1.6 - Windows Network Technologies

Question 1

Shared resources

Answer 1

• Make a folder or printer available on the network
  – “Share” with others, view in File Explorer
• Assign (map) a drive letter to a share
  – Access a file server
  – Reconnect automatically
• Shares ending with a dollar sign ($) are “hidden”
  – Not a security feature
• Administrative Tools > Computer Management

Question 2

Mapping drives

Answer 2

• Access a share
  – This PC / Map network drive
• Local drive letter and share name
  – May require additional authentication
• Or use the command line:
  net use h: “\Daedalus\Gate Room”

Question 3

Sharing printers

Answer 3

• Similar to sharing a folder
  – But it’s a printer instead
• Printer Properties
  – Access through File Explorer, the Settings app,
  or any other Printer Properties
  – Share an existing printer

Question 4

Using a shared printer

Answer 4

• Similar to sharing a folder
  – But it’s a printer instead
• Add a printer
  – File Explorer
  – Settings app

Question 5

Proxy Settings

Answer 5

• Change the traffic flow
  – An Internet go-between
• Settings > Network and Internet
  – Or use Control Panel > Internet Options >
  Connections > LAN settings
• Define address and exceptions
  – Proxies don’t work for everything

Question 6

Network locations

Answer 6

• Private
  – Share and connect to devices
  – Home or work network
• Public
  – No sharing or connectivity
  – Public Wi-Fi
• Customize security settings
  – Profile is determined automatically
  – Change the settings at any time

Question 7

Network paths

Answer 7

• View network paths in File Explorer
  – Server and share name
• Map network drive
  – Add a drive letter
• Disconnect
  – Toolbar - Right-click the drive

Question 8

Metered connections

Answer 8

• Reduce data usage
  – Slow network links
  – Limited bandwidth
  – Usage-based billing
• Can modify application communication
  – Windows Updates
  – OneDrive sync