Naming The Computers And The Workgroup

You must configure each computer to have a unique computer name and the same workgroup name. No two computers can have the same computer name in your workgroup or it will not be function on your network.

1. Click Start, (Click Settings if you are using Windows Classic View), click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click See basic information about your computer. If you are using Classic view in Control Panel, double-click System instead.
3. Click the Computer Name tab, you can type a description of your computer here if you want to but it is not mandatory, and then click OK.
4. Click Change on the Computer Name tab, and then click OK.
5. Name the computer a unique name. Also be sure to include each of the computers in the same workgroup name.
6. Click OK, click OK again, and then you must restart your computer.

Introduction to Networking
Buying the Network Hardware
Connecting the Computers
Installing the Network Card(s)
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
Setting the Computer Names and the Workgroup Name
Sharing Folders
Sharing a Printer