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Networking Basics (continued)

Naming Your Computer

In this window, enter the Computer name.

Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup.

All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.

Click OK.

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of an adapter, please do the following:

Right-click on the

Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.

Click on Status.

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