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Chapter 12 Managing Files Using a Network

Share an Internet Connection

Change a Dial-Up Connection

Windows is a secure, reliable network operating system thatallows people using many different computers to share

computers, or you can designate one computer to serve

specifically as the server If the workstation computers are closetogether in a single building or group of buildings, the network

is called a local area network (LAN) If the workstation

computers are spread out in multiple buildings or throughoutthe entire country using dial-up or wireless connections, the

network is called a wide area network (WAN) To set up a

network with multiple computers, you need to install a networkadapter for each computer on your network and connect eachcomputer to a network hub using network cable or wireless

Share central resources through client/server networking

Windows offers a network configuration called client/server

networking Under this arrangement, a single computer is

designated as a server, allowing access to resources for anyqualified user Client/server networking provides all users on anetwork a central location for accessing shared files In a

client/server network, individual computers are often grouped

into domains A domain is a collection of computers that the

person managing the network creates to group together

computers used for the same tasks and to simplify the set upand maintenance of the network The network administratordefines the domains that exist on the network and controlsaccess to computers within those domains Domains are

available only with the Professional edition

Share resources through peer-to-peer

networking

more computers to link together without designating a centralserver In a peer-to-peer network, individual computers are

often organized into workgroups A workgroup is a group of

computers that perform common tasks or belong to users whoshare common duties and interests In this configuration, anycomputer user can access resources stored on any other

computer, as long as those resources are available for sharing.Peer-to-peer networking allows individual computer users toshare files and other resources, such as a printer, with otherusers on the network without having to access a server

A computer that uses a network must be configured so thatother machines on the network recognize it On a small

network, you might be responsible for configuring your

computer, or that responsibility might fall to the network

administrator You can view the status of the network

connection and modify some of the network settings for yourcomputer using the Network Connections window A networkconnection consists of a network adapter and three types of

computer helps you understand the capabilities and limitations

of your computer on the network

View Network Connection Properties

Click the Start button, and then click ControlPanel

Double-click the Network Connections icon inClassic view

Click a network connection icon

Click Close

Click Change Settings Of This Connection

To display a network connection icon on thetaskbar, select the Show Icon In NotificationArea When Connected check box

Click OK

You can troubleshoot network adapter problems In the Network

Connections window, right-click the Network Connection icon, click Properties, click Configure, click Troubleshoot, and then follow the instructions.

Names and locations are used to identify computers on a

network The computer's name refers to the individual machine,and the computer's location refers to how the machine is

grouped together with other computers Computers anywhere

on the network can be located easily through the naming

hierarchy and can be addressed individually by name You canfind the name and workgroup or domain of a computer on thenetwork by examining the system properties Workgroups areavailable on all Windows XP computers, but domains are

available only with the Professional edition

View Network Computer Properties

Click the Start button, and then click ControlPanel

Double-click the System icon in Classic view

Click the Computer Name tab

To change a workgroup or domain, clickChange, specify a new name, and then clickOK

Click OK.

The key to managing files and folders in a network environment

is understanding the structure of your particular network Mostnetworks consist of multiple types of computers and operatingsystems My Network Places lets you view the entire network orjust your part of the network to give you access to the servers,domains, and workgroups on the network My Network Placesalso displays shared folders available on your immediate

network The Entire Network window allows you to view a list ofservers not in your workgroup and to view other network

domains The Entire Network window displays various segmentsand computers connected to your network, such as MicrosoftWindows Network If you are on a large network, you mighthave other choices that display more segments of the network

View a Workgroup Network

Click the Start button, and then click MyNetwork Places

Click View Workgroup Computers

Double-click a network computer icon todisplay the shared files, folders, and devices onthe computer

When you're done, click the Close button

Click the Start button, and then click MyNetwork Places

Click Entire Network in the task pane

Double-click a network icon

Click the Start button, and then click MyNetwork Places

Double-click a shared folder to display theshared files and folders in the folder

When you're done, click the Close button

Before you can set up and configure a network at home or smalloffice, you need to physically attach the hardware so the

computers can communicate This includes installing the

network cards in all the computers, connecting the computerstogether using cables or wireless technology, installing a

modem on the host computer, turning on all computers,

printers, and external modems, and establishing a connection

to the Internet A home or small office network is typically apeer-to-peer network where individual computers are organizedinto workgroups with a host and several clients The host is acomputer on the network who shares an Internet connectionwith the other client computers on the network The host

computer must be turned on whenever a client computer needs

to access the Internet Depending on your hardware setup, yourNetwork Setup Wizard options might differ

Set Up the Host Computer

Install network cards, connect all thecomputers together, and then turn them on

Click the Start button, point to All Programs,point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click Network Setup Wizard

Click Next, and then click Next again

If necessary, select an Internet connection,and then click Next

Type a computer description and a computername, and then click Next

Type a workgroup name, and then click Next

Click Next to continue

Click an option to create a Network Setup Disk

or Use My Windows XP CD, and then click Nextand follow the instructions

Click Finish

Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point toAccessories, point to Communications, and then click

Network Setup Wizard

If the computer isn't running Windows XP, insert the

Windows XP CD, click Perform Additional Tasks from themenu, and then click Set Up A Home Or Small Office

Type the same workgroup name as the hostcomputer, and then click Next

Click Next to continue

Click the Just Finish The Wizard option, andthen click Next

Click Finish

You can change workgroups later Click the Start button, click Control Panel,

double-click the System icon, click the Computer Name tab, click Change, type a new workgroup name, and then click OK twice.

