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When all computers are able to network to each other on the network,<br />
continue with the next step to enable Internet ac<strong>ce</strong>ss and the firewall.<br />
Step 5: Enabling Internet ac<strong>ce</strong>ss and firewall for a local<br />
network<br />
On<strong>ce</strong> you have verified that your home network is capable of transferring<br />
files, connect and enable Internet connections for computers with Internet<br />
ac<strong>ce</strong>ss.<br />
caution:<br />
Make sure that each computer with Internet ac<strong>ce</strong>ss is well protected from<br />
security threats. At the minimum, each computer should have its Internet<br />
connection protected with a firewall and Windows should be updated with<br />
the latest critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update. If malicious<br />
activity comes though one computer, the activity can quickly spread<br />
through the entire network.<br />
Ac<strong>ce</strong>ssing shared files and directories in Windows 7<br />
Do the following to ac<strong>ce</strong>ss shared files and directories in a local network:<br />
1. Ensure network discovery and file sharing is turned On.<br />
2. Click Start , click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and<br />
then click Network and Sharing Center.<br />
3. Double-click Network.<br />
Figure: Network and Sharing Center<br />
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