Transcript XP Home Networking 1

Windows XP
Home Networking
Scott Manchester
Technical Evangelist
Home Networking
Agenda
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Broadband Internet Access
Why have a home network?
How to network your home
Home Network Architecture
Windows XP Networking
Broadband Benefits
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Dedicated always-on connection
High bandwidth allows streaming
digital media (audio & video)
Work from home
Access resources in your home
from anywhere in the world
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Home Security (nanny cam)
Home automation
Web site
Home Internet Access
Common broadband options
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Cable Modem
 Local Cable Company provides
Internet Access
 Works simultaneously with
standard Cable TV service
DSL Telephone Line
 Phone company provides Internet
Access
 Works simultaneously with
standard telephone service
Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)
Broadband Access
Home Networks
Why have a home network?
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Share an Internet connection
Share files (documents, music, videos)
Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.)
Connect a laptop from work
Multi-player gaming
Control networked devices in the home
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Digital audio receivers
Security cameras
Home automation systems
Network Media Options
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Wireless
Phone Line
Powerline
Ethernet
Wireless Networking
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Affordable (about $95 per node)
Industry Standard - Wi-Fi
11 Megabits per second
Windows XP supports zeroconfiguration for Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi networks being deployed
in public spaces
Wireless Networking
Phoneline Networks
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Uses home phone lines for data
Industry Standard - HomePNA
Inexpensive (about $35/node)
10 Megabits per second
Work simultaneously with DSL &
voice
Phoneline Networking
Powerline Networking
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Data over standard power lines
Industry Standard - HomePlug
14 megabits per second
Does not interfere with power
Powerline Networking
Ethernet
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Ideal for new construction or
same room networks
Industry standard
Uses Category 5 wire
100 Megabits and beyond data
rate
Network cards are inexpensive
(around $25)
Windows XP
Windows XP Networking Features:
 Network Setup Wizard
 Internet Connection Sharing
 Internet Connection Firewall
 Network Bridging
 Network Diagnostics & Repair
Network Setup Wizard
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Run after network is installed
performs the following functions:
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Enables Internet connection sharing
Enables internet firewall
Enables file and printer sharing
Sets up network bridge
Runs on:
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Windows 98 & Windows 98SE
Windows Millennium edition
Windows XP
Share the Internet
Internet Connection Sharing
 Shares Broadband or Dial-up
connection
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No need for multiple IP addresses
All PCs can be on-line at same time
Removes the complexity
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Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP)
Translates private IP address (NAT)
Resolves names to IP address (DNS)
ICS Server and Clients
Securing the Network
Internet Connection Firewall
 Helps prevent network intrusion
 Stateful packet filter
 Inspects all inbound traffic
 Advanced features available
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Logging functions
Customizable Service Definitions
Internet Connection Firewall
Network Bridge
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Enables seamless
communication
between different LAN
Segments
Network adapters can
be bridged to allow
data flow
from any two or more
local area network
segments
Supports HomePNA,
HomePlug, Wi-Fi,
1394, Ethernet
Network Bridge
Diagnostics and Repair
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Windows XP gathers and displays:
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Hardware settings
Internet
configuration
Network adapter
& modem settings
Network activity
& performance
Home Networking
Demo
Matt McGinnis
Program Manager
Microsoft
Summary
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Broadband Internet Connection
enables new scenarios
More reasons than ever to network
Many networking mediums available
Windows XP at the core of the network
setting up a network easier and more
secure than ever
Resources
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MS Windows XP Home page
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Microsoft Home Networking
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www.microsoft.com/homenet
Universal Plug & Play Forum
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www.microsoft.com/windowsxp
http://www.upnp.org/
MS Press Books
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