1.8 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking on a client/desktop. Flashcards
1.8 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking on a client/desktop.
1.8 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking on a client/desktop.
• HomeGroup vs. Workgroup
A homegroup is a single private networking group from which to share files. •ONLY ON Windows 7/8/8.1 • Must be set to “Home” in Windows • ALL users have same single password.
A workgroup operates within a subnet. A group of devices act as peers and a single device serves as a standalone system. It is a logical group of network devices.
• Each computer maintains its own user information and acts as an independent machine • Manage in control panel / system
• Domain setup
• Must be Windows Pro or better *
Domain setup Domains are business networks. Domains can support entire enterprises that support thousands of users and devices. Domains act as the brain or center from which all policies and administration occur from.
• Central database, enterprise driven
◦ User accounts managed from admin
• Active directory domain services • Manage all devices and users
• Network shares/administrative shares/mapping drives
Network shares / Administrative shares / Mapping drives Network drives are local shares. This means they have a letter and are available on the local machine.
Mapping the network drive means placing a pointer or link to a drive letter or assigning a pointer to a mounted folder or container.
• Printer sharing vs. network printer mapping
Printer sharing vs. network printer mapping Any printer connected to the device can be shared from its local host. Printer Properties 🡪 Sharing A network printer requires the administrator or user open the server object from Network and right-click on the device listed.
• Establish networking connections
Establish network connections - These connections are Windows 10
• Establish networking connections
- VPN
VPN Windows has proprietary VPN technology. VPNs are used to encrypt whatever traffic that might go over an unsecured channel. As such, VPN is a “tunnel” through the Internet. ]
• Establish networking connections
- Dial-ups
Dial-ups Requiring the use of a standard telephone line, Dial up connections are not used much anyone. It uses an analog modem to dial another modem on the ISP’s remote access server, which transfers the data onto the ISP network and to and from the Internet. Max speed is 56 kbps
• Establish networking connections
- Wireless
Wireless Establishing a connection requires: network name (SSID), security type (none, wep, wpa3, etc), encryption type
• Establish networking connections
- Wired
Wired Establishing a wired connection in today’s world generally means just plugging in an Ethernet cable.
If there is more configuration required, this would mean making adjustments to the DHCP list for that network.
• Establish networking connections
- WWAN (Cellular)
WWAN (Cellular) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) means using an adapter to link to a cell provider’s network via the nearest available transmitter (Base Station). Depends on the provider’s bandwidth.
• Proxy settings
Proxy settings Located under Internet Options>Connections>LAN settings, a proxy server can be used to improve performance and security.
• Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection A remote desktop allows a user to access their device from another device. Using this connection allows users to work securely, and sometimes with higher speeds.
• Remote Assistance
Remote Assistance This feature allows a user to ask for help from a tech or co-worker. These assistants use ephemeral range port numbers (49152 – 65535).
• Home vs. Work vs. Public network settings
Home vs. Work vs. Public Network Settings Location awareness can be applied to computers.
Home – enables network discovery (the ability to contact other computers on the network) and use Homegroups Work – enables network discovery
Public – disables network discovery and file sharing Domain – not an option but if computer is joined to a domain, the firewalls are configured via Group Policy.
