Local Networks

If you have a home network, adding a new computer so that it can access printers and files is a necessity. Windows makes it simple to expand your home network in just a few simple steps. Whether...

When configuring an Ethernet home network, you may wish to assign static IP addresses to some of the computers to reduce the chance of an address conflict or use a service such as Remote Desktop....

Computers are designed to be interoperable, meaning you should be able to share your files and network between Macs and Windows PCs without much difficulty. However, problems can still arise from...

University dorms are known to have incredibly fast networks, and as such are a magnet for file sharing, enabling collaborative work to be completed by many students working on a single project. If...

Windows socket, commonly called "winsock", helps your Windows-based computer figure out the best way to connect to the Internet. If you're receiving winsock errors, chances are, you won't be able...

Once connected through means of either a wireless or local network, your Xbox 360 can synchronize with the your other Windows-based personal computer systems in order to share media between the...

Remote access to a computer on a Windows network is accomplished by using Terminal Services, which was later named "Remote Desktop." This capability is freely installed in Windows operating...

Unlike a hard disk that's built into or directly connected to a computer, network-attached storage is accessible over a computer network. Saving files to a network storage drive is a convenient...

Secure Shell, or SSH, is a Unix based protocol that allows secure data transfer. You can use it to transfer large files from one computer to the other without having to worry about flash drives!...

A Windows XP workgroup allows individuals on a PC to share files with other computers within the workgroup. In an office or home that uses both Macs and PCs, a Windows XP workgroup can help...

The registry is a special Windows database that contains settings for the hardware, operating system and programs installed on the computer. Editing the registry is the direct way to modify...

Creating a network between Windows Vista and Windows XP computers is a pretty difficult task. To make things worse, one of the steps required is to install the LLTD(Link Layer Topology...

Nowadays, many electronic features require you to input your computer's internal IP address. This is especially important when making your computer a server, or also when trying to remotely...

A LMHOSTS file is an older technology used to connect networks in Microsoft Windows operating systems like Windows 2000, 98 and 95. The file contains a map of host IP addresses. It's placed in the...

A management information base (MIB) is a type of service used to maintain network resources like routers and switches. A MIB is a virtual database that provides a list of resources, which...

In an age where homemade videos have rose to the standards of Hollywood level films, many people would love to see their masterpieces on their own big screens. They don't have access to the Silver...

Many Windows Vista PC users have noticed a problem that I have had myself: ethernet connections only run at 100 megabit instead of gigabit. This can significantly slow down a local home...

For Windows clients that connect to a Novell server, the operating system requires client services for Netware to interact with LAN resources. Once servers are changed to another operating system...

Microsoft Network is an older protocol used on Windows 95 and Windows 98 computers. Even though these operating systems are older technology, some businesses and home users have them installed on...

MSMQ, or Microsoft Message Queuing, allows software applications to send information back and forth even when one of the applications is not connected to the network. MSMQ does this by storing...

A network bridge on a Windows XP system allows more than one computer to connect to each other over the same network. This connection enables the computers to communicate by sending and receiving...

If your computer is running Windows XP Home Edition, and has Service Pack 2 installed, you can allow users on other computers to connect to your computer through the Internet. Once connected, you...

Sharing files and folders between computers on a LAN (Local Area Network) has become a great convenience. No more running back and forth from computer to computer with CD's or thumb drives. Just...

Windows 98 is an operating system developed and released by the Microsoft Corporation. Windows 98 precedes the more recent Windows XP version. Microsoft has built-in a network diagnosis and setup...

When a computer is connected to a printer, the print job is sent directly to the printer. A Windows print server enables multiple computers to access shared printers. The printers are often shared...

Install Microsoft XP Professional or Vista on the work computer if it has not already been installed. The act of connecting the computers is performed by using the Microsoft operating system....

Setting up a FiOS network is not very different from setting up a network using service from any other provider. While the Verizon FiOS service brings fiber directly into your home instead of...

It's an old conundrum. You have an old computer to you need to get data from. The computer has no USB ports but that doesn't matter anyway since it's running either Windows 95 or 98. It has a...

A local area network (LAN) is a network or group of computers within a small area that are connected to each other by way of a hub or a router. Once in a while, these connections won't connect...

A Network Drive is a shared drive, whereby various members of your local network (often termed a "Workgroup" or a LAN) can store, retrieve and share files, folders, backups, games, pictures and...

You can use the network capabilities of Windows XP to share a broadband Internet connection, files and printers. Setting up a local area network (LAN) is much simpler on Windows XP than on earlier...

Often it can be handy to know the IP address of a computer for setting up networks and determining security settings as well as other computer based tasks. The following steps will help you to...

Use these instructions to lookup your IP address from a Windows XP workstation. Depending on what you are doing on the internet, you may need to provide your IP address as a way to identify...

In this guide I will explain how to test network connectivity in all windows environments. If you have a computer named Computer-A and Computer-B. How can you test to see if Computer-A has the...

In order to achieve the steps required to install the Network Monitor Appliction, we need to make sure that we have our Windows 2000, XP, or Windows Server 2003 install cd. Slip your cd into the...

At times windows firewall can prevent users from accessing data on your network, here is how to can disable firewall completely

Macs running OS X are more compatible with PCs than ever. There is no need to use PC-Mac LAN, and you can even print to Windows printers through your PC. This focuses on getting a Mac to connect...

Networking computers allow you to share data through the hard drives of every computer within the network. You need to configure the hard drive for sharing data. This works differently, as it...