Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC? (5 posts)

Peter Burge Posted 7 years, 3 months ago Joined: 12 years, 5 months ago

I have a workgroup setup for 3 PCs through a 4 port ADSL router. I have another PC that uses a domain name network. How can I get the Domain name network PC to talk to the workgroup network?

Gordon Drennan Posted 7 years, 3 months ago Joined: 12 years, 5 months ago

Re: Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC?

Yes, and no.

No, you won't be able to get a PC that's not part of a domain to access anything that's on a PC that is connected to that domain. That would defeat the purpose of domains.

Yes, you should be able to get a PC that is operating as part of a domain to see and access stuff that's on a PC that's just part of a workgroup.

Yes, if you want to be able to use a computer that is normally part of a domain at home on your workgroup and easily access everything on the workgroup, except your own documents and desktop. See Microsoft explanation at:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/10_concept_switch_workgroups_domains.mspx

Chris Burrage Posted 7 years, 3 months ago Joined: 12 years, 5 months ago

Re: Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC?

What OS? If this is an XP laptop which you bring home from work for example, you can enter the workgroup details under the "Alternate" tab in TCP/IP properties. The system will then spot which network it is connected to and operate accordingly. If you wish to connect to both setups simultaneously, you will need two network cards.

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Craig Coleby Posted 7 years, 3 months ago Joined: 12 years, 5 months ago

Re: Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC?

Peter, you can do what you are wanting. The reference Gordon gave is a good one and although it says 'A computer that is a member of a domain cannot also be a member of a workgroup', which is true you can still see both on the same network.

I have a set up similar to yours. Initially I set up an alternate setting for the work computer when I was just using a switch, with an address and subnet mask compatable with home network. Now with an ADSL router modem I just let the DHCP look after it.

When you look at Entire Network you should see your home workgroup as well as domain. Click the workgroup and see your home computers. Click them to see their shared files. Click domain to see work computer. The first time you try to access shared files will need to provide a user name and password. When accessing the work computer I need to provide every time the username and password. The trick here is that user = domainnameusername. Not just your normal login name. You must have something shared on work computer to see anything though.

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Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC? (5 posts)

Can a domain network PC talk to workgroup PC? (5 posts)

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