Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Commissioning Manual page 556

Software installation/update and data backup
16.1 PTP network connection
Computer name and workgroup
Because it is a PTP link, any computer name and workgroup may be selected.
The setting is made via the properties dialog box of the Control Panel. Windows taskbar:
Start > Control Panel > System.
Dialog
Dialog: System properties
OK
Service: "File and Printer Sharing"
The installed services are displayed in the General tab index via the properties dialog of the
local network connections (Windows taskbar Start > Settings > Network connections >>
Local Area Connections).
The "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" service must be installed and active:
Dialog
Dialog: Local Area Connection Properties
OK
If the service is not running, it can be installed now.
Option: "Simple file sharing"
To simplify the directory release, the "Simple File Sharing" under the Tools > Folder Options
menu option in Internet Explorer option should be activated.
Dialog
Dialog: Folder options
OK
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Tab: Computer name
Button: "Change..."
Dialog: Change computer name
Computer name: <COMPUTER NAME>
Workgroup: <WORKGROUP>
Tab: General
☑ File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Tab: View
☑ Use simple file sharing (Recommended)
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