Chapter 7. Networking, Wireless, and Mobility

Windows Vista is the first version of Windows developed at a time when networking, via home networks, corporate networks, and the Internet, has become truly ubiquitous. Because of that, it was designed from the ground up with networking in mind. In addition, Windows Vista has many built-in features designed for mobile computing, which is particularly important because laptop computers have become as common as desktops.

This chapter covers all aspects of networking and mobility, from basic networking terminology and setup to configuring and managing wired and wireless networks, sharing files and resources, using Windows Vista's built-in networking applications such as Windows Meeting Space, using mobile features, and finally, using Windows Vista's many useful command-line networking tools.

Here is an alphabetical reference of entries in this chapter:

Change Workgroup or Domain	Network and Sharing Center	Presentation Settings
Connect to a Network	Network Connection Properties (Includes Wired and Wireless Connections)	Remote Desktop Connection
Connection Manager Profile Installer	Network Connection Status	Route
Create Shared Folder	Network Map	Set Up a Connection or Network
Finger	Network Projector	Sync Center
FTP	NSLookup	Tablet PC
Manage Network Connections	Offline Files	Tracert
Manage Wireless Networks	Pen and Input Devices	Virtual Private Network
Mobile PC Control Panel	People Near Me	Windows Defender
Msg	Phone and Modem Options	Windows Firewall
Net	Phone Dialer	Windows IP Configuration
Netsh	Ping	Windows Meeting Space
Network and Internet Control Panel	Power Options	Windows Mobility Center