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Microsoft Corporation Published: October 2010 Authors: James McIllece, Dave Bishop, L. Joan Devraun Editor: Scott Somohano
Abstract
Network and Sharing Center provides a centralized location where you can view, create, and modify local area network (LAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), virtual private network (VPN), dial-up, and Broadband connections on your client and server computers. In addition, you can configure connections to the local computer and sharing options that specify the content that is available to other computers and devices on the network. You can use this guide to administer Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Please provide feedback about this guide using the star rating system on the web version of the guide in the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Library, at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63530.
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Contents
Network and Sharing Center Operations Guide..............................................................................1 Abstract....................................................................................................................................1 Contents..........................................................................................................................................3 Network and Sharing Center Operations Guide............................................................................10 In this guide...............................................................................................................................10 Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center...........................................................10 When to Use This Guide............................................................................................................10 How to Use This Guide..............................................................................................................11 What this guide does not provide...............................................................................................11 Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center.....................................................12 Administer Network and Sharing Center.......................................................................................14 Start Network and Sharing Center................................................................................................15 Additional considerations....................................................................................................16 Manage Network Connections......................................................................................................16 Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections........................................17 Additional considerations....................................................................................................17 Enable connection logging............................................................................................................18 Additional considerations....................................................................................................18 Specify a default network connection............................................................................................18 Additional considerations....................................................................................................19 Establish Network Connections....................................................................................................19 Create a Local Area Network (LAN) connection............................................................................20 Connect to a network....................................................................................................................20 Connect to a network in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.............................................21 Additional considerations....................................................................................................22 Additional considerations....................................................................................................23 Additional considerations....................................................................................................24 Additional considerations....................................................................................................25 Connect to a network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.............................................26
Create a wireless network connection..........................................................................................26 Create a Wireless Network connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..................27 Make a connection to a wireless network that is visible and in range.................................27 Make a connection to a wireless network that is not visible................................................28 Create a Wireless Network connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2..................28 Create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection......................................................................29 Create a VPN connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.......................................30 Additional considerations....................................................................................................31 To create a VPN connection over a dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection....................31 Create a VPN connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.......................................32 Create a dial-up or ISDN connection............................................................................................32 Create a dial-up or ISDN connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.....................33 Additional considerations....................................................................................................34 Create a Broadband connection using PPPoE in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008......34 Additional considerations....................................................................................................35 Create a dial-up or ISDN connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2......................35 Configure Network Connections...................................................................................................36 Create a copy of a network connection.........................................................................................36 Enable or disable a network connection........................................................................................37 Rename a network connection......................................................................................................37 Additional considerations....................................................................................................37 Configure Dial-up and ISDN network connections........................................................................38 Change How Windows Dials Phone Numbers..............................................................................38 Create a new dialing location........................................................................................................39 Additional considerations....................................................................................................39 Change dialing properties for a location........................................................................................39 Additional considerations....................................................................................................40 Specify area code rules.................................................................................................................40 Additional considerations....................................................................................................41 Specify numbers to dial an outside line.........................................................................................41 Additional considerations....................................................................................................41
Create a new calling card..............................................................................................................42 Additional considerations....................................................................................................43 Modify an existing calling card......................................................................................................43 Additional considerations....................................................................................................44 Use a calling card to dial long distance.........................................................................................44 Additional considerations....................................................................................................44 Specify a long distance carrier......................................................................................................45 Additional considerations....................................................................................................46 Configure Dial-up Options.............................................................................................................46 Configure client callback options...................................................................................................46 Additional considerations....................................................................................................47 Configure Autodial.........................................................................................................................47 Enable multiple device dialing.......................................................................................................48 Additional considerations....................................................................................................49 Configure phone number modifiers...............................................................................................49 Additional considerations....................................................................................................50 Configure redial options................................................................................................................50 Additional considerations....................................................................................................51 Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect.........................................................................................51 Additional considerations....................................................................................................51 Assign multiple phone numbers to a connection...........................................................................51 Enable operator-assisted calls or manual dialing..........................................................................52 Additional considerations....................................................................................................53 Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service.......................................................53 Configure VPN connections..........................................................................................................53 Configure VPN connections in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008...................................54 Configure VPN connections in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2...................................55 Delete a network connection.........................................................................................................56 Delete a network connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..................................56 Additional considerations....................................................................................................57 Delete a network connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2..................................57 Additional considerations....................................................................................................58
View network connection status....................................................................................................58 View network connection status in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.............................59 Additional considerations....................................................................................................60 View network connection status in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.............................60 Additional considerations....................................................................................................61 Configure Incoming Connections..................................................................................................61 Accept Incoming Network Connections.........................................................................................61 Additional considerations....................................................................................................62 Grant computer access privileges for an Incoming Connection....................................................63 Configure an Incoming Connection to use TCP/IP........................................................................64 Additional considerations....................................................................................................65 Configure an Incoming Connection to use Callback.....................................................................66 Additional considerations....................................................................................................67 Configure Network Protocols and Components............................................................................67 Configure TCP/IP settings.............................................................................................................67 Additional considerations....................................................................................................68 Additional considerations....................................................................................................69 Install additional network protocols or components.......................................................................69 Additional considerations....................................................................................................70 Enable or disable a network protocol or component.....................................................................70 Additional considerations....................................................................................................71 Remove a network protocol or component....................................................................................71 Additional considerations....................................................................................................72 Modify the protocol bindings and network provider order..............................................................72 Additional considerations....................................................................................................73 Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks..................................................................................73 Configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).......................................................................................73 Start or stop requesting LCP Extensions in PPP..........................................................................74 Additional considerations....................................................................................................74 Enable or disable IP header compression in PPP.........................................................................74 Additional considerations....................................................................................................75 Enable or disable software compression in PPP...........................................................................75
Enable or disable multilink for single link connections..................................................................75 Disconnect a wireless, dial-up, or VPN connection.......................................................................76 Disconnect from a network in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.....................................76 Additional considerations....................................................................................................77 Additional considerations....................................................................................................77 Additional considerations....................................................................................................78 Additional references..........................................................................................................78 Additional references..........................................................................................................79 Disconnect from a network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.....................................79 To disconnect from a network....................................................................................................79 Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet Connection........................................................................80 Repair a connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008...............................................80 Additional considerations....................................................................................................80 Repair a connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2...............................................81 Additional considerations.......................................................................................................82 Secure Network Connections........................................................................................................82 Secure network connections in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..................................82 Configure identity authentication and data encryption settings.....................................................83 Enable smart card or other certificate authentication....................................................................84 Additional considerations....................................................................................................85 Additional references..........................................................................................................85 Secure network connections in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2..................................85 Configure data encryption for a connection...................................................................................86 Configure Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) for connections............................................87 Configuring Terminal and Scripting Options..................................................................................90 Use the Terminal feature to log on to a remote computer.............................................................91 Additional considerations....................................................................................................91 Activate a logon script...................................................................................................................91 Manage Network Discovery, File and Printer Sharing...................................................................92 Configure Sharing and Discovery in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..........................93 Additional considerations....................................................................................................93 Additional considerations....................................................................................................94
Additional considerations....................................................................................................94 Additional considerations....................................................................................................95 Configure Sharing and Discovery in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2...........................95 Manage the Network Icon, Network Location, and Network Map..................................................96 Review Network and Sharing Center icons...................................................................................97 Display the Network Map..............................................................................................................98 Additional considerations....................................................................................................98 Configure network icon animation in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..........................99 Additional considerations....................................................................................................99 Enable or disable notification of new networks.............................................................................99 Specify a network location for an active network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2..100 Turn off the Network Location wizard..........................................................................................101 Customize networks in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.............................................102 Display or hide the network icon in the notification area.............................................................103 Display or hide the network icon in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008..........................103 Additional considerations..................................................................................................103 Display or hide the network icon in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2...........................104 Additional considerations..................................................................................................104 Configure Network and Sharing Center for a Managed Network................................................104 Configure network connection restrictions with Group Policy......................................................105 Enable or disable File Sharing with Group Policy.......................................................................106 Additional considerations..................................................................................................107 Enable or disable Internet Connection Sharing with Group Policy..............................................107 Additional considerations..................................................................................................108 Enable or disable Network Bridge with Group Policy..................................................................108 Additional considerations..................................................................................................109 Use the Network Configuration Operators group........................................................................110 Additional considerations..................................................................................................110 Configure the Network Map.........................................................................................................111 Enable or disable the LLTD Mapper I/O with Group Policy..........................................................111 Additional considerations..................................................................................................112
Enable or disable the LLTD Responder with Group Policy..........................................................112 Additional considerations..................................................................................................113 Install the LLTD Responder on a computer running Windows XP...............................................114 Additional considerations..................................................................................................114 Additional Resources..................................................................................................................114 Additional references...............................................................................................................114
In this guide
You can use the tasks and information in the following sections to administer Network and Sharing Center. Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center Administer Network and Sharing Center Additional Resources
You want to create, configure, or manage a network connection to a wireless or remote network. You want to configure network parameters, connections, and features for client computers that are deployed on a managed network. This guide includes management-level knowledge that is relevant to different roles within an IT organization, including the roles of IT operations managers and administrators. In addition, this guide contains more detailed procedures that are designed for operators who have varied levels of expertise and experience. Although the procedures provide operator guidance from start to finish, operators must have a basic proficiency with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and snap-ins and know how to start administrative programs and access the command line. If operators are not familiar with Network and Sharing Center, it might be necessary for IT planners or IT managers to review the relevant operations in this guide and provide the operators with parameters or data that must be entered when the operation is performed.
In addition, these technologies are not installed using Network and Sharing Center and are not documented in this guide: Internet Information Services (IIS), which includes a Web and FTP server LPD and LPR Print services for printing to and from UNIX-based computers RIP Listener, which supports Routing Information Protocol version 1 Services for NFS, which supports file sharing to and from UNIX-based computers Simple TCP/IP services, which provide miscellaneous network features
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a common network management protocol Telnet Client and Server, which are common protocols used to access remote computers Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), a non-secure file transfer protocol
Note To install these Windows features in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, open Control Panel, click Programs, click Programs and Features, and then click Turn Windows features on and off. To install these Windows features in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008, use Server Manager.