If you are not connected to a domain network, you can use theNetwork Identification Wizard to join a domain and create alocal user account If you already have a user account, you canuse System Properties to join a domain Before you join a

domain, you need to connect your computer to a client/servernetwork using a network adapter and network cable or wirelesstechnology After you connect a network adapter to your

computer and start Windows XP Professional, your computerdetects the network adapter and creates a local area

connection A local area connection is the only type of networkconnection that Windows automatically creates Depending onyour hardware setup, your Network Identification Wizard

options might differ

Join a Domain Network

Click the Start button, and then click ControlPanel

Double-click the System icon in Classic view

Click the Computer Name tab

Click Change

Type the domain name

Click OK

Click OK

Join a Domain Network and Create a User Account

Click the Start button, and then click ControlPanel

Double-click the System icon in Classic view

Click the Computer Name tab

Click Network ID, and then click Next

Click the My Company Uses A Network With ADomain option, and then click Next

Click an access user level, and then click Next

Click Finish, and then restart your computer

If you have a modem installed on your computer, you can usethe New Connection Wizard to set up a dial-up connection toanother computer or a network Connecting to another

computer or a network is useful when you need access to

information stored on another computer or a network You onlyneed to set up a dial-up connection to a computer or a networkonce After you set up the connection using the New ConnectionWizard, you can use the connection icon in the Connection

window or the Connect To submenu on the Start menu to

establish a dial-up connection When you are connected,

Windows displays a connection icon in the notification area onthe taskbar You can point to the icon to display informationabout the connection or right-click the icon to perform tasks

Create a Dial-Up Connection

Click the Start button, point to All Programs,point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click New Connection Wizard

Click Next to continue

Click the Connect To The Network At MyWorkplace option, and then click Next

Click the Dial-Up Connection option, and then

Type a name for the connection, and then clickNext

Type the phone number for calling the

network, and then click Next

Click Finish

Click the Start button, point to Connect To, andthen click the dial-up connection name

Type your assigned user name and password

information, select the Save This User NameAnd Password For The Following Users checkbox, and then click an option to specify whocan use the information

Click Dial, and then wait for the connection

When you're done, right-click the Connectionicon in the notification area of the taskbar, andthen click Disconnect

See "Changing Phone Dialing Options" on page 395 for information on changing the settings for a dial-up connection.

Setting Up a Home Phoneline Network

If you have several computers located in different rooms of your home, you can create a Home Phoneline Network (HPN) using the existing phone lines and telephone cable to connect the computers together without a network hub and special cables stretched from room to room An HPN is an example of peer-to- peer networking Before you can set up an HPN, you need to install a Home Phoneline Network Adapter (HPNA) for each computer on your network and use telephone cable to physically connect each HPNA to a phone jack Each phone jack functions like a port on a network hub An HPN uses existing phone lines yet operates on a different band of frequencies, so it doesn't interfere with normal telephone calls.

You can create a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection toconnect to a network over the Internet A VPN provides a

secure connection between your computer and the network.The computer to which you want to connect must support a VPNand Internet connection Before you create a connection, youneed to have the name or IP (Internet Protocol) address of theVPN computer You can use the New Connection Wizard to set

up a VPN connection You only need to set up a VPN connection

to a network once When you are connected, Windows displays

a connection icon in the notification area on the taskbar Youcan point to the icon to display information about the

connection or right-click the icon to perform tasks

Create a VPN Connection

Click the Start button, point to All Programs,point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click New Connection Wizard

Click Next to continue

Click the Connect To The Network At MyWorkplace option, and then click Next

Click the Virtual Private Network Connectionoption, and then click Next

Click an option to use a dial-up connection orother connection (such as a DSL line), andthen click Next

Type the host name or IP address to the

computer to which you want to connect, andthen click Next

Click the Anyone's Use option or click the MyUse Only option, and then click Next

Click Finish

Click the Start button, point to Connect To, andthen click the dial-up connection name

Type your assigned user name and password

To save your user name and passwordinformation, select the Save This User NameAnd Password For The Following Users checkbox, and then click an option to specify whocan use the information

Click Connect, and then wait for theconnection

When you're done, right-click the Connectionicon in the notification area of the taskbar, andthen click Disconnect

Location

You can set up an incoming connection on a computer so youcan connect to the computer from another location An

incoming connection allows you to connect to the computer toaccess files and to print documents on attached printers andnetwork drives Before you can set up an incoming connection,you need to log on as the administrator During the setup

process, you can specify whether you want to allow a VirtualPrivate Network (VPN) connection, and which users you want toconnect to your computer When you are connected, Windowsdisplays a connection icon in the notification area on the

taskbar You can point to the icon to display information aboutthe connection or right-click the icon to disconnect, change

properties, and perform other tasks

Create an Incoming Connection

Click the Start button, point to All Programs,point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click New Connection Wizard

Click Next to continue

Click the Set Up An Advanced Connectionoption, and then click Next

Select the connection device, and then clickNext

Click the Do Not Allow Virtual Private

Connections option, and then click Next

Select the check boxes for the users who areallowed to access the computer, and then clickNext

Select the check boxes for the type of

networking software you want enabled, andthen click Next

Click Next, and then click Finish

You can set up a direct connection to another computer usingyour serial, parallel, or infrared port An incoming direct

connection allows you to connect to another computer to accessfiles and to print documents on attached printers and networkdrives Before you can set up a direct connection, you need toeither connect the two computer together using a cable or line

up the infrared ports During the setup process, you specify therole of each computer, either host or guest, and select a

connection method and which users you want to connect toyour computer When you are connected, Windows displays aconnection icon in the notification area on the taskbar You canpoint to the icon to display information about the connection orright-click the icon to disconnect, change properties, and

perform other tasks

Create a Direct Connection

Click the Start button, point to All Programs,point to Accessories, point to Communications,and then click New Connection Wizard

Click Next to continue

Click the Set Up An Advanced Connectionoption, and then click Next