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Hercules Wireless N Router
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4.6. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a
printer or an ADSL connection
To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an
ADSL
connection in Windows 98 SE, it is
preferable that the computers belong to the same
workgroup
.
4.6.1.Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup
1. Click
Start/Settings/Control Panel
. Double-click
Network
.
2. Select the
Identification
tab.
3. In the
Computer name
zone, enter a name sufficiently
distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of
computers for the
workgroup
(my-computer, wifi-
computer or julie, for example).
4. In the
Workgroup
zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect
the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link
together in a network.
5. Click
OK
. Windows prompts you to restart your
computer.
6. Repeat this procedure for each computer.
Note:
to modify the name of a workgroup, follow the same procedure.
4.6.2.Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders
1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.
2. Right-click the folder. Select
Sharing
.
3. In the
Sharing
tab, select
Shared As
.
4. On the
Share Name
line, enter the folder name as it
will be displayed on the network (12 characters
maximum).
You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the
type of access and a password.
If the sharing tab does not appear, you must enable
file sharing.
