, phones, music and even computers, but it seems that the problems in setting them up are not so simple. I wanted to extend my network throughout the house. Having the same SSID I thought would be simple enough, so I bought the latest NetGear Wireless Access point, as Ebuyer reviews suggested it was easy to set up.
Well it is if you know how to change the IP address of your computer, and you only want to set it up as a lone access point. However if you want to only have one SSID broadcast, then it is very complex.
It should, in 2010 be plug and play. Plug it into the network, let it find the current broadcast SSID, put in a wep key, and roll. No chance.
I have however got an answer from Netgear, and it worked perfectly I do hope this helps someone out there who is struggling to set one up. To find out how to change the IP address of you Computer... Go to my Networks, right click on it, scroll down to the TCIP setting, click properties, and edit them there. You will probably loose internet connection when you do this, so be aware. Here is what a very nice chap at Netgear suggested:
Latest update by the Support Agent:Dear Rupert,
Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. My name is Anand and I will be your support engineer. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
I understand that you would like to configure repeating between DGN2000 and WG602. I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. Since we are doing this online, it may require a few email exchanges before we can resolve the issue. Please be assured that I will do my best effort to help resolve your case in the least amount of time.
Regarding the concern, please ensure that the below mentioned conditions should be true for both DGN2000 and WG602:
1. All router/AP devices must use the same SSID, wireless channel, authentication mode (if any), and encryption mode.
2. The Repeating feature will work only with no security OR WEP
3. All router/AP must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
4. All LAN devices must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs.
Please perform the below task to configure the settings on DGN2000:
1. Connect a computer to the router using any one of the 4 available ports.
2. Open a web browser like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari.
3. Access the router's GUI by typing 'http://192.168.0.1' or 'http://www.routerlogin.com' in the address bar.
4. When prompted for Username and Password, please enter 'admin' for the Username and 'password' for Password.
5. Click on Wireless settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
6. Change the network name SSID to NETGEAR123.
7. . Select security options as 'WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)'.
8. Set the 'Authentication Type' as 'Automatic'.
9. Set the 'Encryption Strength' as 64-bit.
10. In Key 1 type a 10 digit number.
11. Apply the settings.
12. Click on Advanced Wireless Settings in the left hand side menu under Advanced
13. Check the option for Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating and select Repeater with Wireless Client Association and enter the MAC address of the WG602 in Remote MAC Address 1 box
14. Click Apply.
Please login to the interface of WG602 and perform the below task:
1. Click on Wireless Bridging under Advanced and select the option Repeater with Wireless Client Association
2. Enter the MAC address of the DG834Gv4 router and click apply.
3. click on Wireless Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
4. Change the network name SSID to NETGEAR123 and click apply.
5. Click on Security Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup and select Security Type as WEP.
6. Select Authentication Type as Open System.
7. Select Encryption Strength as 64 bits.
8. Under Security Encryption (WEP) Key in the Key 1 box enter the same 10 digit key that was used on the router before. Click Apply.
9.Click on IP Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
10. Set the DHCP Client to disable.
11. Let the IP address be 192.168.0.227 and enter subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 and Default Gateway as 192.168.0.1 and click apply.
Please powercycle th complete network and check if can go online on your wireless network through the WG602.
Please do visit http://kb.netgear.com for any technical queries regarding NETGEAR products.
I hope the steps above will help resolve the issue. If you need any further help, please email us back so that we can continue to work on a solution.
A system generated e-mail will be sent to your e-mail address to inform you that we have responded to your inquiry. Please DO NOT REPLY to the e-mail sent to your e-mail address. Instead, if you want to reply to the message above and have additional query, please click "no" when the system ask you "Was your problem resolved with the information provided by the NETGEAR representative above?" When you select YES, your case will be closed and a separate e-mail containing a survey link will be sent to you to measure your customer support experience.
Thanks again for choosing NETGEAR. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc.
Well it is if you know how to change the IP address of your computer, and you only want to set it up as a lone access point. However if you want to only have one SSID broadcast, then it is very complex.
It should, in 2010 be plug and play. Plug it into the network, let it find the current broadcast SSID, put in a wep key, and roll. No chance.
I have however got an answer from Netgear, and it worked perfectly I do hope this helps someone out there who is struggling to set one up. To find out how to change the IP address of you Computer... Go to my Networks, right click on it, scroll down to the TCIP setting, click properties, and edit them there. You will probably loose internet connection when you do this, so be aware. Here is what a very nice chap at Netgear suggested:
Latest update by the Support Agent:Dear Rupert,
Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. My name is Anand and I will be your support engineer. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
I understand that you would like to configure repeating between DGN2000 and WG602. I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. Since we are doing this online, it may require a few email exchanges before we can resolve the issue. Please be assured that I will do my best effort to help resolve your case in the least amount of time.
