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Xbox Live is an online digital media delivery and multi-player gaming service developed and managed by Microsoft Corporation.

It was first introduced with the Xbox video game console. An updated version of the gaming service was made available for the Xbox 360 console. It comes in two versions, the Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Live Silver. In addition, each country has its specific pricing regulation to play the game.

Xbox Live Features

Xbox Live comes with several features including:

ActiveX is a set of technologies used to facilitate the interaction of software components in one network. It is installed by default using Internet Explorer. You may still need to configure its settings. To configure:

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click on the Tools menu located at the upper right portion.

2. Click Internet Options.

3. Go to the Security tab. The Internet zone will be chosen by default.

The Concept of “Websensing”

Whenever a user attempts to access a specific website, a request is produced and is forwarded through a firewall. Websense checks this request and allows access if the requested URL is in the database of the software. Websense relies on the fact that the firewall will pass the request in a single time. If the whole request is not forwarded at one time, the software would not allow the packet to pass, as the packet does not seem like an HTTP request.

While Websense is helpful in filtering access to certain websites, it can also be bypassed to visit popular websites.

Bypassing Websense Through a Web Proxy

One simple method employed to bypass Websense is the use of Web-based proxy sites. With a proxy, Websense would think you are browsing on the Web proxy and not on the website you are actually browsing. The reason why these proxies can bypass the software is the ‘S’ in the HTTP address (https://). The ‘S’ signifies secure connection and the software does not block such secured sites. Using Web proxies is the easiest way to bypass Websense as it takes just a little time.

Here are the steps to bypass Websense through a Web proxy:

1. Find a proxy site. You can access the proxy site, and then access the restricted site through the proxy. You can otherwise use a program called vpntunnel to run programs like games and BitTorrent.

2. Once you are able to access a proxy site, key in the URL that you want to visit in the space provided for in the proxy site. If you are using vpntunnel, install and log in with the program.

Since Websense updates the list of blocked proxies from time to time, you should join a mailing list to be updated on which proxies are already blocked by Websense.

Bypassing Websense Through HTTP Tunneling

Another way to bypass Websense is through HTTP Tunneling programs that work well in bypassing Websense. Most of these programs have options to delete the user's history of Internet-related activities on Windows. With HTTP Tunneling programs, you are ensured of comfort and security with your activities on the Internet. You can also spoof the information on your Web browser to help prevent hacking activities. You can download HTTP Tunneling programs from the Internet. Downloading these programs is easy and inexpensive.

192.168.0.1 is among a number of IPv4 addresses designated for use only within a private network. The following are the private IP address ranges defined for IPv4:

Using NAT (Network Address Translation), routers intelligently route incoming packets from the Internet to the right device on the private network. The network as a whole is identified by its public IP address.

192.168.0.1 as a Default IP address for Network Devices

Often, you’ll find that 192.168.0.1 is the default IP address for network devices, including routers manufactured by Netgear and D-Link. Visit http://192.168.0.1 in your Web browser to set up your connection preferences, such as PPPoE, firewall, and port forwarding.

After typing in http://192.168.0.1 in your browser, you may be prompted for a username and password. Look up your manual for the default username and password. Otherwise try these common ones:

1. admin, (blank) [default for D-Link routers];
2. admin, password [default for Netgear routers];
3. (blank), admin;
4. and admin, admin.

Note that you can always change the default IP address and also the username and password.

Router Page not Opening?

Try the following suggestions if you cannot connect to your router.

1. Make sure that the IP address of your computer is 192.168.0.x (where x is between 2 to 255). To do this in Windows, right click My Network Places and choose Properties. Now, right click the LAN connection and choose Properties again. Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click the Properties button. You can choose to obtain an IP address automatically from the router, or you can assign an appropriate unique IP address. For example, you can choose 192.168.0.2 as the IP address if it has not been already assigned on the network. Choose 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask and 192.168.0.1 for the Default gateway.
2. If you think the IP address of the router has been changed, try one of the following:
   
   1. Find out the address of the default gateway. In Windows, open the command line by going to Start->Run. Type in “ipconfig” and press Enter. Visit the address listed for “Default Gateway” using your browser to get to your router’s Web interface.
   2. Reset your router to its factory defaults. Press and hold the reset button for several seconds until the router restarts. For some models, you’ll need to turn the power off first, press and hold the reset button, and then turn on power with the reset button still pressed. Release when the router lights begin to blink slowly.
3. The router IP default address could be different from 192.168.0.1, such as 192.168.1.1. Check the router’s manual.