If your network administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) requires static settings, you might need one or more of the following: A specific IPv4 or IPv6 address. One or more Domain Name Service (DNS) addresses. A DNS domain name. A default gateway address.
One or more Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) addresses (for IPv4 networks only). Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled by default. This gets your IP address and other configuration information automatically from a service on your network. Automated IP settings are used for all connections, and they eliminate the need to configure settings such as DNS, WINS, and so on. For more information about enabling DHCP, see Configure TCP/IP settings. Create dial-up, VPN, or broadband connections by using the Set up a Connection or Network page. After you create a connection, you can copy the connections, rename them and modify the connection settings. By doing so, you can easily create different connections to accommodate multiple modems, ISPs, dialing profiles, and so on. For more information, see Create a copy of a network connection. Specify the order in which network providers and protocols are accessed. By changing the order of protocols bound to network providers, you can improve performance. On many networks, you will use only TCP/IPv4. However, as you introduce TCP/IPv6 to your network, you can move Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to the top of the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and the Client for Microsoft Networks bindings on the Adapters and Bindings tab. For more information about modifying the order of protocol bindings, see Modify the protocol bindings and network provider order. Only install and enable the network protocols that you need. Limiting the number of protocols on your computer enhances its performance and reduces network traffic. Other protocols might be available to you. Install only those required for your computer to communicate with the hosts you need. If your computer encounters a problem with a network or dial-up connection, it attempts to establish connectivity by using every network protocol that is installed and enabled. By only installing and enabling the protocols that your computer can use, the operating system does not attempt to connect with protocols it cannot use, and returns status information to you more efficiently. For more information, see Enable or disable a network protocol or component. If Windows does not support your modem make and model, check the manufacturer's Web site for the latest installation or .inf file. The installation files, particularly for new modems, are often added or updated by manufacturers. If you cannot find your modem listed in Windows, look in the manufacturer's
documentation to determine whether the modem has the same characteristics as another supported modem. Before you connect to another computer or online service provider, check the hardware settings for your modem. The data connection parameters for two modems need to be identical for them to connect successfully. Refer to the documentation provided by your service provider for the correct settings. Typical settings are: Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bit: 1
Most service providers use these settings. If these do not work, try seven data bits, even parity, and one stop bit. A few online service providers use these settings. Other settings are extremely rare.
To start Network and Sharing Center by using Control Panel 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, do one of the following: In Control Panel, in Adjust your computers settings, when View by is set to Category, click Network and Internet, and then click Network and Sharing Center. In Control Panel, in Adjust your computers settings, when View by is set to either Large icons or Small icons, click Network and Sharing Center. 3. For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, do one of the following: If you use the Control Panel Home view, under the Network and Internet section, click View network status and tasks. If you use the Classic View, double-click Network and Sharing Center.
To start Network and Sharing Center from the taskbar notification area 1. Right-click the Network icon in the taskbar notification area. 2. Do one of the following: In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, click Open Network and Sharing Center. In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, click Network and Sharing Center. To start Network and Sharing Center from a command prompt 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. The command prompt window opens. 2. In command prompt, type the following command, which is not case sensitive, and then press ENTER: control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter
Additional considerations
Although a standard user can start the Network and Sharing Center and perform some tasks, many configuration changes can only be made by an administrator or a member of the Network Configuration Operators group. See the group membership requirements documented in each procedure in this guide.
When in the Network Connections folder, you can right-click any of the icons to: Specify a Default connection. The default connection is the one that Windows attempts to start whenever it needs to access the network, and no connection is currently active. Display the Status page for an active connection. Diagnose problems with an active connection. Display the Properties page to configure the connection. Rename a connection. Create a Copy of a connection.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in "Additional considerations" in this topic. To open Network Connections 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. Do one of the following: In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, in the Tasks pane, click Change adapter settings. In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, in the Tasks pane, click Manage network connections.
Additional considerations
Although a standard user can start the Network Connections folder and perform some tasks, many configuration changes can only be made by an administrator or a member of the Network Configuration Operators group. See the group membership requirements documented in each procedure in this guide.
Additional considerations
Creating a diagnostic report in HTML can take several minutes. If you need only configuration and installation information, you can create a summary report.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. You can use the following methods to configure a default network connection: To specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder To specify a default connection by using Internet Options
To specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the VPN or dial-up connection, and then click Set as Default Connection. To specify a default connection by using Internet Options 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. 3. Click the Connections tab. 4. On the Connections tab, in Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, select either Dial whenever a network connection is not present or Always dial my default connection. 5. In the list box, select the connection that you want to make the default, and then click Set default. Notes If Windows needs, but cannot find a usable connection, then it will offer to dial the default connection for you when you select Dial whenever a network connection is not present. Windows does not use any existing active connections unless it is your default connection when you select Always dial my default connection. If the default connection is not already connected, then Windows offers to initiate a connection using the default. Whenever Windows attempts to connect automatically it displays the Dial-up Connection dialog box, with your default connection selected in the Connect to list. If you want Windows to always dial your default connection without prompting you from now on, select the Connect automatically check box, and then click Connect.
Additional considerations
You can specify locations for which autodial does or does not work. For more information, see Configure Autodial.
and WLAN connections as well as connections that are started only when required, such as connections to remote networks using VPN, dial-up, or Broadband connections. Before you can connect to a network, you must provide the required information for Windows to successfully communicate and authenticate with the access server that provides the access to the network. To complete this task, you can perform the following procedures: Create a Local Area Network (LAN) connection Connect to a network Create a wireless network connection Create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection Create a dial-up or ISDN connection
Connect to a network
You can use the following sections to learn how to connect to a remote network using Network and Sharing Center.
Connect to a network in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Connect to a network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
To connect to a network by using the Windows interface 1. Right-click the Network icon ( network. ) in the notification area, and then click Connect to a
2. Filter the list of connections to include only those of the type you want by selecting the type from the Show list. You can select Wireless, Dial-up and VPN, or All. 3. Select your connection in the list of available connections. 4. Click Connect. 5. If the connection you select requires additional information, such as a user ID and password, or a Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security key, Windows prompts you for the required information. After you supply all required information, the connection is completed.
Additional considerations
You can also start the Connect to a network page by clicking Start, and then clicking Connect To. If you just created the connection, you might need to click the Refresh button located above and to the right of the list of available connections. If you are prompted for credentials, and you want to log on to a domain, type your user name and the domain name in one of two ways: Your user principal name prefix (your user name) and your user principal name suffix (your domain name), joined by the "at" symbol (@). For example, user@sales.contoso.com. Your domain name and your user name, separated by the backslash (\) character. For example, sales\user. Note that the suffix in the first example is a fully-qualified Domain Name System (DNS) domain name. Your administrator might have created an alternative suffix to simplify the logon process. For example, creating a user principal name suffix of "contoso" allows the same user to log on by using the much simpler user@contoso.com. Instead of having to type your domain name, you can also configure your connection to include your logon domain in the Connect ConnectionName dialog box, as follows: a. Click Properties if the button is enabled. b. On the Options tab, select the Include Windows logon domain check box. After connecting to a remote network, you might not be able to see all computers on your local network. This is because after you connect, your remote connection becomes your default path for network routing. Consequently, you see computers on the remote network, and you see other computers on the same LAN segment to which your computer is connected. But you cannot communicate by using computers on networks that were previously reached through a router on your local LAN. You can use the netsh command to connect to and disconnect from wireless networks for which you have defined profiles. To connect to a wireless network by using a command prompt At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
profilename
Specifies the profile name of the wireless network connection. To see a list of the currently available profiles, type: Netsh wlan show profiles
ssid=ssid
Specifies the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the wireless network. This parameter is only
Parameter
Description
required if the profile contains more than one SSID. The SSID is the identifier for the wireless network to its clients. All networks within range of each other must have unique SSIDs, or else clients will have difficulty connecting. interface=interface Specifies the interface to use to connect to the wireless network. This parameter is only required if more than one wireless network adapter is available on the computer. To see a list of the available interfaces, type: Netsh wlan show interfaces Formatting legend
Format Meaning
Information that the user must supply Elements that the user must type exactly as shown Optional items
Additional considerations
To open a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. You can use the rasdial command to connect to and disconnect from dial-up connections to remote networks for which you have defined profiles. To connect to a dial-up network by using a command prompt At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
rasdial ProfileName [user name [password|*]] [/domain:domain] [/phone:PhoneNumber] [/callback:CallbackNumber] [/phonebook:PhoneBookFile] [/prefixsuffix]
Parameter Description
ProfileName
Parameter
Description
user name [password| *] /domain:domain /phone:PhoneNumber / callback:CallbackNu mber / phonebook:PhoneBo okFile /prefixsuffix
Specifies a user name and password with which to connect. If an asterisk is used, the user is prompted for the password, but Windows does not display the characters typed. Specifies the domain in which the user account is located. Substitutes the specified phone number for the phone number included in the profile. Substitutes the specified callback number for the callback number included in the profile. Specifies the path to the file containing the profile. When you create a connection profile, Windows stores it at %userprofile %\appdata\roaming\microsoft\network\connections\pbk\rasphone. pbk, which is the default path if you do not specify this parameter. Applies the current dialing location rules to the phone number. These settings are configured in Phone and Modem Options, which is located in Control Panel. This option is not enabled by default. For more information about dialing rules, see Change How Windows Dials Phone Numbers.
Formatting legend
Format Meaning
Information that the user must supply Elements that the user must type exactly as shown Optional items
Additional considerations
To start a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. If you are using Connection Manager profiles that were created by using the Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK), these profiles cannot be started from a command prompt. CMAK profiles cannot be started from a command prompt because specific features of a CMAK profile can require user interaction through a graphical interface. You can use the rasdial command to connect to and disconnect from VPN connections to remote networks for which you have defined profiles.
To connect to a VPN by using a command prompt At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
Specifies the profile name for the connection to the remote network. Specifies a user name and password with which to connect. If an asterisk is used, the user is prompted for the password, but Windows does not display the characters typed. Specifies the domain in which the user account is located. Substitutes the specified fully qualified domain name or IP address for the name or address included with the profile. Specifies the path to the file containing the profile. When you create a connection profile, Windows stores it at %userprofile %\appdata\roaming\microsoft\network\connections\pbk\rasphone. pbk, which is the default path if you do not specify this parameter.
