Connecting to the DET Wide Area Network

Network Components (pdf 362kb)
A basic description of the various components that make up a local area network and information about connecting the school's computer Local Area Network (LAN) to the Department's Wide Area Network (WAN).

Local Area Networks (pdf 75kb)
This document explains Local Area Networks and explains the issues that must be considered by schools when establishing one.

Local Area Network Management (pdf 35kb)
All LANs require regular administration and management in order to function efficiently and effectively. This document discusses the tasks associated with the management of LANs in schools.

Sharing Resources on a Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Network (pdf 100kb)
Peer to peer networking allows computers to share resources such as printers, hard disk drives or CD ROMs that are attached to any computer on the network. This document provides instructions on how to build a peer to peer network using Windows 95/98.