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... computer should automatically detect the new piece of hardware and run the Add New Hardware Wizard. (If it does not, run the wizard yourself from Control Panel.) You should then be shown the Network Properties dialog box - if not, open it from within Control Panel. The 'installed network components' box should contain: * the network adapter itself, * the Client for Microsoft Networks, * at least one protocol such as TCP/IP (IPX/SPX compatible and NetBeui are also good for older computers, games and diagnostic purposes), and * File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Go to the Identification tab and fill in the details there. The computer name must be unique, but the workgroup must be the same in all the PCs' settings so that they can all immediately 'see' each other. Set up the TCP/IP settings if you're using TCP/IP. To do this, select 'TCP/IP -> [your network card]' ...
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