Company Networks
This document describes how to setup a TCP/IP that Network using Microsoft Networking.
DEFINITIONS
Persistent Connection – a mapping of computer drives to other computers directories on the network. This mapping is automatically reconnected whenever the computer boots up.
SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol is the standardized language networks use to setup and maintain connections.
Work Group – is a collection of computers on the network. Computers within a workgroup may communicate with others in that same work group. No communications is permitted between Work Groups. All computers on our NETBEUI networks must have the same Work Group Name. At Browns uses BROWNS and Crane uses CRANE as their standard work group names
Domain - is a collection of computers on the network. Computers within a domain may communicate with others in that same domain. Internet Protocol provides communications between Work Groups. NETBEUI does not support domains.
PROCEDURES
- MS NETWORKS
Setting up Microsoft Network requires access to the Windows CD. You may have to download a copy of the CD across the Network. In many cases we install from a copy of Windows on the hard-drive. Please verify the availability of Windows software before disturbing the existing network connection.
- SELECTING A SERVER
•Windows XP Home can be used with up to 5 concurrent connections, including printer connections.
•Windows XP Pro, NT, and 2K can be used with up to 10 concurrent connections, including printer connections.
•Windows 9X can be used with up to 300 concurrent connections with TCP/IP, including printer connections.
- WINDOWS 95SP2
1) Installing Microsoft Networks
-Re-connect the network cable to the computer. Boot-up as usual.
-Click on START, Settings, Control Panel, Networks. In the network window you should see only the NIC
Adapter and perhaps the Dial-up Adapter listed. If this computer has a dial-up adapter, it will also show
a TCP/IP Protocol.
-Click on the ADD button below this little window and select Protocol.
-In the subsequent window select Microsoft on the left and TCP/IP on the right. Click OK button.
-Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties Button. Then click on the IP Address TAB. Move the radio button
to Specify An IP Address TAB and enter
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX
Sub-net Mask: 255.255.255.0
XXX is a three digit ID from 1 to 255 that the network manager provides. Typically we give the server IP
Address 192.168.0.1 and all other computers a sequential number.
-Move to Bindings TAB. It should check marks in front of
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
-Click on the NIC Adapter and select BINDINGS. It should be bound ONLY to TCP/IP. Remove check
marks for any other Bindings.
-Click on the Identification TAB. Give this computer a unique NAME. The Work Group should be BROWNS
for Browns Mfg. Co and CRANE for Crane Interiors. You enter any description which is convenient.
-Click the Access TAB. The radio button should be set at SHARE-LEVEL. Click OK and return to the
Network Window.
-Click on the FILE & PRINT SHARING Button below the window. Check both boxes to SHARE files and to
SHARE printers. Click OK to return to Network window.
-Click OK to exit the Network Screen and REBOOT the computer.
-When the computer REBOOTs, you should see the LOG-IN Screen.
2) Verify Microsoft Networks is functional
-On the Desk Top you will see Network Neighborhood. Double click on it and you will be all the computers
in your Work Group.
-Click on any computer and you will see the RESOURCES that that computer is sharing. (See discussion
below for setting up Shared Resources.)
-Click on the ADD button below this little window and select Protocol
-In the subsequent window select Microsoft on the
left and TCP/IP on the right. Click OK button.
-Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties Button.
Then click on the IP Address TAB. Move the radio
button to Specify An IP Address TAB and enter
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX
Sub-net Mask: 255.255.255.0
XXX is a three digit ID from 1 to 255 that the
network manager provides. Typically we give the
server IP Address 192.168.0.1 and all other
computers a sequential number.
-Move to Bindings TAB. Check marks in front of
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
- WINDOWS 98SE
1) Installing Microsoft Networks
-Re-connect the network cable to the computer.
Boot-up as usual.
-Click on START, Settings, Control Panel, Networks.
In the network window you should see only the
NIC Adapter and perhaps the Dial-up Adapter
listed. If this computer has a dial-up adapter, it
will also have a TCP/IP binding to Dial-up.
-Click on the ADD button below this little window
and select Protocol.
(Please note in the picture shown below we have
completed the setup so all the protocols are
installed to the correct bindings)
- Click on the Identification TAB. Give this computer
• Unique NAME.
• Work Group should be BROWNS for Browns
Mfg. Co and CRANE for Crane Interiors.
• You enter any description which is convenient.
- Click the Access TAB. The radio button should be set at SHARE-LEVEL. Click OK and return to the Network Window.
- Click on the FILE & PRINT SHARING Button below the window. Check both boxes to SHARE files and to SHARE printers. Click OK to return to Network window.
- Click OK to exit the Network Screen and REBOOT the computer.
- When the computer REBOOTs, you should see the LOG-IN Screen.
2) Verify Microsoft Networks is functional
- On the Desk Top you will see Network Neighborhood. Double click on it and you will be all the computers in your Work Group.
- Click on any computer and you will see the RESOURCES that that computer is sharing. (See discussion below for setting up Shared Resources.)
- Click on the ADD button below this little window and select Protocol.
WINDOWS XP
Installation references Classic Windows Theme for XP.
Installing Microsoft Networks
- Click on START, Settings, Network Connections, Local Area Networks. Click on the Properties button. At the top, Connect Using, should show the NIC Adapter. This Connection using the following items should show (with checks):
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
• QoS Packet scheduler
• TCP/IP
- Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the screen and click Properties button.
- Move the radio button to Specify An IP Address TAB and enter
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX
Sub-net Mask: 255.255.255.0
XXX is a three digit ID from 1 to 255 that the
network manager provides. Typically we give the
server IP Address 192.168.0.1 and all other
computers a sequential number.
