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From connecting two computers together to share files using a crossover cable to setting up a secured wireless network connection, these online tutorials are extremely easy to follow. View free networking information here. Although all tutorials were put together with the novice user (beginner) in mind, advanced users will find a few tricks to put to use also, such as 'How to Force Windows to Shutdown' when it just won't shutdown normally.
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Did you know? Almost all wireless routers are setup for unsecure wireless network connections at the time of purchase.

Did you know? You should never connect your cable or dsl modem directly to your computer, without having a firewall setup. If your Internet connection is setup using this method, you are inviting Ad-Ware, Spy-Ware and worst of all - viruses into your computer! It would not be long before you start experiencing disturbing pop-ups and computer malfunctions. Worst case scenario: Identity theft.

Step-by-step Tutorials:

How to Connect Two or More Windows® XP Computers Together Using a Router to Connect to the Internet and Share Files Between the Connected Computers (Part 1, Step 19)

What to look for in your firewall: Make sure the following items are not being blocked or denied access to the Internet:

• Generic Host Process for Win32 Services or Microsoft Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
• Internet Explorer or Microsoft Internet Explorer
• AOL browser
• FireFox
• Mozilla
• Netscape
• Opera
• Internet Service Provider's programs, such as AOL, BellSouth, Comcast, Earthlink, Sprint, Verizon, etc.

(You can adjust the Norton Personal Firewall settings by clicking on the item(s) below the Internet Access column on the right side of the screen).
Below is a screenshot of the Norton Internet Security Personal Firewall:

(You can adjust the ZoneAlarm firewall settings by clicking on one of the following symbols below Trusted or Internet under the Access and Server columns on the right side of the screen).
Below is a screenshot of the ZoneAlarm firewall:

Click here to move on to 'Configuring all computers to be in the same Workgroup to allow easy file sharing between your networked computers'!

Click here to Go to 'File Sharing between Computers'!