adding a new computer to an existing LAN

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If the network uses a domain controller then the computer will need to be joined to
the domain to take advantage of domain resources. Otherwise simply install a network
adapter and plug it into the network switch assigning it a IP address compatible with
the network or if using DHCP configure it to obtain an address automatically. The
links below goes into more detail. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/guidcnf2.htm -- you don't need netbeui - only tcp/ip
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/contact.htm
 

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