Working with Computer Networks

PRELIMINARY STEPS

1. Create an IP Address
2. Configure the IP Address
3. Set Windows Firewall settings
4. Set up a home or a small office network

SET WINDOWS FIREWALL SETTINGS

•  Turn-off Firewall

(Firewall - is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.)

SET UP A HOME OR A SMALL OFFICE NETWORK

• Network Setup Wizard

(Network Set-up Wizard - is a built-in feature of windows that let you setup a network for computers running Microsoft Windows operating Systems.)

SHARING A FILE ON A NETWORK (SERVER)

       1. Place the file inside the folder
       2. Right click the folder
       3. Click Properties
       4. Click Sharing

       5. Click "Share this folder on the Network"
       6. Click Apply
       7. Click OK

CHECKING THE FILE (CLIENT)

1. Click the Start Button
2. Click Run
3. Then type \\[IP address of Server]

SHARING PRINTER ON A NETWORK (SERVER)

     1. Click Control Panel
     2. Click Add Printer
     3. Right Click Printer
     4. Click Sharing

     5. Click "Share this Printer"
     6. Click Apply
     7. Click OK

CONNECTING PRINTER ON A NETWORK (CLIENT)

     1. Click Run
     2. Then type \\[IP address of Server]
     3. Double click Printers and Faxes

     4. Right click Printer
     5. Click Connect