Regarding the concern, please ensure that the below mentioned conditions should be true for both DGN2000 and WG602:
1. All router/AP devices must use the same SSID, wireless channel, authentication mode (if any), and encryption mode.
2. The Repeating feature will work only with no security OR WEP
3. All router/AP must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
4. All LAN devices must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs.
Please perform the below task to configure the settings on DGN2000:
1. Connect a computer to the router using any one of the 4 available ports.
2. Open a web browser like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari.
3. Access the router's GUI by typing 'http://192.168.0.1' or 'http://www.routerlogin.com' in the address bar.
4. When prompted for Username and Password, please enter 'admin' for the Username and 'password' for Password.
5. Click on Wireless settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
6. Change the network name SSID to NETGEAR123.
7. . Select security options as 'WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)'.
8. Set the 'Authentication Type' as 'Automatic'.
9. Set the 'Encryption Strength' as 64-bit.
10. In Key 1 type a 10 digit number.
11. Apply the settings.
12. Click on Advanced Wireless Settings in the left hand side menu under Advanced
13. Check the option for Enable Wireless Bridging and Repeating and select Repeater with Wireless Client Association and enter the MAC address of the WG602 in Remote MAC Address 1 box
14. Click Apply.
Please login to the interface of WG602 and perform the below task:
1. Click on Wireless Bridging under Advanced and select the option Repeater with Wireless Client Association
2. Enter the MAC address of the DG834Gv4 router and click apply.
3. click on Wireless Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
4. Change the network name SSID to NETGEAR123 and click apply.
5. Click on Security Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup and select Security Type as WEP.
6. Select Authentication Type as Open System.
7. Select Encryption Strength as 64 bits.
8. Under Security Encryption (WEP) Key in the Key 1 box enter the same 10 digit key that was used on the router before. Click Apply.
9.Click on IP Settings in the left hand side menu under Setup.
10. Set the DHCP Client to disable.
11. Let the IP address be 192.168.0.227 and enter subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 and Default Gateway as 192.168.0.1 and click apply.
Please powercycle th complete network and check if can go online on your wireless network through the WG602.
Please do visit http://kb.netgear.com for any technical queries regarding NETGEAR products.
I hope the steps above will help resolve the issue. If you need any further help, please email us back so that we can continue to work on a solution.
A system generated e-mail will be sent to your e-mail address to inform you that we have responded to your inquiry. Please DO NOT REPLY to the e-mail sent to your e-mail address. Instead, if you want to reply to the message above and have additional query, please click "no" when the system ask you "Was your problem resolved with the information provided by the NETGEAR representative above?" When you select YES, your case will be closed and a separate e-mail containing a survey link will be sent to you to measure your customer support experience.
Thanks again for choosing NETGEAR. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Ashbourne Parking
I met a very nice parking man in Ashbourne the other day. I had completely forgotten about buying a ticket, and let me off.
I offered him an ice cream, and he declined with a smile. That sort of behaviour needs to be encouraged. I would have deserved a ticket really.
Publish Post
Also, I saw an old School friend driving a large white vehicle at 75 miles an hour in a field behind Mum and Dads house.
Drew Bowler. A truely stunning vehicle!
I cannot wait to see Jeremy Clarksons face.. he will love it!
Saturday, April 03, 2010
The Helly Hansen Challenge
I only have my wife to blame.
After all it was Sue who started to do triathlons recently, and so Stu thought I was an appropriate team member.
Actually, he chose his team well, we were all as slow as each other, and entered the race with the same view.
Jon did some serious training on the beer for the weeks leading up to it, making sure he had plenty of carbo loading. Stu strained his groin the week before, ensuring a good "taper" to his training, and I skipped supper the night before, so that I was not carrying any extra weight.
So what could go wrong?
Well, it didn't. We had a great time, were delighted with the result (We beat Lord of the Pies, and that was our goal.... actually the did not manage to complete it)
The Tempus Fu Gits came in 94th out of 331, were commended by some Young things who thought we had done exceptionally well to get round al all, and saw an opportunity to do so much better next year, with a little serious training......
After all it was Sue who started to do triathlons recently, and so Stu thought I was an appropriate team member.
Actually, he chose his team well, we were all as slow as each other, and entered the race with the same view.
Jon did some serious training on the beer for the weeks leading up to it, making sure he had plenty of carbo loading. Stu strained his groin the week before, ensuring a good "taper" to his training, and I skipped supper the night before, so that I was not carrying any extra weight.
So what could go wrong?