Additional Reading on 192.168.0.1

• 192.168.0.1

Like 192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1 belongs to the range of private IPv4 addresses with the first two octets as 192.168. Private means these appear only internally within a network and cannot appear on the Internet publicly.

Routers use NAT (Network Address Translation) to intelligently route incoming packets from the Internet to the right machine. The router itself has a public IP address leased by the Internet Service Provider. This public IP address is also the address by which computers within the network are identified when accessing the Internet.

192.168.2.1 as a Router’s Default IP Address

192.168.2.1 is the default IP address for many routers and other network devices, including those manufactured by Belkin. For these routers, you can use http://192.168.2.1 to set up functions such as PPPoE (to connect to your ISP automatically), firewall settings, and port forwarding on the router’s firmware.
After typing in http://192.168.2.1 in your browser, you’ll be asked for a username and password. Here are some common ones to try if you’ve lost your manual:

1. Administrator, (blank) [default for Belkin routers];
2. admin, admin;
3. admin, (blank);
4. admin, password; and
5. (blank), admin.

Cannot Connect to 192.168.2.1?

If you are facing problems connecting to 192.168.2.1, try the following suggestions. Note that these apply similarly for routers with different IP addresses, such as 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

1. Make sure that the IP address of your computer is 192.168.2.x, with x in the range of 2-255. To do this in Windows, right click My Network Places and choose Properties. Now, right click the LAN connection and choose Properties again. Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click the Properties button. You can choose to obtain an IP address automatically, or you could assign an appropriate, unique IP address. For example, you can choose 192.168.2.2 as the IP address, if it has not been already assigned on the network. Choose 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask and 192.168.2.1 for the Default gateway.
2. Someone might have changed the router’s IP address. Try one of the following:
   
   1. Find out the address of the default gateway. In Windows, open the command line by going to Start->Run. Type in “ipconfig” and press Enter. Visit the address listed for “Default Gateway” using your browser to get to your router.
   2. Reset your router using the reset button. For Belkin routers, press and hold the button for exactly 7 seconds. This will cause your router to restore all settings to the factory defaults.
3. The router IP address could be different from 192.168.2.1, such as 192.168.1.1. Check the router’s manual.

Additional Reading on 192.168.2.1

• 192.168.2.1
• 192.168.2.1

Like any IP address of the form 192.168.x.y, 192.168.1.1 is a private IPv4 address. Devices on different networks can have this same IP address, but only one device on an internal network can have it.

Typically, this is the address of routers manufactured for home use by companies such as Linksys. Note that a router actually has at least two IP addresses visible to other devices: one for devices within the network and the other for the Internet.

Configuring your Router through 192.168.1.1

You can visit http://192.168.1.1 to access your router’s configuration software through your computer’s browser. Your connection to the router could be wired or wireless, although it is recommendable to be wired if you’re a novice.

You may now be prompted for a username and password. For Linksys, the default username and password are “admin.” In some firmware versions, the username is blank. For other models, try using “admin”-<blank> or “admin”-“password”.

Note that you can always change the router’s IP address from its default.

Cannot Connect to 192.168.1.1?

If you cannot connect to 192.168.1.1, try looking up the following suggested solutions.

1. Make sure that the IP address of your computer is 192.168.1.x (where x is between 2 to 255). To do this in Windows, right click on Network (in the Start menu) and choose Properties. Now, choose “View Status” of your LAN connection. Go to “Properties” and then click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4)” and click the Properties button. You can choose to obtain an IP address automatically (i.e. through DHCP), or you can assign an appropriate, unique IP address. For example, you can choose 192.168.1.2 as the IP address, if it has not been already assigned on the network. Leave the Subnet mask at 255.255.255.0 and type in 192.168.1.1 for the Default gateway.
2. If you think the IP address of the router has been changed, try one of the following:
   
   1. Find out the address of the default gateway. In Windows, open the command line by going to Start->Run. Type in “ipconfig” and press Enter. Try visiting the address listed for “Default Gateway” using your browser to get to your router’s Web interface.
   2. Reset your router using the reset button. You should keep the button pressed for about 30 seconds (while powered on) until it restarts. Now, switch off the power supply and switch it on again. This will cause your router to reset the IP address as well as all other settings.
3. The router’s default IP address could be something other than 192.168.1.1, such as 192.168.2.1. Check the router’s manual or website.

Additional Reading on 192.168.1.1

• 192.168.1.1
• 192.168.1.1