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It is possible to network several computers using a wireless connection in a workgroup. However, a workgroup has disadvantages such as setting up accounts each with a password, takes time to setup, not easy to expand and file sharing has a maximum limit.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe basic reason you might not want to use a workgroup in security. Once you set one up, other users on your LAN can access your files, printer, or whatever else you share. If they really know what they are doing, it may even be possible for them to hack in to things you did not share, but if a hacker is on your LAN already, you probably have bigger problems to worry about. The only other disadvantage I know of is that if your local computers are linked, it may be possible for a virus or hacker on one computer to jump to others through the workgroup. Again, this would be very hard, because Windows tries to make sure they cannot, but if the hacker or programmer really knew what they were doing, it could be possible. At the very least, they may be able to copy or infect the files which have been shared with the infected or hacked computer.
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∙ 12y agoBy having a home work station you can avoid noise and distractions around the work place.
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∙ 12y agoUsers can communicate with each other and transfer data between workstations very easily.
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∙ 14y agoIt is inexpensive compared to client/server computing, easily created and configured, and doesn't require a network administrator.
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∙ 13y agono centralized security management
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Network computer which is attached to a network is called a?
its just called a network enabled computer or server or a workgroup and this if it configured to work
Which scenarios depict a workgroup network?
Which of the following scenarios depict a workgroup network
Which of the following terms refers to a network resource sharing model that uses access control lists on each computer?
Workgroup Peer-to-peer
In future if everyone has home network connected to a computer terminal what is the disadvantage?
The only disadvantage will be internet speed.
What are the control measures to counter disadvantage of using computer?
Luddism.
How do you setup a Computer to Computer Workgroup?
if its windows xp right click on my computer, then select properties, then click on computer name tab then on the network id button and change the workgroup in the workgroup box. Any computer you want to be in the workgroup you need to make sure all those computers say the same thing
Computer in pinging to workgroup computer but not show in workgroup?
Check the firewall settings. ping.exe uses a very specific port to accomplish what is made for. In order to see a computer in workgroup the option files and printers sharing has to be on (137, 139 ports).
What is Workgroup computer?
A work group is collection of computer thatshare resources
How do you create work group?
Configuring a workgroup is easy - give the workgroup and name and use that name in the workgroup section for the computer identification. The other choice is for a client-server (domain) based network. Therefore you only have two choices for computer identification; either as a workgroup or as a domain (client/server).
What is difference btwn a workstation and workgroup?
Workstation is a computer, workgroup is usually at least 2 computers connected to each other.
Which gives better security workgroup sharing or homegroup sharing?
A workgroup has more security. A homegroup provides less security than a workgroup because any user of any computer in the homegroup can access homegroup resources.
What is Workgroup in computer networking?
In computer networking a work group is collection of computers connected on a LAN that share the common resources and responsibilities. Workgroup is Microsoft's term for a peer-to-peer local area network.
How to know the domain name of a computer?
It's pretty simple once you know how. Click on the start button, then click on My computer, when it opens look to the left under System Tasks, then click on View System Information. After it opens click on Computer Name. Look for Workgroup: WORKGROUP If, it says (workgroup) the computer is a single owned computer and not in a network of other computers. If, it has another name or letters like: USPS then it's in a group or network and a member of a domain.
What two text boxes are used to identify a computer on a workgroup?
In what context? What operating system? If you are referring to Windows, you can typically Right-Click on My Computer and select properties. Clicking on the Comptuer Name tab will show you the name of the computer and the name of the workgroup or domain to which it belongs. Alternatively, you can open a command prompt and type 'net name' and press the Enter key. However, this will not show the workgroup or domain info, only the computer name and username.
Network computer which is attached to a network is called a?
its just called a network enabled computer or server or a workgroup and this if it configured to work
Which computer network model allows each computer to act as a client or server?
The Peer-to-Peer networking model.
Which are the default settings for a Windows XP computer network adapter?
DHCP and configured as part of a workgroup.
