Setting Up Repeater Mode in Encore ENHWI-2AN3

Seven Transformation Pack 4.0 Review

Wanna make your Windows XP PC look like windows 7? Here is for you:

Finally, after about 3 months of grand release crafted for perfection 3.0, version 4.0 has arrived. Anticipating what I pointed before that this release will be x64 and Vista centric development, it may sound little sad for XP users since those glories fall for Windows Vista mostly and some infamous XP x64 users. However, this release still worths a shot for old fan XP users since it covered significant updates for 3rd-party applications like ViStart and TrueTransparency with some fixes  and updates in program itself, too.

Keynotes

Featured Windows Vista enhancements
The wait is over. Now Windows Vista users can enjoy the Sevenization equally to Windows XP users. This version covers more updates in system files. You can customize Shell UI elements like file transfer and Start Menu logoff buttons, Startup animation and tray icons to match with Windows 7. It provides support for modified visual styles with giannisgx89’s famous Windows 7 visual style pre-installed. It’s time to go fooling your friends around with this customized Windows Vista that can be perceived as Windows 7. If you think there’s somewhere I can do more with system files modification, tell me so I can prepare it for ya. I don’t want to mess with minor character icons though 😀

x64 system files modification
Another wait is over. Now your Windows XP x64 Edition (aka 2003 in XP shell) and Windows Vista x64 Edition can fully support system files modification. Before I explain how hard to make x64 system files support, let me tell you that applications in this version supports x64 now and you can skip this long paragraph. Since Windows XP x64 Edition doesn’t have sysnative folder for x86 application, I have to find workaround solutions that can work with both OS and I found subst command-line that redirection doesn’t affact. However, reshacker-like application for x64 is required and free so I picked Resourcer though it needs .NET Framework 2.0 and XP x64 doesnt have it coming by default in some case but I have no choice but to bet in Resourcer and modify its command-line code to work with resources I have. I sent the portion of my little nasty code as I want to keep changes minimum to the author of Resourcer and hope he will be OK with GPL license. Maybe?

Localization support
Yet another very very long wait is over :D. This feature has been requested for since earlier versions of Vista Transformation Pack (Maybe even Longhorn Transformation Pack). As you can see that there will be always significant changes in program UI each time I release, making translation file will surely be some kind of troublesome job to track for changes and fix it. Since Seven Transformation Pack, it appears to has lesser changes in program UI. This version shall be concluded as stable for program UI and functions so I decided to start translation support in this version. You can contribute the localization support by posting your modified vilang.sif in community so people can host a mirror with localized file you provided.

Major updates in 3rd-party applications
I don’t know if this should really be called for another wait is over and I’m starting to feel tired talking like this. There’re 3 applications that got updated in this release which are ViStart, TrueTransparency and ViGlance. For ViStart, it’s more like rewriting than updating so not much of features updates in this release but dramatic improvement in performance and stability. It may contain some new bugs with winkey and new keyboard for now but please bear with it for now since that’s all I can do with my caliber. For TrueTransparency, it’s surprisingly more stable in this version so I decided to unmark this application from unsafe list as I missed features of Aeroshake and Aerosnap. This version also come with long-anticipated feature “blur” supported so you’d better update for sure. For ViGlance, it has some bugs fixed like incompatibilities with new ViStart 7 and saving pinning items.

Well, that’s all for 4.0 release in brief. Though previous version is called perfection but this version is something beyond the perfection. Have you seen any pack that does system files modification for both XP/Vista and x86/x64? No, right? So this is an innovation based on perfection. Ahhh, seems like I’m getting little cocky from finishing this challenging task. Let’s just download and enjoy the release now :P.

– Seven Transformation Pack Product Page
– Seven Transformation Pack Support Forum
– Download Seven Transformation Pack 4.0

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Review:

The features looks good. It has a very nice UI. Its really like a Windows 7 Interface. You just need at least 1gb of ram to load all of the apps.

