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Chapter 12 Managing Files Using a Network What You'll Do Understand Network Services View Network Connection Properties View Network Computer Properties View a Network Set Up a Home Network Join a Domain Network Connect to a Network Using a Modem Connect to a Network over the Internet Connect to a Computer from Another Location Connect to a Computer Directly Map and Disconnect a Network Drive Create a Shortcut to a Network Share a Folder over a Network Use Briefcase to Update Files Control a Remote Computer Share an Internet Connection Change a Dial-Up Connection Understanding Network Services Windows is a secure, reliable network operating system that allows people using many different computers to share resources, such as programs, files, folders, printers, and an Internet connection A single computer on the network, called a server, can be designated to store these resources Other computers on the network, called clients or workstations, can access the resources on the server instead of having to store them You can share resources using two or more client computers, or you can designate one computer to serve specifically as the server If the workstation computers are close together 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 throughout the 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 network adapter for each computer on your network and connect each computer to a network hub using network cable or wireless technology Network adapters are usually hardware cards, called network interface cards, or NICs, inserted in a slot, or USB (Universal Serial Bus), port in the back of your computer that connects it to the network A network hub is a hardware device that connects multiple computers at a central location When data arrives at one port of the network hub, it is copied to the other ports so that all connected network devices see the data If you have two LANs or two sections of the same LAN on different floors of the same building with different network adapter types, you can connect them together with a hardware device called a bridge If you have any number of LANs, you can connect them together with a hardware device called a router If you want to share a printer or Internet connection with the computers on a network, you simply connect the printer or modem to the server, a computer on the network, or directly to a network hub, router, or bridge 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 any qualified user Client/server networking provides all users on a network 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 up and maintenance of the network The network administrator defines the domains that exist on the network and controls access to computers within those domains Domains are available only with the Professional edition Share resources through peer-to-peer networking Windows also offers a network configuration called peer-to- peer networking Peer-to-peer networking enables two or more computers to link together without designating a central server 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 who share common duties and interests In this configuration, any computer 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 to share files and other resources, such as a printer, with other users on the network without having to access a server Workgroups are available on all Windows XP computers Share resources through network connections Windows provides connectivity between your computer and a network, another computer, or the Internet using Network Connections Whether you are physically connected using a direct cable or connected remotely using a dial-up or cable modem, you can connect securely to a network over the Internet using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection or set up your computer to let other computers connect to yours using an incoming network connection VPN and incoming network connection are examples of WANs Share designated files and folders on your computer with other network users Windows provides support for security, so even though your computer is connected to a network, you can designate which resources on your computer you want to share with others Before network users can use any resources on your computer, they must be granted the required permission Viewing Network Connection Properties A computer that uses a network must be configured so that other 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 your computer using the Network Connections window A network connection consists of a network adapter and three types of components: client, service, and protocol The client type allows you to access computers and files on the network The service type allows you to share your computer resources, such as files and printers, with other networked computers Protocol is the language that the computer uses to communicate with other computers on the network, such as TCP/IP Knowing which components are installed on your 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 Control Panel Double-click the Network Connections icon in Classic view Click a network connection icon Click View Status Of This Connection Click Close Click Change Settings Of This Connection To display a network connection icon on the taskbar, select the Show Icon In Notification Area When Connected check box Click OK Did You Know? 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 To use dialing rules, select the Use Dialog Rules check box, and then specify the area and country codes Click the Options tab Select the check boxes for the dialog options you want, and clear the others Set the idle time you want before the dial-up connection hangs up, and any redial options Click OK See Also See "Connecting to a Network Using a Modem" on page 314 for information on creating a dial-up connection Changing Phone Dialing Options When phone numbers or dialing settings to an Internet Service Provider or a network change, you need to update the phone dialing options your modem uses to make a dial-up connection You can use Phone and Modem properties in the Control Panel to add, edit, and customize phone dialing options on your computer for one or more locations For example, you can change country, region or area codes, disable call waiting, and set up a credit card number to pay for calls You can also set access rules for dialing local, long distance, and international calls If you no longer use a dialing location, you can remove it Change Phone Dialing Options Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel Double-click the Phone And Modem Options icon in Classic view Click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click a dialing location Click Edit, and then click the General tab Change the country/region or area code Specify the dialing rules you want If you want, select the To Disable Call Waiting check box To apply area code dialing rules, click the Area Code Rules tab, and then click New to create one To use a calling card, click the Calling Card tab, select a calling card option, or click New to create your own Click OK Click OK Sharing Files or Folders with Others Windows maintains a set of personal folders and options for everyone on your computer to make sure the contents of each user's personal folders remain private The contents of your personal folders are private, unless you decide to share the contents with others who use your computer If you want the other users on your computer to have access to files, you can place those files in a shared folder (called the Shared Documents folder) that each user can access If you're connected to a network, the files in the shared folder are available to network users Share a File Open the drive or folder containing the files or folders you want to share Select the files or folders you want to share Drag the selected items onto the Shared Documents item Did You Know? You can drag files directly to the Shared Documents folder Click the Folders button on the Standard Buttons toolbar, and then drag the files you want to share onto the Shared Documents folder in the Folders list See Also See "Sharing a Folder Over a Network" on page 322 for information on sharing files over a network Creating an Internet Connection Sometimes connecting your computer to the Internet can be the most difficult part of getting started The New Connection Wizard simplifies the process, whether you want to set up a new connection using an existing account or select an Internet service provider (ISP) to set up a new account In either case, you will need to obtain connection information from your ISP or your system administrator Create a Connection to the Internet Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard Click Next Click the Connect To The Internet option, and then click Next Click the Set Up My Connection Manually option or click one of the ISP options, and then click Next If you selected one of the ISP options, follow the onscreen instructions Select the dial-up or broadband option in which you want to sign up, and then click Next Type a connection name, and then click Next Type a phone number for a dial-up connection, and then click Next Click the Anyone's Use option to share the connection, or click the My Use Only option to create a private connection, and then click Next Type your user name and password, select the connection options you want, and then click Next Click Finish ... Network Setup Wizard If the computer isn't running Windows XP, insert the Windows XP CD, click Perform Additional Tasks from the menu, and then click Set Up A Home Or Small Office Network If you created a Network Setup Disk, click the Start button,... Type a computer description and a computer name, 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 Next... hierarchy and can be addressed individually by name You can find the name and workgroup or domain of a computer on the network by examining the system properties Workgroups are available on all Windows XP computers, but domains are