Windows 10: Networking (2018)
1h 12mBeginner2018-11-20
Authors

Joli Ballew
IT Professor, Certified Trainer, Writer
Course details
Learn networking with Windows 10. This step-by-step course demonstrates how to connect a Windows 10 machine to an existing network and manage a variety of network settings. Instructor Joli Ballew shows you how to get connected to the internet, access network resources such as printers, and connect to Wi-Fi. Find out how to keep your system secure by configuring a basic firewall with Windows Defender. Joli reviews the security implications of different settings, so you can make informed decisions that help protect your computer when using public networks. Lastly, she explains the native firewall rules and shows how to create your own custom inbound and outbound rules. Finally, learn how to troubleshoot your network connection with command-line tools like ipconfig and PathPing.
Note: This course aligns to the Configure Networking domain from the Microsoft exam 70-697: Configuring Windows 10 Devices.
Learning objectives
Configuring IP settings and network connectivity
Creating a VPN
Connecting to a wireless network
Maintaining network security
Configuring a Windows Defender firewall
Troubleshooting connectivity
Using ping, ipconfig, Tracert, and PathPing to troubleshoot
Note: This course aligns to the Configure Networking domain from the Microsoft exam 70-697: Configuring Windows 10 Devices.
Learning objectives
Configuring IP settings and network connectivity
Creating a VPN
Connecting to a wireless network
Maintaining network security
Configuring a Windows Defender firewall
Troubleshooting connectivity
Using ping, ipconfig, Tracert, and PathPing to troubleshoot
Skills covered
WindowsNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know
1. Configure IP Settings and Network Connectivity
- 03 - Connect to the internet
- 04 - Network profiles
- 05 - Configure advanced profile sharing options
- 06 - Network connectivity - TCP IP
- 07 - Network connectivity - DHCP and DNS
- 08 - Configure network adapters
- 09 - Manage default printers
- 10 - Create a VPN
2. Configure Wireless Networking Settings
- 11 - Connect to a wireless network
- 12 - Manage wireless networks
- 13 - Troubleshoot wireless network connectivity
3. Configure and Maintain Network Security and Preferences
- 14 - Configure a Windows Defender firewall
- 15 - Manage a Windows Defender firewall with advanced security
- 16 - Create a program rule
- 17 - Create a connection security rule
4. Networking Troubleshooting Basics
- 18 - Use ping to troubleshoot network connectivity
- 19 - Use ipconfig to troubleshoot network connectivity
- 20 - Use tracert to troubleshoot network connectivity
- 21 - Use pathping to troubleshoot network connectivity
Conclusion
- 22 - Next steps
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