Using Network Services

While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network services to share files, folders, and printers. Using computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can access the Internet through a computer that is connected to the Internet even if your computer is not directly connected to the Internet.

Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the network through wired or wireless network connections. For details, see “Connecting Through a Wired LAN” on page 39 and see “Connecting Through a Wireless LAN (Option)” on page 41.

Sharing files or folders

This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network.

To share files, complete the following procedures:•Step 1. Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer.•Step 2. Accessing shared files and folders from another computer.

When a file or folder is shared, anyone connected to the network can open and delete the shared file or folder.

Configure a file sharing network only when the network is secure, and do not share important data.

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