Chapter 4. Creating the Network

Chapter at a Glance

Creating the Network

In this chapter, you will learn how to

Open the Network and Sharing Center.

Configure network adapters.

Enable or disable a network adapter.

Connect to a wireless network.

Connect to a hidden wireless network.

Set up an ad hoc wireless network between computers.

Create an ad hoc wireless network.

Connect other computers to an ad hoc wireless network.

Share files on an ad hoc wireless network.

The Network and Sharing Center was first introduced in Windows Vista and has been further fine-tuned in Windows 7, improving usability and access to certain features and configuration options. This ...

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