What Are Network Options in Microsoft Windows XP
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
One of the important aspects which make computers so powerful is the networking, it is networking by means of which two persons interact with each other, and therefore the basic of the Internet is also networking. If we talk about the windows XP and the various Windows XP support options available with Windows operating system, it is boosted with the networking features and tools to control it. Microsoft has tried to provide either ways to control the networking options it is available in the graphical interface and in command line interface.
The network option is available in the control panel of the Windows Operating System. We can setup the internet connection on the computer with a Dial up or broadband, other than that it is also used to map drives on a network, join computer in work groups and domains.
Network connection is created by any of the two ways
1 Work group
2 Domains
Now the question arises what are these two options and what are they used for in networking and what is the difference between these two.
Work group: This is used for peer to peer networking and for networking small no of computers.
This work group is not used for centralized management. It is used for decentralizes management.
How to join the computer in the work group
Right click “My Computer” >> Properties >> Computer Name >> Click on the “Change “and then check the Work group radio button.
Now, Enter the Name of the Work group in the Text box Click OK
Click on the “Apply” and Restart the computer.
You are done after the restart now you will be in the work group.
Domain: Domain is the centralized way of networking or connecting the computers. Using this domain we can manage the users from the centralized server. And manipulate the users and permission for it. But we need to Use the servers for the Domain, now the question arises how to connect computers in the domain.
How to join the computer in Domain
Right click “My Computer” >> Properties >> Computer Name >> Click on the “Change “and then check the “Domain” radio button.
Enter the Name of the Domain in the Text box Click OK.
Click on the “Apply” Restart the computer.
After that restart select the domain name and enter the user name.
We can also access the network places using this network option of the Microsoft Windows XP.
If you find the article useful please leave us a feedback and also if you need any kind of Microsoft Support with your networking need you can look forward to your network resolution with www.iyogi.net.au
By: Alina wilson
About the Author:
The network option is available in the control panel of the Windows Operating System. We can setup the internet connection on the computer with a Dial up or broadband, other than that it is also used to map drives on a network, join computer in work groups and domains.
Network connection is created by any of the two ways
1 Work group
2 Domains
Now the question arises what are these two options and what are they used for in networking and what is the difference between these two.
Work group: This is used for peer to peer networking and for networking small no of computers.
This work group is not used for centralized management. It is used for decentralizes management.
How to join the computer in the work group
Right click “My Computer” >> Properties >> Computer Name >> Click on the “Change “and then check the Work group radio button.
Now, Enter the Name of the Work group in the Text box Click OK
Click on the “Apply” and Restart the computer.
You are done after the restart now you will be in the work group.
Domain: Domain is the centralized way of networking or connecting the computers. Using this domain we can manage the users from the centralized server. And manipulate the users and permission for it. But we need to Use the servers for the Domain, now the question arises how to connect computers in the domain.
How to join the computer in Domain
Right click “My Computer” >> Properties >> Computer Name >> Click on the “Change “and then check the “Domain” radio button.
Enter the Name of the Domain in the Text box Click OK.
Click on the “Apply” Restart the computer.
After that restart select the domain name and enter the user name.
We can also access the network places using this network option of the Microsoft Windows XP.
If you find the article useful please leave us a feedback and also if you need any kind of Microsoft Support with your networking need you can look forward to your network resolution with www.iyogi.net.au
By: Alina wilson
About the Author:
Alina Wilson is a technical and security specialist, associated with numerous tech firms including iYogi. iYogi is synergistic ally aligned to offer tech support, Microsoft support, computer repair, PC help services, computer support, online technical support, computer tech support to its clients in Australia, US, UK and Canada by Microsoft certified technician