D-Link DFE-538TX [27/64] Networking with windows 2000

Networking with Windows 2000

Configuring Your Network Settings

When computers are placed on a network they need a way to communicate with

each other in order to share files, printers and other network resources. Computers

communicate using protocols. This section assumes that you have installed the

protocols listed in the “Installing Software” section of the Quick Install Guide. If

you have not installed the protocols, return to “Installing Software,” select the

Windows 2000 icon and follow the instructions for installing and configuring

protocols. You cannot network your computers until the protocols are installed and

properly configured.

Your network Identification is the unique name given to each computer on your

network. The names shown in the screen shots are only examples. The names you

choose must be unique to each computer. The names assigned in this step are the

names that will appear in your “Network Places” after the network is up and

running. For example, you could name the computer after the person it belongs to.

Jane's computer is named Jane and John's computer is named John. As long as no

other computer on the network has the same name it will be fine.