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Windows Networking

Network IdentificationIdentifies name and type of network.Installed adapters Performed during Windows installationWireless networksPerformed when connecting to the access point.

Network Identification ExceptionsWiredDHCP with DNS (Identified)APIPA (Unidentified)By default considered Public by security settingsWirelessSelect from menuWindows File Sharing OptionsHomegroupPublic foldersUsing the Sharing Wizard Advanced

Windows file sharing can be a bit confusing as there are a number of options. In this section we will look at the following optionsMethod 1Homegroup SharingHomegroup allows a SOHO network to share libraries with other computers that belong to homegroup.Documents, Pictures, Music, Video, Printers.Other computers only given Read accessHomegroups must be created using Windows 7 Home premium or later.Other computers can join the homegroup, but home basic additions cannot share their libraries.

Creating a HomegroupTo join or create must be on Home network typeChange from Work using home network troubleshooterRight-click Network and select PropertiesClick HomeGroup in lower left of screen

Create Homegroup

Joining a HomegroupRequires Windows 7 Home laterRight-click Network and select PropertiesClick HomeGroup in lower left of screen

Joining Homegroup

Change Homegroup SettingsView and Set passwordChange settingsLeave Homegroup

Accessing Homegroup ComputersDouble-click ComputerClick to expand HomegroupClick on computer Click on library you want to access

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Network ProfilesHome or WorkProvides accessPublicRestricts accessMore secure

The file sharing options can be configured into one the following network profiles based on the type of connection.

Changing Network Profile SettingsRight-click Network and click PropertiesClick Change Advanced Settings link

Public Network Profile Settings

Work or Home (Private)Network Settings

Windows 8 Network Profile

Access PermissionsControl what a user can do with shared resourcesSimple Share permissions:ReadChangeFull ControlBy default Homegroup computers have only Read access to Shared LibrariesCan be changed through special processNTFS Permissions are at the file level and control access to a file by user account. Work at both local computer and through a share

Method 2Using Public FoldersBy default located in C:\Users\PublicFiles in Public folders are shared with all users when using a Work or Home network.Users have Change permissions.Can be turned on or off from the Profiles window.Network Discovery must be on for the network profile in order to see other computersProfile Sharing Options

Accessing Public folders from NetworkNetwork Discovery must be onAccess files in Public foldersOpen (double-click) NetworkDouble-click computer from Computers sectionOpen UsersYou will see folders for same user name on that computerOpen PublicAccess desired Public Folder

Method 3Using the Folder Sharing WizardYou can share other folders by using the Sharing Wizard Turned on by DefaultRight-click folder to be shared and then click the Share with option.Select Sharing Option

Specific People OptionUse to share a folder based on username.Must create user account on server and assign a passwordSelect User account and then click AddAssign desired permissions

Accessing Shared ResourcesNetwork Discovery ONOpen Network windowSelect Computer that contains the shared folderIf you do not have the same user account information on the server computer, you will be asked for a user name and password to log on.Open the shared folder.

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Advanced SharingAllows more control of sharing options and permissions.Requires turning off the sharing wizardOpen Windows ExplorerClick the Organize menu optionClick the Folder and search options linkClick the View tabScroll down and remove the check mark from the Use sharing wizard (recommended) optionAdvanced Sharing Step 1Create user accounts with passwords that will access the sharesRight-click Computer and click ManageClick to expand Local Users and GroupsClick UsersFrom the Action menu, click New UserEnter user account information including Password settings and click CreateAdvanced Sharing Step 2Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the folder to be shared and then right-click the folder and click the Share with option.Note the options have changed as a result of turning off the Sharing WizardClick Advanced sharing to display the Share tab of the Properties window.

Advanced SharingStep 3Click the Advanced Sharing button to display the Advanced Sharing window.Click the Share the folder check box.Note you can add additional names and comments for the shared folder

Advanced SharingStep 4 Users and PermissionsTo setup who can access the share, click the Permissions button.Change or remove EveryoneClick Add to display the Select User or Group window

Advanced SharingStep 5 Add User or GroupClick the Advanced buttonClick Find Now button to display a list of all users and groupsClick the User or Group and then click OK.Click OK again to return to the Permissions window

Advanced SharingStep 6Set the Permissions for the User or Group.Repeat to add additional UsersClick OK to save changesClick Close to close the Properties window.The folder is not shared with the selected users.Sharing folders with Groups is more efficient.Accessing the folder is that same as when using the Sharing Wizard

Accessing Shared ResourcesNetwork Discovery ONOpen Network windowSelect Computer that contains the shared folderIf you do not have the same user account information on the server computer, you will be asked for a user name and password to log on.Open the shared folder.

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