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Networking with Windows XP: How-to for Experts

Specialty hardware. VPNs. Mobile laptops. It doesn’t have to be a huge corporate network to require some expertise to keep it working at peak efficiency. We’ve collected the more interesting specialty articles, tips, and procedures here for your perusal.

•Wireless Networking Made Simple

How to build an 802.11b wireless network using Microsoft Broadband Networking products.

•Overview of the 802.11g Specification

Expert Zone Columnist Barb Bowman describes the specifications for the new, higher speed wireless home networking technology.

•How to Join Your Computer to a Domain

This article explains how to join your computer to a domain, a common task for users in corporations or large organizations.

•Using Windows XP Professional on a Domain

Expert Zone Columnist Sharon Crawford describes how Windows XP functions on a domain-based network and how to set one up.

•Redirect My Documents Folder to a Network Share

Tip: How to redirect the My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites folders to a network share.

•How to Create a Direct Cable Connection

This article explains how to create a direct connection to a remote server or another computer from a remote client.

•How-To Configure Broadband Connections Using PPPoE

Learn how to configure broadband connections that use Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.

•How to Create a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Connection

This article explains how to Create a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Connection, which is generally a high speed connection that involves hardware such as a cable modem or DSL.

•Printing with Windows XP: Hard Copy Made Easier

Sharon Crawford explains how to choose a printer to use with a Windows XP-based computer and how to get older printers to work with Windows XP.

•How to Install Print Services for UNIX

This article explains how to install Print Services for UNIX and configure a Line Printer Remote (LPR) printer.

•How to Configure Windows XP TCP/IP to Use DNS

This article describes how to configure Windows XP TCP/IP to use the Domain Name Service (DNS).