Local area network
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Introduction
“A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media.[1] The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.” (wikipedia, retrieved sept. 2012)
I created this page for writing down a few tricks for end-users - Daniel K. Schneider 16:13, 17 September 2012 (CEST)
Finding other machines on your local network
Under Windows 7
Using built-in command langauge
- Open a terminal (comand prompt)
- Type: Net View
- This will show Windows machines and machines that "talk to Windows"
Software to install
- NetResView, provides more information, e.g. sharable parts, workgroups, etc. for windows machines. Doesn't find my Linux machine that has a broken graphics driver :(
- Softperfect NetworkScanner
- Once installed, click on inventory (then wait some time)