Creating An Ethernet Network; Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works; Naming The Computers And The Workgroup - Gateway Personal Computer User Manual

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer

Creating an Ethernet network

Making sure your broadband connection works

Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband
connection is working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your
current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider.
Important
Important

Naming the computers and the workgroup

Important
To identify this computer on the network:
1
Click , then click
Start
Panel is in Category View, click
Maintenance window opens.
2
Click/Double-click
3
Click
Computer Name
4
Click
Change
5
Type a unique computer name in the
computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters
with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network.
All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters.
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If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make
the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how
soon after the installation the line will be activated.
Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to ISP. Before you
begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any
specific instructions they have for setting up a network.
You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer
Name and the same Workgroup Name.
Control Panel
Performance and Maintenance
. The System Properties dialog box opens.
System
.
. The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens.
www.gateway.com
. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
box. This name identifies the
Computer name
. The Performance and