An example that is NOT considered professional networking is setting up your computer network in your home or office. This activity does not involve interacting with other professionals to build career-related relationships or connections

. In contrast, professional networking includes activities such as:

• Attending industry conferences and networking events
• Joining professional associations
• Conducting informational interviews
• Using social media platforms like LinkedIn to connect with peers and industry professionals
• Engaging in mentorship programs
• Participating in business networking groups or alumni associations

Socializing with friends and family, while valuable personally, is generally not classified as professional networking since it does not primarily focus on career or business relationship building

. Thus, professional networking is about building mutually beneficial professional relationships, while technical tasks like setting up computer networks or purely social interactions with non-professionals are not examples of it.