Windows 95 provides multiple, simultaneous connections to a variety of networks (Windows NT, Novell® NetWare®, and others) and a variety of resources (files, programs, printers, host systems, and mail systems) over most popular media (Ethernet, token ring, X.25, ISDN) from almost any location.
Windows 95 networking capabilities are implemented using a high-performance, reliable, and open architecture based on the Windows Open Services Architecture (WOSA) specification. This approach provides users with a consistent interface to different services on the front end, while giving system administrators the flexibility to mix and match multiple services on the back end.