Formatting legend
Format Meaning
Information that the user must supply Elements that the user must type exactly as shown Optional items
Additional considerations
To open a command prompt: On Windows Vista, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. You can also type cmd in the Start Search box. On Windows Server 2008, click Start, and then click Run. Connection profiles created with CMAK cannot be started at a command prompt. Specific features of a CMAK profile can require interaction from the user through a graphical interface.
Create a Wireless Network connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Create a Wireless Network connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Create a Wireless Network connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to create a connection to a wireless network. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. You can make a connection to the following types of wireless networks: To a network that is visible and in range To a network that is not visible
5. If the network requires it, Windows prompts you for the security key needed to complete the connection. Enter the key and click Connect. 6. Windows displays the confirmation message that you successfully connected to the network, or if it could not connect, gives you the option to either Diagnose the problem, or Connect to a different network.
To create a wireless connection 1. Click the Network icon in the task bar notification area. The Connections are available dialog box opens. 2. In Connections are available, ensure that Wireless Network Connection is expanded to reveal the list of available wireless networks. Click the name of the wireless network to which you want to connect. For example, if you want to connect to the Example wireless network, click Example. Click Connect. Depending on whether the wireless network is a secure or unsecured network: If you are connecting to an unsecured network, the connection succeeds and you can begin to use the wireless network. If you are connecting to a secured network where a security key is required, the Connect to a network dialog box opens. In Connect to a network, in Security key, type the security key, and then press ENTER.
You can use the following methods to create a VPN connection: To create a VPN Connection over a LAN connection and the Internet To create a VPN connection over a dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection
To create a VPN Connection over a LAN connection and the Internet 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. On the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or network. 3. In the list, select Connect to a workplace, and then click Next. 4. On the Choose a connection option page, click Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection, and then click Next. 5. On the How do you want to connect page, click Use my Internet Connection (VPN). 6. In the Internet address text box, type the host name, IPv4 address, or IPv6 address of the remote VPN server. 7. In the Destination name text box, type the name for this connection that you want displayed in Network and Sharing Center. 8. If the remote VPN host supports smart card authentication, then select Use a smart card. 9. If this connection can be used by any user on this computer, then select Allow other people to use this connection. 10. If you do not want to connect right now, then select Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. If you leave this check box unselected, then the computer attempts to complete the connection as soon as you finish configuring the connection. 11. Click Next. 12. In the User name, Password, and Domain text boxes, enter the credentials that grant you access to the remote network. 13. If you want the computer to remember these credentials and for each time you connect, then select Remember this password. 14. Windows saves your network configuration so that it is available for use from the Connect to menu.
15. Click Next. One of the following results occur: If you did select the Don't connect now check box, then Windows displays a page that indicates that your connection is ready to use. You can use the connection by clicking the Connect to my workplace now link, or click Close. If you did not select the Don't connect now check box, then Windows immediately attempts to connect to the network.
Additional considerations
VPN connections are blocked by default by many software and hardware firewall products. Make sure that any firewall software you run on this computer is configured to allow VPN connections. Also, configure any firewall components on your network to allow VPN traffic to pass through. For more information, see the documentation provided with your firewall software or hardware device. To make the connection available to all users, you must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group. You can create multiple VPN connections by copying them in the Network Connections folder. You can then rename the connections and modify connection settings. By doing so, you can easily create different connections to accommodate multiple hosts, security options, and so on. For more information, see Create a copy of a network connection and Rename a network connection.
5. In the First connect box, select Dial another connection first, and then select your dial-up or PPPoE connection in the list. 6. Click OK.
Create a dial-up or ISDN connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to create a dial-up networking connection that uses your modem or Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapter. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in "Additional considerations" in this topic. To create a dial-up network connection by using a modem or ISDN adapter 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or a network. 3. Click Set up a dial-up connection, and click Next. 4. If you have more than one modem installed, click the modem you want to use for this connection. If you want to use multiple device dialing, select one modem for now, and after completing this procedure, see Enable multiple device dialing. 5. In the Dial-up phone number text box, type the phone number for your Internet service provider (ISP). 6. To configure the rules Windows uses to determine how to dial the number, click Dialing Rules. For more information, see Change How Windows Dials Phone Numbers. 7. In the User name and Password text boxes, enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. You can click Show characters to ensure that you type the password correctly. 8. If you want Windows to save these credentials for each time you start this connection, select the Remember this password check box. 9. Type a connection name. The connection name will appear in the Network and Sharing Center when this connection is active, and in the Network Connections folder. 10. If your computer is shared by two or more people who have their own user accounts on your computer, you can allow them to use the connection by checking the Allow other people to use this connection check box. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue. 11. When you have finished entering all of the information, click Connect. 12. Windows attempts to connect and test your connection. If you do not want to connect now, click Skip. 13. If the connection test is not completed or fails, you can diagnose the problem. If you want to skip the test, click Set up the connection anyway. 14. Click Close. 15. The connection appears in the Network Connections folder.
Additional considerations
To make the connection available to all users, you must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group. In addition to configuring the dialing rules for your location, you might also have to configure modem properties to correctly reach the dial tone for your location.
Create a Broadband connection using PPPoE in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to create a connection to the Internet through a cable or digital subscriber line (DSL) modem that uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in "Additional considerations" in this topic. To create a broadband PPPoE connection to the Internet 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or network. 3. On the Choose a connection option page, select Connect to the Internet, and then click Next. 4. If you already have another connection to the Internet active, the You are already connected to the Internet page appears. Click Set up a new connection anyway. 5. If the Do you want to use a connection that you already have page appears, click No, create a new connection, and then click Next. 6. Click Broadband (PPPoE). 7. Type the User name and Password provided to you by your Internet service provider (ISP). You can click Show characters to ensure that you type the password correctly. 8. If you want Windows to save these credentials for each time you start this connection, select the Remember this password check box. 9. Type a connection name. The connection name will appear in the Network and Sharing Center when this connection is active, and in the Network Connections folder. 10. If your computer is shared by two or more people that have their own user accounts on your computer, you can allow them to use the connection by selecting the Allow other people to use this connection check box. 11. When you have finished entering all of the information, click Connect. 12. Windows attempts to connect and test your connection. If you do not want to connect
now, click Skip. 13. If the connection test is not completed or fails, you can diagnose the problem. If you want to skip the test, click Set up the connection anyway. 14. Click Close. The connection appears in the Network Connections folder. Your new connection is automatically configured as your default network connection.
Additional considerations
To make the connection available to all users, you must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group.
To create a dial-up or ISDN connection 1. Click the Network icon in the task bar notification area, and then click Open Network and Sharing Center. Network and Sharing Center opens. 2. In Change your network settings, click Set up a new connection or network. The Set up a new connection or network wizard opens. 3. Follow the steps in the Set up a new connection or network wizard, entering all relevant dial-up or ISDN options, and then click Create.
Notes ISDN connections are named Broadband connections in the Set up a new connection or network wizard. To create an ISDN connection, select Connect to the Internet and Broadband Connection WAN Miniport (PPPOE) on their respective wizard pages. To create a dial-up connection while running the Set up a new connection or network wizard, select Connect to a workplace and Dial-up Connection on their respective wizard pages. To modify the properties of an existing Broadband or Dial-up connection, click the Network icon in the task bar notification area, right-click the connection you want to change, and then click Properties.
connection. You can now perform the following procedures: Rename a network connection Configure Network Protocols and Components
Additional considerations
Standard users can rename connections that they create. To rename a connection created by another user, or a connection created automatically by Windows, you must be a member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators groups.
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To complete this task, you can perform the following procedures: Create a new dialing location Change dialing properties for a location Specify area code rules Specify numbers to dial an outside line Create a new calling card Modify an existing calling card Use a calling card to dial long distance Specify a long distance carrier
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
How calls between the area code associated with the current dialing location and another area code are dialed Whether to use a calling card to place the call through an alternative carrier Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To change dialing properties for a location 1. Click Start, click in the Search text box, and then type TELEPHON.CPL and press ENTER. The Phone and Modem dialog box opens. 2. In the Phone and Modem dialog box, on the Dialing Rules tab, click the location to modify, and then click Edit. 3. Click a tab to make changes to: General settings. See Specify numbers to dial an outside line. Area Code Rules. See Specify area code rules. Calling Card. See Create a new calling card.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
5. In Area code, enter the area or city code. 6. In Prefixes, select one of the following options: To apply the rule to all prefixes in the area code, select the Include all the prefixes within this area code check box. To apply the rule to specific prefixes, select the Include only the prefixes in the list below check box, click Add, enter one or more prefixes, and then click OK. 7. In Rules, select one or both of the following options: To dial a number before the phone numbers that contain these prefixes, select the Dial check box, and then type the digits to dial. To dial the area code before the phone number, select the Include the area code check box.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules. Do not use this procedure to specify the numbers required before dialing to a different city, area, or country/region, such as 1, 0, 00, or 011. The numbers specified here are to dial
local or long distance calls from within a private branch exchange (PBX), such as used by a company or other organization.
a call: Access Number: The number to access the calling card company. This will dial the access number entered at the top of the tab. Account Number: The account number that identifies your account, which was entered on the General tab. PIN: Your personal identification number, which was entered on the General tab, usually dialed immediately after the account number. Destination Number: The country/region code, area code, and phone number. Wait for Prompt: Pauses dialing for a dial tone, voice message, or time interval. Specify Digits: Any sequence of the digits 0-9, *, and #.
7. To reposition any step in the order of calling card dialing steps, click the step, and then click Move Up or Move Down. Important When you enter a calling card PIN number, this number is displayed in plaintext. Therefore, to enhance security, type this number in a private location whenever possible. If you are not in a private location, take care to ensure that this number is not exposed to another user.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules. If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number default steps to the Calling card dialing steps and the corresponding field is blank, the program will prompt you to enter the missing value when you click OK or Apply.
identification number (PIN). 5. Click the Long Distance, International, or Local Calls tab to change the access number or dialing steps for the corresponding type of call. Important When you enter a calling card PIN number, this number is displayed in plaintext. Therefore, to enhance security, type this number in a private location whenever possible. If you are not in a private location, make sure that this number is not exposed to another user.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules. If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number to the Calling card dialing steps and the corresponding field is blank, Windows prompts you to enter the missing value when you click OK or Apply.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules. To perform this procedure, you must be the user who created the calling card.
