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