HOW TO BECOME A NETWORK TECHNICIAN
 Learn and understand network architecture and design.
 Understand how IPv4 and IPv6 work.
 Take Cisco classes to become a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), this will teach you a great deal about how local networks and the internet operate and well as give you a good understanding about how to configure a Cisco router. Many community colleges offer Cisco classes. Be certain to become certified after taking the classes. Specific concepts you will need to learn include Subnetting, ACLs (Access Control Lists), traffic shaping, and network load balancing.
 Learn the difference between 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11n
 Learn how to make your own thernet cables using cat5 wire and rj45 cable ends. Memorize the wire order and difference between 568a and 568b wiring schemes.

Tips
-You don't need very expensive equipment to learn and test out networking scenarios, many virtual router interfaces exist for free on the internet.
-nmap is a very useful free tool for monitoring and troubleshooting a network

HOW TO ADD AN HP PRINTER TO A WIRELESS NETWORK

If your printer has a built-in ethernet adaptor, adding your printer to your network is a snap. These instructions are appropriate for most HP printers with an ethernet adaptor. The instructions will differ slightly for those with an external print server.
Here's what you do:
Steps
 If you use MAC address filtering on your wireless network, you will need to add your printer's MAC address to your router configuration. If you don't use MAC address filtering for your wireless network, you can skip to Step 4.
 To get your printer's MAC address, first print your printer's configuration settings.
 On the display menu, push the Menu button until you get to the Information Menu. Click the Item button to the right until you get to the Printer Configuration display. Hit Select.
 Look for the printer's hardware address on the configuration printout.
 Using your web browser, login to your router's configuration. Add your printer's MAC address to the MAC address filtering area.
 Perform a cold reset of your printer.
 Remove the LAN cable.
 Press & hold the Online/Go button while turning it on & continue to hold it until the display shows Cold Reset, then release it, wait for Ready, and then turn it off again.
 Connect the LAN cable and turn the printer back on.
 Wait 2 minutes for your network to find your printer.
 Print a printer configuration page (see Step 2). Note the IP Address for the printer.
 Make sure your printer�s IP address is something other than 164.XX.XX.XX. Most routers use an IP address that looks like 192.168.XX.XX.
 Install and run HP's network printing wizard:
 http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?pnameOID=19656&locale=en_US&taskId=135&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=27908&swEnvOID=228
 Follow the screen prompts and either input your printer�s IP address or MAC address.

Tips
 If you can't find the HP network printing wizard, go to http://www.google.com and enter this in the search field:
 Network printing wizard site:hp.com

HOW TO CONFIGURE A ROUTER TO USE DHCP

Many people don't want to deal with the hassle of assigning each PC on their network a static IP address. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP for short, eliminates the need to do this by allowing it to automatically configure IP settings. This manual will be using a Linksys WAP54G router as an example. Other routers will differ.

Steps
 Connect to your router (by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the URL bar) and log in.
 Check your user manual or documentation if you do not know the log-in credentials.

Router Setup tab
Make sure you are in the Setup -> Basic Setup category.

DHCP is Disabled
Scroll down until you see 'DHCP Server' - if it is disabled, select 'Enable'
Enable DHCP
If you want, you can change the number that the DHCP IP assigning starts. This is optional, and is totally dependant on personal preference. In this picture, the maximum number of DHCP clients is 3. You may need to increase this number according to how many people will need a dynamic IP address on your network. Once the max is reached, no one else can get an address until one expires!
Don't forget to save!
 Use the DNS servers provided to you by your ISP, or use the following DNS servers: 205.152.37.254, 205.152.132.235, 205.152.132.23; There are many DNS servers out there. It's best to use your ISP's if possible.
 Scroll down and click 'Save Settings'
 Open up the network configurations for the computers on your network (Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection) and select 'Obtain IP address automatically'

Tips
Refer to your product manual for instructions for your specific device. You should be able to follow this as a rough guide for most devices.

Warnings
Enabling DHCP on an unsecured wireless network is a big no-no. Doing so enables anyone to connect to it without any knowledge of networking and steal your bandwidth. Make sure you have physical access to your network device in case you have to reset it back to factory defaults.
Things You'll Need: a) Router b) Computer and c) Network Cable or Wireless LAN Card

HOW TO CREATE A MACHINE ADDRESS FILTER LIST ON A HOME ROUTER

This is a guide on how to create a Mac address filter list on your home router so that other people will not be able to use your Internet connection unless you grant them access rights. In order to create a Mac filter list on your wireless router, you will need to access the router's web-based configuration utility. All modern routers from major manufacturers since 802.11b will have s similar configuration tool.
Steps
Click Start on your task bar
Select Run
Type in cmd. (This brings you to the command prompt).
After running cmd, a window will pop out with black background and white words.
Type in ipconfig /all for Windows XP/2000, or winipcfg for Windows 9x/Me, then press enter. The first box in red is the mac address which are going to need later.

Take note of the Default Gateway which is also in the red box. It should consist of various numbers.
Open any Internet browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari.
Type in the numbers you see on the same row as the words Default Gateway then hit enter. In this example it is 192.168.1.1 (Linksys), but some routers may use 192.168.1.10 (ZyXel), or 192.168.0.1 (D-Link). Once you hit enter you will be prompted for a username and password.

Enter the username and password. If you have not entered your wireless router interface before, the default username and password would be admin for DD-WRT. For Linksys, the username is blank, but the password is admin.
Click on the Wireless tab then the Mac Filter sub tab

Select the Enable radio button and then select Permit only PCs listed to access the wireless network.

Select Mac Filter List. You will see something similar to this but the boxes are empty for you to fill in.You do not have to fill in every single box.

Check you Mac address (refer to step 1 to step 4), except instead of looking at you Default Gateway, you'll need to look at the Physical Address. Enter the Physical address into the list and scroll to the bottom to select save settings. Congratulations! You have enabled security on your wireless router so that other people will not be able to access it. No more lag and high latency for wireless internet gaming.

