Workgroup Settings (Same for Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11)

Specify settings so that the client PC can join the workgroup specified by the RasterLink PC.

If joining a domain network, consult with network administrators regarding the network being used.

An example with "WORKGROUP" specified as the workgroup name is used for explaining the settings.

  1. In [Control Panel], click or double-click [System].
All Control Panel Items screen
  1. Click [Change settings].
  • For Windows 10
    In the left pane, click [About], then click [System info] or [Rename this PC] in the right pane.
  • For Windows 11
    Click [Domain or workgroup] in the right pane.
Control Panel System screen
  1. Select the [Computer Name] tab, and then click [Change].
System properties screen
  1. Change to [WORKGROUP], and then click [OK].
  • Input the same name as the workgroup name set by the RasterLink PC.
Computer name/domain name change screen
  1. Click [OK].
Confirmation of workgroup change screen
  1. When the confirmation screen is displayed, click [OK].
  • Do not restart the computer yet.
Confirmation of reboot screen
  1. In the [System Properties] screen, click [Close].
System properties screen
  1. Click [Restart Now].
  • The PC is restarted.
Confirmation of reboot screen