If you use more than one calling card, you can create a different location for each one. Telephony programs typically allow you to change the location before dialing. If you dial digits to access a long distance carrier (a long distance operator), you can use a calling card to specify the dialing sequence. When you create the calling card for a long distance carrier, create a unique location to go with it.
Additional considerations
You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules. This procedure specifies long distance carrier (also called the long distance operator) numbers required for domestic or international long distance calling. This procedure is not normally required to use the default domestic and international long distance operators for a country/region. The country/region selection for a location normally enables programs to use the default numbers. The location selected on the Dialing Rules tab of Phone and Modem Options is the default location for dialing. If you create more than one location, some Windows allow you to choose a different location before dialing.
2. Press ALT to display the menu bar. 3. On the Advanced menu, click Remote Access Preferences. The Remote Access Preferences dialog box opens. 4. In the Remote Access Preferences dialog box, on the Callback tab, do one of the following: If you do not want to use callback, click No callback. If you want to decide whether to use callback at the time you connect, click Ask me during dialing when the server offers. If you want to use callback every time, click Always call me back at the number(s) below, and then select the modem or device you want to be called back. If Phone number is blank for the device you have selected, click Edit, and then type the number. If you want to remove a modem or device from the list of possible callback devices, click the modem or device, and then click Delete.
Additional considerations
Dial-up server settings take precedence over the settings that you configure on client computers. For example, if you configure the client computer to request that the server call you back, but the server is not configured for callback, the client settings have no effect. Ensure that your server and client settings are coordinated to produce the desired results. To use callback, Link Control Protocol (LCP) extensions must be enabled. For more information, see Start or stop requesting LCP Extensions in PPP.
Configure Autodial
You can use this procedure to configure the locations from which your computer automatically dials a default network connection when a network resource is requested, and no connection to a network is currently active. The network connection that is started is the one identified as your 'default' network connection. In the Network Connections folder, the default connection is identified by a checkmark in a green circle. To set a default connection, see Specify a default network connection. Note Autodial is enabled by default in Windows Vista. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To configure autodial 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections
2. Press ALT to display the menu bar. 3. On the Advanced menu, click Remote Access Preferences. The Remote Access Preferences dialog box opens. 4. In the Remote Access Preferences dialog box, on the Autodial tab, select the check box next to the network location for which you want to enable autodial, and then click OK.
Additional considerations
If you selected Dial devices only as needed, the last multilinked device ignores the Automatic hangup setting, and a 20-minute time-out is used for the last device. If you use multiple devices to dial a server that requires callback, then only one of your multilinked devices is called back. This is because only one number is stored in a user account. Therefore, only one device connects and all other devices fail to complete the connection, and your connection loses multilink functionality. You can avoid this problem if the multilinked phone book entry is an ISDN with two channels that have the same phone number. Multiple device dialing is available only if multiple adapters are available on the computer. If you select Dial all devices, dropped links in the multilinked bundle are not automatically reinitialized. You can force links to reinitialize by selecting Dial devices only as needed, then Configure, and then setting easily achieved Automatic dialing conditions which cause another line to be dialed. For example, set Activity at least to 1 percent and Duration at least to 3 seconds.
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Pauses briefly (two seconds for most modems) before continuing. Switches from touch-tone to pulse/rotary dialing. Switches from pulse/rotary to touch-tone dialing. Waits for a calling card prompt tone.
For example, when you dial in from a hotel room, you might have to add 9 to the number you
are calling to get an outside line. Your number might look similar to the following number: 9,555-0100 The comma after the 9 gives a pause long enough to get an outside line before continuing to dial the full number.
Additional considerations
By selecting the Use dialing rules check box, and then clicking Dialing Rules, you can create a Location for which specific dialing rules automatically apply. For example, if you frequently connect from home and need to disable call waiting, you can create a location for use from home that automatically dials the code to disable call waiting before the connection call is placed. If you see unfamiliar characters being dialed before your number, check to make sure the Use dialing rules check box is not selected, or ensure that the location selected is relevant to the location from which you are dialing. If an incorrect location is selected, a location may be enforcing a dialing rule that you do not need. For example, a location might be selected that always dials 1 to accommodate long distance dialing.
Additional considerations
The Time between redial attempts pause lets the device reset itself before redialing. The default is one minute. If that is not enough time, increase this setting. You can also experiment with shorter times, but if you make the pause too short, the device does not have time to reset itself. If you are using Internet Explorer, the default browser settings for dial-up connections might conflict with these redial options.
Additional considerations
The remote access server might also have a disconnect timer. If Idle time before hanging up is set to a high time-out number, there is no guarantee that the connection will not disconnect before the time passes. This is because the server might disconnect before the interval that you specify with this setting.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To assign multiple phone numbers to a connection 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the dial-up connection to which you want to assign multiple phone numbers, and then click Properties. 3. On the General tab, in Phone number, click Alternates. The Alternate Phone Numbers dialog box opens. 4. In the Alternate Phone Numbers dialog box, if you want the connection to attempt a different phone number when the first number in the list is not successful, click the If number fails, try the next number check box. 5. In the Alternate Phone Numbers dialog box, if you want the connection to move the first successful phone number to the top of the list under Phone numbers and use it on the next connection attempt, click Move successful numbers to top of list. This option has the effect of sorting the numbers to help reduce the time it takes to connect. 6. In the Alternate Phone Numbers dialog box, to add a new phone number to the list, click Add. The Add Alternate Phone Number dialog box opens. 7. In the Add Alternate Phone Number dialog box, in Phone number, type the phone number. If you want the connection to use established area code and dialing rules, select the Use dialing rules check box. Click OK. 8. In the Alternate Phone Numbers dialog box, if you want to change the order of phone numbers, under Phone numbers, select a phone number, and then click the Up or Down arrow button until the phone numbers are arranged in the order you want. 9. In the Add Alternate Phone Number dialog box, in Phone numbers, if you want to change a phone number, click the number and then click Edit. 10. In the Add Alternate Phone Number dialog box, if you want to remove a phone number, under Phone numbers, click the phone number, and then click Delete.
3. Double-click the connection you want to dial. 4. Pick up the telephone handset, and then dial the number or ask the operator to dial it for you. The number assigned to the entry is displayed in the dialog box for easy reference. 5. Immediately after you have finished dialing, click Dial. 6. Hang up the handset only after the modem takes control of the line, which is typically signaled by a click followed by silence. 7. It is always safe to replace the handset after Network Connections begins verifying your user name and password. The status message will remind you of this.
Additional considerations
If operator-assisted dialing is enabled, a check mark appears next to Operator-Assisted Dialing on the Advanced menu.
Changing the security settings for your network connections can increase the protection provided to your computer and the data going through the network connection to your computer. Use the strongest security settings that both your local computer and the remote server computer to which you are connecting can support. Check with the administrator of the remote server computer to determine the settings that are supported by that computer. Configure VPN connections in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Configure VPN connections in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Description
Require data encryption (disconnect if none) is enabled by default Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) is also available
Require data encryption (disconnect if none) is enabled by default Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any) is not available
If Require data encryption (disconnect if none) is not enabled, encryption is optional. To individually enable, configure, and disable authentication methods and encryption requirements, click Advanced (custom settings), and then click Settings. To prevent encryption, in Data encryption, click No encryption allowed (server will disconnect if it requires encryption).
4. On the Security tab, in Data encryption, expand the list and select the data encryption strength that is supported by the remote VPN server computer. Note If the VPN server to which youre connecting supports strong encryption, it is recommended that you select either Require encryption or Maximum strength encryption. 5. On the Security tab, in Authentication, in Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), expand the list and select the authentication method that is supported by the remote VPN server, if your organization uses EAP. For more information, see Secure Network Connections. 6. On the Security tab, in Authentication, in Allow these protocols, select additional authentication protocols if they are supported by the VPN server. Important For security reasons, it is not recommended that you use Unencrypted password (PAP) or Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
You can use the following methods to delete a network connection: To delete a wireless network connection To delete a connection to a remote network
To delete a wireless network connection 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage wireless networks. 3. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Remove network. 4. In the Manage Wireless Networks - Warning dialog box, click OK. The connection is removed from the list of wireless connections that you can view or modify. To delete a connection to a remote network 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage network connections. 3. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Delete. 4. In the Confirm Connection Delete dialog box, click OK. The connection is removed from the list of available connections that you can view or modify.
Additional considerations
A standard user can delete only a network connection that he or she created. To delete a connection that is shared by multiple users, you must be a member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group.
To delete a wireless network connection 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage wireless networks. 3. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Remove network.
4. In the Manage Wireless Networks - Warning dialog box, click OK. The connection is removed from the list of wireless connections that you can view or modify. To delete a connection to a remote network 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Delete. 3. In the Confirm Connection Delete dialog box, click OK. The connection is removed from the list of available connections that you can view or modify.
Additional considerations
A standard user can delete only a network connection that he or she created. To delete a connection that is shared by multiple users, you must be a member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group.
The number of packets sent and received. The icon in the Activity section displays properties about the connection. For more information, see Review Network and Sharing Center icons. Additional information about the connection is available on the Network Connection Details tab. This information includes: Domain Name Service (DNS) name assigned to this connection Description of the network adapter The media access control (MAC) address of the network adapter
Whether the computer is using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or manually configured IP addresses IPv4 and IPv6 configuration details, including address lease information, IP addresses and subnet masks, default gateways, the DHCP server, DNS servers, and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers To view network connection status, see the following sections.
View network connection status in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 View network connection status in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
View network connection status in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to view the current status of your network connection. Information available includes the type of connectivity (local or Internet) provided by both IPv4 and IPv6. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in "Additional considerations" in this topic. You can use the following methods to view the status of a network connection: To view network connection status by using Network and Sharing Center To view network connection status by using the Network Connections folder To view additional details of the connection by using the Windows interface To view details of the connection by using the command prompt
To view network connection status by using Network and Sharing Center 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the list of networks, find the network you want, and click View Status. Windows displays the Connection Status page. To view network connection status by using the Network Connections folder 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the connection you want to view, and then click Status. Windows displays the Connection Status page. To view additional details of the connection by using the Windows interface On the Connection Status page described in either of the previous two procedures, click the Details button. Windows displays the Network Connection Details page. To view details of the connection by using the command prompt At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
ipconfig /all
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/all
Specifies that the command should return detailed information about the connection
Additional considerations
Standard users can view the status of the network connection. To make any changes you might need to be a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group, depending on the change.
