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<blockquote data-quote="MarvinG" data-source="post: 41213">I have an already functioning PC-based network (Netgear 8-port hardwiired router) using the TCP/IP and I want to add my first Mac ( iMAC with OS/X 10.3.2) to it.For internet sharing, the iMAC behaved as I thought it would - I did absoultely nothing but plug in the ethernet cable, and voila, instant internet. Impressive. Goota love the mac. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Now I want to go the next step and be able to share files and printers.In the PC world, when I added a new computer, one of the many steps was to give it a UNIQUE CLIENT or computer name (eg DAD), as well as the COMMON WORKGROUP or network name that all the connected computers had (eg MYHOMENET).I cant seem to find where to enter the latter to tell the iMAC the name of my home network.I tried to find some tutorials on the topic - found a great one at <a href="http://discuss.extremetech.com/extremetech/start/?msg=3753" target="_blank">http://discuss.extremetech.com/extremetech/start/?msg=3753</a> but it didnt quite answer my question.Would appreaciate any tips.&nbsp; I suspect I am only one or two steps away from success.ThanksMarvin</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MarvinG, post: 41213"] I have an already functioning PC-based network (Netgear 8-port hardwiired router) using the TCP/IP and I want to add my first Mac ( iMAC with OS/X 10.3.2) to it. For internet sharing, the iMAC behaved as I thought it would - I did absoultely nothing but plug in the ethernet cable, and voila, instant internet. Impressive. Goota love the mac. :) Now I want to go the next step and be able to share files and printers. In the PC world, when I added a new computer, one of the many steps was to give it a UNIQUE CLIENT or computer name (eg DAD), as well as the COMMON WORKGROUP or network name that all the connected computers had (eg MYHOMENET). I cant seem to find where to enter the latter to tell the iMAC the name of my home network. I tried to find some tutorials on the topic - found a great one at [url]http://discuss.extremetech.com/extremetech/start/?msg=3753[/url] but it didnt quite answer my question. Would appreaciate any tips. I suspect I am only one or two steps away from success. Thanks Marvin [/QUOTE]

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