Unit Objectives: Configure Windows Networking Share Files and Printers Use Remote Desktop Protocol

Networking PCs
Unit objectives:
Configure Windows networking
Share files and printers
Use Remote Desktop Protocol
Topic A
Topic A: Creating network connections
Topic B: Sharing files and printers
Topic C: Remote connections
Network Locations
Home
Work
Public
Domain
Set Network Location dialog box
Static TCP/IP configuration
Manually entered on each network
device
Pitfalls
Time consuming
Error-prone
Making changes is not an efficient
process
NETSH can be used to control TCP/IP
parameters
Manually configuring TCP/IP
DHCP and DHCP6
Simplifies administration
Avoids incorrect IP information
Lease is for a fixed period of time
Default Windows connection method
Wireless nodes on a network
Can use infrared (IR) technology
10-20 feet maximum range
Devices must aim their transceivers at
each other (line-of-sight technology)
No more than a 30 angle
Often found on notebook computers
and PDAs
Most often, wireless refers to 802.11
Wireless connection components
Requires
Wireless network card in computer
Wireless router or wireless access point
device on network
Router or WAP broadcasts radio
signals
Wireless network cards pick up the
broadcasts
Wireless Auto Configuration
Dynamically selects wireless network for
connection attempt
Based on
Configured preferences
Default settings
Wireless Zero Configuration
Windows 7, Vista, and XP
Windows 2000 with download
Automatically configures address items:
TCP/IP settings
DNS server addresses
IAS (RADIUS) server addresses
continued
Auto Configuration, continued
IEEE 802.1x authentication defaults
Infrastructure before ad hoc mode
Computer authentication before user
authentication
If NIC is preconfigured with WEP shared
key, tries to perform IEEE 802.11 shared
key authentication
Otherwise, NIC reverts to open system
authentication
WWAN connections
Hardware and service requirements
Tethering a smartphone
Creating a dial-up connection
Home users connect to ISP
Business users connect to remote
access server or VPN
In Windows 7 and Vista, use the Set
up a connection or network wizard
Windows 7 dial-up connection wizard
Dial-up connection properties
Phone number
Dialing rules
Dialing options
Redial attempts
Security Advanced (custom
settings)
Protocols and services
Internet connection sharing
Client proxy settings
Network card configuration
Duplex
Port speeds
Quality of Service
Wake on LAN
Internet Options
Applies largely to Internet Explorer but
used by some other applications
Categories
General
Security
Privacy
Content
Connection
Programs
Advanced
Internet Properties in Windows 7
Topic B
Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7
Network and Sharing Center in Windows Vista
Network Connections in Windows XP
Sharing settings
Network discovery
File sharing
Printer sharing
Public folder sharing
Password protected sharing
Network Setup Wizard
Windows XP
Network Setup Disk
Windows networking models
Domains
Workgroups
Homegroups
Domains
Available Windows Versions
Domain vs.
Local logon
Workgroups
Peer-to-peer network
Default workgroup names
HomeGroups in Windows 7
Sharing files with local users
Each user has a personal folder
Private
Access granted to user and
administrator
Contains other folders; varies based
on OS
Windows 7 personal folders
Windows Vista personal folders
Windows XP personal folders
Public folder sharing in 7 and Vista
Easiest way to share files and folders with
other users
Other users can:
Open
Edit
Delete
Public folders
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Shared Documents
Used by Windows XP
Same function as Vistas Public folders
Fewer subfolders
Sharing files with specific users
1. Enable Use Sharing Wizard in Folder Options
2. Select the desired files and/or folders
Only files and folders related to the users profile can be
shared
Advanced Sharing offered for others
3. Click Share with, and choose Specific people
4. Click the drop-down arrow to display a list of users;
select a user; click Add
Add more users as needed, or select Everyone
5. Set the desired permission level for each user
6. Click Share
7. Click Done
File permissions
Read (Default permission level)
User can open files but not edit or
delete them
Read/Write User can open, edit,
and delete files
Remove User is removed from the
File Sharing list
The File Sharing window
The details pane and sharing status
Sharing a local printer
1. Click Start and choose Devices and Printers
2. Right-click the printer you want to share,
and choose Printer properties
3. Activate the Sharing tab
Select Share this printer and enter a Share
name
Click Change Sharing Options, enter an
administrator password, select Share this
printer, and enter a Share name
4. Click OK
Installing a network printer
1. Click Start and choose Devices and
Printers
2. Click Add a printer
3. Click Add a network, wireless, or
Bluetooth printer
4. Select the printer you want to install,
and click Next
5. Click Next, and then click Finish
Mapping a network drive
1. Click Start and choose Computer
2. Click Map network drive
3. Click Browse, locate and select the
folder you want to map to, and click
OK
4. Select the drive
letter you want to use
5. Click Finish
Offline files
Windows Vista
Allows you to work with network files
while offline
The Sync Center
Manual synchronization
Using Sync Center
From folder window in Windows
Explorer
Topic C
Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop
Remote Assistance
Remote Applications (RemoteApp)
A remote connection
Remote Desktop
Connect to and see the desktop of
another computer
Access any folder or program on the
remote computer
Enabled by default
By default, only administrators can
access a remote computer
Connecting to remote desktop
Cant connect if computer is in sleep
mode or hibernation
Console (keyboard and mouse) is
locked while session is active
Remote Assistance
Does not require normal user
credentials for the remote user
The host computers user gives
temporary access to a helper using an
e-mail message or shared file
Enabled by default in Windows 7 and
Windows Vista
RemoteApp
Uses Remote Desktop to connect to a
specific application hosted on a
Windows Server 2008 computer
Unit summary
Configured Windows networking
Shared files and printers
Used Remote Desktop Protocol

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