Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista, Second Edition

Chapter 20. Creating a Windows Network

In this chapter

Creating or Joining a Network	612
Planning Your Network	612
Choosing a Network and Cabling System	617
Installing Network Adapters	625
Installing Network Wiring	628
Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network	642
Joining a Windows Domain Network	653
Network Security	655
Checking Out the Neighborhood	655
Installing and Configuring Backup Software	656
Bridging Two Network Types with Windows Vista	658
Troubleshooting	659
Tips from the Windows Pros: Grassroots Networking	661

Creating or Joining a Network

In the previous chapter, I discussed the benefits of having a network, whether it’s between two computers in your home, ten in your office, or thousands spanning the globe. In this chapter, I show you what you’ll need to buy to install ...