Windows XP in a Nutshell

Name

Network

Synopsis

The following settings and tasks relate to networking functionality, performance, and security (see Figure 5-5). See also Network Connections, My Network Places, and Chapter 6.

Figure 5-5. Use the Network Connections window to set up your network

Network, add new connection

Control Panel → Network Connections → New Connection Wizard

Network, advanced adapter settings

Device Manager → right-click adapter → Properties → Advanced tab

Network, Authentication

Control Panel → Network Connections → right-click connection → Properties → Authentication tab

Network, bindings

Control Panel → Network Connections → Advanced → Advanced Settings → Adapters and Bindings tab

Control Panel → Network Connections → right-click connection → Properties → General tab → turn on or off listed protocols and services

Network, bridge two connections

Control Panel → Network Connections → select two connections → Advanced → Network Bridge

Network, computer description

Control Panel → System → Computer Name tab

Network, computer name

Control Panel → System → Computer Name tab → Change

Network, connect to shared printer

Control Panel → Printers and Faxes → Add Printer → Next → A network printer or a printer attached to another computer

Network, connection status

Control Panel → Network Connections → double-click connection → General tab

Network, disconnect mapped network drive

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