Hands on. Configuring Windows XP Home for Networking Chapter 1b Panko's Business data Networks and Telecommunications, 6th edition Copyright 2007 Prentice-Hall May only be used by adopters of the book
Hands On: Configuring Windows XP Home for Networking Chapter 1b Panko’s Business Data Networks and Telecommunications, 6th edition Copyright 2007 Prentice-Hall May only be used by adopters of the book
Windows XP Home Networking Windows xP The dominant client operating system from Microsoft today Strong security features make it a wise upgrade for older computers Strong networking features Windows xp home is fine for home networks Windows xP professional is used within firms Has similar basic networking setup 1b-2
1b-2 Windows XP Home Networking • Windows XP – The dominant client operating system from Microsoft today – Strong security features make it a wise upgrade for older computers – Strong networking features – Windows XP Home is fine for home networks – Windows XP Professional is used within firms • Has similar basic networking setup
I Topics Network and Internet Connections dialog box Your starting point for almost all networking setup tasks Setting up an Internet connection Peer-to-Peer(P2P)file and printer sharing Allowing your directories and printers to be shared Using shares on other computers 1b-3
1b-3 Topics • Network and Internet Connections dialog box – Your starting point for almost all networking setup tasks • Setting up an Internet connection • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file and printer sharing – Allowing your directories and printers to be shared – Using shares on other computers
Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box ( Figures 1b-1 and 1b-2) s Network and Internet Connections 回区 File Edit View Fa Back To bring up this dialog box, Address D Network ar Hit Start. then Control Pane/ Select Network and internet Connections See Also e My Network Places D Printers and Other Hardware Pick a task Remote Deskto 2. Phone and Modem Options 2 set up or change your Internet connection Create a connection to the network at your workplace Troubleshooters 2 set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small Office Networking 2 Internet Explorer or pick a Control Panel icon Network Diagnostics Internet Options Network Connections
1b-4 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box (Figures 1b-1 and 1b-2) To bring up this dialog box, Hit Start, then Control Panel. Select Network and Internet Connections
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1b-5 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued Set up or change your Internet connection Begins a Wizard for that task
Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued s Network and Internet Connections 回区 Eile Edit yiew Favorites Tools Help Back Create a connection to the network at your workplace Address is for setting up a VPN See Also Network and internet Connections e My Network Places D Printers and Other Hardware Pick a task Remote Deskto 2. Phone and Modem Options Set up or change your Internet connection 2 Create a connection to the network at your workplace Troubleshooters 2 set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small Office Networking 2 Internet Explorer or pick a Control Panel icon Network Diagnostics Internet Options Network Connections
1b-6 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued Create a connection to the network at your workplace is for setting up a VPN
Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued s Network and Internet Connections 回区 Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Back Set up or change your home or small office network Address is for setting up file and printer sharing See Als among PCs in your home e My Network Places D Printers and Other Hardware Pick a task Remote Deskto 2. Phone and Modem Options Set up or change your Internet connection 9 Create a connection to the network at your workplace Troubleshooters 9 Set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small Office Networking 2 Internet Explorer or pick a Control Panel icon Network Diagnostics Internet Options Network Connections
1b-7 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued Set up or change your home or small office network is for setting up file and printer sharing among PCs in your home
Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued s Network and Internet Connections 回区 File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Network Connections lets you see and manage your existing network connections See Also e My Network Places D Printers and Other Hardware Pick a task Remote Deskto 2. Phone and Modem Options 2 set up or change your Internet connection Create a connection to the network at your workplace Troubleshooters 2 set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small Office Networking 2 Internet Explorer or pick a Control Panel icon Network Diagnostics Internet Options A Network Connections
1b-8 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued Network Connections lets you see and manage your existing network connections
Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued a Network and Inter My Network Places File Edit View Favorites Shows network resources you can use Back Address D Network and Inter Troubleshooters See Also is for diagnosing networking e My Network Places and Explorer problems T Printers and Other Hardway Remote Deskto Internet Options 2. Phone and Modem Options is for customizing your use of the Internet Troubleshooters a 9 set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small Office Networking 2 Internet Explorer or pick a Control Panel icon Network Diagnostics Internet Options Network Connections
1b-9 Network and Internet Connections Dialog Box, Continued My Network Places Shows network resources you can use. Troubleshooters is for diagnosing networking and Explorer problems Internet Options is for customizing your use of the Internet
I Topics Network and Internet connections dialog box Setting up an Internet connection Hardware Options The Process Peer-to-Peer(P2P)file and printer sharing Allowing your directories and printers to be shared Using shares on other computers 1b-10
1b-10 Topics • Network and Internet Connections dialog box • Setting up an Internet connection – Hardware Options – The Process • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file and printer sharing – Allowing your directories and printers to be shared – Using shares on other computers
