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Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista
Table of Contents
Introducion
How This Book Is Organized
Part I: Networking Hardware for Windows Vista
Part II: Managing and Using Your Network
Part III: Securing Your Network
Part IV: Advanced Networking with Windows Vista
Conventions Used in This Book
Part I: Networking Hardware for Windows Vista
1 Understanding Ethernet Networking
What Is Ethernet?
Understanding Network Interface Cards
Understanding Network Cables
Understanding Switches
Understanding Routers
Understanding Other Ethernet Devices
A Buyer’s Guide to Ethernet Hardware
From Here
2 Understanding Wireless Networking
What Is Wireless Networking?
Understanding Wireless NICs
Understanding Wireless Access Points
Understanding Other Wireless Network Devices
A Buyer’s Guide to Wireless Networking Hardware
From Here
3 Configuring Your Router
Connecting the Router for Configuration
Displaying the Router’s Setup Pages
Changing the Router’s IP Address
Updating the Firmware
Setting Up Your Broadband Connection
Enabling UPnP
Enabling the DHCP Server
Modifying Wireless Settings
Checking the Router Status
Testing Your Router’s Capabilities
From Here
4 Putting Your Network Together
Inserting an Internal NIC
Connecting the Broadband Modem
Connecting the Router
Connecting the Switch
Laying the Network Cable
Changing the Computer and Workgroup Name
Making Wireless Network Connections
From Here
Part II: Managing and Using Your Network
5 Working with Vista’s Basic Network Tools and Tasks
Understanding Vista’s Network Icon
Accessing the Network and Sharing Center
Turning On Network Discovery
Viewing Network Computers and Devices
Displaying a Network Map
Viewing Network Status Details
Customizing Your Network
From Here
6 Managing Network Connections
Opening the Network Connections Window
Renaming a Network Connection
Enabling Automatic IP Addressing
Setting Up a Static IP Address
Finding a Connection’s MAC Address
Using a Network Connection to Wake Up a Sleeping Computer
Disabling a Network Connection
From Here
7 Managing Wireless Network Connections
Opening the Manage Wireless Networks Window
Making Other Wireless Connections
Working with Wireless Connection Properties
Renaming Wireless Connections
Reordering Wireless Connections
Creating User-Specific Wireless Connections
Removing Wireless Connections
From Here
8 Accessing and Sharing Network Resources
Accessing Shared Network Resources
Mapping a Network Folder to a Local Drive Letter
Creating a Network Location for a Remote Folder
Accessing a Shared Printer
Sharing Resources with the Network
From Here
9 Setting Up Vista as a Digital Media Hub
Understanding Digital Media Hardware
Connecting Your Digital Media Hub
Sharing Your Media Player Library
From Here
10 Taking Advantage of Your Network
Backing Up to the Network
Publishing a Windows Vista Calendar on the Network
Importing Pictures to a Network Share
Ripping Audio CDs to a Network Share
Recording TV Shows to a Network Share
Setting Up a Network-Based Slideshow
From Here
11 Working with Network Files Offline
Activating the Offline Files Feature
Making a File or Folder Available for Offline Use
Changing the Amount of Disk Space Used by Offline Files
Prohibiting a Network Folder from Being Made Available Offline
Encrypting Offline Files
Working with Network Files While You’re Offline
Synchronizing Your Offline Files
Dealing with Synchronization Conflicts
From Here
12 Collaborating with Windows Meeting Space
Working with the People Near Me Service
Configuring Windows Meeting Space
Launching Windows Meeting Space
Joining an Existing Meeting
Starting Your Own Meeting
Sending a Meeting Invitation
Handling a Meeting Invitation
Sharing a Handout
Starting a Shared Session
Controlling the Shared Session
Ending the Shared Session
From Here
Part III: Securing Your Network
13 Securing Windows Vista
Understanding Vista’s Security Groups
Understanding User Account Control
Implementing Parental Controls
Building a Strong Password
Checking Your Computer’s Security Settings
Thwarting Spyware with Windows Defender
Protecting Yourself Against Email Viruses
Protecting Yourself Against Phishing Scams
From Here
14 Implementing Network Security
Deactivating the Sharing Wizard
Setting Sharing Permissions on Shared Folders
Setting Security Permissions on Shared Folders
Hiding Your Shared Folders
Disabling the Hidden Administrative Shares
Removing Stored Remote Desktop Credentials
Preventing Users from Logging On at Certain Times
Hiding the Usernames in the Logon Screen
Running the Baseline Security Analyzer on Your Network
From Here
15 Implementing Wireless Security
Specifying a New Administrative Password
Positioning the Access Point for Maximum Security
Encrypting Wireless Signals with WPA
Disabling Network SSID Broadcasting
Changing the Default SSID
Enabling MAC Address Filtering
From Here
Part IV: Advanced Networking with Windows Vista
16 Making Remote Network Connections
Setting Up the Remote Computer as a Host
Installing Remote Desktop on an XP Client Computer
Connecting to the Remote Desktop
Disconnecting from the Remote Desktop
Connecting to a Remote Desktop via the Internet
Using Dynamic DNS to Access Your Network
From Here
17 Monitoring Your Network
Monitoring Network Performance
Monitoring Shared Folders
From Here
18 Troubleshooting Network Problems
Repairing a Network Connection
Checking the Connection Status
General Solutions to Network Problems
Checking for Solutions to Problems
Troubleshooting Using Online Resources
Checking Connectivity with the PING Command
Troubleshooting Cables
Troubleshooting the NIC
Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems
Reverting to an Earlier Configuration
From Here
19 Setting Up a Website
Understanding Internet Information Services
Installing Internet Information Services
Accessing Your Website
Understanding the Default Website
Adding Folders and Files to the Default Website
Controlling and Customizing Your Website
From Here
20 Setting Up an FTP Site
Installing the FTP Publishing Service
Starting the FTP Publishing Service
Accessing Your FTP Site
Understanding the Default FTP Site
Adding Folders and Files to the Default FTP Site
Working with Your FTP Site
From Here
Glossary of Networking Terms
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Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista :
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