Windows XP Windows XP Home NetworkingHome Networking

Scott ManchesterScott ManchesterTechnical EvangelistTechnical EvangelistHome NetworkingHome Networking

AgendaAgenda

Broadband Internet AccessBroadband Internet Access Why have a home network?Why have a home network? How to network your homeHow to network your home Home Network ArchitectureHome Network Architecture Windows XP NetworkingWindows XP Networking

Broadband BenefitsBroadband Benefits

Dedicated always-on connection Dedicated always-on connection High bandwidth allows streaming High bandwidth allows streaming

digital media (audio & video)digital media (audio & video) Work from homeWork from home Access resources in your home Access resources in your home

from anywhere in the worldfrom anywhere in the world Home Security (nanny cam)Home Security (nanny cam) Home automationHome automation Web siteWeb site

Home Internet AccessHome Internet Access

Common broadband optionsCommon broadband options Cable ModemCable Modem

Local Cable Company provides Local Cable Company provides Internet AccessInternet Access

Works simultaneously with Works simultaneously with standard Cable TV servicestandard Cable TV service

DSL Telephone LineDSL Telephone Line Phone company provides Internet Phone company provides Internet

Access Access Works simultaneously with Works simultaneously with

standard telephone servicestandard telephone service Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)

Broadband AccessBroadband Access

Home NetworksHome Networks

Why have a home network?Why have a home network? Share an Internet connectionShare an Internet connection Share files (documents, music, videos)Share files (documents, music, videos) Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.)Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.) Connect a laptop from workConnect a laptop from work Multi-player gamingMulti-player gaming Control networked devices in the homeControl networked devices in the home

Digital audio receiversDigital audio receivers Security camerasSecurity cameras Home automation systemsHome automation systems

Network Media OptionsNetwork Media Options

WirelessWireless Phone Line Phone Line PowerlinePowerline EthernetEthernet

Wireless NetworkingWireless Networking

Affordable (about $95 per node)Affordable (about $95 per node) Industry Standard - Wi-FiIndustry Standard - Wi-Fi 11 Megabits per second11 Megabits per second Windows XP supports zero-Windows XP supports zero-

configuration for Wi-Ficonfiguration for Wi-Fi Wi-Fi networks being deployed Wi-Fi networks being deployed

in public spacesin public spaces

Wireless NetworkingWireless Networking

Phoneline NetworksPhoneline Networks

Uses home phone lines for dataUses home phone lines for data Industry Standard - HomePNAIndustry Standard - HomePNA Inexpensive (about $35/node)Inexpensive (about $35/node) 10 Megabits per second10 Megabits per second Work simultaneously with DSL & Work simultaneously with DSL &

voicevoice

Phoneline NetworkingPhoneline Networking

Powerline NetworkingPowerline Networking

Data over standard power linesData over standard power lines Industry Standard - HomePlugIndustry Standard - HomePlug 14 megabits per second14 megabits per second Does not interfere with powerDoes not interfere with power

Powerline NetworkingPowerline Networking

EthernetEthernet

Ideal for new construction or Ideal for new construction or same room networkssame room networks

Industry standardIndustry standard Uses Category 5 wire Uses Category 5 wire 100 Megabits and beyond data 100 Megabits and beyond data

raterate Network cards are inexpensive Network cards are inexpensive

(around $25)(around $25)

Windows XPWindows XP

Windows XP Networking Features:Windows XP Networking Features: Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall Network BridgingNetwork Bridging Network Diagnostics & RepairNetwork Diagnostics & Repair

Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard

Run after network is installed Run after network is installed performs the following functions:performs the following functions:

Enables Internet connection sharingEnables Internet connection sharing Enables internet firewallEnables internet firewall Enables file and printer sharingEnables file and printer sharing Sets up network bridgeSets up network bridge

Runs on: Runs on: Windows 98 & Windows 98SEWindows 98 & Windows 98SE Windows Millennium editionWindows Millennium edition Windows XPWindows XP

Share the InternetShare the Internet

Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing Shares Broadband or Dial-up Shares Broadband or Dial-up

connectionconnection No need for multiple IP addressesNo need for multiple IP addresses All PCs can be on-line at same timeAll PCs can be on-line at same time

Removes the complexityRemoves the complexity Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP)Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP) Translates private IP address (NAT)Translates private IP address (NAT) Resolves names to IP address (DNS)Resolves names to IP address (DNS)

ICS Server and ClientsICS Server and Clients

Securing the NetworkSecuring the Network

Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall Helps prevent network intrusionHelps prevent network intrusion Stateful packet filterStateful packet filter Inspects all inbound trafficInspects all inbound traffic Advanced features availableAdvanced features available

Logging functionsLogging functions Customizable Service DefinitionsCustomizable Service Definitions

Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall

Network BridgeNetwork Bridge Enables seamless Enables seamless

communication communication between different LAN between different LAN SegmentsSegments

Network adapters can Network adapters can be bridged to allow be bridged to allow data flowdata flowfrom any two or more from any two or more local area network local area network segmentssegments

Supports HomePNA, Supports HomePNA, HomePlug, Wi-Fi, HomePlug, Wi-Fi, 1394, Ethernet1394, Ethernet

Network BridgeNetwork Bridge

Diagnostics and RepairDiagnostics and Repair

Windows XP gathers and displays:Windows XP gathers and displays: Hardware settingsHardware settings Internet Internet

configurationconfiguration Network adapter Network adapter

& modem settings& modem settings Network activity Network activity

& performance& performance

Matt McGinnisMatt McGinnisProgram ManagerProgram ManagerMicrosoftMicrosoft

Home NetworkingHome NetworkingDemoDemo

SummarySummary

Broadband Internet Connection Broadband Internet Connection enables new scenariosenables new scenarios

More reasons than ever to networkMore reasons than ever to network Many networking mediums availableMany networking mediums available Windows XP at the core of the network Windows XP at the core of the network

setting up a network easier and more setting up a network easier and more secure than eversecure than ever

Resources Resources

MS Windows XP Home pageMS Windows XP Home page www.microsoft.com/windowsxpwww.microsoft.com/windowsxp

Microsoft Home NetworkingMicrosoft Home Networking www.microsoft.com/homenetwww.microsoft.com/homenet

Universal Plug & Play ForumUniversal Plug & Play Forum http://www.upnp.org/http://www.upnp.org/

MS Press BooksMS Press Books This Wired HomeThis Wired Home by Alan Neibauer by Alan Neibauer