Setup a HomeGroup
Things you will need to network computers
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Two or more computers
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Router (with wireless capability, if you want wireless)
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Network card (most computers come with one now, but check to make sure)
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wireless card (if you want wireless, most laptops have wireless cards)
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Network cables (cat5 cables if you are doing wired. If you doing wireless you will not need them) Here is information on cables
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Cable modem, DSL modem or dial up modem (if you want to have internet access)
To setup a HomeGroup, do the following
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You need to setup the computer name and workgroup name (link will open in a separate window)
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Open Network and Sharing Center (Link will open in a separate window)
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Click Choose homegroup and sharing options
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Choose the settings you want
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Click Save Settings
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Reboot the computer