Chapter 3. Configure network connectivity

Of all the aspects of an operating system that need setting up and configuring, networking can sometimes be complicated. This isn’t helped by the adoption of IPv6 technologies and a need for heightened security that’s further complicated by the growth of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) schemes in the workplace (sometimes also known in IT circles as “bring your own disaster”).

The networking settings and configuration options in Windows have also had a long-held reputation for being quite widely scattered and often hidden from view completely. Also, the growth in remote working and remote management needs to be cared for.

This chapter shows you the quick and easy ways to configure networking in Windows using ...

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