Tips
In step 4 you will see two interfaces. Ethernet Local Connection and Ethernet Wireless Connection. In this guide we are dealing with wireless so you should look under Ethernet Wireless Connection. Explore your wireless router's configuration, and learn more about network security features such as port blocking.

Warnings
The screen shots shown above are from the open source firmware DD-WRT for a Linksys router. There are many different web-based configuration clients, however, most of the commands are the same, if not similar.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IP ADDRESS ON A MAC

Use Finder to open the applications folder, then Utilities, then terminal. When the terminal window opens, and the prompt appears, type ifconfig . The IP addresses will appear on the lines that start with "inet".
Steps
 Open a terminal window so that you can type commands that are not on a menu. If you already have a terminal window open, skip to Step 5. Otherwise, click on the desktop background (not on any application).
 The top menu bar should now say "Finder"; click on Go -> applications
 On the applications menu, click on Utilities to open the set of commands that are on the Utilties submenu.
 Under the Utilities folder, click on Terminal.
 In the terminal window, type "ifconfig ".
 In the output, there will be lines that include inet x.x.x.x netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast a.b.c.d
 The IP address of the interface is the four numbers denoted by x.x.x.x in the lines described above.
 There may be a line that says inet 127.0.0.1 netmask 0xff000000 This is the loopback interface, and always uses the IP address 127.0.0.1

Tips If you want to have terminal handier than looking it up in the finder, drag it to the tool dock When you are finished with the terminal, you can type exit, but this will not close the window. To do that, you need to use the top menu bar, terminal -> close This is for an Apple computer, for Windows, see the link below:
If you are behind a router, and you want to see your external IP address, go to one of the sites in the External Links
Alternative Method: Click on Apple icon -> About This Mac -> More Info -> Network; IP Address is displayed on the right
Alternative Method: Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Network; select your connection type from the drop-down menu and click TCP/IP. This also provides other information such as the subnet mask and router.

Warnings
When using an IP information site from an ISP that uses a transparent web proxy (such as AOL), be aware that the reported IP may be that of the ISP's web proxy and not your actual IP.

HOW TO FIND THE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR PC

The following steps explain how to find IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, using the Microsoft Windows Command prompt.
Steps
 Click on Start in the bottom left hand corner of your screen.
 Click on Run. An input box will appear with a flashing cursor.
 Type "cmd" or "Command" in the Run box. run cmd command
 Click on OK or press the Enter key on your keyboard. Or click on start. Go to programs. Go to Accessories and click on Command Prompt.
 An MS DOS Window will open (see image). You are now ready to send a command to your computer.
cmd command
 Type "netstat -n" including the space.
 Press Enter (see image).
netstat command
 You will see a list of all your active connections and IP numbers.
 You will see four fields with four columns.
 The Local Address field identifies your IP number. The Foreign Address field shows the IP numbers of the sites or people to whom you are connected. In the image, I am talking to two friends on Messenger, so two IP addresses are shown in the Foreign Address field.
 You can also see what programs are being used to connect to those IP addresses by typing "netstat -nab". That way, if you are connected to more than one foreign IP address, you can more easily pick out the address you are interested in.
 Also another way you can do it is Start>Run>Cmd>Ipconfig. This should show you: your masked IP and IP.

Tips If you wish to find out your own IP address, you should run the same ms-dos prompt by clicking Start -> Run -> and typing in "cmd" in the box -> then press enter. A black pop up box should come up, type: "ipconfig /all" instead of the netstat -n command, or go to one of the IP information sites in the External Links to get your global IP address if you are behind a router. For just the local IP address, you don't need all the info from "/all". A simple "ipconfig" will work. Under win95/98 click "Start > Run > winipcfg"

Warnings
This is only for PCs. A link to one for Apple is included.
When using an IP information site from a service that uses a web proxy (such as AOL), be aware that the reported IP may be that of the service's web proxy and not your actual IP. This can also happen when you aren't using a server, such as AOL, as your computer often tries to mask your IP address so that you can have more security.
If you are behind a router your IP shown will be your private Ip. To get your external search google for 'what is my ip'.also you can check it by searching in Google what is my internet protocol address

HOW TO FIND THE MAC ADDRESS OF YOUR COMPUTER

This article describes a quick method to find the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the network adapter or adapters installed in your computer.
Steps
Click on the Start Menu.
Click on 'Run...'
Type 'command' without quotes and press Enter.
At the command prompt, type 'ipconfig /all' without quotes. (space between g and /)
Alternatively, if using Windows XP, you can use the command 'getmac'.
Your MAC Address is listed under 'Physical Address' as a series of 6 groups of two digits, letters and numbers, separated by dashes, such as in the image below. Make sure you get the physical address of the correct network adapter - usually there are several listed.


HOW TO FIX COMMON COMPUTER NETWORK ISSUES

Are you experiencing problems with your computer network? Are these error messages appearing?:
Unable to clear the DNS cache
Unable to renew your IP address
An operation was performed on something that is not a socket
Unable to clear the ARP cache
If so, here are some potential solutions for Windows XP/Vista.
Steps
 Check to make sure your computer is on and is connected to a network.
 Be aware that Windows has a built in function to repair a network connection. This function can give valuable information in the form of an error message if you know what you are looking for. Some common error messages given are:
 Unable to clear the DNS cache
 Unable to renew your IP address
 Unable to clear the ARP cache
 Deal with a message that states "Unable to clear the DNS cache." When you get the message “Unable to clear the DNS cache”, this usually means that the DNS client service has been disabled. Follow these steps as an administrator to re-enable it:
 Open the Services MMC plugin, located under Administrative Tools in the Control Panel;
 Find the “DNS Client” service in the list presented and enter it's properties by double-clicking it;
 Change the Startup Type from Disabled to Manual or Automatic then click apply;
 Either reboot or click “Start” to start the service;
 Verify by attempting to repair the connection again.
 Fix a problem related to an IP address. If the repair process reports that it has been 'Unable to obtain an IP address', it is probable that more information can be obtained through the command line. Open a Command Prompt by going to Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt, then type 'ipconfig /renew' to attempt to obtain an IP address from the command line.
 Follow up the error messages that will likely appear. There is a high likelihood of an error message similar to the one below occurring, the remainder of the guide will focus on this error.
 “An operation was performed on something that is not a socket"
 Fix the error message "An operation was performed on something that is not a socket.": This is a Winsock corruption generally due to spyware. The fixes are:
 A simple fix can be done with Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista (Start > Run > cmd > netsh winsock reset), then reboot your computer. If you do not have SP2, you can download a small program to reinstall Winsock: winsockfix.exe.

