Building a Simple Network

by Denniston, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780970284617
• ISBN10: 0970284616
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Intel Pr

Summary

This practical explanation of standard Ethernet networking products tells how to connect a group of computers, printers, and communications devices in a small business or home office. Focusing on installation, set up, and use of a network based on the Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems, users will need only moderate experience to become the de facto computer expert in the office. This clearly written guide discusses what hardware to buy, the steps to installing the hardware and software, offers tips on using the network effectively,

Author Biography

Ken Denniston has worked at Intel Corporation for seven years, focusing on making Intel's networking products easy to use.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Preface
What Building a Simple Network is about	xi
How to use this book	xii
Part I The Basics	1	(58)
Introduction to Networking
What is a network?	3	(1)
What can I do with a simple network?	4	(2)
Sharing files and printers	5	(1)
Using shared files and printers	5	(1)
Networking components	6	(3)
Networking hardware	6	(1)
Other types of networking hardware	7	(1)
Networking software	8	(1)
Types of networks	9	(3)
The difference between a small simple network and a large network	9	(2)
The difference between a network and the Internet	11	(1)
How to use this book	12	(1)
Planning a Simple Network
What computers can I network?	13	(1)
What cable should I use?	14	(1)
Category 5 cable	14	(1)
Category 3 cable	14	(1)
Coaxial cable	15	(1)
Should I use Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hardware?	15	(1)
Selecting a network adapter	16	(2)
Networking new computers	17	(1)
Networking notebook computers	17	(1)
Networking old computers	18	(1)
Selecting a hub	18	(1)
Planning your network cable installation	19	(3)
Connecting computers in the same office	19	(1)
Running cables across walkways	19	(2)
Connecting computers in separate rooms	21	(1)
Extending cables	21	(1)
Network planner	22	(1)
Installing a Simple Network
How to install a network adapter card	23	(4)
Tips for installing drivers	25	(1)
Checking your network adapter	25	(2)
Manually installing drivers	27	(3)
How to install a hub and cables	30	(2)
Checking your hub connection	31	(1)
What do I do next?	32	(1)
Setting Up Computers to Use the Network
Running the Network Setup Wizard	33	(2)
What the Network Setup Wizard does	33	(2)
Manually setting up Windows Me, 98, or 95	35	(3)
Checking your network components	35	(2)
Installing file and printer sharing	37	(1)
Manually setting up networking on Windows 2000	38	(3)
Checking your network components	38	(3)
Using the Network
Overview of Windows networking	41	(2)
Sharing files and printers	41	(1)
Using shared files and printers	42	(1)
How to share your resources with other computers	43	(3)
Sharing a new folder or drive	44	(1)
Sharing a printer	45	(1)
Print spooling	46	(1)
How to use resources shared by other computers	46	(5)
Accessing shared folders or drives on Windows Me and Windows 2000	46	(1)
Accessing shared folders or drives on Windows 98 and 95	47	(1)
Creating desktop shortcuts to shared folders and drives	48	(1)
Mapping a drive to shared folders and drives	49	(1)
Printing to a shared printer	50	(1)
How to work together on projects	51	(2)
Sharing a project folder	51	(1)
Controlling access to project files	52	(1)
How to back up your documents	53	(6)
Using Microsoft Backup on Windows Me and 98	53	(2)
Using Microsoft Backup on Windows 95	55	(2)
Using Microsoft Backup on Windows 2000	57	(2)
Part II Beyond Basics	59	(80)
Managing Your Network
How to change your network settings	61	(3)
Changing settings on Windows Me, 98, and 95	61	(2)
Changing settings on Windows 2000	63	(1)
How to improve network browsing	64	(2)
How to manage shared resources on your own computer	66	(2)
Managing your shared resources with Net Watcher	66	(1)
Using Net Watcher	67	(1)
How to manage other computers	68	(4)
Enabling remote administration	68	(1)
Using Net Watcher for remote administration	69	(1)
Using NetMeeting for remote administration	70	(2)
How to send messages to other computers	72	(5)
Setting up WinPopup	72	(2)
Using WinPopup	74	(3)
Expanding Your Network
