Configuring the local network

Selecting computer names and workgroup

Now you have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup.

◆Enter the name the PC is to appear under in the network. This name must be unique within the network. You can complete the Computer description box or leave it empty. Then click on next.

◆Enter a name for the workgroup the computer is to belong to. This name must be identical for all the PCs in the network. Continue with next.

Checking the network settings and completing the installation procedure

You will now see a screen in which you can check the settings you have made and make any changes you want.

◆Click on Back if you want to make any changes or click on next, if you want to leave them unchanged.

If you do not want to install any more PCs:

◆Select Only finish the wizard, as it is not run on other computers and confirm twice with next.

◆Answer the prompt Do you want to restart your computer now? with Yes.

If you want to set up a network on other PCs with Windows XP, you can now create a network installation disk.

◆Select Create a network installation disk and click on next.

◆Follow the screen instructions and insert a disk. The necessary data will now be copied. Now label the disk as Network installation.

◆Confirm the next two screens with next and complete the installation procedure by rebooting the PC.

After this your "home network" will have been installed.

To set up the network on the other PCs with the same settings, insert the disk in the drive and run Netsetup with a double click.

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