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Anonymous   02-18-2002 at 02:35:53 PM

I am new to the world of networking. I have built home computers and also repaired them. I have been chosen to maintain our current network at my place of employment. I understand the basics of networking (how the workstations retrieve information off the server) but as far as connecting a computer to the network and setting up a internet sharing connection, I am somewhat lost. Can anyone offer my any advice or suggest websites I can visit for more information. I am more of a hands on learner and pick up the basic concepts quite fast. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.

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CALV   02-18-2002 at 02:43:43 PM
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how is the network setup? do you know the basic setup of it ? ina corporate environment its not like it is at home, theres more to it then simply plugging a few windows 98 systems into a hub.


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Anonymous   02-18-2002 at 03:47:11 PM
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It is a NT system server with 9 workstations connected to the server. All the machines are using W98.

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CALV   02-18-2002 at 04:15:22 PM
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hmm, 98 workstations not really a good idea as roaming profiles and such are out, I presume they are on a workgroup as against a domain, which actually makes it easier in a way. As long as the nt server is setup as a dhcp server, there will (should!) be no problem simply plugging another 98 system into the network and off you go, IM not sure about ICS on windows nt, and I no longer have it so I cant look for you, but Im sure someone else can advise on that. If you are simply maintaining the network, there should be no probs at all, however I would read as much as possible on 2k server incase it does have any probs. Check how it is configured (I would assume its on a workgroup), check the group policies etc.
<A HREF="http://www.helmig.com" target="_new">helmigs site</A> is very good, as is <A HREF="http://www.practicallynetworked.com" target="_new">practically networked</A>


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