Configuring Networking

This chapter is designed to provide you with the detailed instructions regarding network configuration in Windows 10. Tasks such as configuring IP network settings and name resolution are necessary to connect the computer to the network. Configuring network locations, Windows Defender Firewall, and network discovery will enable your computer to communicate securely with peers on the network. In addition, this chapter also explains technologies such as virtual private network (VPN), DirectAccess, and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) that will enable your computer to communicate securely with remote computers and networks over public networks, such as the internet. Likewise, Wi-Fi settings and Wi-Fi Direct can enable your computer to communicate on wireless networks. You're likely to encounter different networking problems, hence troubleshooting is also part of this chapter. Each topic is accompanied with step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand screenshots. This chapter concludes with a chapter lab about DirectAccess.

In this chapter, we'll cover the following topics:

• Configuring and supporting IPv4 and IPv6 network settings
• Configuring name resolution
• Connecting to a network
• Configuring network locations
• Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
• Configuring Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring network discovery
• Configuring Wi-Fi settings
• Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
• Troubleshooting network issues
• Configuring a VPN
• Configuring IPsec
• Chapter lab—configuring DirectAccess