To view network connection status by using Network and Sharing Center 1. Click the Network icon in the task bar notification area, and then click Open Network and Sharing Center. Network and Sharing Center opens. 2. In Network and Sharing Center, in View your active networks, review the list of networks to locate a network. To the right of the network name, in Connections, click the name of the network connection. For example, if the connection is named Local Area Connection, click Local Area Connection. 3. The Network Connection Status dialog box opens, and you can review the network status. For additional information, click Details. To view network connection status by using the Network Connections folder 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the connection that you want to view, and then click Status. 3. The Network Connection Status dialog box opens, and you can review the network status. For additional information, click Details.
To view details of the connection by using the command prompt At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
ipconfig /all
Value Description
/all
Specifies that the command should return detailed information about the connection
Additional considerations
Standard users can view the status of the network connection. To make any changes you might need to be a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group, depending on the change.
2. Press ALT to display the menu bar, and then on the File menu, click New Incoming Connection. The Allow connections to this computer wizard opens. 3. In Who may connect to this computer, in User accounts on this computer, review the list of existing user accounts. If the user account you want to use does not exist and you want to create it, click Add someone. In the New User dialog box, type values for User name, Full name, Password, and Confirm password, and then click OK. 4. In Who may connect to this computer, in User accounts on this computer, if you want to view or modify the properties of an existing user account, click the user account and then click Account Properties. In the account Properties dialog box, review or modify the account, and then click OK. 5. In Allow connections to this computer, in User accounts on this computer, select the users to whom you want to grant access to your computer. Click Next. 6. On the How will people connect? page, select one or both of the following options: Through the Internet. This allows remote computers that are also attached to the Internet to establish a connection to your computer by using a VPN. Through a dial-up modem. Also, select the modem or modems you want to use. Important The option Through a dial-up modem is not available unless there is a modem installed in your computer. Click Next. 7. In Networking software, select the items that you want to support when allowing this connection. If a protocol has configurable options, you can click Properties to configure the protocol to meet your requirements. For more information, see Configure an Incoming Connection to use TCP/IP. 8. When you are done configuring the protocols, click Allow access, and when the wizard completes configuration of the specified options, click Close.
Additional considerations
You can only have one incoming network configuration at a time. If you use the New Incoming Connection menu to try to create a new one, Windows instead reconfigures your existing incoming connection. For large numbers of incoming connections on a server that operates as part of a distributed network or as a domain controller, use Routing and Remote Access to create a remote access server. If your incoming connection and fax service have problems working together (for example, you cannot receive incoming connection calls on a device enabled to receive faxes), the modem might not support adaptive answer. Check your modem documentation to verify that you need to disable Fax Receive for that device to accept incoming connections.
To modify the name of a user, their password, or callback options, click Properties. If you want directly connected devices to connect without providing a password, select the Always allow directly connected devices such as handheld computers to connect without providing a password check box. 5. On the Networking tab, do one or more of the following:
If you want to enable a network component, in Network components, select the check box next to the component name. If you want to disable a network component, in Network components, clear the check box next to the component name. To add a network component, click Install. To remove a network component, click Uninstall. To configure a network component, click Properties.
In addition, you can specify that the remote computer only has access to resources that are located on the host computer, or you can specify that the remote computer has access to both the host computers resources and all additional network resources that the host computer has permission to access. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. You can use the following methods to configure an incoming connection: To configure an incoming connection to use IPv4 To configure an incoming connection to use IPv6
To configure an incoming connection to use IPv4 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click Incoming Connections, and then click Properties. If you have created an incoming connection but Incoming Connections is not visible in the Network Connections folder, you must configure folder options to show hidden files and folders. To do so, press ALT, and then click Tools and Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab. In Advanced settings, in Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK. 3. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then
click Properties. 4. If you want incoming users to be able to access the local area network on which the dial-up host computer resides, select the Allow callers to access my local area network check box. 5. Do one of the following: If you want to automatically assign a TCP/IP address to the incoming computer, select the Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP check box. If you want to specify a TCP/IP address for the incoming computer, click Specify TCP/IP addresses, and do the following: In From, type the starting IP address. In To, type the ending IP address. Based on the addresses you type in From and To, the number of addresses that are allocated is displayed in Total. The starting and ending IP addresses that you choose depend on the originating address space and the number of addresses needed. 6. If you want incoming connections to be able to use a self-defined TCP/IP address, select the Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address check box. 7. Click OK to save your changes.
Additional considerations
Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to effectively manage IP addresses. The closest matching subnet is calculated for the range that you specified in From and To. The range of addresses in the closest matching subnet might exceed the range that you specified. Unless the addresses specified in From and To are subnet boundaries, the range based on the calculated subnet will be larger than the range that you specified. To avoid this, specify a range that falls on subnet boundaries. For example, if you are using the 10.0.0.0 private network ID for your intranet, a range that falls on subnet boundaries is 10.0.1.168 to 10.0.1.175. Or, if you are using the 192.168.0.0 private network ID for your intranet, a range that falls on subnet boundaries is 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255. If you select Allow callers to access my local area network or Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address, these changes take effect immediately. If you select Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP, but there is no DHCP server available, random addresses from the range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 are assigned. To configure an incoming connection to use IPv6 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click Incoming Connections, and then click Properties. If you have created an incoming connection but Incoming Connections is not visible in the Network Connections folder, you must configure folder options to show hidden files and folders. To do so, press ALT, and then click Tools and Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab. In Advanced settings, in Hidden files and
folders, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK. 3. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties. 4. If you want incoming users to be able to access the local area network on which the dial-up host computer resides, select the Allow callers to access my local area network check box, and then select the network adapter to be used to access the local area network in the Private Adapter list. 5. Type the IPv6 network address prefix for your network in the From box. 6. Click OK to save your changes.
If you want to consistently use the same callback number, click Always use the following callback number, and then type the number.
Additional considerations
Using a preset callback number provides some additional security because a user can only successfully complete the connection if the call is made from the specified phone number. That security comes at the cost of flexibility however, and is not a useful option for users who travel to different locations.
To configure TCP/IPv4 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections.
2. Right-click the connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. 3. Do one of the following: If the connection is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. If the connection is a dial-up, VPN, or broadband connection, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. If the connection is an incoming connection, see Configure an Incoming Connection to use TCP/IP. 4. Do one of the following: If you want IP settings to be assigned automatically by a DHCP server, VPN server, or other device that provides DHCP services that is installed on the network to which youre connecting, click Obtain an IP address automatically, and then click OK. If you want to specify an IPv4 address or a Domain Name Service (DNS) server address, do the following: Click Use the following IP address, and then in IP address, type the IP address, and an appropriate subnet mask and default gateway address. Click Use the following DNS server addresses, and then in Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers. 5. To configure DNS, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), and IP settings, click Advanced. 6. On a local area connection, selecting the Obtain an IP address automatically option enables the Alternate Configuration tab. Use this to enter alternate IP settings if your computer is used on more than one network. To configure DNS, WINS, and IP settings, click User configured on the Alternate Configuration tab.
Additional considerations
Use automated IP settings (DHCP) whenever possible for all connections because they eliminate the need to configure settings such as IP address, DNS server address, and WINS server address. The Alternate Configuration settings specify a second set of IP settings that are used when a DHCP server is not available. This is very useful for portable computer users who often switch between two different network environments such as DHCP and static IP network environments. To configure TCP/IPv6 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the connection you want to configure, and then click Properties.
3. Do one of the following: On a LAN, wireless, VPN, or dial-up connection, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties. If the connection is an incoming connection, see Configure an Incoming Connection to use TCP/IP. 4. Do one of the following: If you want IP settings to be assigned automatically, click Obtain an IPv6 address automatically, and then click OK. If you want to specify an IPv6 address or a DNS server address, do the following: Click Use the following IPv6 address, and then in IPv6 address, type the IP address, and an appropriate prefix length and default gateway address. Click Use the following DNS server addresses, and then in Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers. 5. To configure advanced IPv6 and DNS settings, click Advanced.
Additional considerations
Use automated IP settings (DHCP) whenever possible for all connections because they eliminate the need to configure settings such as IP address, DNS server address, and WINS server address. For more information about IPv6, see Additional Resources.
Windows Server 2008 R2. Check with the software component vendor to verify compatibility with these operating systems before attempting to install the software. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To install an additional protocol or component 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. Right-click the connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The network connection Properties dialog box opens. 3. In the network connection Properties dialog box, if it is not already selected, click the Networking tab. 4. Click Install. The Select Network Feature Type dialog box opens. 5. In the Select Network Feature Type dialog box, select Client, Service, or Protocol, and then click Add. 6. Do one of the following: If the component is in the list, select it, and then click OK. Otherwise, click Have Disk.
Additional considerations
After you add a new protocol or component, it is automatically available for every network connection on the computer, including new connections that you create. Ensure that you configure each connection to use only those protocols and components that are required to create a network connection that functions correctly. For more information, see Enable or disable a network protocol or component.
To enable or disable a network protocol or component 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the connection that you want to modify, and then click Properties. 3. Do one of the following: For local area connections, on the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the checkbox next to the component that you want to enable or disable. When the checkbox is selected, the component is enabled. For dial-up or VPN connections, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the checkbox next to the component that you want to enable or disable. When the checkbox is selected, the component is enabled. For an incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Network components, click the checkbox next to the component that you want to enable or disable. When the checkbox is selected, the component is enabled.
Additional considerations
If you no longer need a protocol or component on any of your connections, you can uninstall the protocol or component. For more information, see Remove a network protocol or component.
Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. If this is an incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Network components, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall. 4. In the Uninstall component name dialog box, click Yes.
Additional considerations
Removing a network protocol or component uninstalls it from your computer, and no network connections have access to that functionality. If you want to remove a protocol or component from only one of your network connections, see Enable or disable a network protocol or component.
Additional considerations
Network performance can be seriously degraded if you rearrange the bindings or provider order in an inappropriate way for your network. Set the connections and the protocols that you use to reach your resources listed first, with less frequently used connections and protocols listed second. For example, if you are on a LAN using primarily IPv4, then it is recommended that the LAN adapter be the first connection listed, and that IPv4 be the first protocol listed for that connection.
