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Lesson 11: Configuring

Network SettingsMOAC 70-687: Configuring Windows 8


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Configuring NetworkSettings

Lesson 11: Configuring Network Settings

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Configuring NetworkingSettings

Configuring, connecting, andtroubleshooting a computers network

settings is a key skill set for administrators.

Administrators must be able to understandhow Windows 8:

o Functions in wired and wireless networks.

o Selects a wireless network to connect to.

o Can be configured to locate default printerswhen users work across multiple networks.



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Connecting to WirelessNetworks




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Service SetIdentifier (SSID)

The SSID is the name for the wireless network.

Any wireless network that is broadcasting itsname appears in the list of available

networks in Windows 8. If you hold your mouse over the network

name without clicking, you can see thesecurity type (e.g., WEP, WPA2) used andthe wireless protocol required (e.g., 802.11g,802.11n).



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Connect to a Wireless NetworkBroadcasting Its SSID

Selecting the wireless network icon



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The Network andSharing Center

If you need to connect to a wireless networkthat is not broadcasting its SSID, the processis a little more involved.

Because the network is not broadcastingyou have to enter information such as thenetworks SSID (network name), security

type, encryption type, and security key to

connect to it.



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The Network andSharing Center

Because the network does not appear onyour network list, you must connect to it byusing the Network and Sharing Center.

The Network and Sharing Center provides acentral location for network configurationcontrols (changing settings, managingwireless networks, network sharing settings).



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Connect to a HiddenWireless Network

Entering wireless settings manually



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Managing PreferredWireless Networks




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Prioritizing Networks inWindows 8

Windows 8 determines the connectionpriority automatically based on the type ofnetwork you are connected to.

The highest priority network is always anEthernet (wired) connection with Wi-Fi andthen mobile broadband networks preferredwhen Ethernet is not available.



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Select a Preferred Network

Connecting to a preferred network



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Removing WirelessNetworks/Profiles

A wireless profile is a file in Windows 8 thatstores information about a wireless networkthat you use on a repeated basis.

To view all wireless profiles currently storedon your computer, from a commandprompt, type the following and then pressEnter:netsh wlan show profiles



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Removing WirelessNetworks / Profiles

To delete a wireless profile that is no longerwithin range, from a command prompt,type the following and press Enter. Be sure to

replace with the actualname of the profile you want to remove:netsh wlan delete profile name=



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Configuring NetworkAdapters




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Network Adapters A network adapter (network interface card

[NIC], ethernet adapter, wireless adapter,Wi-Fi card) is the hardware component usedto connect your Windows 8 computer to awired or wireless network.

The easiest way to access the configurationsettings for a network adapter is to use theNetwork and Sharing Center.

To configure the network adapter click theChange adapter settings link.



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Configuring Network Adapters

Reviewing the Network and Sharing Center



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Reviewing the Network Connections dialog box



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Enabling a network adapter



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Reviewing the advanced configuration options forwireless network adapter



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Reviewing the advanced configuration options forwired network adapter



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Network Adapter ModesWireless network adapter modes:

Ad hoc mode:Connect to other computersthat are also using wireless network

adapters. Infrastructure mode:Connect to other

computers through a wireless access point.



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Configuring Location-Aware Printing




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Location-Aware Printing Windows 8 has a featured called location-

aware printing that can make the process ofmoving between networks and connecting toprinters much simpler.

Location-aware printing, works by tellingWindows 8 Professional to update and selectthe default printer based on the currentlyconnected network.

Location-aware printing depends upon the

Network Location Awareness service and theNetwork List Service to determine networkinformation.


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Configuring Location-Aware Printing

To configure location-aware printing, you:

o Must be running a laptop computer withWindows 8 Professional or later.

o Need to connect to printers on at least twodifferent networks.



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Configure Location-AwarePrinting

Changing the default printer when changing networks


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