Windows Network Technologies

Question 1

Windows Network Technologies

Answer 1

• Automatically Set security levels
• Home = The network is trusted
• Work = Can see other devices but can’t join HomeGroup
• Public = Airport , coffee shop , you’re invisible

Question 2

Network Location in Windows 8 / 8.1

Answer 2

• Private = Sharing & Connect to device
• Public = No sharing or connectivity
• Charms / settings / / view connection settings

Question 3

Remote Access

Answer 3

• Remote Assistance
  
  • One-time remote access
  • Single-use password
  • Chat diagnostic , NAT traversal
• Remote Desktop Connection.
  
  • One going access
  • Logical authentication options
  • May require port-forwarding

Question 4

Proxy Settings

Answer 4

• Change the traffic flow
  
  • A internal go-between

-Control panel / Internet Properties

• Define address & exceptions
  
  • Proxies don’ t work for everything

Question 5

Network Share

Answer 5

-Make a folder available across the network

• Assign (map) a drive letter to share
  
  • Reconnect automatically
• Shares ending with a “$” are hidden
  
  • Not a security feature

-Control Panel / Administration Tools / Computer Management

Question 6

Printer Shares

Answer 6

-Similar to sharing a folder

• Windows Explorer
  
  • Add printer