Internet MAX Speed + Security

Contents:
• Are you ready for IPv6?
• MDGx MTU, TCP/IP, DUN, xDSL/Cable/Dial-up + AOL MAX Speed Guides
• FREE MTU, TCP/IP, AOL, Internet Speedup, Tweaking + Security Tools
• HOSTS Files, Guides + Tools [separate page]
• Steve Bass' Articles
• Analog/Dial-up Modems Resources
• xDSL Modems Resources
• Cable Modems Resources
• Internet Security + Traffic Resources
• Check Your Connection Speed

MDGx FREEware Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 + DOS 7/8 ©Tricks + Secrets archives [W95-11D.EXE + W95-11D.ZIP] contain ALL these Tweaks, Speed-Ups + BUG Fixes:

• MDGx: XP/2003 Firewall Guide [WinXP/2003 users]
• MDGx: Browsing Speedup [MS IE 5/6 users]
• MDGx: No Ads Thank You! [Adware + Spyware FIXes]
• MDGx: Increase NetBIOS Security [Win9x/ME users]
• MDGx: xDSL/Cable Modem Speedup [Win2000/XP users]
• MDGx: 56K Modems @ 56K Speed [56K speed tricks for Win9x/ME, Quake/Unreal, AOL + Internet users]
• MDGx: Win98 Global RWIN TCP/IP BUG [Win98/98 SE users]
• MDGx: Faster Internet [Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: Modem INItialization Strings [dial-up modems Win9x/ME users]
• MDGx: Faster 56K Modem [dial-up modems Win9x/ME/AOL users]
• MDGx: Fastest Internet 98 - Part 1 [Win98/98 SE users]
• MDGx: Fastest Internet 98 - Part 2 [Win98/98 SE + AOL users]
• MDGx: How Fast Can You Go? - Part 1 [Win95/OSR1/OSR2 users]
• MDGx: How Fast Can You Go? - Part 2 [Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: Speedup My DUN! [dial-up Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: AOL MaxMTU ©FIX Revisited [MDGx Original/UNique MAX speed ©tweak for ALL Win95/98 AOL 3/4/5 32-bit users]
• MDGx: AOL 4.0/5.0 MTU Fix [Win9x AOL 4/5 32-bit users]
• MDGx: AOL Proxy Server [AOL users]
• MDGx: AOL Web Browsing [AOL users]
• MDGx: AOL 56K Modem "Plague" [dial-up modem AOL 32-bit users]
• MDGx: AOL Through TCP/IP [Win9x AOL 3.0 32-bit users]
• MDGx: Proxy Ad Blocker [MS IE/Netscape web browsers users]
• MDGx: Don't Drop Back! [Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: SYSTEM.INI Tweaks [Win9x/AOL users]
• MDGx: Modem Timeout [dial-up modem Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: Fast, Fast, Fast [dial-up Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: Map Your HOSTS [Win9x/ME users]
• MDGx: ISPs Known MTU Values [Win9x/ME + AOL users]
• MDGx: URL Prefix FIX [Win9x/ME, MS IE + AOL users]
• MDGx: The X.DUN Files [dial-up Win9x/ME users]
• MDGx: Find Your ISP's MTU [Win95/98 + AOL 3/4/5 32-bit users]
• MDGx: New TCP/IP Settings [Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: DUN Monitor - Part 1 [Win95/98 users]
• MDGx: DUN Monitor - Part 2 [Win95/98 users]

These MTU "tweakers" include MDGx original/unique "AOL MaxMTU ©Workaround":

1. Rob Vonk's EasyMTU v3.0 [360 KB] for Win95/98/NT and AOL, the first, the best and the only FREEware TCP/IP and AOL tweaking tool.
   Includes FindMTU [a PING tool] to determine EXACTLY the MTU value used by your ISP/Online Service.
2. TweakDUN + TweakMASTER.

Internet Security Updates + Fixes for all Windows 32-bit + 64-bit OSes:

• MDGx: Internet Explorer (IE) 4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Essential FREE Fixes + Updates
• MDGx: Windows Media Player (WMP) 6/7/8/9/10/11/12 Essential FREE Fixes + Updates
• MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Internet Power Toys:
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Web Browsers
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 MTU Tweakers
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Internet Enhancers
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Firewalls, Anti-Spyware + Internet Monitors:
    • Firewalls:
      • TCP/IP/DUN/RAS/LSP/Winsock Repair + Restore Tools + Guides
      • Linux based Software Routers + Firewalls
    • Anti-Spyware:
      • Rootkit Tools
      • Keylogger Tools
      • Startup Tools
    • Ad + Popup Killers
    • Internet Monitors
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 AOL 32-bit Power Tools
  • MDGx: FREE Windows 3.1x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 Modem Drivers + Tools

Networking + SECURITY Tools on the Internet [mostly Free(ware)]:

