Networking

Setting up a small network with Windows XP Home Edition is a simple task in itself. Things that can make setting up a network a little more difficult would be if you have special programs that act as a software firewall. If you have this type of software, and even hardware, you will need to configure the firewall on each computer and/or device, to allow for traffic to be allowed between the different computers that make up the workgroup.

Click below for each section that will walk you through the steps of preparing for, and setting up your small workgroup network.

Introduction to Networking
Buying the Network Hardware
Connecting the Computers
Installing the Network Card(s)
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
Setting the Computer Names and the Workgroup Name
Sharing Folders
Sharing a Printer