Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Third Edition

Chapter 16. Creating a Windows XP Pro Network

In this chapter

• Creating or Joining a Network

• Planning Your Network

• Choosing a Network and Cabling System

• Installing Network Adapters

• Installing Network Wiring

• Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network

• Manually Configuring Your Network

• Joining a Windows Domain Network

• Network Security

• Checking Out the Neighborhood

• Install and Configure Backup Software

• Bridging Two Network Types with Windows XP

• Troubleshooting

• Tips from the Windows Pros: Grassroots Networking

Creating or Joining a Network

In the previous chapter, I discussed the benefits of having a network, whether it's between two computers in your home, ten in your office, or thousands spanning the globe. In this chapter, I'll show you what you'll need to buy in order ...