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Networking
Naming Your Thin Client, Joining a Domain or
Workgroup
Naming Your Thin Client
1
To access an Active Directory Domain, you should rename your thin
client. Begin by selecting
Start->Control Panel->System and
Security -> System
. To continue, select the
Advanced system settings
on the left-hand sidebar.
2
Click the
Computer
Name
tab then click the
Change
button at the
bottom to enter the desired name.
3
Type in a name that will identify your terminal on the network
neighborhood. If you rename a terminal while it is not connected to the
network, duplicate names could occur. Always check with your network
administrator before renaming a terminal.
4
After naming your terminal, click the
OK
button to confirm your rename.
In most cases, your terminal will require a reboot.
Joining a Domain or Workgroup
1
Select
Start->Control Panel->System and Security -> System
. To
continue, select the
Advanced system settings
on the left-hand sidebar.
2
Click the
Computer Name
tab and then click the
Change
button to bring
up the
Computer Name/Domain Changes
window.
3
Enter the domain or workgroup name you want to join and click the
OK
button. You will receive notification if you have, or have not,
successfully joined the specified domain or workgroup.
4
Reboot your terminal to apply the changes you have made.
