Networking Basics; Computer Identification - D-Link DFE-690TXD User Manual

Networking Basics

You may have had some ideas about how to use your new network prior to
installing this product - sharing files, printing from a computer on the network,
or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection. This
section will help you get started on those ideas or even give you some new
ones. However, this section is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to
networking, it is just an outline of a few networking basics.
If you are interested in learning more about networking please visit our
website: http://www.dlink.com
D-Link is one of the largest manufacturers of Ethernet products in the world.
D-Link's technological expertise and dedication to providing quality products
at a low price makes D-Link a good place to watch for the newest in
networking innovations. Or, you may want to get the newest drivers available
for your Network Adapters.

Computer Identification

If you had previously given your Windows 98 computers names or if you are
using Windows 98, you may need to verify that each computer has a unique
name and common workgroup name.
A. On your Desktop, right-click the icon "Network Places" and select
"Properties" from the context menu.
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