New ways to do Network Connections tasks
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
New ways to do familiar tasks
This table lists common tasks for Network Connections. The user interface for performing these tasks is different in this version of Windows from the way it was in Windows NT version 4.0.
Note
- There are no significant user interface differences between Windows 2000, Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family for this component.
| If you want to | In Windows NT 4.0 use | In this version of Windows use |
|---|---|---|
Connect to a dial-up server |
Dial-Up Networking in My Computer |
Network Connections. For more information, see Connect to a remote network. |
Connect to a network by using a modem or ISDN line |
Dial-Up Networking in My Computer (click New) |
Network Connections. For more information, see Make a dial-up connection by using a phone line. |
Connect to a network by using a virtual private network (VPN) |
Dial-Up Networking in My Computer (click New) |
Network Connections. For more information, see Make a virtual private network (VPN) connection. |
Configure a computer for incoming connections |
Network in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Accept incoming network connections. |
Configure the TCP/IP protocol |
Network in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Configure TCP/IP settings. |
Configure a connection |
Dial-Up Networking in My Computer (click More) |
Network Connections. For more information, see Configure a connection to a remote network. |
Add a client or service |
Network in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Add a network component. |
Add a protocol |
Network in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Add a network component. |
Add optional networking components |
Network in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Add optional networking components. |
Monitor incoming or outgoing connections |
Dial-Up Monitor in Control Panel |
Network Connections. For more information, see Monitor a connection. |