- The Computer Name and Work Group Information is Set by clicking START, Settings, Control Panel, System and selecting TAB Computer Name. Select the Change Button to change the Name or enter a different Work Group.
2) Verify Microsoft Networks is functional
- On the Desk Top you will see My Network Places. Double click on it and select Entire Network.
- Select Microsoft Windows Network. Double click on the Work Group (three little computer icon).
- Each computer in the Work Group shows. Click on that computer and the screen shows the resources (files and printers) that this computer has available.
SETTING UP RESOURCES in MICROSOFT NETWORKS
Windows 9X
Files
- Double Click on My Computer.
- Right click on the Directory that you want to share as a resource and select Properties.
- Click on the Sharing TAB.
- Select radio button Share As and enter in Share Name. For example, select CII and enter the Share Name as PQS or select NBMI and enter Share Name as NBMI.
- Move radio button for Access Type to FULL ACCESS and leave the Password field Blank.
Printers
- Double Click on My Computer and double click on Printers.
- Right click on Printer that you want to share as a resource and select Sharing.
- Move the radio button to Shared As and enter a Share Name, such as Ink Jet.
- Leave the Password field blank.
Windows XP
Files
- Double Click on My Computer.
- Right click on the Directory that you want to share as a resource and select Properties.
- Click on the Sharing TAB.
- Check the box Share this folder on the network and enter the resource name in the window – Share Name. For example, select CII and enter the Share Name as PQS or select NBMI and enter Share Name as NBMI.
- If you want to let network users change any of these files then put a check in the box Allow Network Users to Change my Files.
Printers
- Double Click on START, Settings, Printers and Faxes.
- Right click on the Printer that you want to share as a resource and select Properties.
- Click on the Sharing TAB.
- Move the radio button from Do Not share this Printer to Share this Printer. Enter a unique Share Name, such as Ink Jet.
SETTING PERSISTENT DRIVES/PRINTERS in MICROSOFT NETWORKS
Windows 9X
Files
- Double Click on Network Neighborhood and select the computer to which you want to connect.
- Right click on the Directory that you want to use, such as PQS or NBMI on the Server, and select Map a Drive.
- Select a drive letter, such a G.
- Check the box Reconnect at Logon, if you want this drive to be persistent.
Printers
- Double Click on My Computer and select Printers.
- Select Add a Printer and then move radio button to Network Printer and click on Next.
- Browse to a network printer, highlight, select YES for Print from MSDOS, and click on OKAY.
- On the next screen click on the button Capture Port and select LPT1, and select OKAY.
- On the next screen load the appropriate Printer Driver for the network Printer, and select OKAY and complete the setup until FINISH.
Windows XP
Files
- Double Click on My Computer and then on Tools.
- Select Map Network Drive.
- Enter the Drive letter, such as G.
- Browse to the directory in the shared resource and select it, such as \\Server\CII and select it.
- To make this connection persistent, check the box Reconnect at Logon.
Printers
- Double Click on START, Settings, Printers and Faxes.
- Click on Add a Printer.
- When the Wizard starts, move the radio button to A Network Printer.
- With the button on Browse for a printer, click on Next.
- Highlight the printer in the Network and click on Next and finish up.
SECURITY
The only resources that should be shared across the network are the following Server drives:
Microsoft Networking permits PASSWORD protection of SHARES. When another computer need to connect to a PASSWORD protected SHARE, the user must provide the PASSWORD.
In the past we have allowed the Client Drives to be visible across the network. That practice is discontinued. If access to that computer is required for administration, setup Remote Administration.
REMOTE ADMINISTRATION
Remote Administration allows a computer on the network to administer the drive shares on a remote machine. Remote Administration is not available on Windows XP. Access is password protected. It should be enabled only by Information System personnel. From the Control Panel, select the Password Icon. See the following picture.
TOOLS
You can verify the Adapter Address and IP Address linkage by running winipcfg (Windows 9x) of ipconfig (Windows NT, 2K, XT).
From the START Button click on RUN. Type in winipcfg (ipconfig) and the following screen appears. If you have a TCP/IP to Dial Up Adapter, it appears as a PPP Adapter (in the window with the scroll bar.) Click the arrow and highlight the NIC adapter.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Any file, print, named pipe, or mail slot session that does not have any activity is automatically disconnected after the AutoDisconnect time has expired; the default for the AutoDisconnect time is 15 minutes. When the session is disconnected, one of the ten connections becomes available so that another user can connect to the Windows XP system. Therefore, lowering the AutoDisconnect time can help to reduce some of the problems that users may encounter with the ten-connection limit or the five-connection limit on a system that is not used heavily for server purposes.
You can configure the AutoDisconnect time by running the following command from a command prompt:
net config server /autodisconnect:time_before_autodisconnect
Specify the time in minutes.
XP Pro allows 10 connections. This limit is installed by default in the metabase key MaxConnections for W3SVC, and there is no user interface method for modifying the setting. You can change this setting to any number less than 40 and it works, but that is not widely advertised.
IIS 5.1 is basically the same engine as IIS 5.0 but since XP is a client operating system, it has the built in limits that are customary for Microsoft’s client operating systems—such as connection limits and only one Web site. Even though based on IIS 5, there are significant differences from IIS 5.0 that you should know about. IIS 5.1 is a feature only to be found on Microsoft's XP Pro operating system. It is not installable (reliably) on XP Home. Additionally, there are no plans to update IIS 5.0 on Windows 2000 to IIS 5.1.
