Building a Simple Network

by Denniston, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780971288768
• ISBN10: 0971288763
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Intel Pr

Summary

Practical guide to peer-to-peer networking tells you how to connect a group of computers together in a home or small office, using standard Ethernet or wireless Ethernet products. Offers tips on using the network effectively, and troubleshooting networking problems. Softcover.

Author Biography

Ken Denniston makes network products easy to use. In his nine years at Intel Corporation, he has written product documentation, designed user interfaces, and conducted usability studies for networking products, including print servers and other network products for small-business. He currently designs software and product documentation for wired and wireless network adapters

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Part I The Basics	1	(84)
Introduction to Networking	3	(14)
What is a Network?	3	(2)
What Can I Do with a Simple Network?	5	(1)
Sharing Files and Drives	5	(1)
Sharing a Printer	5	(1)
Sharing an Internet Connection	6	(1)
Networking Components	6	(6)
Networking Hardware	6	(6)
Networking Software	12	(1)
Types of Networks	12	(4)
Small Peer-to-Peer Networks	12	(1)
The Differences Between a Small Network and a Large Network	13	(3)
The Difference Between a Network and the Internet	16	(1)
How to Use This Book	16	(1)
Planning a Simple Network	17	(16)
What Computers Can I Network?	17	(1)
Should I Build a Wired or Wireless Network?	18	(1)
Planning a Wired Network	19	(10)
What Cable Should I Use?	19	(1)
Should I Use Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hardware?	20	(1)
Selecting a Network Adapter	21	(3)
Selecting a Hub	24	(1)
Planning Your Network Cable Installation	24	(4)
Network Planner	28	(1)
Planning a Wireless Network	29	(4)
Selecting a Wireless Adapter	29	(1)
Do I Need an Access Point?	30	(3)
Installing a Simple Network	33	(16)
Installing a Network with Ethernet Cables	33	(10)
How to Install a Network Adapter Card	33	(4)
How to Install Drivers	37	(2)
How to Connect Two Computers	39	(1)
How to Install a Hub and Cables	40	(2)
What Do I Do Next?	42	(1)
Installing a Wireless Network	43	(6)
How to Install Wireless Adapters	43	(2)
Configuring Wireless Adapters	45	(1)
Installing an Access Point	46	(1)
Connecting to Hotspots	47	(1)
Wireless Security	48	(1)
What Do I Do Next?	48	(1)
Setting Up Computers to Use the Network	49	(10)
Setting Up Windows XP	50	(1)
Setting Up Windows 2000	51	(1)
Setting Up Windows Me	52	(1)
Setting Up Windows 98	53	(1)
Setting Up Windows 95	54	(5)
Using the Network	59	(26)
Overview of Windows Networking	59	(2)
Sharing Files and Printers	59	(1)
Using Shared Files and Printers	60	(1)
How to Share Your Resources with Other Computers	61	(8)
Sharing a Folder or Drive	61	(4)
Setting the Read-Only Option on the General Tab	65	(1)
Sharing a Printer	65	(3)
Print Spooling	68	(1)
How to Use Resources Shared by Other Computers	69	(4)
Accessing Shared Folders or Drives on Windows XP	69	(1)
Accessing Shared Folders or Drives on Window 2000 and Me	69	(1)
Accessing Shared Folders or Drives on Windows 98 and 95	70	(1)
Accessing Another Computer without Using the Network Icon	70	(1)
Creating Desktop Shortcuts to Shared Folders and Drives	71	(1)
Mapping a Drive to Shared Folders and Drives	71	(1)
Printing to a Shared Printer	72	(1)
How to Share an Internet Connection	73	(5)
How to Back Up Your Documents	78	(7)
Using Backup on Windows XP	78	(2)
Using Backup on Windows 2000	80	(2)
Using Backup on Windows Me and 98	82	(1)
Using Backup on Windows 95	83	(2)
Part II Beyond Basics	85	(128)
Managing Your Network	87	(22)
How to Change Your Network Settings	87	(1)
Changing Settings on Windows XP	87	(4)
Changing Settings on Windows 2000	88	(1)
Changing Settings on Windows Me, 98, and 95	89	(2)
How to Improve Network Browsing	91	(3)
How to Manage Shared Resources on Your Computer	94	(3)
Managing Shared Resources on Windows XP and 2000	94	(1)
Managing Shared Resources on Windows Me, 98 and 95	95	(2)
How to Manage Other Computers Remotely	97	(3)
Managing Computers Running Windows XP and 2000	97	(3)
Managing Windows Me, 98, and 95 Computers Remotely	100	(4)
Using NetMeeting for Remote Administration	102	(2)
How to Send Messages to Other Computers	104	(5)
Sending Messages on Windows XP and 2000	104	(2)
Sending Messages on Windows Me, 98, and 95	106	(3)
Expanding Your Network	109	(8)
How To Connect Two Hubs	109	(3)
Getting the Equipment You Need	110	(1)
To Connect Two Hubs	110	(2)
How to Connect Three or More Hubs	112	(2)
Getting the Equipment You Need	112	(1)
To Connect Two Hubs to a Switch	113	(1)
