Setting up a Wireless network

Kalario · Kalario's Computer Specs

That was very enlightening Edawood. My question is how do I change one of the laptops to be on the same group? If one is in HOME and the other is in WORKGROUP.

**Nibiru2012** · Nibiru2012's Computer Specs

Go into the Control Panel, then Network and Sharing Center. You should be able to figure it out from there.

Remember there's always the little Help question mark on the upper-right if you need more direction.

**clifford_cooley** · clifford_cooley's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by edawood

One thing that I have learned through the years is that ALL computers on the network must be in the same GROUP in order to be able to see each other.

In Windows XP when you open your Network it will show all the computers that currently have the same Workgroup name. However the workgroups are not required to have the same name.

Windows 7, open the Network page and all computers connected will show regardless of workgroup. If you want windows to search for a new network connection, right click within the network page and select "Refresh".
Windows Vista, I can't speak for Vista.
Windows XP, view "Microsoft Windows Networks" from "Other Places" to see the all workgroups within the network.

It's not required only easier to communicate between them if they are on the same workgroup.

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