Tips
Some issues can be fixed by setting up a static IP, see the following guide: however setting a static ip address does not fix problems it simply bypasses an existing problem for a while.

Warnings
Be cautious when editing the registry, as careless modification can adversely affect your computer, potentially to the point of rendering it unusable. The solutions presented in this article will not work for all issues, when in doubt do not be afraid to ask.

HOW TO SECURE YOUR WIRELESS HOME NETWORK

This article describes a few tips a user can take to help secure his 802.11b/g home wireless network. At least enough to keep honest people honest.
Steps
 Enable Encryption on your Access Point. Using 128-bit encryption or higher makes your Wireless Network more secure. WEP and WPA are entirely different encryption schemes. WEP has been proven insecure. Using WPA is recommended because it's more than trivially secure, but is sometimes a bit harder to setup right than WEP is. If you want your network to really be secure, WPA is the way to go.
 Set the 'Administrator' password on the router. Anybody who gains access can use the 'default' password to lock you out, or grant themselves more privileges (i.e. disable MAC address filtering or add one more MAC address to the MAC address filtering list so they don't always need to 'clone' your MAC address to get in). If you forget it, most routers have a hardware reset that will restore all of the settings to factory defaults.
 Don't use easily guessed Keys, such as "ABC123", "Password", or a string of numbers in order. Use something hard to guess that contains both letters and numbers. Special characters such as !@#$% are not supported by most routers. The longer the key, the better. Using the Passwords Page on GRC.com is recommended.
 Change your SSID (Wireless Network Name)from the default to something unique. Don't use your phone number, address, or anything that may identify you. If you leave it 'linksys' (or whatever default) your Windows notebook will automatically connect to every other network it encounters with the same name, and not every wireless network is a good and secure thing to connect to.
 Do not disable the 'SSID Broadcast' feature of your Access Point or Router. Although this may seem counterintuitive, and people casually browsing for open networks will be less likely to notice your network, anyone with any hacking experience can easily get that information with special "packet-sniffing" programs so disabling SSID Broadcast won't really improve security. Also, with SSID Broadcast disabled when your computer is trying to connect to your network it will be actively advertising the name of your network and a hacker can set their laptop to pretend to be your router and gain access to your computer. It's also just plain inconvenient to disable SSID Broadcast; connecting computers and wireless printers will become harder and certain connection-enhancing features will be unavailable.
 Use MAC Address filtering on your Access Point or router. This registers the hardware address (MAC Address) of your networked devices, and prevents unknown devices from joining or accessing the network (unless they 'clone' or spoof one of your 'allowed' MAC addresses).

Tips
You need to set the same WPA Settings on your Wireless Computer and you may need to manually Add the settings on your Wireless Computer.
Use the 'Shared Key' method of encryption, so that all data passed between clients is encrypted properly. Check your Access Point or Routers' documentation on how to enable or disable these features. Disable remote admin, or set up a strong password for the router configuration page.
For more information on wireless encryption, visit, http://www.grc.com/securitynow
A good article on wireless security that also explains the reasons for the counterintuitive advice to not disable SSID Broadcast is http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/wireless/?p=205 You may need to upgrade the Firmware of your Access Point or Router if it doesnt have any of these feature.

Warnings
A WEP network is easily cracked in a minute. See http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3670601 for more info.
If you use a weak key then even WPA can be easily cracked within a day using a combination of special precomputed tables and 'dictionary attacks'. The best way to generate a secure key is to use an offline random number generator or write the entire alphabet in uppercase and lowercase and numbers 0-9 on separate pieces of paper, mix the paper up and randomly pick up pieces and return them, mixing them up again each time; each character you pull out becomes a character in your key.
Be sure to register all devices on your network, including computers, laptops, media players, and networked storage if you are using MAC filtering. Windows doesn't have individual wireless settings for different wireless domains. This means that the settings that 'share' files at home with your LAN will 'share' files with anybody else's wireless network, even a wireless network masquerading as one you trust.
Disable 'File and Printer Sharing' in the wireless 'Connection Properties' for your portable computer. Only use the 'Client for Microsoft Networks' half of Microsoft's file sharing. This means that your portable must connect to a machine that shares file/folders in order to access things, and that OTHER computers can't ask to connect to your portable to access files on your machine. At least not through Microsoft's 'File Sharing'. Other running services and backdoors may exist.
A user with a 'cantenna' can access your wireless network from a very long way off. Just because your notebook doesn't get a signal on the porch doesn't mean someone else can't access or monitor your network from a mile away.

HOW TO SET UP A VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK WITH WINDOWS

Imagine you are on business overseas working to secure a new account with an offshore supplier. This is a big meeting for you and your company. If you clinch the deal, you are in line for a big promotion. The morning of the presentation, you turn on your laptop and discover your hard drive has crashed. Panicking, you call your office to request an electronic copy of your presentation, but because of the time difference, your call goes unanswered.
However, if you knew how to set up a virtual private network (VPN), you could access the file from any computer in the world! A VPN allows you to connect to a computer from anywhere in the world and access the files.
Steps
 Setting up a VPN in Windows is a two step process.
 Set up one computer to share files (server).
 Set up another computer to access them (client).
 Begin by setting up the server:
 Open Internet Explorer and go to www.whatismyip.com. Write down the IP address. You will need it to configure the client.
 Click the Start button and click Run.
 Type control and hit Enter.
 Click Network and Internet Connections.
 Click Network Connections.
 Click Create a New Connection, which is the first option on the left toolbar.
 The New Connection Wizard will open. Click Next.
 Choose Set up an advanced connection, the last element on the list. Click Next.
 Choose Accept incoming connections. Click Next.
 You will see the Devices for Incoming Connections screen. Do not select anything on this screen. Click Next.
 Select Allow virtual private connections. Click Next.
 Select to whom you want to give access. Click Next. If a user is not listed, you will have to add an account. See “Related Wikihows” for more information.
 Do not change anything on the Networking Software screen. Click Next.
 That’s it! Your computer is now set up to allow for VPNs. Click Finish to complete the wizard.
 Now proceed to connect the client:
 Click the Start button and click Run.
 Type control and hit Enter.
 Click Network and Internet Connections.
 Click Network Connections.
 Click Create a New Connection, which is the first option on the left toolbar.
 The New Connection Wizard will open. Click Next.
 Select Connect to the network at my workplace and click Next.
 Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next.
 Type the name of your network in the blank box. Click Next.
 Enter the IP address you wrote down earlier and click Next.
 Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish.

