Setting Up a Windows Network

Installing a NIC

• Physical installation
  -PCI or ISA card
  -PC Card (PCMCIA)
  -USB
  
• Setup in Windows
  -Run Setup utility to install driver
  -Configure any options as needed
  -Test to confirm functionality
  

Installing a Hub, Switch, or AP

• Connect network cables
  
• Connect AC power to device
  
• Start up PC(s) and test network connectivity
  

Networking Software and the OSI Model

Version Differences in Windows Networking

• Windows 95, 98, Me
  -Single set of properties for all networking as a whole
  
• Windows 2000, XP
  -Each network connection has its own properties
  -Each network connection can have different protocols and services
  

Windows 2000/XP Networking

• Choose a network connection and then view its Properties

Network Client Software

• Client for Microsoft Networks
  -Might already be installed
  -Installed during Windows Setup if a NIC is detected
  -Installed when you run Network Setup Wizard


• Client for Netware Networks
  -Must be manually installed
  -Not available in all versions
  

Manually Installing Network Client Software

• Windows 9x/Me
  -Add client from Networks dialog box


• Windows 2000/XP
  -Choose a network connection and add client for that connection

Protocols

• TCP/IP
  -Usually installed by default
  -Required for Internet
  -Used by most networks


• NetBEUI
  -Older, compact protocol
  -Not routable
  -Not available in Windows XP


• IPX/SPX-Compatible
  -Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange
  -Required for Client for Netware Networks

Binding Protocols

• Required in Windows 9x/Me because of the single set of Network settings
  
• Associates a protocol with a client or NIC
  

Binding Protocols





Checking for Network Connectivity

• Browse My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood)
  

Changing the Computer Name and Workgroup Name

• In System Properties:
  -Windows 2000: Network Identification tab
  -Windows XP: Computer Name tab in System properties

Network Setup with Wizards

• Windows Me:
  -Home Networking Wizard
  
• Windows XP:
  -Network Setup Wizard

Understanding TCP/IP

• IP Addresses
  -32-bit binary number
  -Broken down into four 8-digit binary numbers
  -Each binary number converted to decimal
  -Example: 1100111.10010110.11000000.00001100(equivalent to 207.150.192.12)
  

Assigning IP Addresses

• Static: Fixed address, assigned to each PC
  
• Dynamic: Address assigned to the PC by a DHCP server


• Automatic Private IP Address (APIPA): Address assigned by default if DHCP server is not available

Subnet Masks

• Tells where the network address divides from the host address



• Binary versions always have the 1s first, followed by the 0s
  -Example, 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
  -When converted to decimal:255.255.255.0

DNS Server

• Stands for Domain Name System
  
• Translates between URLs and IP addresses on the Internet


• Many DNS servers on the Internet, all sharing data with one another

Checking PC’s IP Address

• Windows 2000 or XP:
  1.Display properties for desired connectionDisplay properties for TCP/IP