Chapter 1. Introduction to Networking

  • Explore networking options

  • Select a network type

  • Select network hardware

  • Learn networking terms

CONGRATULATIONS on your new (or updated) PC with the Windows Vista operating system! I hope you’ve had time to explore some of the awesome new features such as Windows Sidebar, Windows Calendar, Windows Photo Gallery, and the Snipping Tool, as well as the new system and security tools including Windows Defender and Windows Firewall. You have more tools to explore, though, including the outstanding new networking tools.

I’m assuming if you’re reading this introduction, you must be just about ready to get on with networking! Because Windows Vista offers several options for home and small-office networks and because I want ...

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