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<img style="float:left;" src="http://www.cnet.com/i/hlp/Share-Printers-Files70.jpg" border=\"0\" /><div class="course-summary"> <div class="short-course-summary"> <p>Tired of running from desk to desk to share or print files? Install a small office network and save your energy for more important things, like running your business. Windows XP makes file and print sharing easy to set up. This brief tutorial will show you how to get started.</p> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> For demonstration purposes, we are using Windows XP as our network operating system.</p> In this course, you'll learn: <ul> <li>Which hardware is best for a small office network</li> <li>How to use Windows XP to share files across a LAN</li> <li>How to share printers -- even non-network printers</li> <li>Various tips and tricks to manage and secure your network</li> </ul> <strong>Recommended Software</strong> <ul> <li>Windows XP Professional</li> <li>Anti-virus and anti-spyware software</li> <li>Firewall software</li> </ul> <strong>Recommended Hardware</strong> <ul> <li>A wireless router or access point</li> <li>A wireless network adapter for each computer on the network</li> <li>A wireless print server</li> <li>USB and Ethernet cables</li> <li>Two or more computers</li> <li>One or more peripherals, such as a printer or scanner</li> <li>For a wired network, an Ethernet hub and coaxial or twisted pair cabling to connect the computers on your network.</li> </ul> <strong>Recommended Web sites</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx" target="_blank">Get started using Remote Desktop with Windows XP Professional</a></li> <li><a href="http://wireless-security.workshops.help.com/" target="_blank">CNET Learning Center: Wireless Security course</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/plan/topology.mspx" target="_blank">Microsoft TechNet: Home and Small Office Network Topologies</a></li> </ul> </div> </div>