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>>> 4.2 Computer Identification
Please verify that each computer has a unique name and common
workgroup name, if you had previously given your Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.
Enter a name for your
computer (less than 15
characters without space.
Your computer will belong to
this workgroup.
Enter some information for
reference.
Under Windows 98SE/ME
1.
Open the
Network
window as described in previous
section, and choose
Identification
tab.
2.
Type a name for the computer In the
Computer
name
box. This will be the name of this computer
used by other computers on your network to
communicate with. Please
NOTE
that each
computer
’
s name must be unique on a particular
network to avoid confusion.
3.
Type the workgroup name that the computer will
belong to in the
Workgroup
box. All the computers
on your network should have an identical Workgroup
name.
4.
The
Computer Description
box is optional. You may
enter a description that helps to identify this computer
on your network. Then, click
OK
.
5.
Repeat the procedure above for each computer on
your network to ensure that they all have unique
Computer Name and identical Workgroup.