Cignal Digital TV

 
Just last 3 months ago, we subscribed to Cignal Digital TV in Standard Definition (SD). I am now here to review this cable network. 

Requirements 
To subscribe to Cignal Digital TV prepaid, all you need is to go to the nearest Cignal DTV dealer and just present a valid ID and the money. 

Initial Cost 
We paid P4,500. This payment is for the satellite dish, digital tv box, Cignal TV card, installation fee and three months advance payment. 

Installation 
All you have to do is wait for the installation to come. Installation only takes within a wee from the date you have subscribed.

Channels
ABS-CBN
NBN
TV 5
GMA 7
SOLAR TV
QTV 11

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Smart Bro Surf TV

Smart Bro SurfTV is a device that connects to a television set through a quick and easy procedure, to provide Internet access using Smart Bro’s
nationwide coverage. When plugged into the RCA port of a color TV set, Smart Bro SurfTV provides users a ready-to-run Internet experience, and users can surf, chat, and email –- through a multi-tasking TV — at home.

The package includes a Smart Bro Plug-It Internet Modem, a TV box, a USB mouse, a USB keyboard, a wireless remote and VGA cables all for 4,500pesos. You just need a display output like TV or Monitors. 

What’s in the TV box?

The TV box in this package has the most important use. It serves as the “System Unit/CPU”. It is the source of everything shown in the TV output. It has 4 USB ports, a VGA port, RCA and a LAN port. The LAN port may be used using your wired internet access instead of the Smart Bro Plug-it Modem. In front, it has LED lights that indicates Power and Internet Access and an IR Remote Sensor.

How does it work?

This system has a Linux-based OS. The good thing here is that it will boot up fast like those Linux based portable computers.There is no built-in internal storage in this device but you can use a USB flash drive using it’s one extra USB port so that you can store your downloaded files from the cloud.

How can I connect to the internet?

You can connect to the internet in two ways, the first is through its Smart Bro Plug-it Modem and the second is through a wired connection using its LAN port. After connecting, you can now surf using its preinstalled Opera Browser.

How can I input information through this?

You can input information through the wireless remote and through USB keyboard and mouse.

Does it have an Office Suite?

The answer to this question is NO. But you can create files through internet using Google Docs.

more infos will be coming soon!

Are we ready for 3D TV’s?

Just from the living room watching Convergence on Net-25, a TV program that show cases events where people, technologies and trends converge to make a difference, for short, a Tech Show.Convergence had an episode about 3D TV’s having a demo in International CES in Las Vegas and I came here to make some reflections. 😀  So much for that, let’s go back to the main topic, the 3D TV’s.  So? Are we ready for it? Yes or No?

For me, We are really not ready for it. Why? It’s because of the hefty price tag, few will be able to afford 3D TV’s. However, like the same thing happened to HD LCD TV’s a couple of years ago, it was very expensive too, with the same price points of the present LED TV’s which are slimmer than LCD TV’s. We are also not ready for this because the LED TV’s are also showing up right now and it also has a very high price. But I know after a few years maybe 3-5years, LCD and LED TV’s will be much cheaper and we’ll be ready for the 3D TV’s.

Encore ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless-N Router and Repeater

Manufacturer: EncoreProduct Name: Encore ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless-N Router and Repeater

Review Date: 04/1/10

Author: Dk Sandimas

Last 2 weeks ago I went to CD-R King to buy some accessories for my computer. When I pa
yed at the cashier I saw this device and I tried to inquire about this device. When I got home, I researched about this device and found that this works great and it’s cheap. Last March 28, 2010, I bought a VGA cable (CPU to LCD TV) and this device for only P1580. Woah!

So read on to learn more about a great little wireless router and repeater…

This device comes with a very nice box.

So what’s Inside the box?

