I'd have to see more context to be sure, but I don't think they are the same thing. What I believe it's asking for is a default domain name to use for internal devices. The purpose is to make name resolution easier by not having to type as much. For example, give the NAS device a name like 'host1' and it turns it into 'host1.example.com'. This domain name can usually be set in your DHCP server configuration or it can come from what your ISP provides. For example, my ISP provides the domain name of 'cg.shawcable.net' as a default to my router. I ignore it and use my own value, but that's what is default on consumer routers I've plugged in.
The domain that Windows is asking for in the 'Computer Name/Domain Changes' dialog is an Active Directory domain name, which businesses usually use. It usually would match the default domain provided by DHCP, but they have different purposes. Jamie On 2014-03-03 10:30 AM, DSinc wrote: > When I build/change my kit, I always insert 'workgroup' in its' GROUP > ID field within > 'Networking.' > Is the id/value 'workgroup' considered/treated by MS as a 'domain in > its' Network logic?' > > I ask, because now, when setting up a new nas for my Brother, I am > only asked to enter a > 'Domain value.' > Normally, I would enter 'workgroup.' But I suspect my Brother uses a > Group=mshome value. > I suspect that this came to him from his last pair of laptops; and, he > is shopping a new one! > NO. I do not use/run a Domain Serveron my home LAN (my server died 2 > months back!) > Sorry for another 'old' question about 'networking.' > Best, > Duncan > -- Jamie Furtner [email protected]
