Course 7043: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking in a Consumer Technology Solution

Introduction In this online course, you will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively configure and troubleshoot networking features in a Microsoft Consumer Technology Solution. To begin with, you will learn how to connect Windows Vista to a home network. Next, you will learn about how to configure access to shared resources, including sharing media resources within the home network. You will also learn how to troubleshoot connectivity issues between the Windows Vista PC and the home network. This online course will help you prepare for certification exam 70-625.This online course is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive technical labs. This course will also help you prepare to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist. To get the most out of this course, it is recommended that you have a broad working knowledge of how PCs interoperate with numerous consumer electronics offerings such as Televisions, Audio Equipment, Portable devices, Peripherals, and Entertainment services found in customers' homes. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Manage networking in a connected home.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking in a Consumer Technology Solution Module Introduction Connecting Windows Vista to a Network Lesson Introduction What Is Automatic and Manual IP Addressing? What Are Private and Public Networks? How To Connect to a Wireless Network How To Create a Workgroup Connecting Other Devices to a Network Configuring Network Security Self Test Configuring Access to Resources in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Using Windows Vista Public Folders How To Configure Remote Access Troubleshooting Remote Access Troubleshooting Resource Access Self Test Sharing Media Within a Network Lesson Introduction How To Configure Sharing and Discovery Options in Windows Vista Configuring Media Connect and Media Sharing Configuring Xbox 360 to Share Media Configuring a Media Center Extender to Share Media How To Access Shared Media from a Notebook or a Desktop PC Self Test Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Lesson Introduction How To Use the Network Sharing Center in Windows Vista Checking Settings with the IPCONFIG Command Testing Connectivity with the PING Command How To Check the Status of a Network Connection How To Repair a Network Connection Checking For Cabling and Wireless Problems Self Test Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking in a Consumer Technology Solution Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Exercise 3: Connecting to Shared Media Exercise 4: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled