One Laptop on Two Workgroups

[Guest]

My question is can I be on two different workgroups at the same time,
example, i have a workgroup name for my home network, my wireless connect to
it automatically, then when i go to my mates place my wireless connects
automatically no worries nut i can't view the network with out changing the
workgroup name, i have to manually chane it and reboot which is very time
consuming, and when i get home i have to change it again, is there a simple
way to do this?

 

[Malke]

My question is can I be on two different workgroups at the same time,
example, i have a workgroup name for my home network, my wireless
connect to it automatically, then when i go to my mates place my
wireless connects automatically no worries nut i can't view the
network with out changing the workgroup name, i have to manually chane
it and reboot which is very time consuming, and when i get home i have
to change it again, is there a simple way to do this?

There is no need to change Workgroup names. Workgroups are just
organizational/cosmetic devices. Windows machines in different
Workgroups can share files without any special configuration. Something
else is wrong if you can't connect wirelessly to your friend's network.

Give us the details of your wireless connection and your friend's
wireless connection. It would be helpful if we knew what Service Pack
level your XP is also.

Malke

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

My question is can I be on two different workgroups at the same time,
example, i have a workgroup name for my home network, my wireless connect to
it automatically, then when i go to my mates place my wireless connects
automatically no worries nut i can't view the network with out changing the
workgroup name, i have to manually chane it and reboot which is very time
consuming, and when i get home i have to change it again, is there a simple
way to do this?

A computer can't be in two different workgroups at the same time, but
it doesn't need to be.

You don't need to change the workgroup name. Windows networking
supports multiple workgroups, and workgroup membership has no effect
on whether computers can access each other.

To see all of the workgroups on a network:

1. Click My Network Places.
2. Click "View workgroup computers".
3. Press the Backspace key.

To access another computer, regardless of what workgroup either
computer is in, type the other computer's name in the Start | Run box
in this format:

\\computer
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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