Additional considerations
LCP extensions to PPP are defined in RFC 1548, and updated in RFC 1570. For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=121.
4. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties. 5. On the General tab, click Advanced. 6. Under PPP Link, select or clear the Use IP header compression check box.
Additional considerations
IP header compression is not a configurable option for IPv6. For more information on IP header compression, see RFC 2507 and RFC 3544. (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=121).
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To enable or disable multilink for single-link connections 1. If you want to modify the connection you are currently using, disconnect from the server. 2. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 3. Right-click the connection that you want to modify, and then click Properties. 4. On the Options tab, click PPP Settings. 5. Select or clear the Negotiate multi-link for single-link connections check box.
The following sections provide information on disconnecting from a network. To disconnect a network by using the network icon in the notification area To disconnect a network by using the Network and Sharing Center
To disconnect a wireless network by using a command prompt To disconnect a dial-up or VPN connection by using a command prompt
To disconnect a network by using the network icon in the notification area 1. Right-click the Network icon ( ) in the notification area. 2. Click Disconnect from, and then click the network from which you want to disconnect. One of the following results occur: If the connection is to a wireless network, it is disconnected. If the connection is to a dial-up network, the modem hangs up.
If the connection is to a VPN that was established separately over an existing network connection, the VPN is disconnected but the underlying network remains connected. If the connection is to a VPN that was established at the same time as the underlying connection (such as a dial-up connection), then both the VPN and the underlying connection are disconnected.
Additional considerations
A standard wired Ethernet connection cannot be disconnected by using this procedure. To disconnect a wired connection, either unplug the network cable, or disable the network adapter. For more information about disabling a network adapter, see Enable or Disable a Plug and Play Device at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102028. To disconnect a network by using the Network and Sharing Center 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. Connections are displayed under the name of the network to which they are attached. There might be more than one connection to a specific network. In the righthand column for the connection you want, click Disconnect. One of the following results occur: If the connection is to a wireless network, it is disconnected. If the connection is to a dial-up network, the modem hangs up.
If the connection is to a VPN that was established separately over an existing network connection, the VPN is disconnected but the underlying network remains connected. If the connection is to a VPN that was established at the same time as the underlying connection (such as a dial-up connection), then both the VPN and the underlying connection are disconnected.
Additional considerations
You can also start the Connect to a network page by clicking Start, and then clicking Connect To.
If you just created the connection, you might need to click the Refresh button just above and on the right side of the list of available connections. A standard wired Ethernet connection cannot be disconnected by using this procedure. To disconnect a wired connection, either unplug the network cable, or disable the network adapter. For more information about disabling a network adapter, see Enable or Disable a Plug and Play Device at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102028. To disconnect a wireless network by using a command prompt 1. At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER: netsh wlan disconnect [[interface=]interface]
Value Description
interface
Specifies the interface whose current wireless connection is to be disconnected. Not required if you only have one wireless interface installed on your computer.
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Format Meaning
Information that the user must supply Elements that the user must type exactly as shown Optional items
Additional considerations
To start a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. A standard wired Ethernet connection cannot be disconnected by using this procedure. To disconnect a wired connection, either unplug the network cable, or disable the network adapter. For more information about disabling a network adapter, see Enable or Disable a Plug and Play Device at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102028.
Additional references
For more information about the netsh command, see "Netsh Commands for Wireless Local Area Network (wlan)" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81752. For more information about wireless networking, see "Windows Vista Wireless Networking Evaluation Guide" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89052.
To disconnect a dial-up or VPN connection by using a command prompt 1. At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER: rasdial ProfileName /disconnect
Value Description
ProfileName
Specifies the profile name for the connection to the remote network.
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Format Meaning
Information that the user must supply Elements that the user must type exactly as shown Optional items
Additional references
For more information about the rasdial command, see "Using Rasdial" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89065.
Before performing one of these procedures, you can also take the following steps: 1. If relevant, verify that the status lights on your digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable modem are indicating a good connection to your Internet service provider (ISP). 2. If the lights are not correct, try turning off the device and turning it back on. 3. If the lights still do not indicate a good connection, contact your ISP. You can use the following sections to attempt to repair a connection. Repair a connection in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Repair a connection in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Additional considerations
Some diagnostic actions, such as resetting your network adapter, might require administrative permissions. Before attempting these actions, ensure that you have the credentials for a user account that is a member of the Administrators group on the local computer. You can also find the Diagnose and Repair option in the Tasks pane of Network and Sharing Center. If a red X is displayed on one of the connections in the Network and Sharing Center map, you can click the X to begin the diagnose and repair process.
You can also diagnose a network connection by using the Network Connections folder. Right-click the connection you want, and then click Diagnose.
To repair a LAN or high-speed Internet connection using Network and Sharing Center 1. Start Network and Sharing Center 2. In Network and Sharing Center, click Troubleshoot Problems. 3. The Troubleshoot problems Network and Internet folder opens. In Network, select one of the following items: Internet Connections. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot connections to the Internet or to specific web sites. Shared Folders. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot access to shared files and folders on other computers. HomeGroup. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot connections to computers or shared files in a homegroup. Note The HomeGroup option is not available if you are running Windows Server 2008 R2. Network Adapter. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot Ethernet, wireless, or other network adapters. Incoming Connections. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot incoming connections to your computer from other computers. Connection to a Workplace Using DirectAccess. Specifies that you want to troubleshoot connections to your workplace over the Internet using DirectAccess. 4. If you have a printer connected to the local computer and you want to troubleshoot printing problems, select Printer. If you do not have a printer connected to the local computer, this option is not available. 5. Follow the instructions that are provided by the troubleshooting wizard that appears based on your selection above.
To repair a LAN or high-speed Internet connection using the network icon 1. Right-click the network icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click Troubleshoot problems. The Windows Network Diagnostic wizard opens. 2. Follow the steps in the wizard to correct error conditions.
Additional considerations
Some diagnostic actions, such as resetting your network adapter, might require administrative permissions. Before attempting these actions, ensure that you have the credentials for a user account that is a member of the Administrators group on the local computer.
Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)
Available Unavailable
To individually enable, configure, and disable authentication methods and encryption requirements, click Advanced (custom settings), and then click Settings. To prevent encryption, in Data encryption, click No encryption allowed (server will disconnect if it requires encryption).
and then click Settings. 5. In Logon security, click Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), select Smart card or other certificate (encryption enabled) from the list, click Properties, and then do the following: If you want to use the certificate on your smart card, click Use my smart card. If you want to use the certificate in the certificate store on your computer, click Use a certificate on this computer. If you want to verify that the server certificate presented to your computer has not expired, has the correct signature, and has a trusted root certification authority, select the Validate server certificate check box. If you only want to connect to specific servers, select the Connect to these servers, and then type the name of the servers. If you want to specify that the root certification authority for your server certificate must be in a particular root certification authority, in Trusted root certification authority, click the appropriate certification authority. If you want to use a different user name when the user name in the smart card or certificate is not the same as the user name in the domain that you are logging on to, select the Use a different user name for the connection check box.
Additional considerations
If, for example, you work for a consulting company where you need to log on to the domain of the company to which you are assigned, but your smart card contains a user name specific to your home company, select the Use a different user name for the connection check box. If you select the Use a different user name for the connection check box, your certificate is exported without private keys and submitted to the administrator of your remote server to be explicitly mapped to your domain user account.
Additional references
For more information about smart cards, see "Smart Cards" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89077.