Tips
Both computers must be connected to the internet. The user name and password must be entered exactly as you saved them.
The IP address must be written exactly as listed on the screen.
If the VPN doesn’t work, turn off your firewall.

Warnings
Do not give access to the “guest” account. It does not require a password, allowing anyone to access the VPN.

Things You'll Need
Two computers with Windows XP
The server’s IP address
High speed internet connection

HOW TO SET UP A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

How to set up a Local Area Network for Playing PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PSP, Anything including PC's. So you can have multiable anything on one network.
Steps
 First what you need to do is if you're going to have internet for your LAN you need to set up your modem. (Optional)
 If you're adding internet hook up your router to your modem by taking the Ethernet cable from the modem and placing the other end into the router's WAN slot. Make sure that everything is hooked up including power and all. (Only for Internet)
 Now steps 3-4 are going to be for wired connections. A step 5 is for Wireless. Plug in your Ethernet cable into any of the ports on the back of your router.
 Your computer or Xbox (360) will automatically detect the internet connection if it is Plug and Play enabled. If not, go to start, My Computer, My Network Places, Veiw Network Connections, And enable Local Network Connection.
 For wireless this can vary. For Xbox 360 you need to go to network connections and manually select the network you want to connect to. For PC use step 4 and enable any wireless setting.

Tips
Use a Wireless router with 4 ports so you can use wireless and wired connections.

HOW TO MAKE A NETWORK CABLE




The steps below are general Ethernet Category 5 (commonly known as Cat 5) cable construction guidelines. For our example, we will be making a Category 5e patch cable, but the same general method will work for making any category of network cables.
Steps
Unroll the required length of network cable and add a little extra, just in case. If a boot is to be fitted, do so before stripping away the sleeve and ensure the boot faces the correct way.
Carefully remove the outer jacket of the cable, exposing about 1 1/4" (30 mm) of the twisted pairs. Be careful when stripping the jacket as to not nick or cut the internal wiring. After removing the outer case, you will notice 8 wires twisted in 4 pairs. Each pair will have one wire of a certain color and another wire that is white with a colored stripe matching its partner (this wire is called a tracer). Sometimes a rip cord (white thread) is also present.
Inspect the newly revealed wires for any cuts or scrapes that expose the copper wire inside. If you have breached the protective sheath of any wire, you will need to cut the entire segment of wires off and start over at step one. Exposed copper wire will lead to cross-talk, poor performance or no connectivity at all. It is important that the jacket for all network cables remains intact.
Untwist the pairs so they will lay flat between your fingers. The white piece of thread can be cut off even with the jacket and disposed (see Warnings). For easier handling, cut the wires so that they are 3/4" (19 mm) long from the base of the jacket.
Arrange the wires based on the wiring specifications you are following. There are two methods set by the TIA, 568A and 568B. Which one you use will depend on what is being connected. A straight-through cable is used to connect two different-layer devices (e.g. a hub and a PC). Two like devices normally require a cross-over cable. The difference between the two is that a straight-through cable has both ends wired identically, while a cross-over cable has one end wired 568A and the other end wired 568B.[1] For our demonstration in the following steps, we will use 568B, but the instructions can easily be adapted to 568A.
568B - Put the wires in the following order, from left to right:
 white orange
 orange
 white green
 blue
 white blue
 green
 white brown
 brown
568A - from left to right: white/green, green, white/orange, blue, white/blue, orange, white/brown, brown. You can also use the mnemonic 1-2-3-6/3-6-1-2 to remember which wires are switched.
Press all the wires flat and parallel between your thumb and forefinger. Verify the colors have remained in the correct order. Cut the top of the wires even with one another so that they are 1/2" (12.5 mm) long from the base of the jacket, as the jacket needs to go into the 8P8C connector by about 1/8", meaning that you only have a 1/2" of room for the individual cables. Leaving more than 1/2" untwisted can jeopardize connectivity and quality. Ensure that the cut leaves the wires even and clean; failure to do so may cause the wire not to make contact inside the jack and could lead to wrongly guided cores inside the plug.
Keep the wires flat and in order as you push them into the RJ-45 plug with the flat surface of the plug on top. The white/orange wire should be on the left if you're looking down at the jack. You can tell if all the wires made it into the jack and maintain their positions by looking head-on at the plug. You should be able to see a wire located in each hole, as seen at the bottom right. You may have to use a little effort to push the pairs firmly into the plug. The cabling jacket should also enter the rear of the jack about 1/4" (6 mm) to help secure the cable once the plug is crimped. You may need to stretch the sleeve to the proper length. Verify that the sequence is still correct before crimping.
Place the wired plug into the crimping tool. Give the handle a firm squeeze. You should hear a ratcheting noise as you continue. Once you have completed the crimp, the handle will reset to the open position. To ensure all pins are set, some prefer to double-crimp by repeating this step.
Repeat all of the above steps with the other end of the cable. The way you wire the other end (568A or 568B) will depend on whether you're making a straight-through, rollover, or cross-over cable (see Tips).
Test the cable to ensure that it will function in the field. Mis-wired and incomplete network cables could lead to headaches down the road. In addition, with power-over-Ethernet (PoE) making its way into the market place, crossed wire pairs could lead to physical damage of computers or phone system equipment, making it even more crucial that the pairs are in the correct order. A simple cable tester can quickly verify that information for you. Should you not have a network cable tester on hand, simply test connectivity pin to pin.

