How To Establish A Network Connection

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One of the most important aspects which makes computer so powerful is networking. It networking with which two persons interact with each other, the basic of the Internet is also networking in itself. If we talk about Windows Operating System it really boosted networking to different level by providing the graphical aspect to it.

The network option is available in the control panel of the Windows Operating System. From here we can create an internet connection on the computer, i.e. the Dial up, Broadband connection.

Network connection is made by any of the two ways
1 Workgroup
2 Domains

Now the question arises why these two options are are used for the networking and what is the difference between these two.

Workgroup: This is used for peer to peer networking and for networking small no of computer's.
Workgroup is used for decentralizes management rather than a centralized management.

How to join the computer in the work group

Right click My Computer > Properties > Computer Name
Now click on the Change and then check the Workgroup radio button
Enter the Name of the Workgroup in the text box.
Click OK and then Click on Apply
Restart the computer
Now, you would find that your computer is in the workgroup that you have just steeped for.

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.

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, and then Click on Apply
Restart the computer.

After that restart select the domain name and enter the user name.

About the Author:
Emma is an online computer support specialist for iYogi, a leading IT support company Headquartered in India, iYogi provides computer support via phone and remote access for home and small business users globally. Live 24/7 Remote computer repair service from India



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