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In computer networking a work group is collection of computers connected on a LAN that share the common resources and responsibilities. Workgroup is Microsoft's term for a peer-to-peer local area network.

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A workgroup is a logical collection of computers that share resources. (or) A work group is a collection of computers that share resources.

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What kind of networking model does a workgroup use?

A workgroup utilizies a peer to peer networking model.


Which computer network model allows each computer to act as a client or server?

The Peer-to-Peer networking model.


What networking model does a workgroup use?

A peer to peer model is used in a workgroup


A workgroup uses what kind of networking model?

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Does a domain uses a peer-to-peer networking model?

No. A Domain uses a Client/Server networking Model. A Workgroup uses a peer-to-peer networking model.


How do you setup a Computer to Computer Workgroup?

if its windows xp right click on my computer, then select properties, then click on computer name tab then on the network id button and change the workgroup in the workgroup box. Any computer you want to be in the workgroup you need to make sure all those computers say the same thing


Computer in pinging to workgroup computer but not show in workgroup?

Check the firewall settings. ping.exe uses a very specific port to accomplish what is made for. In order to see a computer in workgroup the option files and printers sharing has to be on (137, 139 ports).


What is Workgroup computer?

A work group is collection of computer thatshare resources


How do you create work group?

Configuring a workgroup is easy - give the workgroup and name and use that name in the workgroup section for the computer identification. The other choice is for a client-server (domain) based network. Therefore you only have two choices for computer identification; either as a workgroup or as a domain (client/server).


What is difference btwn a workstation and workgroup?

Workstation is a computer, workgroup is usually at least 2 computers connected to each other.


Which gives better security workgroup sharing or homegroup sharing?

A workgroup has more security. A homegroup provides less security than a workgroup because any user of any computer in the homegroup can access homegroup resources.


How to know the domain name of a computer?

It's pretty simple once you know how. Click on the start button, then click on My computer, when it opens look to the left under System Tasks, then click on View System Information. After it opens click on Computer Name. Look for Workgroup: WORKGROUP If, it says (workgroup) the computer is a single owned computer and not in a network of other computers. If, it has another name or letters like: USPS then it's in a group or network and a member of a domain.