Tips
A key point to remember in making Ethernet patch cords is that the "twists" in the individual pairs should remain entwined as long as possible until they reach the RJ-45 plug termination. The twisting of the pairs in the network cable is what helps to ensure good connectivity and keeps cross-talk interference to a minimum. Do not untwist the wires any more than you need to.
CAT5 and CAT5e are very similar cables, however CAT5e offers better quality especially on longer runs. If making a longer run, CAT5e is recommended, however CAT5 is still an option for small patch cables.
A good idea on long runs, especially those that you need to hang or snake around, is to crimp and test the cable before you run the cable. This is recommended especially to anyone who is first starting out crimping their own cables, as it ensures you are crimping the correct pin order now, rather than trying to trouble shoot later.
Warnings
The ripcords, if present, are usually quite strong, so do not attempt to break them. Cut them.
Unless you need to do a large amount of cabling work, it may be less frustrating and, due to the cost of tools, less expensive to purchase ready-made cables. Fire Codes require a special type of cover over the wires if the cabling is to be installed in ceilings or other areas that are exposed to the building ventilation system. This is usually referred to as plenum-grade cable or simply "plenum cable", and does not release toxic fumes when burned. Plenum cabling is more costly, perhaps double that of ordinary cable, so only use where necessary. Riser cable is similar to plenum, but is for use in walls or wiring closets to connect floors. Riser may not replace plenum cable so be aware of what area you are laying your cable. If in doubt, use plenum as it has the strictest and safest ratings.
A cat5 cable can not exceed 100 meters, or 328 feet. It probably shouldn't go beyond 300 feet.
RJ-45 is the common term most individuals use for the connectors present in CAT5 cabling. The correct name of the connector is simply 8P8C, where as RJ-45 is the name of a very similar looking defunct connector used in telecommunication. Most people will understand RJ-45 as 8P8C, but be careful when purchasing out of a catalog or online where you can't visibly determine which you are purchasing.
Be aware of any shielding your cable may have. The most common type of cable is UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), but a number of shielding/foiling options exist for added protection against EMI. Be aware of what you are purchasing and what you need. In most environments, UTP will be fine.
Things You'll Need
Crimper - This is the most essential tool and critical to the cable making process. If you don't have a quality crimper, then your cable connections will be bad. Inferior crimpers will make it difficult and/or nearly impossible to achieve a tight connection between the wires. Many better quality crimpers also have a ratcheting controlled closure for precise crimping. Crimpers with a plastic body will be more likely to develop a sloppy hip joint and give consistently poor cramps; a metal crimper is much preferred, and very common.
Tester (Optional) - Although not necessary for making cables, having a good cable tester can prevent and solve cable wiring configuration and installation problems. Most testers consist of two boxes (transmitter and receiver) you plug your patch cable into. The transmitter box tests the cable by sending test pulses down each individual wire, lighting up LED lights on the receiver box. Most testers will show you a result of the pass. Why do you want to test cables? Even if they are slightly damaged, network cables will work, but cause packet loss and data corruption to your hardware.
RJ45 Connectors - Ensure your RJ45 connectors are designed for the type of cable you are using (solid/stranded), as they have different types of teeth for piercing between multiple strands or around a solid single strand. Note: if you ask in an electrical trades store for RJ45 connectors, you may be asked whether you want "solid", "stranded" or "flat". The "flat" choice relates to the old flat "silver satin" cables used in 10Base-T, and should not be used in new Ethernet deployments.
Bulk Cable - Bulk cable can be found at computer stores, electrical stores, and home centers. You can obtain Category 5, Category 5e, and Category 6 cable, depending on your needs. For lengths shorter than 50' use a stranded/braided cable. For lengths greater than 50' use a solid cable.
There are two types of wire (solid or stranded) and which one you choose should be based on where and how the patch cable is to be used. See warning above about PLENUM cable. Stranded wire is best for a workstation patch as it can tolerate flexing without cracking the conductors; however, the trade off is that they're more susceptible to moisture penetration. Solid is best used in a wire closet or for a patch that will be moved very infrequently, as the conductor tends to crack if bent and/or flexed. Cracked conductor leads to "reflections" which make for chatter on the LAN connection, hampering speed and reliability.
Boots (optional but preferred). It saves the cable in the long run and improves the looks. A boot is a molded piece of plastic that protects the connector from snagging, if it is pulled through the wall or conduit. It also provides strain relief on the cable, making it harder for the connector to be pulled off.
Straight edge wire cutter. You may find serrated snips work very nicely. Use something that gives an easy square cut; avoid diagonal pliers for this reason. You will find that many quality crimpers have a straight edge cutter built in.
Fish Tape - Fish tape is either a metal or plastic spool of guide wire. Strong enough not to buckle and bend while being pushed around, but flexible enough to be pushed past corners and bends, fish tape is a vital tool for some cable runs. Recommended conditions include: conduit, within walls, along structural beams and girders, in ducting, plenums, and dropped ceilings, or any situation where it's not physically possible to drag the cable along with you.

