Network Your Computers and Devices: Step by Step

Teach yourself how to use the networking features in Windows 7 to connect your home computers, even if they use different operating systems. With Step by Step, you set the pace building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Network your Windows 7-based PCs and set up security Add a Mac or Linux-based computer Share printers, devices, and files with everyone in your home Stream media over your network or to a remote PC Tweak your network and sharing settings Troubleshoot problems and perform easy maintenance Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introducing Home Networking Features and Conventions of This Book Getting Help 1. Setting Up a Router and Devices 2. Setting User Accounts on All Computers 3. Setting Up Your Libraries on All Windows 7 Computers 4. Creating the Network 5. Customizing Network Sharing Settings in Windows 7 6. Creating The Homegroup and Joining Windows 7 Computers 7. Sharing Libraries and Folders 8. Sharing and Working with Devices 9. Streaming Media Over the Network and the Internet 10. Sharing Between Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Computers 11. Sharing Between Mac OS X and Windows 7 Computers 12. Sharing Between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7 Computers 13. Keeping the Network Secure 14. Setting Up Parental Controls 15. Troubleshooting Network and Internet Problems Glossary Index About the Authors