Lan Times Guide to Networking Windows 95

Maximize the Networking Power of Windows 95. Here's your key to unlocking the powerful features of Windows 95 to create a state-of-the-art network. In LAN TIMES Guide to Networking Windows 95, experts Brad Shimmin and Eric Harper walk you through the basics--from installation to troubleshooting running on peer-to-peer network. You get straightforward advice on networking protocols, including IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, Banyan VINES and DEC PATHWORKS--using the wide array of management tools like Device Manager, System Monitor and Server Manager--customizing your Windows 95 environment--connecting users to network servers running NetWare, Windows NT, UNIX and others--mastering its communications facilities, including TCP/IP, Mail and Network Neighborhood--and much more.

This straightforward, practical guide teaches users how to take advantage of Windows 95's built-in peer-to-peer networking environment and its tools. Readers also learn how to interoperate Windows 95 with major networking platforms, such as Windows NT, NetWare, UNIX, and Banyan. The authors then explain Windows 95's communications facilities including TCP/IP, Mail, and the Network Neighborhood. (Communications/Networking)