CONFIGURING WIRELESS ADAPTER PROPERTIES (WIN XP)

Before you start to configure wireless network adapter properties, you need to make sure wireless zero configuration service is running and it’s supported by wireless adapter.
1) Go to Start and click on Control Panel.
2) Control Panel window will appear. Double click on Network Connections.
3) Network Connections window will appear. Right click correct Wireless Network Connection by identifying correct wireless adapter and click Properties.
4) Wireless Network Connection Properties will appear. Click Wireless Networks tab.
5) Tick Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings. This will change the wireless adapter management from wireless adapter configuration software to Windows XP built-in wireless configuration tool. Click Add to create preferred wireless network. Note: Adding preferred networks will detect and join the added wireless network automatically if available when you restart your computer next time.
6) Wireless Network Properties window will appear. Here is the place you key in your wireless network information, it must match with the settings you set on wireless router. If not, you will fail to join the network.
Please key in SSID of your wireless network. SSID is the network name of this wireless network and must be identical for all devices in the network. Choose network authentication if it’s enabled in your wireless router. Here are supported network authentications:
Open – If you want to use this option, I recommend you to use it with wired equivalent privacy (WEP) encryption key that shared among computers on wireless network. All network traffic is encrypted. If you do not enabled WEP with Open option, then everybody can join this wireless network without authentication and it’s not recommended.
Shared – You can use this option with WEP encryption key, however according to Microsoft, the traffic is not encrypted. Too bad and not recommended to use. WPA – WiFi Protected Access (WPA) authentication with RADIUS server. This authentication is usually found in business networks.
WPA-PSK – WPA authentication with pre-shared key. AES or TKIP encryption is provided. Mostly used by home wireless users.
WPA2 – WPA2 authentication with RADIUS server. This authentication is usually found in business networks. WPA2-PSK – WPA2 authentication with pre-shared key. AES or TKIP encryption is provided. Mostly used by home wireless users.
For my setup, I will key in home-network as SSID, enable WPA2-PSK authentication with AES encryption and key in network key as last.

Note: If the network that you are adding provides a network key automatically, make sure that The key is provided for me automatically check box is ticked. This option is only available if you choose Open or Shared authentication.
After keying wireless network information, click Connection tab, and tick Connect when this network is in range. The computer should be able to connect to wireless network when it’s in range.

You can create several networks and arrange the preferred network as according to your wish.



Manual Connecting to An Available Wireless Network If you don’t wish to set preferred wireless network, click here to learn manual connecting to an available wireless network.
Assign Computer Name and Workgroup
Each computer in your network must have a name and assigned to a workgroup, so that it’s easy for you to identify the computers in your network. Follow step-by-step instructions here to set computer name and workgroup.
After that, you can proceed to do file sharing or printer sharing in the network.
At this stage, you should be able to join the wireless network… Have fun...

Note: Default XP wireless zero configuration will have difficulty to detect and join non-broadcast (hidden SSID) wireless network. You can enable SSID broadcast on wireless router to fix this issue.

Note: Looking for wireless adapter? Here are my preferred USB wireless adapter, wireless PCI adapter and wireless PCMCIA card.

WIRESS ADAPTER CONFIGURATION IN VISTA

Ok.. Let’s talk about wireless adapter configuration in Vista here!
Configuring wireless adapter to join wireless network in Windows Vista is getting easier if you compare with Windows XP. Also Vista is capable to detect non-broadcasting wireless network (hidden SSID) and you can configure it as preferred network (this feature is not supported in XP).
Let’s start to make it works…
Wireless Adapter Driver Status and TCP/IP Setting Install the wireless adapter driver correctly, if not it won’t work. You can always get the latest driver firmware from manufacturer website and install it. You can check this link on how to check wireless adapter driver status.
After that, you need to configure the TCP/IP setting on the wireless adapter with IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS manually or from DHCP server. Take a look on configuring IP address and other network information here if you are not too sure how to do it. Note: If you have enabled DHCP setting on the wireless router, then you should select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically on your wireless adapter’s TCP/IP setting.
WLAN AutoConfig Service in Vista
What wireless utility you plan to use to detect wireless network and manage wireless network profile? You can use the wireless utility which is provided by wireless adapter manufacturer or the WLAN AutoConfig service from Vista. I like WLAN AutoConfig service, easy to use..
You can learn this easy way to start WLAN AutoConfig service here, which is part of Vista to detect wireless network and connect to it. This service is actually similar to Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP. Easy Way to Connect Wireless Network Ok! We are now ready to connect to existing wireless network, you can use Vista’s Connect to feature to detect available wireless network, connect to it and then save the wireless network profile.
Check this quick link on how to connect to wireless network, and then access Internet. Quite easy to do it..
Creating the Wireless Network Profile Manually If not, you can also create the wireless network profile manually and then connect to wireless network. This is useful especially the network that you plan to connect is not available now, but you know the connection settings.
Here is the way to do it:
1) Go to Start and right click on Network and then click Properties.
2) Network and Sharing Center window will appear, click on Set up a connection or network.
3) Set up a connection or network window will appear, click on Manually connect to a wireless network option and then click Next.
4) Here you need to enter the wireless network information (network name/SSID, security type, encryption type, security key) that you wish to connect. The supported security type are No authentication (Open), WEP, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise and 802.1x. The supported encryption type are TKIP and AES. Click Next at last.

Note: Tick on Start this connection automatically option if you want it to connect automatically next time when it’s in connecting range. Note: Don’t tick on Connect even if the network is not broadcasting option if possible for better security. The non-broadcasting wireless network will be show as Unnamed Network on Connect To window, you need to key in the network name (SSID) and security key in order to connect to it next time.
5) This final window will let you to connect to that created wireless network or change connection settings due to wrong settings. So, choose what you need to do..
Computer Name and Workgroup
You can now assign the computer name and workgroup to your computer, so that you can easily identify the computers in your network. Follow step-by-step instructions here to set computer name and workgroup. Furthermore, you can also do simple file sharing, password protested file sharing or printer sharing in the network. Test these features and see how you like it…
Having problem? Check how to use ping to troubleshoot network problem.
Looking for wireless adapter? Here are my preferred USB wireless adapter, wireless PCI adapter and wireless PCMCIA card.
Have fun..
4 steps to set up your home wireless network
By Tony Northrup
You can use a wireless network to share Internet access, files, printers, and more. Or you can use it to surf the Web while you're sitting on your couch or in your yard. Plus, it's easier to install than you think.
There are 4 steps to creating a wireless network:
1. Choose your wireless equipment
2. Connect your wireless router
3. Configure your wireless router
4. Connect your computers
For Windows XP users, Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not required for wireless networking, but it does make things much easier. Service Pack 2 also helps protect you against hackers, worms, and other Internet intruders.
Choose your wireless equipment
The first step is to make sure that you have the equipment you need. As you're looking for products in stores or on the Internet, you might notice that you can choose equipment that supports three different wireless networking technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. We recommend 802.11g, because it offers excellent performance and is compatible with almost everything.

Shopping list
Broadband Internet connection
Wireless router
A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter

A wireless router
The router converts the signals coming across your Internet connection into a wireless broadcast, sort of like a cordless phone base station. Be sure to get a wireless router, and not a wireless access point. A wireless network adapter
Network adapters wirelessly connect your computer to your wireless router. If you have a newer computer you may already have wireless capabilities built in. If this is the case, then you will not need a wireless network adapter. If you need to purchase an adapter for a desktop computer, buy a USB wireless network adapter. If you have a laptop, buy a PC card-based network adapter. Make sure that you have one adapter for every computer on your network.
Note: To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port to plug the wireless network adapter into. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a hub to add additional ports.

Connect your wireless router
Since you'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, print these instructions before you go any further.
First, locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off.
Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet.
Next, connect your router to your modem:
Note: The instructions below apply to a Linksys wireless router. The ports on your router may be labeled differently, and the images may look different on your router. Check the documentation that came with your equipment for additional assistance.
If you currently have your computer connected directly to your modem: Unplug the network cable from the back of your computer, and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.

CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER

Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn't labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN).
If you need to, turn your computer on. It should automatically connect to your router. Next, open Internet Explorer and type in the address to configure your router. You might be prompted for a password. The address and password you use will vary depending on what type of router you have, so refer to the instructions included with your router.
As a quick reference, this table shows the default addresses, usernames, and passwords for some common router manufacturers.
Router Address Username Password
3Com http://192.168.1.1 admin admin
D-Link http://192.168.0.1 admin
Linksys http://192.168.1.1 admin admin
Microsoft Broadband http://192.168.2.1 admin admin
Netgear http://192.168.0.1 admin password
Internet Explorer will show your router's configuration page. Most of the default settings should be fine, but you should configure three things:
1. Your wireless network name, known as the SSID. This name identifies your network. You should choose something unique that none of your neighbors will be using.
2. Wireless encryption (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which help protect your wireless network. For most routers, you will provide a passphrase that your router uses to generate several keys. Make sure your passphrase is unique and long (you don't need to memorize it).
3. Your administrative password, which controls your wireless network. Just like any other password, it should not be a word that you can find in the dictionary, and it should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure you can remember this password, because you'll need it if you ever have to change your router's settings.
The exact steps you follow to configure these settings will vary depending on the type of router you have. After each configuration setting, be sure to click Save Settings, Apply, or OK to save your changes. Now, you should disconnect the network cable from your computer.

Connect your computers
If your computer does not have wireless network support built in, plug your network adapter into your USB port, and place the antenna on top of your computer (in the case of a desktop computer), or insert the network adapter into an empty PC card slot (in the case of a laptop). Windows XP will automatically detect the new adapter, and may prompt you to insert the CD that came with your adapter. The on-screen instructions will guide you through the configuration process. Note: The steps below only apply if you're using Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you're running Windows XP and you don't have Service Pack 2 yet, plug your computer into your wireless router and download and install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Windows XP should show an icon with a notification that says it has found a wireless network.
Follow these steps to connect your computer to your wireless network:
1. Right-click the wireless network icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter. Don't be afraid to call their tech support.
2. The Wireless Network Connection window should appear and you should see your wireless network listed with the network name you chose. If you don't see your network, click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner. Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower-right corner.
3. Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect.
4. Windows XP will show its progress as it connects to your network. After you're connected, you can now close the Wireless Network Connection window. You're done.

Note: If the Wireless Network Connection window continues to show Acquiring Network Address, you may have mistyped the encryption key. Important Link Address (A guideline to configure a LAN):
http://www.niace.org.uk/research/ict/WON/Guide-to-Wireless-Networking.pdf
SETTING UP A HOME NETWORK (WINDOWS XP)

In the olden days – about six years ago when Windows 95 first arrived on the scene – creating a home network was a fearsome task reserved for the knowledgeable or the courageous.
That's no longer the case. Windows XP makes setting up a network easy. The toughest part of the deal is physically installing the hardware; the software side is a minor operation.
Why network?
If you are a multiple-computer household, now's the time to get those computers hitched. Doing so has a lot of benefits. You can:
Share printers, CD-ROM drives and other removeable drives between the computers.
Eliminate SneakerNet (passing files around on floppy or CD) and share files directly between PCs. Share a single Internet connection between computers (provided your agreement with your ISP allows this type of sharing).

Play multiplayer games.
Store only a single copy of large files, saving space on the other PCs' hard drives.
You can network computers that run different operating systems, but you'll find the ideal networking setup for a small home LAN (local area network) is with XP running on your most powerful machine(s) and either Windows 98 or Windows Me running on the other computers. I don't recommend trying to include computers running Windows 95 in your network unless you are an experienced user.

10-step total networking
You can get a complete home network up and running in 10 easy steps. Here's a summary of what's involved: Take stock of your existing hardware.
If you wish to share an Internet connection using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), choose which computer will be your ICS host.
Decide what type of network technology you wish to use. Make a list of the hardware you need for each computer. Install the network adaptors and install your modem on the ICS host computer.
Physically cable the computers together.
Switch on all computers, printers and other peripherals.
Make sure the ICS host is connected to the Internet.
Run the Network Setup Wizard on the ICS host.
Run the Network Setup Wizard on the other computers on the network.

Let's take that step by step.
1. Take stock of your hardware.
Note each computer's location and its hardware, including peripherals such as printers and modems.
2. Choose your ICS host
If you wish to share an Internet connection between your computers using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), choose which computer will be your ICS host. The ICS host has a direct connection, either by dial-up modem or high-speed link, to the Internet and provides access to the Internet for other computers on the network. Ideally, the host should be a computer running Windows XP. I'll assume you have made this choice in the following steps.
Apart from XP's easy handling of ICS, by using an XP computer as your ICS host you get the benefits of using the Internet Connection Firewall.
3. Choose a network technology
The most common choices are Ethernet and wireless LANs. For an Ethernet LAN you will need to install a network interface card, or NIC, in each computer and run cabling between the computers.
If you don't like the idea of opening your computer to install a network card, look for a USB adaptor instead. Depending on the size of your network, you may also need a network hub or router to provide interconnection between PCs on the LAN. Two PCs can get by using an RJ-45 crossover cable; three or more computers require a hub or multi-speed hub (called a switch).
If you have a high-speed Internet connection, a high-speed router is a good option.

