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Windows 7 Networking and Homegroups Glynn Brooks NTPCUG Windows Inside/Out SIG October 17, 2009
Windows 7
Networking and
Homegroups
Glynn Brooks
NTPCUG
Windows Inside/Out SIG
October 17, 2009
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Today’s Topics
What is a Homegroup?
Why do you need one?
What problems does a Homegroup solve?
Windows 7 Networking
Builds on changes that appeared in Windows
Vista, completely different from Windows XP
Automatic detection of wireless networks
Automatic set up of network printers
Sharing of files and folders greatly simplified
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Network and Sharing Center
The network map is automatically generated
Clicking on an icon opens configuration
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Wireless Network Detection
Local wireless access
points are identified by
SSID, signal strength and
security
Tray icon indicates signal
strength and connection
information
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Connecting to an
Unsecured Network
Public access points are not allowed access
to computer resources
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Connecting to a
Secured Network
Windows 7 supports WEP, WPA, WPA2
connections with up to 256 bit encryption
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Installing a Network Printer
If a printer driver suitable for use with Windows 7 is available, the printer is installed.
If not, Windows uses Windows Update to search for a driver online. If Windows
Update cannot locate a driver, download and install the driver manually. If a Windows
7 driver is not available, use a Windows Vista driver
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File and Folder Sharing
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Streaming Access
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Media Streaming
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Homegroup set up
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Homegroup Sharing
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Homegroup Password
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For further study
http://www.maximumpc.com/user/marcus_soperus
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/windows_7_fea
ture_focus_devices_and_printers
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/windows_7_fea
ture_focus_windows_media_center
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Additional Resources
Glynn Brooks contact information:
214-228-2831
Download these slides from: sp.ntpcug.org / XPSIG/
