Networking Made EasierNetworking Made EasierMicrosoft HomeClick Network Microsoft HomeClick Network

SoftwareSoftware

Bryan PageTechnical Lead

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What We Will DiscussWhat We Will Discuss

What is Microsoft® HomeClick™ and what can What is Microsoft® HomeClick™ and what can it do for you?it do for you?

The setup process.The setup process. Using the HomeClick Network Center software.Using the HomeClick Network Center software. Brief overview of Internet Connection Sharing.Brief overview of Internet Connection Sharing. Troubleshooting documentation.Troubleshooting documentation.

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Features of Microsoft HomeClick Features of Microsoft HomeClick SoftwareSoftware

Easy to configure and use networking. Easy to configure and use networking. Microsoft HomeClick Network CenterMicrosoft HomeClick Network Center Internet Connection Sharing overviewInternet Connection Sharing overview

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Launching SetupLaunching Setup

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CD-Key ScreenCD-Key Screen

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Setup File LocationSetup File Location

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Computer and Network NameComputer and Network Name

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Folder and Drive SharingFolder and Drive Sharing

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Existing Network Hardware or Existing Network Hardware or 3Com Hardware3Com Hardware

There will be two options presented on the There will be two options presented on the next screen for determining the method of next screen for determining the method of setting up the software and hardware.setting up the software and hardware. Use my existing network hardware with my home Use my existing network hardware with my home

network.network. Use the HomeConnect network hardware.Use the HomeConnect network hardware.

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Choice 1: Choice 1: Existing Network Hardware Existing Network Hardware

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Final Screen for Existing Final Screen for Existing HardwareHardware

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Setup Final Screen and RestartSetup Final Screen and Restart

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Last Step: Restart the ComputerLast Step: Restart the Computer

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Choice 2: Choice 2: 3Com HomeConnect Hardware 3Com HomeConnect Hardware The three network adapters that will ship.The three network adapters that will ship.

3C450 10/100 Mbps PCI adapter.3C450 10/100 Mbps PCI adapter. 3C460 10 Mbps USB adapter.3C460 10 Mbps USB adapter. 3C410 10 Mbps PCI phone adapter.3C410 10 Mbps PCI phone adapter.

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Choice 2 Displays This ScreenChoice 2 Displays This Screen

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After Restarting the ComputerAfter Restarting the Computer

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3Com USB Version of 3Com USB Version of HomeConnect HardwareHomeConnect Hardware

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Finishing the 3Com Hardware Finishing the 3Com Hardware InstallationInstallation

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Using the Microsoft HomeClick Using the Microsoft HomeClick Network Center (Browsing)Network Center (Browsing)

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Finding a Missing ComputerFinding a Missing Computer

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File SharingFile Sharing

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Building a ShortcutBuilding a Shortcut

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Choosing to Build a Shortcut Choosing to Build a Shortcut Gives the Following MessageGives the Following Message

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More Sharing OptionsMore Sharing Options

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Sharing PropertiesSharing Properties

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The Printers ScreenThe Printers Screen

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PrintersPrinters

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The Added PrinterThe Added Printer

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Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties

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Network Printer Auto-Network Printer Auto-NotificationNotification

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What Is Internet What Is Internet Connection Sharing ?Connection Sharing ?

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) provides Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) provides the ability to share a single Internet the ability to share a single Internet connection with up to five other computers.connection with up to five other computers.

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Requirements for ICSRequirements for ICS

Windows® 98 Second Edition on the host.Windows® 98 Second Edition on the host. One network card and one other Internet One network card and one other Internet

connection on the host.connection on the host. One or more client computers with a network One or more client computers with a network

card connected to the host.card connected to the host. TCP/IP protocol installed on all computers.TCP/IP protocol installed on all computers. Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.

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Setting Up Internet Connection Setting Up Internet Connection Sharing OverviewSharing Overview

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Wizard Opens Windows Setup Wizard Opens Windows Setup TabTab

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How ICS WorksHow ICS Works

The basic idea behind ICSThe basic idea behind ICS Network Address (Port/Address) TranslationNetwork Address (Port/Address) Translation DHCPDHCP

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Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Tips

Never use spaces in computer or share Never use spaces in computer or share names.names.

Know your network hardware.Know your network hardware. Twisted pair, BNC, ADSL, and others.Twisted pair, BNC, ADSL, and others.

Always try running Winipcfg for IP Always try running Winipcfg for IP information.information.

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