Network Configuration Overview

You can install and configure all networking options for Windows 95 automatically or manually during Windows 95 Setup. You can also install and configure networking support after installing Windows 95 by using the Network option in Control Panel. In the Network option, you can set properties for the following:

In the procedures presented in the following sections, it is assumed that Windows 95 and the appropriate networking hardware have already been installed on your computer. You might also need to install or configure various supporting components, such as security, mobile networking components, agents for backup and remote administration software, and support for user profiles and system policies.

Tip To quickly display the Network option in Control Panel, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop, and then click Properties on the context menu.