UNIT 5: Working With Computer Networks

PRELIMINARY STEPS

#1 Create an IP Address

	SERVER (1)	CLIENT (2)	SUBNET MASK
A	100.100.200.1	100.100.200.2	255.0.0.0
B	150.130.150.54	150.130.150.55	255.255.0.0
C	200.150.180.21	200.150.180.22	255.255.255.0

#2 Configure  the IP Address

• IPCONFIG ecommand is a fast was of determining your computer's IP address and other information, such as the address of its default gateway.

• PING is used to test the connectivity.

#3 Set Windows firewall settings

SET WINDOWS FIREWALL SETTINGS

Turn off firewall

• FIREWALL is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

#4 Set up a home or small office network

SET UP A HOME OR SMALL OFFICE NETWORK

Network Setup Wizard

• NETWORK SETUP WIZARD is a built-in feature of windows that let you setup a network for computers running Microsoft windows operating systems.

Sharing file on a network (Server)

1.   Place the file inside the folder

2.  Right click the folder

3.  Click Properties

4.  Click Sharing

5.  Click Share this folder on the network

6.  Click Apply

7.  Click OK

Checking the file (Client)

1.   Click Start button

2.  Click Run

3.  Then type \\[IP address of server]

Sharing printer on a network (Server)

1.  Click Control Panel

2.  Click Add Printer

3.  Right click Printer

4.  Click Sharing

5.  Click Share this printer

6.  Click Apply

7.  Click OK

Connecting printer on a network (Client)

1.   Click Run

2.  Then type \\[IP address of Server]

3.  Double click Printers and Faxes

4.  Right click Printer

5.  Click Connect