Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Windows 7 Sharing
In Windows 7, there are two ways to manage fi le and folder sharing. One is to create a
HomeGroup, which is a small, tightly controlled workgroup, and set permissions for
sharing within that group. That's the ideal solution for most home networks and small
offi ces. The main drawbacks are that all the computers have to be running Windows 7,
and each computer must be confi gured individually (so the prospect of setting this up for
a large network can be daunting). Exercise 9.2 walks you through the steps for creating a
HomeGroup on a network of at least two PCs that are running Windows 7.
EXERCISE 9.2
Create a Windows 7 HomeGroup
1.
On any of the PCs you wish to connect, open the Control Panel and go to Network And
Internet
Network And Sharing Center.
2.
Click Choose Homegroup And Sharing Options.
3.
Click Create A Homegroup. The Create A Homegroup dialog box opens.
4.
Select or clear the check boxes for the fi le types you want to share with other members
of the HomeGroup.
5.
Click Next. A network password appears. It's a string of random numbers and letters,
something like this: 6dH2EB7kK4. Write down the password, and click Finish.
6.
Go to each of the other PCs you want to connect, open the Control Panel, and go to
Network And Internet Network and Sharing Center.
7.
Click Choose Homegroup And Sharing Options.
8.
Click Join Now.