1.ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless 802.11n Router

2.100V~240V Power Adapter (Use only the supplied power adapter)

3.Two pieces of 2 dBi 2.4 GHz SMA Upgradeable Antenna

4.Quick Installation Guide leaflet

5.CD-ROM (Smart Install Setup Wizard and User’s Manual)

6.Patch cable – Ethernet CAT5e RJ-45 Connector

Specifications
• Mfr Part Number: ENHWI-2AN3
• Features:
• Bundled with Setup Wizard that helps set up router with ease and user friendly step-by-step screen-guided instructions
• Supports upto 4 SSID that can be used to separate wireless sharing with groups.
• Supports URL Filtering and Keyword Filtering
• Uses the latest MIMO (or Multiple-Output-Multiple-Input) technology
• Supports Bandwidth Control or Priority Queuing
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 Specifications
• 4x 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port wired LAN with Auto MDI-X function
• 1x 10/100Mbps WAN port for DSL or Cable Modem with Auto MDI-X function
• Allow auto fallback data rate for optimized reliability, throughput and transmission range
• Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP standard for security
• Supports enhance security for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA and WPA2
• Web-based configuration tools and management via WEB Browser
• Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Specification Windows)PIN and PBC
• Supports PPPoE/ PPTP/ L2TP protocol for xDSL ISP connection
• Supports NAT feature to share one public IP address to all LAN user
• Supports DHCP Server/ Client
• Supports Firewall protection, Virtual server mapping, Special application setting
• Supports UPnP
• AP Router to Repeater Mode. ENHWI-2AN3 can be a wireless repeater too. Just switch mode from AP Router to Wireless Repeater
• Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/N-draft 2.0; IEEE 802.3/3u Fast Ethernet; ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Auto negotiation
• Interface:
• LAN: 4x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet ports
• WAN: 1x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet port
• Security: 64/128-bits WEP Encryption; WPA, WPA2; WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, MAC address filtering, Protocol filtering, Domain filtering
• Modulation Technology:
• OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• BPSK, DQPSK, CCK
• Max Transmission Rate: upto 300 Mbps
• Receive Sensitivity:
• IEEE802.11n(2RX): MCS0@ -91dBm, MCS7@ -74dBm
• IEEE802.11g(1RX): 6Mbps@ -90dBm,54Mbps@ -70dBm
• IEEE802.11b(1RX): 1Mbps@ -90dBm, 11Mbps@ -87dBm
• Available Transmit Power:
• IEEE802.11n: MCS7@ 15dBm
• IEEE802.11g: 6 ~ 54 Mbps@ 15dMb
• IEEE802.11b: 1, 11Mbps@ 16dBm
• Wireless LAN Frequency Range: 2.400 ~ 2.484 GHz
• Operating Channels: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe
• Antenna Type: 2x 2dBi dipole antennas with SMA connector
• Network Management: Web-based configuration (HTTP) using popular web browsers
• VPN: VPN pass-through (PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC)
• Range Coverage: Indoor – Upto 100 meters, Outdoor – Upto 300 meters
• Power Adapter: Full Range 100 ~ 240VAC, Output 12VDC /1A
• Dimensions (WxLxH): 97 x 138 x 25 mm

* Product descriptions and part numbers are subject to change, and may not reflect manufacturer product changes. Please check the manufacturer’s website and use the item’s manufacturer part number to find the most up to date product description.



Personal Quick Review:
This Router has a very elegant design. It is really suitable for home and office use. The CD included in the package has the full copy of the user guide(the guide included in the package is just a quick guide). It has a software inside that checks your cables if they are properly connected to the right places before it goes to the Setup Menu. It has a user friendly interface in its Setup Menu that even dummies can work on it alone. The two 2db antennas are powerful enough to scan wireless networks (in repeater mode) and is also powerful enough to cover a medium-sized house. It has 4 LAN ports which you can easily connect 4 devices via LAN. It is good for media sharing to a home network. You can secure you connection as always through its WPS. The product is good for non-stop use and I recommend it to everyone who is planning to buy this device because its cheap and has a very good work.




Please keep in touch to this post to be updated more about this.
Tutorials on this will be posted next week. TY!