The Network Setup Wizard includes links to detailed advice about configuring your network, including help on designing a network layout to suit your home. If you opt for a wireless LAN, you'll also need a NIC for each PC (there are versions which use USB adaptors as well). The big benefit for home environments is that a wireless LAN does away with the need for cabling. On the down side, though, wireless LANs tend to be slower, less robust and appreciably more expensive than traditional Ethernet LANs. In particular, wireless LANs do not always live up to their stated working range, and you may find factors such as your home's construction and design, plus interference from other devices affect your wireless LAN's performance. You may need to add an expensive Access Point to extend the range of the LAN and, even so, it may not be sufficient. The bottom line is, if you decide to go the wireless route, make sure the store will refund your money if the LAN will not provide reliable performance within the specified range.
4. Make a list of hardware needed
Make a list of the hardware you need for each computer, not forgetting any cabling, and buy it. If you're a little dazzled by the choices and configurations, consider purchasing a networking kit. These kits contain all you need to set up a two- or three-PC network. If possible, look for hardware which features the Windows XP Logo, indicating it is fully compatible with XP.
5. Install the adaptors
Install the network adaptors and install your modem on the ICS host computer (you can also let the computers connect to the Internet independently by installing modems on each).
6. Cable the computers
Physically cable the computers (and hubs or routers) together. Of course, you won't need to do this if you've chosen to go the wireless route. If you're installing an Ethernet network and have a lot of cabling work to do, you may prefer to get a professional to come in and do this work for you. It won't be cheap, but you can be sure you get the job done correctly and hopefully with minimal damage done to walls, ceilings and floors.
7. Switch it on
Switch on all computers, printers and other peripherals. 8. Connect the ICS host
Go to the ICS host computer and make sure it is connected to the Internet.
9. Run the Network Setup Wizard on the ICS host To run the Network Setup Wizard on the ICS host, click Start -> Control Panel -> Network And Internet Connections -> Setup Or Change Your Home Or Small Office Network. Follow the instructions in each screen and press Next to continue.

XP's Network Setup Wizard takes much of the pain out of setting up a home network.
The Network Setup Wizard will guide you through:
Configuring your network adaptors (NICs).
Configuring your computers to share a single Internet connection.
Naming each computer. (Each computer requires a name to identify it on the network.)
Sharing the Shared Files folder. Any files in this folder will be accessible to all computers on the network.
Sharing printers.
Installing the Internet Connection Firewall to guard you from online attacks.
10. Run the Network Setup Wizard on all computers To do so:
Insert the Windows XP CD in the first computer's drive. When the XP Welcome Menu appears, click Perform Additional Tasks.
Click Setup Home Or Small Office Networking and follow the prompts.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each computer on your network. Make sure you maintain an active Internet connection on your host computer as you proceed through this process.

The quickie XP network
If you want a really easy networking experience and you have the hardware to support it, consider clean installing Windows XP on two or more computers. First install your network hardware (network interface cards, cabling, et cetera), then perform a new installation of Windows XP. During installation, XP will sense your hardware setup, ask for a name for each computer, and then ask which type of setup you wish to create. Select Typical Settings For A Default Network Configuration. That's it. Provided your hardware is XP-compatible, XP will create a LAN using the workgroup name MSHOME.

Using your network
Once you have your network up and running, you can easily access other computers on the network via My Network Places (click Start -> My Network Places).
The Task Pane in My Network Places lets you access computers on your network and adjust settings. The Task Pane in My Network Places lets you view your network connections and view each of the computers in your workgroup (the workgroup consists of all computers on a network which share the same workgroup name – by default, XP gives all computers on your home network the workgroup name MSHOME, although you can change this if you wish). When you initially open My Network Places, you'll see icons for the Shared Files folder of each of the active network computers.

Sharing a printer
With your home network installed, your PC suddenly gains all the advantages of the other PC's on the network. If you've been lusting after your sister's colour photo printer, you can now print directly to it from your own machine. Provided, that is, your sister decides to share her printer. (You might offer to let her share your laser printer in return as an inducement – sharing works both ways.)
To share a printer, on the computer which is directly connected to the printer:
Click Start -> Control Panel -> Printers And Other Hardware -> Printers And Faxes. (Note: These steps will be a little different if you're sharing a printer on a PC running a version of Windows other than XP. For example, under Windows Me, you click Start -> Settings -> Printers.)
Click the printer you wish to share.
Click Share This Printer in the Task Pane.
In the printer's Properties dialog, click the Sharing tab.
Click Share Name and OK.
Make a printer accessible to others on the network by sharing it.
Once a printer has been shared you can access it from other computers on the network. To do so:
Click Start -> Control Panel -> Printers And Other Hardware.
Click Add A Printer.
In the Add New Printer wizard, when asked whether the printer is a local or network printer, select the latter.
In the next screen, select the option to Browse For A Printer and click Next. Select the appropriate printer from the list and continue with the wizard.
Sharing files and folders
Sharing a folder is even easier than sharing a printer: Open a folder (such as My Documents), click Make A New Folder in the Task Pane and name your new folder. With the new folder highlighted, click Share This Folder.
In the Sharing tab of the Properties dialog box, select Share This Folder On The Network.
Provide a descriptive name for the folder. This name should make it easy for others on the network to recognise the folder; it doesn't have to be the same as the folder name you selected in step 1. You can let other people on the network view and edit your files or view them only. If you want to protect your files from tampering, remove the tick from Allow Other Users To Change My Files.
There are a variety of ways to access a shared folder. Here's one way:
Click Start -> My Network Places -> View Workgroup Computers.
Click the computer whose files you wish to access and then click the shared folder.
You can create shortcuts to shared folders to make them easier to access.

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