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Creating an Ethernet network
Making sure your broadband connection works
Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband
connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your
current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider.
Naming the computers and the workgroup
To identify this computer on the network:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The
Control Panel
window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click
Performance and Maintenance
. The
Performance and
Maintenance
window opens.
2
Click/Double-click
System
. The
System Properties
dialog box opens.
3
Click
Computer Name
.
4
Click
Change
. The
Computer Name Changes
dialog box opens.
5
Type a unique computer name in the
Computer name
box. This name identifies the
computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters
with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network.
All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters.
6
Type a name for your workgroup in the
Workgroup
box. Use a workgroup name of up
to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for
all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any
computer name on your network.
7
Click
OK
to close the
Computer Name Changes
dialog box.
Important
If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make
the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how
soon after the installation the line will be activated.
Important
Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to ISP. Before you
begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any
specific instructions they have for setting up a network.
Important
You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer
Name and the same Workgroup Name.
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