PC Maintenance: PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Preparing for A+
CertificationCertificationChapter 22: Setting Up a Chapter 22: Setting Up a
Windows NetworkWindows Network
Chapter 22 ObjectivesChapter 22 Objectives
Install network componentsInstall network components Set up networking in WindowsSet up networking in Windows Understand TCP/IP basicsUnderstand TCP/IP basics
Installing a NICInstalling a NIC
Physical installationPhysical installation PCI or ISA cardPCI or ISA card PC Card (PCMCIA)PC Card (PCMCIA) USBUSB
Setup in WindowsSetup in Windows Run Setup utility to install driverRun Setup utility to install driver Configure any options as neededConfigure any options as needed Test to confirm functionalityTest to confirm functionality
Installing a Hub, Switch, or APInstalling a Hub, Switch, or AP
Connect network Connect network cablescables
Connect AC power Connect AC power to deviceto device
Start up PC(s) and Start up PC(s) and test network test network connectivityconnectivity
Networking Software and the OSI Networking Software and the OSI ModelModel
Version Differences in Windows Version Differences in Windows NetworkingNetworking
Windows 95, 98, MeWindows 95, 98, Me Single set of properties for all networking as a Single set of properties for all networking as a
wholewhole Windows 2000, XPWindows 2000, XP
Each network connection has its own Each network connection has its own propertiesproperties
Each network connection can have different Each network connection can have different protocols and servicesprotocols and services
Windows 9x NetworkingWindows 9x Networking
From Control From Control Panel, choose Panel, choose NetworkNetwork
Add protocols and Add protocols and servicesservices
Configure TCP/IP Configure TCP/IP for IP addressfor IP address
Windows 2000/XP NetworkingWindows 2000/XP Networking
Choose a Choose a network network connection connection and then and then view its view its PropertiesProperties
Network Client SoftwareNetwork Client Software
Client for Microsoft NetworksClient for Microsoft Networks Might already be installedMight already be installed Installed during Windows Setup if a NIC is Installed during Windows Setup if a NIC is
detecteddetected Installed when you run Network Setup WizardInstalled when you run Network Setup Wizard
Client for Netware NetworksClient for Netware Networks Must be manually installedMust be manually installed Not available in all versionsNot available in all versions
Manually Installing Network Manually Installing Network Client SoftwareClient Software
Windows 9x/MeWindows 9x/Me Add client from Add client from
Networks dialog Networks dialog boxbox
Windows 2000/XPWindows 2000/XP Choose a network Choose a network
connection and add connection and add client for that client for that connectionconnection
ProtocolsProtocols
TCP/IPTCP/IP Usually installed by Usually installed by
defaultdefault Required for InternetRequired for Internet Used by most Used by most
networksnetworks NetBEUINetBEUI
Older, compact Older, compact protocolprotocol
Not routableNot routable Not available in Not available in
Windows XPWindows XP
IPX/SPX-CompatibleIPX/SPX-Compatible Internetwork Packet Internetwork Packet
Exchange/Sequenced Exchange/Sequenced Packet ExchangePacket Exchange
Required for Client for Required for Client for Netware NetworksNetware Networks
Binding ProtocolsBinding Protocols
Required in Windows 9x/Me because Required in Windows 9x/Me because of the single set of Network settingsof the single set of Network settings
Associates a protocol with a client or Associates a protocol with a client or NICNIC
Binding ProtocolsBinding Protocols
Checking for Network Checking for Network ConnectivityConnectivity
Browse My Network Places (or Network Browse My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood)Neighborhood)
Changing the Computer Name Changing the Computer Name and Workgroup Nameand Workgroup Name
Windows 9x/Me: Windows 9x/Me: Identification tab Identification tab in Network in Network propertiesproperties
Changing the Computer Name Changing the Computer Name and Workgroup Nameand Workgroup Name
In System In System Properties:Properties: Windows 2000:Windows 2000:
Network Network Identification tab Identification tab
Windows XP:Windows XP: Computer Name Computer Name tab in System tab in System propertiesproperties
Network Setup with WizardsNetwork Setup with Wizards
Windows Me:Windows Me: Home Networking WizardHome Networking Wizard
Windows XP:Windows XP: Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard
Understanding TCP/IPUnderstanding TCP/IP
IP AddressesIP Addresses 32-bit binary number32-bit binary number Broken down into four 8-digit binary numbersBroken down into four 8-digit binary numbers Each binary number converted to decimalEach binary number converted to decimal Example: Example:
1100111.10010110.11000000.000011001100111.10010110.11000000.00001100(equivalent to 207.150.192.12) (equivalent to 207.150.192.12)
Assigning IP AddressesAssigning IP Addresses
Static:Static: Fixed address, assigned to each Fixed address, assigned to each PCPC
Dynamic:Dynamic: Address assigned to the PC by Address assigned to the PC by a DHCP servera DHCP server
Automatic Private IP Address (APIPA):Automatic Private IP Address (APIPA): Address assigned by default if DHCP Address assigned by default if DHCP server is not availableserver is not available
Subnet MasksSubnet Masks
Tells where the network address divides Tells where the network address divides from the host addressfrom the host address
Binary versions always have the 1s first, Binary versions always have the 1s first, followed by the 0sfollowed by the 0s Example, Example,
11111111.11111111.11111111.0000000011111111.11111111.11111111.00000000 When converted to decimal:When converted to decimal:
255.255.255.0255.255.255.0
DNS ServerDNS Server
Stands for Domain Name SystemStands for Domain Name System Translates between URLs and IP Translates between URLs and IP
addresses on the Internetaddresses on the Internet Many DNS servers on the Internet, all Many DNS servers on the Internet, all
sharing data with one anothersharing data with one another
Checking PC’s IP AddressChecking PC’s IP Address
Windows 9x/Me:Windows 9x/Me:
1.1. View Network View Network propertiesproperties
2.2. View properties for View properties for TCP/IPTCP/IP
3.3. Look on IP Look on IP Address tabAddress tab
Checking PC’s IP AddressChecking PC’s IP Address
Windows 2000 or Windows 2000 or XP: XP: 1.1. Display properties Display properties
for desired for desired connectionconnection
2.2. Display properties Display properties for TCP/IPfor TCP/IP