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Windows XP Windows XP Home NetworkingHome Networking
Scott ManchesterScott ManchesterTechnical EvangelistTechnical EvangelistHome NetworkingHome Networking
AgendaAgenda
Broadband Internet AccessBroadband Internet Access Why have a home network?Why have a home network? How to network your homeHow to network your home Home Network ArchitectureHome Network Architecture Windows XP NetworkingWindows XP Networking
Broadband BenefitsBroadband Benefits
Dedicated always-on connection Dedicated always-on connection High bandwidth allows streaming High bandwidth allows streaming
digital media (audio & video)digital media (audio & video) Work from homeWork from home Access resources in your home Access resources in your home
from anywhere in the worldfrom anywhere in the world Home Security (nanny cam)Home Security (nanny cam) Home automationHome automation Web siteWeb site
Home Internet AccessHome Internet Access
Common broadband optionsCommon broadband options Cable ModemCable Modem
Local Cable Company provides Local Cable Company provides Internet AccessInternet Access
Works simultaneously with Works simultaneously with standard Cable TV servicestandard Cable TV service
DSL Telephone LineDSL Telephone Line Phone company provides Internet Phone company provides Internet
Access Access Works simultaneously with Works simultaneously with
standard telephone servicestandard telephone service Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)
Home NetworksHome Networks
Why have a home network?Why have a home network? Share an Internet connectionShare an Internet connection Share files (documents, music, videos)Share files (documents, music, videos) Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.)Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.) Connect a laptop from workConnect a laptop from work Multi-player gamingMulti-player gaming Control networked devices in the homeControl networked devices in the home
Digital audio receiversDigital audio receivers Security camerasSecurity cameras Home automation systemsHome automation systems
Network Media OptionsNetwork Media Options
WirelessWireless Phone Line Phone Line PowerlinePowerline EthernetEthernet
Wireless NetworkingWireless Networking
Affordable (about $95 per node)Affordable (about $95 per node) Industry Standard - Wi-FiIndustry Standard - Wi-Fi 11 Megabits per second11 Megabits per second Windows XP supports zero-Windows XP supports zero-
configuration for Wi-Ficonfiguration for Wi-Fi Wi-Fi networks being deployed Wi-Fi networks being deployed
in public spacesin public spaces
Phoneline NetworksPhoneline Networks
Uses home phone lines for dataUses home phone lines for data Industry Standard - HomePNAIndustry Standard - HomePNA Inexpensive (about $35/node)Inexpensive (about $35/node) 10 Megabits per second10 Megabits per second Work simultaneously with DSL & Work simultaneously with DSL &
voicevoice
Powerline NetworkingPowerline Networking
Data over standard power linesData over standard power lines Industry Standard - HomePlugIndustry Standard - HomePlug 14 megabits per second14 megabits per second Does not interfere with powerDoes not interfere with power
EthernetEthernet
Ideal for new construction or Ideal for new construction or same room networkssame room networks
Industry standardIndustry standard Uses Category 5 wire Uses Category 5 wire 100 Megabits and beyond data 100 Megabits and beyond data
raterate Network cards are inexpensive Network cards are inexpensive
(around $25)(around $25)
Windows XPWindows XP
Windows XP Networking Features:Windows XP Networking Features: Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall Network BridgingNetwork Bridging Network Diagnostics & RepairNetwork Diagnostics & Repair
Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard
Run after network is installed Run after network is installed performs the following functions:performs the following functions:
Enables Internet connection sharingEnables Internet connection sharing Enables internet firewallEnables internet firewall Enables file and printer sharingEnables file and printer sharing Sets up network bridgeSets up network bridge
Runs on: Runs on: Windows 98 & Windows 98SEWindows 98 & Windows 98SE Windows Millennium editionWindows Millennium edition Windows XPWindows XP
Share the InternetShare the Internet
Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing Shares Broadband or Dial-up Shares Broadband or Dial-up
connectionconnection No need for multiple IP addressesNo need for multiple IP addresses All PCs can be on-line at same timeAll PCs can be on-line at same time
Removes the complexityRemoves the complexity Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP)Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP) Translates private IP address (NAT)Translates private IP address (NAT) Resolves names to IP address (DNS)Resolves names to IP address (DNS)
Securing the NetworkSecuring the Network
Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall Helps prevent network intrusionHelps prevent network intrusion Stateful packet filterStateful packet filter Inspects all inbound trafficInspects all inbound traffic Advanced features availableAdvanced features available
Logging functionsLogging functions Customizable Service DefinitionsCustomizable Service Definitions
Network BridgeNetwork Bridge Enables seamless Enables seamless
communication communication between different LAN between different LAN SegmentsSegments
Network adapters can Network adapters can be bridged to allow be bridged to allow data flowdata flowfrom any two or more from any two or more local area network local area network segmentssegments
Supports HomePNA, Supports HomePNA, HomePlug, Wi-Fi, HomePlug, Wi-Fi, 1394, Ethernet1394, Ethernet
Diagnostics and RepairDiagnostics and Repair
Windows XP gathers and displays:Windows XP gathers and displays: Hardware settingsHardware settings Internet Internet
configurationconfiguration Network adapter Network adapter
& modem settings& modem settings Network activity Network activity
& performance& performance
Matt McGinnisMatt McGinnisProgram ManagerProgram ManagerMicrosoftMicrosoft
Home NetworkingHome NetworkingDemoDemo
SummarySummary
Broadband Internet Connection Broadband Internet Connection enables new scenariosenables new scenarios
More reasons than ever to networkMore reasons than ever to network Many networking mediums availableMany networking mediums available Windows XP at the core of the network Windows XP at the core of the network
setting up a network easier and more setting up a network easier and more secure than eversecure than ever
Resources Resources
MS Windows XP Home pageMS Windows XP Home page www.microsoft.com/windowsxpwww.microsoft.com/windowsxp
Microsoft Home NetworkingMicrosoft Home Networking www.microsoft.com/homenetwww.microsoft.com/homenet
Universal Plug & Play ForumUniversal Plug & Play Forum http://www.upnp.org/http://www.upnp.org/
MS Press BooksMS Press Books This Wired HomeThis Wired Home by Alan Neibauer by Alan Neibauer