The Network and Sharing Center is the location for all of your network setup and configuration. Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008 perform much of the network installation and configuration for you. For wired and wireless networks, or connections to remote networks over virtual private network (VPN) or dial-up links, Network and Sharing Center serves as your tool to connect and disconnect these networks as required.

This section includes the following tasks and procedures for administering Network and Sharing Center:

• Start Network and Sharing Center
  
• Start the Network Connections Folder
  
• Display the Network Map
  
• Connect to a Remote Network
  
• Disconnect from a Remote Network
  
• Creating and Configuring Network Connections
  
• Enable or Disable Sharing and Discovery
  
• Customizing the Appearance of Discovered Networks
  
• Display or Hide the Network Icon in the Notification Area
  
• Enable or Disable Network Activity Animation in the Network Icon
  
• Enable or Disable Notification of New Networks
  
• Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet Connection
  

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