Can I join a W.ORKGOUP and a DOMAIN at the same time? 1

[Thyezer]

I am using my laptop at home and work. My work domain is named PSC and my home WORKGROUP is labeled WGHOME. My biggest problem is when I go from one area to another, I have to reconfigure my system from WORKGROUP to DOMAIN. Is there any way that I can have both set up at the same time?

 

[wolluf]

Not easily - this is a common problem - try searching the forums for other threads.

PS. Have you tried leaving the machine in the domain and just logging on locally at home? (what about things like IP address - eg, if both DHCP, I think local home logon might be ok. Also, what network resources do you need to access at home)?

 

[Thyezer]

I need network access to the printer and some shared files on my home desktop....shared with a wireless router and laptop.

I have tried logging in locally, but the domain is still listed for my computer.

Are you saying that the user account dictates whether I am connected to the domain at work or the workgroup at home?

Thanks

 

[wolluf]

If you are connected to your home network, and log on locally, you may be able to see the rest of your home workgroup through My network places or by searching for specific machines (in fact, if you can log on to 'domain' at home, with cached user details, this may still be true). I don't know why this works sometimes (others here may) - but it does (particularly if machine has previously belonged to the workgroup). Method of IP addressing can be important here too.

When you log on locally, you are not connected to domain or workgroup explicitly - but if you are physically on the network, resources may be available to you depending on your user credentials.

So, I'm suggesting you connect machine to home network, log on either locally or with cached details and then try to access your home networks machines. If you can - all well and good.

 

[Thyezer]

Wolluf..you were right. I am still listed as being on the PSC Domain (Work), but I am also able to map drives and share a printer on my home WORKGROUP. I logged on as LOCAL and all is well! Thank you