Windows 7 Networking Tips

You can find tips for doing Windows 7 networking in this networking page. I'm still in the process to write more networking articles in Windows 7, so you should come back to this page again to find out more.

Changing the Network Location Type in Windows 7
You will be required to select network location type in Windows 7 when you first connects that computer to network, this will automatically set the appropriate firewall and security settings on computer.

Enabling or Disabling Network Discovery in Windows 7
Network discovery in Windows 7 is the similar feature you can find in Windows Vista, which allows your computer to find and discover other computers and display them in network map. If this feature is disabled, other computer will not be able to see your computer too.

How to Disable IPv6 in Windows 7
How to disable IPv6 in Windows 7, the feature which is enabled by default? Most of the Windows users might ask this question as this IPv6 feature is not popular yet and not in used by most of the users.

Homegroup – Sharing File Easier in Windows 7
Would like to give some introduction! Homegroup is new feature in Windows 7 to make file, printer, picture, music, video or other documents sharing easier and faster.

Network Icon Explanation in Windows 7
This is simple network icon explanation in Windows 7 article, and this icon useful to give you visual indication of network connection status of your computer.

Assigning Computer Name and Workgroup in Windows 7
Assigning computer name and workgroup in Windows 7 is highly recommended, because it allows other computers to access your computer to access shared file or printer easily by using computer name.

Quick Way to Configure IP Address and Other Network Information in Windows 7
Let me show you how to configure IP address and other network information in Windows 7 here. As you know IP address must be configured on computer in order to communicate with other computers.

Checking Network or Wireless Adapter Driver Status in Windows 7
Hello! You are advised to check network or wireless adapter driver status in Windows 7 after installing the driver.

How to Connect to Wireless Network in Windows 7
Let me show you how to connect to wireless network in Windows 7 in this article, it’s pretty straight forward but slightly different from the way you do in Windows Vista.

Starting WLAN AutoConfig Service in Windows 7
WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in tool in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network, of course you need to have wireless adapter installed on computer.