Setting Up the Network Client
The client in both peer-to-peer networks and dedicated server networks is a computer that uses shared resources. To access shared resources, a client computer needs
Network client software
The name of the network and server(s) with shared resources
The correct password(s) to access shared resources that use passwords
The printer drivers for the network printers
With Windows, the Network or Network Connections icon in the Control Panel is used to install network client software and to indicate the name of the network.
Network Neighborhood (Windows NT 4.0/9x/Me) or My Network Places (Windows XP/2000) is used to locate shared resources and to provide passwords. The Printers icon is used to set up access to a network printer. ...
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