Setting Up a Simple Computer Network Part 2

Software Set Up

Now that you have set up the hardware components of the network, you must attend to the software part. Knowing how to set up the software is another great advantage for your part. Sometimes, when you buy desktop computers from computer sales and distributor companies they offer help in networking but with additional costs. If you know how to set up yourself, you can definitely save large amounts. Using Windows OS, follow these simple steps:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Once the control panel appears, double click on System.

3. This should bring up system properties configuration tool which then you should click on Network Identification tab.

4. Once it appears, click Network ID button. The Network Identification Wizard should appear. Click Next.

5. After you click Next, this image will appear. Notice the selections being offered and take note of ",and I use it to connect to other computers at work." Regardless of your network being a business or home use, click the first selection because you want to connect to other computers. Then click Next.

6. The next step is the Domain Step. If your network is for home use, select "My company uses a network without domain." Click Next after.

7. Next is the Workgroup step. Type a name for your workgroup in the space provided below. All computers of your network should belong to this workgroup. After choosing a name, click Next.

8. You are finished with Network Identification Wizard. Simply click the finish button and restart the computer. Every time you want to add another unit to your network just do the software set up steps all over again on the new computer.

Now that you know the simple steps on computer networking, you will be able to network other computers too at your job or at your friend's house. Your knowledge will allow not only you but your friends and colleagues as well to enjoy savings from costly technical support. Take note that you can include not only desktop computers and laptop computers in your network but printers, photocopiers, and other computer equipments as well.