Using Remote Network Resources

When you’re connected, you can use network resources exactly as if you were physically on the network. The Network folder, shared folders, and network printers all function as if you were directly connected.

The following are some tips for effective remote networking:

• Don’t try to run application software that is installed on the remote network itself. Starting it could take quite a long time! (However, if you have previously connected directly to the network, and the Offline Files system is in use, you might have a cached copy of the application on your hard disk. Your network manager will set this up for you if it’s a reasonable thing to use.)

• If you get disconnected while you are editing a document that was ...

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