To configure data encryption for a network connection 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the network connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The connection Properties dialog box opens. 3. In the connection Properties dialog box, click the Security tab. Click Data encryption, and select one of the following settings: No encryption allowed (server will disconnect if it requires encryption). With this setting, you are specifying that the local computer will not allow encrypted connections with the network access server. If the network access server, such as a dial-up or VPN server, allows unencrypted connections, the connection might be allowed. If the network access server is configured to require encryption, the network access server will deny the connection because the connecting computer is not configured to allow encrypted connections. This setting is not recommended because it does not enable the additional security that encryption provides. Optional encryption (connect even if no encryption). With this setting, you are specifying that the local computer can connect to a network access server with or without data encryption for the connection. This setting is not recommended because it is possible to connect to a network access server that does not require encryption. In this circumstance, an unencrypted connection might be established, and the data that flows between your computer and the network access server is unprotected by data encryption. Require encryption (disconnect if server declines). With this setting, you are specifying that the local computer requires data encryption. If the network access server is configured to provide encrypted connections, an encrypted connection might be established. If the network access server is configured to provide unencrypted connections only, and therefore declines to establish an encrypted connection, the local computer disconnects and no connection is established. This setting is recommended because it prevents the creation of unencrypted connections, allowing only connections that are protected by data encryption. Maximum strength encryption (disconnect if server declines).With this setting, you are specifying that the local computer requires maximum strength encryption for all connections to network access servers. If the network access servers to which you connect do not support the strongest forms of encryption, the local computer disconnects and no connection is established. 4. Click OK.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To configure Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP) 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the network connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The connection Properties dialog box opens. 3. In the connection Properties dialog box, click the Security tab. In Authentication and Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), click the arrow to expand the list, and then click Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP). 4. Click Properties. The Protected EAP Properties dialog box opens. 5. In When connecting, ensure that Validate server certificate is selected. Note This setting ensures that the client computer verifies the identity of the remote access server to which you connect. To verify the remote access server identity, the client computer downloads and checks the remote access server certificate, allowing the connection only when the certificate is issued by a certification authority (CA) that the client computer trusts. Trust is established if the CA certificate exists in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store on the local computer. 6. In When connecting, ensure that Connect to these servers is selected. Type the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or the IP address of the VPN server(s) to which you want to connect. 7. In Trusted Root Certification Authorities, select the checkbox of the CA that issued the remote access server certificate and that you trust. For example, if you are connecting to a remote access server in the Contoso domain, select the CA certificate that is named Contoso Corporate Root Authority, Contoso Corporate Root CA, or something similar. 8. Ensure that Do not prompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certification
authorities is not selected unless you have specific reasons to enable this setting. 9. In Select Authentication Method, click the arrow to expand the list, and then click either Secured Password (MS-CHAP v2) or Smart Card or other certificate. Note If you select Secured Password (MS-CHAP v2), you are configuring the authentication method named PEAP-MS-CHAP v2. With this authentication method, the client computer verifies the identity of the remote access server by downloading and processing the remote access server certificate. In addition, so that the remote access server can verify your identity, you are required to type a user name and password, which the remote access server then verifies against the organization user accounts database. If you select Smart Card or other certificate, you are configuring the authentication method PEAP with Transport Layer Security (PEAP-TLS). With this authentication method, the client computer verifies the identity of the remote access server by downloading and processing the remote access server certificate. In addition, so that the remote access server can verify your identity, the remote access server downloads and processes a certificate that is stored on your smart card or in the certificate store on the local computer. 10. Click Configure. 11. If you selected Secured Password (MS-CHAP v2) in Select Authentication Method, the EAP-MSCHAPv2 Properties dialog box opens. In When connecting, click Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain, if any) if you do not want to be prompted to type your user name and password and if your correct user name and password for this connection are already stored by Windows on your computer. If your computer is a domain joined computer, Windows probably has your user name and password stored; if it is not, it probably does not. Click OK. 12. If you selected Smart Card or other certificate in Select Authentication Method, the Smart Card or other Certificate Properties dialog box opens. a. In When connecting, click Use my smart card if you have a smart card; otherwise, click Use a certificate on this computer. If you choose Use a certificate on this computer, its recommended that you also click Use simple certificate selection, which allows Windows to choose the computer or user certificate that is best suited for the connection. b. Ensure that Validate server certificate is selected. c. Also ensure that Connect to these servers is selected. Type the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or the IP address of the VPN server(s) to which you want to connect. d. In Trusted Root Certification Authorities, select the checkbox of the CA that issued the VPN server certificate and that you trust. e. Ensure that Do not prompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certification authorities is not selected unless you have specific reasons to enable this setting. f. Click Use a different user name for the connection if you want to specify a
different user name when connecting to the VPN server, and then click OK. 13. In Select Authentication Method, ensure that Enable Fast Reconnect is not selected. This setting is primarily used for wireless connections and allows roaming laptops to be reauthenticated quickly when they move between multiple wireless access points that are configured as Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) clients to the same RADIUS server. Because this is a VPN connection, this setting is not needed. 14. Click Enforce Network Access Protection (NAP) if your organization uses NAP. 15. Click Disconnect if server does not present cryptobinding TLV if your organization supports this level of security for remote access connections. 16. Click Enable Identity Privacy if your organization supports this level of security for remote access connections, and then type the Identity Privacy key in the text box. 17. Click OK. To configure Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the network connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The connection Properties dialog box opens. 3. In the connection Properties dialog box, click the Security tab. In Authentication and Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), click the arrow to expand the list, and then click Microsoft: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2). Note When you select Microsoft: Secured Password (MS-CHAP v2), you are configuring the authentication method EAP-MS-CHAP v2. With this authentication method, the client computer verifies the identity of the remote access server by downloading and processing the remote access server certificate. In addition, so that the remote access server can verify your identity, you are required to type a user name and password, which the remote access server then verifies against the organization user accounts database. EAP-MSCHAP v2 is less secure than PEAP-MS-CHAP v2. 4. Click Properties. The EAP-MSCHAPv2 Properties dialog box opens. In When connecting, click Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain, if any) if you do not want to be prompted to type your user name and password and if your correct user name and password for this connection are already stored by Windows on your computer. If your computer is a domain joined computer, Windows probably has your user name and password stored; if it is not, it probably does not. Click OK. To configure Microsoft: Smart card or other certificate 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the network connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The connection Properties dialog box opens.
3. In the connection Properties dialog box, click the Security tab. In Authentication and Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), click the arrow to expand the list, and then click Microsoft: Smart card or other certificate. The Smart Card or other Certificate Properties dialog box opens. Note When you select Microsoft: Smart Card or other certificate, you are configuring the authentication method EAP-TLS. With this authentication method, the client computer verifies the identity of the remote access server by downloading and processing the remote access server certificate. In addition, so that the remote access server can verify your identity, the remote access server downloads and processes a certificate that is stored on your smart card or in the certificate store on the local computer. EAP-TLS is less secure than PEAP-TLS. 4. In the Smart Card or other Certificate Properties dialog box, configure the following items. a. In When connecting, click Use my smart card if you have a smart card; otherwise, click Use a certificate on this computer. If you choose Use a certificate on this computer, its recommended that you also click Use simple certificate selection, which allows Windows to choose the computer or user certificate that is best suited for the connection. b. Ensure that Validate server certificate is selected. c. Also ensure that Connect to these servers is selected. Type the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or the IP address of the remote access server(s) to which you want to connect. d. In Trusted Root Certification Authorities, select the checkbox of the CA that issued the remote access server certificate and that you trust. e. Ensure that Do not prompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certification authorities is not selected unless you have specific reasons to enable this setting. f. Click Use a different user name for the connection if you want to specify a different user name when connecting to the remote access server, and then click OK.
Additional considerations
If the logon sequence does not vary, you can write a script that automatically passes information to the remote computer during the logon sequence, which enables completely automatic connections. For more information, see Activate a logon script.
To activate a logon script 1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections. 2. Right-click the dial-up connection on which you want to activate a script, and then click Properties. 3. On the Security tab, select the Run script check box. 4. To use a script file of your own, click Browse, and then locate the script you want to use. 5. Or, to use the default script Switch.inf, click Edit. If you click Edit, and then open Switch.inf by using Notepad, immediately click Save As to resave the file with a different file name so as to preserve the default Switch.inf file.
You can use the following sections to complete this task: Configure Sharing and Discovery in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Configure Sharing and Discovery in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Configure Sharing and Discovery in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use the following procedures to enable sharing and network discovery: To enable network discovery To enable file sharing or printer sharing To enable public folder sharing To enable password protected sharing
Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable network discovery 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click the down arrow button next to Network Discovery. 3. To allow your computer to be found by other computers on the network, click Turn on network discovery. 4. To prevent your computer from being found by other computers on the network, click Turn off network discovery. 5. Click Apply. 6. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Additional considerations
To use the Ping tool you must enable File Sharing. Turning on Network Discovery does not enable the ports used by Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), the protocol used by Ping. If you have firewall software installed, it can affect your ability to use Ping or other diagnostic networking tools. To use Ping, ensure that your firewall software is configured to allow ICMP protocol packets. To enable file sharing or printer sharing 1. Start Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click the down arrow button next to either File Sharing or Printer Sharing. 3. To allow users to share files or folders, or to share printers, click Turn on file sharing or Turn on printer sharing. 4. Click Apply. 5. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Additional considerations
Firewall software blocks network sharing by default for security. To use file sharing or printer sharing in Windows, you must ensure that your firewall software is configured to allow the appropriate networking protocols to communicate. Consult the documentation that came with your firewall software. Turning on printer sharing automatically turns on file sharing, because printer sharing uses the same protocols as file sharing, and requires the same Windows Firewall rules to be enabled. However, the reverse is not true: turning on file sharing will not automatically turn on printer sharing. To allow some users to share files, but prevent others, see Enable or disable File Sharing with Group Policy. To enable public folder sharing 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click the down arrow button next to Public Folder Sharing. 3. Do one of the following: To disable public folder sharing, click Turn off sharing (people logged on to this computer can still access this folder). To allow network users to read but not modify the files or folders, click Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files. To allow network users to read, modify, create, or delete files or folders, click Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change and create files. 4. Click Apply. 5. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Additional considerations
To enable public folder sharing, but prevent users from sharing files or folders in their own folders, enable public folder sharing as shown, and then follow the procedure in Enable or disable File Sharing with Group Policy. To enable password protected sharing 1. Start Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click the down arrow button next to Password protected sharing. 3. Do one of the following: To disable password protected sharing, click Turn off password protected sharing. To enable password protected sharing, click Turn on password protected sharing. 4. Click Apply. 5. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Additional considerations
Turning this option on restricts access of shared resources to only those users with valid user accounts and passwords on this computer. To grant access to a shared folder on this computer to a user on another computer, you must create a user name and password on this computer and supply them to the other user. If the user name and password they use to log on to their computer is different, then they will be asked to supply credentials when accessing a shared folder.
Network discovery
Yes
Yes
Yes
Home or Work
Public
Domain
Yes; printer sharing available only if a printer is connected Yes Yes for Windows 7 only Yes for Windows 7 only Yes for Windows 7 only Yes for Windows Server 2008 R2 only
Yes; printer sharing available only if a printer is connected Yes Yes for Windows 7 only Yes for Windows 7 only No Yes for Windows Server 2008 R2 only
Yes; printer sharing available only if a printer is connected Yes Yes for Windows 7 only Yes for Windows 7 only No Yes for Windows Server 2008 R2 only
Public folder sharing Media streaming File sharing connections HomeGroup connections Password protected sharing
Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To configure sharing and discovery options for network profiles 1. Start Network and Sharing Center. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center left pane, click Change advanced sharing settings. The Advanced sharing settings folder opens. 3. In Advanced sharing settings, in Change sharing options for different network profiles, click the arrow next to the network profile that you want to configure, and then select the options that you prefer.
Specify a network location for an active network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Turn off the Network Location wizard Customize networks in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Display or hide the network icon in the notification area
The network connection is enabled and connected. The network connection is disabled or not connected. Wired LAN connection. Wireless network connection. Virtual private network (VPN) connection. Dial-up network connection. A network connection created with Connection Manager. Bluetooth personal area network (PAN) connection. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection. On a wired LAN connection, this indicates that the network cable is disconnected or broken. In the case of a wireless network adapter, it indicates that it is not currently associated with an access point. Indicates that this is the default network
Icon Description
Icon
connection. No modem is available for a dial-up connection. Network bridge - indicates that one or more of the high speed network connections are bridged through this computer.
Additional considerations
By default, the Network Map works only on a network with a location type of Private or Home. Network Map does not display network or device information for networks that have a Public or Domain location type, unless your configuration includes the following requirements: The Group Policy settings for Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) are enabled. The LLTD Responder is installed.
Print and File Sharing are not blocked by Windows Firewall or third party firewall software.
