Setting Up a Windows Network
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This document discusses setting up a Windows network, including installing network interface cards (NICs), hubs, switches, and access points. It covers installing networking software and configuring TCP/IP settings like IP addresses, subnet masks, and DNS servers in different versions of Windows. Key steps include installing the NIC and drivers, connecting devices to create the network infrastructure, and configuring the client software and TCP/IP properties to enable connectivity between PCs on the network.
Setting Up a Windows Network
- 1. PC Hardware Servicing Chapter 22: Setting Up a Windows Network
- 2. Chapter 22 Objectives • Install network components • Set up networking in Windows • Understand TCP/IP basics
- 3. 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
- 4. Installing a Hub, Switch, or AP • Connect network cables • Connect AC power to device • Start up PC(s) and test network connectivity
- 5. Networking Software and the OSI Model
- 6. 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
- 7. Windows 9x Networking • From Control Panel, choose Network • Add protocols and services • Configure TCP/IP for IP address
- 8. Windows 2000/XP Networking • Choose a network connection and then view its Properties
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. Binding Protocols • Required in Windows 9x/Me because of the single set of Network settings • Associates a protocol with a client or NIC
- 14. Checking for Network Connectivity • Browse My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood)
- 15. Changing the Computer Name and Workgroup Name • Windows 9x/Me: Identification tab in Network properties
- 16. Changing the Computer Name and Workgroup Name • In System Properties: – Windows 2000: Network Identification tab – Windows XP: Computer Name tab in System properties
- 17. Network Setup with Wizards • Windows Me: – Home Networking Wizard • Windows XP: – Network Setup Wizard
- 18. 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)
- 19. 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
- 20. Subnet Masks • Tells where the network address divides from the host address • Binary versions always have the 1s first, followed by the 0s – Example, 11111111.11111111.11111111.000 00000 – When converted to decimal: 255.255.255.0
- 21. 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
- 22. Checking PC’s IP Address • Windows 9x/Me: 1. View Network properties 2. View properties for TCP/IP 3. Look on IP Address tab
- 23. Checking PC’s IP Address • Windows 2000 or XP: 1.Display properties for desired connection 2.Display properties for TCP/IP