Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring a Basic LAN
Chapter Syllabus
Installing LAN Cabling
Installing Network Interface Cards
Configuring Windows Software
Summary
Key Technical Terms
Review Questions
This chapter describes the procedure for installing a basic LAN. It begins with installing the wiring and hubs, continues with installing the PC network interface cards and driver programs, and concludes with configuring Windows software for peer-to-peer network operation using NETBIOS and TCP/IP. Throughout, the Windows networking model is used to illustrate key installation steps.
The first steps in installing a SOHO LAN involve the LAN wiring and LAN wiring hubs and switches. Unless these connections are in place, nothing works with the SOHO LAN. Once ...
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