Configure network icon animation in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the animation of the Network icon in the notification area. If enabled, the animation displays network activity. By default, the animation is not displayed. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To enable or disable network activity animation in the icon 1. Right-click the network icon in the notification area ( 2. Do one of the following: If the animation is currently disabled, click Turn on activity animation. If the animation is currently enabled, click Turn off activity animation. ).
Additional considerations
If you enable the animation, whenever network traffic occurs, the icon changes to show the monitor screens illuminated. This animation is not indicative of the amount of traffic, or the direction in which it is flowing. It only indicates that some network traffic is detected.
Specify a network location for an active network in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use this procedure to specify whether an active network is a Home network, Work network, or a Public network. Important In some cases, it is not possible to change the network location for an active network. For example, if your network is a domain network that is managed by a network administrator, you might not be able to change the network location using this procedure. For networks whose network location cannot be changed, there is no link below the network name for you to click, as described in the procedure below. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To specify a network location for an active network 1. Start Network and Sharing Center 2. In View your active networks, click the link below an active network name. For example, if you have a network named Network 1 and there is a link below the network name, click the link. The Set Network Location dialog box opens. 3. In the Set Network Location dialog box, click one of the following items: Home network. Specifies that all of the computers on your network are trusted and secure. Do not select this item if the active network contains computers that you do not own and trust. For example, do not select this item if the active network is in a public place. Work network. Specifies that all of the computers on the active network are at your workplace. Do not select this item if the active network is in a public place. Public network. Specifies that the active network is in a public location, such as an airport or a coffee shop, and that there are computers on the network that are owned and operated by people that you do not know. This network location is recommended for all networks to which you connect other than your home and work networks. 4. Windows changes the network location and displays the Set Network Location dialog box with a summary of your network location. Review the summary, and then click Close.
4. Type the following registry entry: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Network\NwCategoryWizard\Show 5. Configure the registry key with a value of 0.
as a single network, you can click Merge or delete network locations to consolidate them, or to delete locations you no longer need.
Display or hide the network icon in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
You can use this procedure to display or hide the network icon in the notification area of the taskbar. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To display or hide the network icon in the notification area 1. Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Notification Area tab. 3. Do one of the following: To display the icon, select the Network check box. To hide the icon, clear the Network check box.
Additional considerations
The network icon provides the easiest access to the Network and Sharing Center from your desktop. If you remove the icon, then you can access the Network and Sharing Center by clicking Start, clicking Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, and then clicking View Network status and tasks.
Display or hide the network icon in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use this procedure to display or hide the network icon in the notification area of the taskbar. Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. To display or hide the network icon in the notification area 1. Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties. The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box opens. 2. In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, click the Taskbar tab. In Notification area, click Customize. The Notification Area Icons page opens. 3. If the Always show icons and notifications on the taskbar check box is selected and you want to change the settings for individual items in the list, click Always show icons and notifications on the taskbar to deselect the checkbox. This action makes individual list items available for configuration. 4. In Select which icons and notifications appear on the taskbar, scroll down to and click Network, and then select one of the following items: Show icon and notifications Hide icon and notifications Only show notifications
Additional considerations
The network icon provides the easiest access to the Network and Sharing Center from your desktop. If you remove the icon and you want to start Network and Sharing Center, see Start Network and Sharing Center.
computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625). This section includes the following tasks for administering the Network and Sharing Center: Configure network connection restrictions with Group Policy Enable or disable File Sharing with Group Policy Enable or disable Internet Connection Sharing with Group Policy Enable or disable Network Bridge with Group Policy Use the Network Configuration Operators group Configure the Network Map
Prohibit renaming private remote access connections. If you enable this Group Policy setting, then affected users cannot rename remote access connections that are not shared. By default, standard users can modify connections that are not shared. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To open the Group Policy Management Console as an administrator 1. Click Start, then in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc, but do not press ENTER. 2. When the icon for GPMC.msc appears on the Programs list at the top of the Start menu, right-click it, and then click Run as administrator. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, ensure it is for the action you requested, and then enter your administrator credentials. If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625). To enable or disable a Network Connections restriction policy for the current user 1. Log on as the user for which you want to apply these Group Policy settings. 2. Open Group Policy Management Console as an administrator. 3. In the navigation pane, open User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections. 4. In the details pane, double-click one of the Group Policy settings described above. 5. Do one of the following: To enforce the Group Policy setting on the currently logged on user, select Enabled, click Apply, and then click OK. To not enforce the Group Policy setting on the currently logged on user, select Disabled, click Apply, and then click OK. 6. After you have modified all of the Group Policy settings you want, close Group Policy Management Console. 7. Log off and log back on as the user to enforce the changes you made.
A member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group can enable or disable network sharing. This Group Policy setting affects only the users or groups to which it is applied, and prevents that user or group from sharing their folders even if folder sharing is enabled at the computer level. By default, this setting is not configured. If you enable this setting, users will not be able to share files within their profile. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable or disable file sharing for a user or group by using Group Policy 1. Start Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc. 2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Network Sharing. 3. In the details pane, double-click Prevent users from sharing files within their profile. 4. Do one of the following: To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable the user's ability to share files, click Enabled. To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable the user's ability to share files, click Disabled. 5. Click OK to save your changes.
Additional considerations
If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
If you disable ICS on a computer, the following results occur: The ICS service cannot be started or configured. The Advanced tab in the Connection Properties dialog box is removed. The Internet Connection Sharing page is removed from the New Connection page. The Network Setup page is disabled.
Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable or disable Internet Connection Sharing 1. Open Group Policy Management Editor. To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type mmc gpedit.msc. 2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Network Connections. 3. In the details pane, double-click Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network. 4. Do one of the following: To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable ICS, click Enabled. To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable ICS, click Disabled.
Additional considerations
If you move the computer to a different Domain Name System (DNS) domain after applying or refreshing the Group Policy setting, the change will not take effect until the Group Policy setting is refreshed again. If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
network bridge thus allows a computer that has connections to two different networks to share data between those networks. In an enterprise environment, where there is a need to control network traffic to only authorized paths, you can disable the Network Bridge setting on a computer. If you disable Network Bridge on a computer, users cannot create or configure a network bridge. By default, this setting is not configured. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable or disable Network Bridge 1. Start Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc. 2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Network Connections. This setting is location-aware. It only applies when a computer is connected to the same Domain Name System (DNS) domain network it was connected to when the setting was refreshed on that computer. If a computer is connected to a DNS domain network other than the one it was connected to when the setting was refreshed, this setting does not apply 3. In the details pane, double-click Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network. 4. Do one of the following: To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable the Network Bridge setting, click Enabled. To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable the Network Bridge setting, click Disabled. 5. Click OK to save your changes.
Additional considerations
If you move the computer to a different DNS domain after applying or refreshing the Group Policy setting, the change will not take effect until the Group Policy setting is refreshed again. Enabling this setting to prohibit installation and configuration of a network bridge on your DNS domain network, will neither disable nor remove an existing network bridge from the user's computer. If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
Additional considerations
Not all tasks in this guide can be performed by a member of the Network Configuration Operators group. Check each procedure for information about what group membership is required. If a procedure only indicates that Administrators can perform the task, then a member of the Network Configuration Operator group receives an error when trying to perform that task. If a member of the Network Configuration Operators group attempts to perform an action that cannot be performed by a standard user, then the User Account Control dialog box appears. This dialog box presents user accounts that can perform the operation. Clicking a user name on the list and entering its password allows the operation to proceed by using those credentials. If the user's current account that is a member of the Network Configuration Operators group is not displayed, then that group cannot perform that operation.
Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable or disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by using Group Policy 1. Open Group Policy Management Editor. To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type mmc gpedit.msc. 2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Link-Layer Topology Discovery. 3. In the details pane, double-click Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver. 4. To disable the Mapper I/O component, click Disabled, and then click OK. 5. To enable the Mapper I/O component, click Enabled, and then select one or more of the following: Allow operation while in domain Allow operation while in public network Prohibit operation while in private network
Additional considerations
If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625). You must also enable the LLTD Responder component on any computers that you want to appear on your Network Map. You must refresh Group Policy on the computers where you want the new settings to be applied in order for them to take effect. To refresh Group Policy, restart the computer or type the following command at a command prompt, and then press ENTER: gpupdate /force
By default, the responder only runs on a network that has a network location type of home or private, but does not run on networks that have a network location type of public or domain. By using Group Policy, you can disable the responder altogether, or change the location types in which it is allowed to run. Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. To enable or disable the LLTD Responder by using Group Policy 1. Start Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc. 2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Link-Layer Topology Discovery. 3. In the details pane, double-click Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver. 4. To disable the responder component completely, click Disabled, and then click OK. 5. To enable the responder component, click Enabled, and then select one or more of the following: Allow operation while in domain Allow operation while in public network Prohibit operation while in private network
Additional considerations
A version of the LLTP Responder component for Windows XP can be downloaded from the following locations: For Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SP2: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70582 For Windows XP with SP3: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=156601 Note The LLTD Responder component is included in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625). A separate component, the LLTD Mapper I/O, runs on the computer that is generating the map and communicates with the computers running the Responder component.
You must refresh Group Policy on the computers where you want the new settings to be applied in order for them to take effect. To refresh Group Policy, restart the computer or type the following command at a command prompt, and then press ENTER: gpupdate /force
Additional considerations
If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
Additional Resources
For more information about troubleshooting Network Connections problems, see the following resources: Network and Sharing Center (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=58934) For general information about how the Network and Sharing Center works, see the following resources: Network and Sharing Center Technical Reference (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? LinkId=71748)
Additional references
For more information about wireless networking and other technologies that are mentioned in this guide, see the following information: For more information about Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK), see Connection Manager Administration Kit at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55986. For information about using Group Policy with Windows Vista, see Active Directory Schema Extensions for Windows Vista Wireless and Wired Group Policy Enhancements at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89080.
For more information about TCP/IP v4, see IP version 4 (IPv4) at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=193992. For more information about IPv6, see IP Version 6 (IPv6) at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=187529 and IP Version 6 Support at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89069. For information about protected IEEE 802.11 wireless access, see Deployment of Protected 802.11 Networks Using Microsoft Windows at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? LinkId=28116. For information about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Wireless and Wired Connections at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73159. Wireless Networking in Windows Vista at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89054 Windows Vista Wireless Networking Evaluation Guide at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? LinkId=89052 Connecting to Wireless Networks with Windows Vista at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? LinkId=89053