Improving Network Performance	114	(3)
Using Switches to Improve Performance	114	(1)
Upgrading to Fast Ethernet	115	(2)
Getting More out of Your Network	117	(22)
How to Improve Network Printing	117	(1)
How to Improve File Sharing	118	(4)
Using a Desktop Computer for Storage	119	(2)
Adding a Network Storage Appliance	121	(1)
Adding a Multifunction Network Appliance	122	(1)
How to Improve CD-ROM Sharing	122	(1)
How to Communicate with Other Computers	123	(6)
Installing NetMeeting	124	(1)
Setting Up NetMeeting	124	(1)
Using NetMeeting	125	(4)
How to Access Your Network Remotely	129	(1)
Configuring a Dial-up Server on Windows XP and 2000	130	(9)
Installing Dial-up Networking on Windows Me, 98, and 95	131	(3)
Configuring a Dial-up Server on Windows Me, 98, and 95	134	(2)
Creating a Remote Connection	136	(1)
Connecting to a Remote Computer	137	(2)
Using the Internet	139	(30)
Technical Overview	139	(4)
IP Addresses	140	(1)
Public IP Addresses	140	(1)
Private IP Addresses	141	(1)
Automatic IP Addressing	141	(1)
Network Address Translation	142	(1)
Better Internet Connections	143	(5)
Faster Internet Connections	144	(1)
Using a Gateway to Connect to the Internet	144	(3)
Using e-mail	147	(1)
How to Manage a Network Connected to the Internet	148	(5)
Configuring Private IP Addresses	148	(2)
Configuring Static Private IP Addresses	150	(2)
Configuring Computers to Access the Internet	152	(1)
How to Create and Share Web Pages on Your Network	153	(15)
Creating Web Pages with HTML	154	(3)
Linking Web Pages	157	(1)
Working with Web Graphics	158	(1)
Working with Color	159	(3)
HTML Quick Reference	162	(2)
Sharing Web Pages	164	(4)
How to Set Up Your Own Internet Web Site	168	(1)
Wireless Networking	169	(14)
Wireless Overview	169	(3)
Wireless Modes	169	(2)
Identifying a Wireless Network	171	(1)
Association	171	(1)
Installing a Wireless Network	172	(1)
Planning a Wireless Installation	172	(2)
Adding Wireless Access to an Existing Network	174	(1)
Installing Multiple Access Points	174	(4)
Linking Access Points with a Wireless Connection	176	(1)
Linking Access Points with Ethernet Cables	177	(1)
Connecting Network Segments	178	(1)
Wireless Security	179	(4)
Encrypting Wireless Data	179	(2)
Using an Access Control List	181	(1)
LAN Security	182	(1)
Network Security	183	(12)
Security Risks	183	(1)
LAN Security	184	(7)
Hiding Shares	190	(1)
Wireless Security	190	(1)
Internet Security	191	(4)
Firewalls	191	(2)
LAN Security	193	(2)
Troubleshooting	195	(18)
Network Hardware Problems	195	(1)
No Link lights on the Hub Switch	195	(1)
No Link light for a Computer or Other Device	195	(1)
Network Browsing Problems	196	(4)
I Don't See Any Computers	196	(1)
I See My Computer, But Don't See Others	197	(1)
I See Other Computers, But Not The One I'm Looking For	198	(1)
I See a Computer, But Can't Access its Shared Resources	198	(1)
I Can't Save Documents in a Shared Folder	198	(1)
Do I Have to Log On Every Time I Start My Computer?	199	(1)
Wireless Network Problems	200	(1)
Network Printing Problems	201	(2)
I Can't See a Computer in the Add Printer Wizard	201	(1)
I Can't Print	202	(1)
I Can't Print Now, But Could Before	202	(1)
Graphics Don't Print Correctly	202	(1)
Characters Don't Print Correctly	203	(1)
Can My Printer be Networked?	203	(1)
Printers that You Cannot Network	203	(1)
Checking Your Network Settings	203	(6)
Checking Your Network Components on Windows XP or 2000	204	(1)
Checking Your Network Components on Windows Me, 98, or 95	204	(5)
Troubleshooting Tools	209	(2)
The Ping Command	209	(1)
The IP Configuration Utilities	210	(1)
Net View Command	211	(1)
More Troubleshooting Tips	211	(2)
Part III Appendixes	213	(26)
Appendix A Windows Networking Reference	215	(8)
Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking	215	(2)
Logon Notes	217	(1)
Network Browsing	218	(1)
Protocols and Other Networking Components	219	(1)
Network Adapter Driver	220	(1)
Client for Microsoft Networks	221	(1)
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks	221	(1)
Network Protocols	221	(1)
NetBEUI Protocol	222	(1)
NetBIOS	222	(1)
TCP/IP Protocol	222	(1)
Appendix B Ethernet Reference	223	(10)
Ethernet Technology	223	(1)
Ethernet Addresses	224	(1)
Packets	225	(1)
CSMA/CD	225	(1)
Switched Ethernet	226	(1)
Fast Ethernet	227	(1)
Mixing 10 and 100 Mbps Devices	228	(1)
Cascading Hubs and Switches	228	(3)
Network Cabling	231	(2)
Appendix C Networking Windows NT	233	(6)
Setting Up Networking	233	(1)
Using the Network	234	(1)
Sharing and Accessing Shared Folders	234	(2)
Network Printing	236	(1)
To Share a Printer	236	(1)
To Set Up Your Computer to Print to a Shared Printer	237	(1)
Windows NT Passwords	237	(2)
Glossary	239	(26)
Index	265