How to connect two hubs	77	(3)
Getting the equipment you need	78	(2)
How to connect three or more hubs	80	(2)
Getting the equipment you need	81	(1)
Improving network performance	82	(3)
Using switches to improve performance	82	(1)
Upgrading to Fast Ethernet	83	(2)
Getting More out of Your Network
How to improve network printing	85	(1)
How to improve file sharing	86	(5)
Using a desktop computer for storage	87	(2)
Adding a network storage appliance	89	(1)
Adding a multifunction network appliance	90	(1)
How to improve CD-ROM sharing	91	(1)
How to communicate with other computers	92	(8)
Installing NetMeeting	92	(1)
Before you use NetMeeting	92	(4)
Setting up NetMeeting	96	(1)
Using NetMeeting	97	(3)
How to access your network remotely	100	(6)
Installing dial-up networking	101	(1)
Checking your Dial-Up Networking installation	101	(1)
Configuring a dial-up server	102	(2)
Connecting a remote computer	104	(2)
How to connect two networks using a dial-up connection	106	(1)
Using the Internet
How to connect your network to the Internet	107	(6)
Sharing a connection to the Internet	107	(3)
Using a network appliance to connect to the Internet	110	(1)
Fast Internet connections	111	(1)
Using e-mail	112	(1)
How to create and share Web pages on your network	113	(5)
Creating Web pages with Microsoft FrontPage Express	113	(2)
Creating Web pages with Netscape Composer	115	(1)
Sharing Web pages	115	(2)
Linking Web pages	117	(1)
Working with Web graphics	117	(1)
How to set up your own Internet Web site	118	(3)
Wireless Networking
Wireless technology improvements	121	(1)
The 802.11b wireless standard	122	(2)
Installing an all-wireless network	124	(1)
Installing wireless adapters	125	(1)
Adding wireless access to an existing network	125	(2)
Installing the access point	126	(1)
Installing wireless adapters	126	(1)
Connecting network segments	127	(1)
Installing the access points	127	(1)
Configuring the access points	128	(1)
Using your wireless network	128	(1)
Troubleshooting
Network hardware problems	129	(1)
No link lights on the hub switch	129	(1)
No link light for a computer or other device	129	(1)
No network adapter card detected by the Network Setup Wizard	130	(1)
Network browsing problems	130	(4)
I don't see any computers	130	(1)
I see my computer, but don't see others	131	(1)
I see other computers, but not the one I'm looking for	132	(1)
I see another computer, but can't access shared resources	132	(1)
I can't save documents in a shared folder	132	(1)
Do I have to log on every time I start my computer?	133	(1)
Network printing problems	134	(2)
I can't see a computer in the Add Printer Wizard	134	(1)
I can't print	134	(1)
I can't print now, but could before	135	(1)
Graphics don't print correctly	135	(1)
Printing is slow	135	(1)
Characters don't print correctly	135	(1)
Can my printer be networked?	135	(1)
Printers that you cannot network	136	(1)
Troubleshooting tools	136	(1)
More troubleshooting tips	137	(2)
Part III Appendixes	139	(42)
Appendix A Windows Networking Reference
Windows peer-to-peer networking	141	(2)
Logon notes	143	(1)
Network browsing	144	(1)
Protocols and other networking components	145	(1)
Network adapter driver	146	(1)
Client for Microsoft Networks	147	(1)
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks	147	(1)
Network protocols	147	(1)
NetBEUI protocol	148	(1)
TCP/IP protocol	148	(1)
Using NetBEUI and TCP/IP	149	(1)
Network security	149	(1)
LAN security	149	(2)
Internet security	151	(1)
More networking tools	152	(1)
Net commands	152	(1)
Appendix B Ethernet Reference
Ethernet technology	153	(1)
Ethernet addresses	154	(1)
Packets	154	(1)
CSMA/CD	155	(1)
Switched Ethernet	156	(1)
Fast Ethernet	157	(1)
Mixing 10 and 100 Mbps devices	158	(1)
Cascading	158	(3)
Network Cabling	161	(2)
Appendix C TCP/IP Reference
TCP/IP Overview	163	(1)
IP addresses	163	(1)
Private IP addresses	164	(1)
Automatic IP addressing	165	(1)
Subnets	166	(1)
Network address translation	167	(1)
Using NetBIOS with TCP/IP	168	(1)
Configuring IP addresses	168	(3)
TCP/IP troubleshooting tools	171	(1)
IP Configuration utility	171	(1)
Ping	172	(1)
Other TCP/IP commands	173	(2)
Appendix D Networking Windows NT
Setting up networking	175	(1)
Using the Network	176	(1)
Sharing and accessing shared folders	176	(2)
Network printing	178	(1)
Windows NT passwords	179	(2)
Glossary of Networking Terms	181	(22)
Index	203