Two Seperate Workgroups

[ntlworld]

Dear all,
I would like to run two separate workgroups so I can use two separate
networks . One workgroup is called "Workgroup" and the other workgroup is
called "MShome".

How can I set up these two separate workgroups on my laptop so I can access
both Workgroups please?

Barry

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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Dear all,
I would like to run two separate workgroups so I can use two separate
networks . One workgroup is called "Workgroup" and the other
workgroup is called "MShome".

How can I set up these two separate workgroups on my laptop so I can
access both Workgroups please?

Barry

You can do so already. Workgroups have no security whatsoever. Try browsing
to the machines in the other workgroup (provided NetBIOS over TCP/IP is up
and running on all machines).

 

[AJR]

Not sure - however, assuming peer-to-peer networks, the laptop would have to
be a member of both workgroups both requiring two network cards - and
probably requiring bridging.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

In

Not sure - however, assuming peer-to-peer networks, the laptop would
have to be a member of both workgroups both requiring two network
cards - and probably requiring bridging.

No, sorry....

1. A Windows computer can be a member of a workgroup, or of a domain. Not of
two workgroups. Not of two domains.
2. There is no security in workgroup configurations; if they're both on the
same physical & logical network, everybody sees everyone else, and can share
what they like. No special hardware is required.

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Windows networking supports multiple workgroups, and every computer can
access all computers in all workgroups.

When you click "View workgroup computers", only computers in your own
workgroup appear. To see all of the workgroups on the network, press the
Backspace key. You can also click Start | Run | \\Computer" to access a
computer, regardless of what workgroup it's in.

--
Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

In

Windows networking supports multiple workgroups, and every computer
can access all computers in all workgroups.

Right. But you can't "belong" to more than one...so you're pretty much
echoing what I said...Perhaps you meant to reply to AJR, not me?

When you click "View workgroup computers", only computers in your own
workgroup appear. To see all of the workgroups on the network, press
the Backspace key. You can also click Start | Run | \\Computer" to
access a computer, regardless of what workgroup it's in.


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

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No, sorry....

1. A Windows computer can be a member of a workgroup, or of a
domain. Not of two workgroups. Not of two domains.
2. There is no security in workgroup configurations; if they're both
on the same physical & logical network, everybody sees everyone
else, and can share what they like. No special hardware is required.

 

[ntlworld]

Hi
Many thanks, as I will have a look at the TCP/IC setup, I think this could
be the problem.
But of course, I was look at the PC properties and one is set to use
"Workgroup" and the Laptop is on Windows XP and shows "MSHOME".
Regards
Barry
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"


In

Dear all,
I would like to run two separate workgroups so I can use two separate
networks . One workgroup is called "Workgroup" and the other
workgroup is called "MShome".

How can I set up these two separate workgroups on my laptop so I can
access both Workgroups please?

Barry

You can do so already. Workgroups have no security whatsoever. Try browsing
to the machines in the other workgroup (provided NetBIOS over TCP/IP is up
and running on all machines).

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

In

Hi
Many thanks, as I will have a look at the TCP/IC setup, I think this
could be the problem.
But of course, I was look at the PC properties and one is set to use
"Workgroup" and the Laptop is on Windows XP and shows "MSHOME".
Regards
Barry

Yep. Workgroup names are more for 'organizational' purposes than anything
else.

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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Dear all,
I would like to run two separate workgroups so I can use two separate
networks . One workgroup is called "Workgroup" and the other
workgroup is called "MShome".

How can I set up these two separate workgroups on my laptop so I can
access both Workgroups please?

Barry

You can do so already. Workgroups have no security whatsoever. Try
browsing to the machines in the other workgroup (provided NetBIOS
over TCP/IP is up and running on all machines).