Network and Sharing Center (Standard 7 Package Reference)
7/8/2014
This package is a Feature Pack in the category Networking. The name of the package as it appears on disk and for use with some command-line tools is WinEmb-Networking-NASC.
This package includes the Network and Sharing Center (NASC), which in turn encapsulates functionality such as setting up a network, connecting to a network, adding network devices, managing network connections, creating and managing HomeGroup connections, and managing sharing and discovery settings.
Settings
No settings provided.
Services
- HomeGroupListener
- HomeGroupProvider
Dependencies
Package Dependencies
This package depends upon features provided by the following packages:
- Common Diagnostic Tools
- Device Framework (Devices)
- Domain Services
- Internet Explorer 8 Foundation
- Networking Foundation
- Peer Networking
- Shell Foundation
- Server Message Block
Group Dependencies
No group dependencies.
Optional Supporting Packages
You can select any number of packages from the following list:
- COM+ Application Support
- Help and Support Engine
- Microsoft Management Console
- Problem Reports and Solutions
- Remote Access Service
- Windows Media Player 12
You can use the optional packages to enable the following functions:
To do this |
Use these packages |
|---|---|
Enabble NASC package to search for solutions and report problems related to network connectivity. |
Common Uses
This package is important for thin clients because they generally rely on network connectivity. Kiosks, medical or industrial devices, and especially headless devices are probably better served by preconfigured network settings than by including this package in their images.
Notes
Some tasks supported by the Network and Sharing Center can be accomplished by using the Netsh.exe command-line tool.