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The Communications sub-menu
provides you with all of the necessary tools for all of your
communication needs. These tools allow you to create many types of
connections like VPN, High-Speed Internet, modem, infrared, and many
others. With these tools you may transfer data to and/or from other
computers through various methods. Below is a list of the available
options in the Communications sub-menu.
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Hyper Terminal
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A telnet program.
(Telnet is a terminal emulation program for the Internet and
networks. It is an older command-line based program used to
remotely connect to and control other computers.) |
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Network Connections
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Displays shortcuts to
shared computers, printers, and other resources on the network.
The shortcuts are created automatically in My Network Places
whenever you open a shared network resource, such as a printer
or shared folder. (Also available through the Control Panel.) |
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Network Set up
Wizard |
Guides you through
setting up your home or small office network. (Also available in
the Control Panel.) |
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New Connection
Wizard |
Used for creating a new
network or Internet connection. (Also available in the Control
Panel.) Network connections provide connectivity between your
computer and the Internet, a private network, or another
computer. |
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Remote Desktop
Connection |
Allows more than one
user to have active sessions on a single computer allowing you
to remotely connect to another computer and “take control” of a
desired user account. |
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Wireless Network
Set up Wizard |
Guides you through
setting up your home or office wireless network. (A wireless
network can be connected to the Internet or an internal
network.) |
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