Each short lesson lists any techniques that might be good to know as background (
Before You Begin) as well as other lessons that might be related or that might give you more information (
See Also). Have fun!
PART I: NETWORKING AND WINDOWS FUNDAMENTALS |
CHAPTER 1: Start Here PAGE 3 |
CHAPTER 2: Navigating Windows XP PAGE 19 |
| About the Windows XP Environment |
| Navigate the Windows Desktop and Start Menu |
| Browse and Search for Files and Folders |
| About My Network Places |
| Use the Control Panel |
| View the Windows Security Center |
| Get Help in Windows |
| About Windows Update |
| Use Windows Update |
CHAPTER 3: Sharing a Home Computer PAGE 41 |
| About Sharing a Windows XP Computer |
| Create a User Account |
| Change the Account Picture |
| Password Protect a User Account |
| Change the Account Type |
| Configure a .NET Passport for a User Account |
| Log On to Windows |
| Switch Users |
| Delete a User Account |
PART II: CREATING THE HOME NETWORK |
CHAPTER 4: Installing and Configuring the Wireless Router PAGE 67 |
| About Installing the Wireless Router |
| Install the Router |
| About Configuring the Wireless Router |
| Access Router Configuration |
| About Internet Settings |
| Configure Internet Settings |
| About Wireless Settings |
| Configure Router Wireless Settings |
CHAPTER 5: Installing and Configuring Wireless Adapters PAGE 91 |
| About Wireless Network Adapters |
| Determine Upgradeability of Current Computers |
| Install a Wireless Adapter |
| Install Adapter Software Utility |
| Check WiFi Adapter Installation |
| About Configuring the Wireless Adapter |
| Configure Adapter and Connect to the Wireless Router |
| Configure Adapter for Computer-to-Computer Networking |
| Create Configuration Profiles |
| About Updating an Adapter Driver |
CHAPTER 6: Configuring the Windows Home Network PAGE 123 |
| About Configuring PCs for Networking |
| Run the Network Setup Wizard |
| Name the Computer and Join a Workgroup |
| Open Connections Properties and Enable Client, Protocols, and Services |
| Add a Network Client or Service |
| Configure TCP/IP Settings |
| Check WiFi Adapter Status |
| Verify Workgroup Membership and Access Network Neighborhood |
PART III: USING THE HOME NETWORK |
CHAPTER 7: Sharing Network Resources PAGE 155 |
| About Sharing Network Resources |
| Share a Printer |
| Share a Folder |
| About Accessing Network Resources |
| Access Shared Folders and Open Shared Files |
| Map a Network Drive |
| Connect to a Shared Printer |
| Search for Network Computers |
| Add a Network Place |
CHAPTER 8: Filtering Content and Enabling Game Services PAGE 183 |
| About Content Filtering and Opening Ports |
| Block Access to Websites |
| Block Access to Internet Services |
| Set Up a Filter Schedule |
| Configure Port Forwarding and Port Triggering |
CHAPTER 9: Taking Advantage of Wireless Hotspots PAGE 211 |
| About Wireless Hotspots |
| Use the Web to Locate Hotspots |
| Detect WiFi Hotspots and Connect |
| Fine-Tune Hotspot Connection Parameters |
| About Wardriving |
PART IV: PROTECTING AND SECURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK |
CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your System and Data PAGE 231 |
| About Backing Up and Restoring Data |
| Use the Windows Backup Wizard |
| Use Advanced Backup Features |
| Restore Backed Up Data |
| Create a System Restore Point |
| Restore the System |
CHAPTER 11: Securing the Wireless Network PAGE 265 |
| About Basic Network Security |
| About Firewalls |
| Configure Router Firewall Settings |
| Change Router Password |
| Back Up Router Configuration |
| Turn Off Server Set IDs (SSIDs) Broadcasts |
| About 802.11 Security Strategies |
| Configure Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Security |
| Configure WiFi Protected Access (WPA) Security |
| About Network Interface MAC Addresses |
| Create a WiFi Network MAC Access List |
| Configure Remote Management |
CHAPTER 12: Protecting the Wireless Network PAGE 305 |
| About Malware |
| Use Antivirus Software |
| Update Antivirus Software |
| Activate the Windows XP Security Center |
| About Spyware |
| Install AntiSpyware |
| Use AntiSpyware |
| About Spam Email and Outlook Express |
| Configure Outlook Express Rules |
CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Network Connections PAGE 333 |
| About Network Connection Problems |
| Reset WiFi Adapter |
| Check Router Status |
| View Attached Devices |
| View Router Log |
| About Command-Line Tools |
| Use Command-Line Tools |
| About Upgrading Router Firmware and Adapter Drivers |