Well, it didn't. We had a great time, were delighted with the result (We beat Lord of the Pies, and that was our goal.... actually the did not manage to complete it)
The Tempus Fu Gits came in 94th out of 331, were commended by some Young things who thought we had done exceptionally well to get round al all, and saw an opportunity to do so much better next year, with a little serious training......
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Call me old fashioned but...
It seems that Toshiba are playing games with me. I bought a Laptop from http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ on Friday, and it was sold with a £50 cashback.. Now I went to claim the cashback today, and got this message:
When To Register You purchased your qualifying Toshiba laptop less than 30 days before today’s date. You can register your Cash Back claim in 25 days from 28th June 2009.
Hang on? So I the condition for getting the cashback is I have to apply for it between 30 and 60 days after my purchase??? WHY?
With technology being soooo clever these days, I doubt there is any reason for this other than the fact they hope I will forget. Is this reasonable?
Now on the Laptopsdirect website, it does say terms and conditions apply, but it does not specify anything else. It does not say "Unreasonable terms and conditions apply" .
They might as well say, cashback available if you breed toads with pink toes. Maybe I am on an Amazonian Safari then? I bought my laptop and want the cashback I have been offered now.
Or am I being unreasonable?
When To Register You purchased your qualifying Toshiba laptop less than 30 days before today’s date. You can register your Cash Back claim in 25 days from 28th June 2009.
Hang on? So I the condition for getting the cashback is I have to apply for it between 30 and 60 days after my purchase??? WHY?
With technology being soooo clever these days, I doubt there is any reason for this other than the fact they hope I will forget. Is this reasonable?
Now on the Laptopsdirect website, it does say terms and conditions apply, but it does not specify anything else. It does not say "Unreasonable terms and conditions apply" .
They might as well say, cashback available if you breed toads with pink toes. Maybe I am on an Amazonian Safari then? I bought my laptop and want the cashback I have been offered now.
Or am I being unreasonable?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ashbourne Parking Fines
Well, I read in Our fine local rag, The Stunner, about how the parking police were getting carried away with getting everyone they could, and it worried me. So I wrote to the editor:
Dear Sir,
It was with interest that I read your article about how the parking police were getting carried away at Shrovetide getting everyone they could, and it worried me.It worried me because I could see how this would be driving away local shoppers to shop from home. I am not adverse to shopping online myself, and personally hope people do, as I have my own sites like www.SuitsMen.co.uk and www.LucyAlice.co.uk but I always try to support local businesses when I can, as I appreciate what they have to offer.However, today, I went to town on my motor bike, for a dentist appointment, a hair cut, and to buy a few things. I parked outside Bagshaws on Church Street, on the 1/2 hour free parking taking up very little space. The row of parking spaces was virtually empty, as it was when I returned.After only 41 minutes I had a fixed penalty fine. Now I know I broke the parking rules. But why do they have a 30 minute limit? My guess is so that there is a regular turn over of quick shoppers. I was that Shopper. So I broke the letter, but not the spirit.My next job is to go to Amazon to buy the items I could not get in town. My reluctance to shop in town has been increased by this experience, which is not a good thing for Ashbourne.In summary, this is another classic case of the Council taking money, and the Town losing out. The council should be making it easier for people to park, to use the leisure facilities and make the most of our wonderful town. Instead, they are steadily killing it.
Kind Regards
Rupert Bowling
www.Suitsmen.co.uk
Dear Sir,
It was with interest that I read your article about how the parking police were getting carried away at Shrovetide getting everyone they could, and it worried me.It worried me because I could see how this would be driving away local shoppers to shop from home. I am not adverse to shopping online myself, and personally hope people do, as I have my own sites like www.SuitsMen.co.uk and www.LucyAlice.co.uk but I always try to support local businesses when I can, as I appreciate what they have to offer.However, today, I went to town on my motor bike, for a dentist appointment, a hair cut, and to buy a few things. I parked outside Bagshaws on Church Street, on the 1/2 hour free parking taking up very little space. The row of parking spaces was virtually empty, as it was when I returned.After only 41 minutes I had a fixed penalty fine. Now I know I broke the parking rules. But why do they have a 30 minute limit? My guess is so that there is a regular turn over of quick shoppers. I was that Shopper. So I broke the letter, but not the spirit.My next job is to go to Amazon to buy the items I could not get in town. My reluctance to shop in town has been increased by this experience, which is not a good thing for Ashbourne.In summary, this is another classic case of the Council taking money, and the Town losing out. The council should be making it easier for people to park, to use the leisure facilities and make the most of our wonderful town. Instead, they are steadily killing it.
Kind Regards
Rupert Bowling
www.Suitsmen.co.uk
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