• BroadBand Reports Tests + Tools = FREE Test, Performance + Security Tools
• AnalogX Network Utilities
• SecurityFocus HOME Tools = some freeware
• Sysinternals Security Utilities
• Top 100 Network Security Tools
• Hacking Exposed Security Tools = some freeware
• PSC Freebies = Block + Fix internet based attacks
• Free Network Utilities = Advanced IP Scanner + Advanced Port Scanner
• Networking Files Firewalls = some freeware
• AfterDawn Firewalls = mostly freeware
• Steel Bytes = FREEware Networking Utilities
• Tech Support Alert = Security Tools
• RoadKil Freeware Software
• Eric Howes = Spyware/Adware/Hijackware Tools
• Eric Howes = Misc Malware Control Utilities
• Eric Howes = Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 Security Tools
• Internet Tools Taxonomy = Topology, Workload, Performance, Routing, Multicast, Measurement Infrastructure
• NetVigie Online Utilities [French] = Performance, Functionality, Security, Network, Domain
• Top 15 Security/Hacking Tools & Utilities

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Steve Bass' Articles

Steve Bass is PC World Editor + author of PC Annoyances book:
• I Want My MTU [featuring MDGx original/unique AOL MaxMTU ©tweak]
  ... Also @ : How you can unclog your Internet access
• Unclog Your Net Access for Fast Relief
• Ban The Banners
• Cable Modems: Nice Net If You Can Get It
• Move Over, Cable--DSL Has Arrived
• Broadband With Fewer Hassles
• Smart Ways to Transfer Big Files
• Download Files the Easy Way
• Slow Modem? Turbocharge It
• PCs at Risk: Trojan Horses and Firewalls
• Got Spam? Here's How to Stop It

Analog/Dial-up Modems INItialization Strings + Commands:

• MDGx: Modem INItialization Strings [dial-up modems Win9x/ME only]
• Modem Help: INI Strings
• Modem Help: Command Sets + Modem Manuals
• 56K Modems Central: INIts + Drivers
• MSKB: AT Modem Command Reference

Analog/Dial-up Modems TCP/IP + MTU Resources + Tools:

• MDGx: 56K Modems @ 56K Speed
• MSKB: TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• MSKB: Windows 9x/ME TCP/IP Registry Entries
• MS TechNet: Windows 2000/XP/2003 TCP/IP Implementation Details
• MTU and RWIN Editing Tips
• James Reeves: Windows 9x/ME Dial Up Network Tips
• Modem Help
• Dial-Up Modem Optimization Guide
• Al: Winsock Tunning FAQ Pages = Winsock info + tips
• Alexandre: Maximum Transmission Unit [MTU] Page
• Navas 56K modems = explain why and how to change the TCP/IP MaxMTU setting
• Basic + Advanced Networking Concepts + TCP/IP
• 56K Modem Central = everything you ever wanted to know about 56K modems
• Modem Site = 56K modems explained + tweaked
• 56K Modem Troubleshooting = extensive help
• Data Communications FAQ
• FREE WINDOWS 3.1x/9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003 MODEM DRIVERS + TOOLS
• MDGx Glossary = terms explanations

Broadband over xDSL:

• Tuning Your System for Broadband
• MSKB: TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• MSKB: Windows 9x/ME TCP/IP Registry Entries
• MSKB: How to Change PPPoE MTU Size in Windows 2000/XP/2003
• MS TechNet: Windows 2000/XP/2003 TCP/IP Implementation Details
• RASPPPOE: PPP over Ethernet xDSL Modem Drivers = Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003 [FREEware]
• Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide
• BroadBand Reports Tweaks for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003
• BroadBand Reports
• Cable + xDSL Modems Registry Tweaks for Windows 9x/ME
• Cable + xDSL Modems Registry Tweaks for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• Router speed drop solved
• SpeedGuide TCP/IP Analyzer = free online tool
• Cable + xDSL Modems Optimization Guide
• Everything DSL
• DSL Prime

Broadband + Networking over Power Lines:

• Wired News: Broadband: More Power to You.
• PC World: Broadband by Power Lines Moves Forward
• PC World: Broadband Over Power Lines Gets a Boost
• PC World: Plug Into Easy, Cheap Broadband
• Design Technica: Broadband Over Power Lines Gets Attention
• Information Week: Powerline Networking Comes Of Age
• Internet Week: Home Networking Made Easy

• Tuning Your System for Broadband
• MSKB: TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• MSKB: Windows 9x/ME TCP/IP Registry Entries
• MSKB: How to Change PPPoE MTU Size in Windows 2000/XP/2003
• MS TechNet: Windows 2000/XP/2003 TCP/IP Implementation Details
• Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide
• Cable Modems + xDSL Registry Tweaks for Windows 9x/ME
• Cable + xDSL Modems Registry Tweaks for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• Router speed drop solved
• SpeedGuide TCP/IP Analyzer = free online tool
• Cable + xDSL Modems Optimization Guide
• BroadBand Reports Tweaks for Windows 9x/NT4/2000/ME/XP/2003
• BroadBand Reports
• Cable Modem Info
• Cable Modem Reference Guide
• The Cable Modem Information Network
• Cable Traffic

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Check Your Connection Speed

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