Create a basic network diagram - Microsoft Support
The basic network diagram template includes standard shapes for servers, computers, and other parts of your network. Use this template to document a network so people understand it, or to plan a network you’re going to build.
Applies To:
Visio Plan 2, Visio Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013
File sharing over a network in Windows - Microsoft Support
In Windows 10, some features of file and folder sharing over a network have changed, including the removal of HomeGroup. Read on for answers to common questions about other changes to file and folder sharing in Windows 10.
Setting up a wireless network in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about modems and Internet connections, security, sharing files and printers, and how to set up a wireless network in your home.
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Beginner tutorial for Visio - Microsoft Support
There are many kinds of Visio diagrams, including organization charts, network diagrams, workflows, and home or office plans. Getting started with Visio can be summarized into three basic steps: using a template, arranging and connecting shapes, and modifying shapes with text.
Applies To:
Visio Plan 2, Visio in Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 1, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016
Create a detailed network diagram in Visio linked to external data
Using the Detailed Network Diagram template and the Data Link features, you can create a diagram that shows how equipment is logically or physically connected, add initial data to identify each shape, and then import and link external data to your network shapes.
Applies To:
Visio Plan 2, Visio Plan 1, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Professional 2016
Featured Visio templates and diagrams - Microsoft Support
Explore hundreds of diagram examples and flowchart templates for Visio. Open or download them here, or go directly into Visio and find them there.
Applies To:
Visio Plan 2, Visio in Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 1, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Professional 2016
How multiple adapters on the same network are expected to behave
SMB Multichannel is part of the SMB 3.0 protocol and lets servers use multiple network connections at the same time. For more information about SMB Multichannel, visit The basics of SMB Multichannel, a feature of Windows Server 2012 and SMB 3.0.
Video: Create a network diagram - Microsoft Support
From the Network and Peripherals and Computers and Monitors stencils, drag shapes onto the drawing page. Tip: Select More Shapes > Network to find more network stencils. Select a shape on the page, and type a label for it. To finish, select a blank area of the drawing page.
Applies To:
Visio Plan 2, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016
Essential Network Settings and Tasks in Windows
Learn about essential network settings and tasks in Windows, such as finding your IP address, setting data limits, toggling Airplane mode, and more.