Summary

In this chapter you learned how to:

  • Connect your computers to the Internet.
  • Connect your computers to a network through wireless and wired connections.
  • Extend your wireless network range with access points.
  • Create and join a homegroup.
  • Share files with Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista computers all on the same home network.
  • Make your own (Ethernet) network patch cables.
  • Protect your network from common security problems and issues.

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