Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
Assigning Host Names on a Network
This section provides a tutorial example on how to assign host names to computers on a crossover cable network.
Now my two computers are fully connected and working. But I have to address them by IP addresses, 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.0.2, when using any communication programs. Can I assign host names to my computers, and associate IP addresses with them? The answer is yes. Here is how:
1. On the laptop, go to Start > Control Panel > Systems. The "System Properties" dialog box shows up.
2. Go to the "Computer Name" tab and make sure "laptop" is in the computer name field.
3. Edit file c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts to add an entry for the desktop computer:
127.0.0.1 localhost 192.168.0.2 desktop
4. On the desktop, go to Start > Control Panel > Systems. The "System Properties" dialog box shows up.
5. Go to the "Computer Name" tab and make sure "desktop" is in the computer name field.
6. Edit file c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts to add an entry for the desktop computer:
127.0.0.1 localhost 192.168.0.1 laptop
7. Open a command window and run the ping command:
>ping laptop Pinging laptop [192.168.0.1] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 ...
8. On the laptop, open a command window and run the ping command:
>ping desktop Pinging desktop [192.168.0.2] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.2: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 ...
This is good. I don't have to remember the IP addresses now.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Windows Explorer
Introduction to Internet Explorer
"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program
JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size
GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background
"WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool
"WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool
FTP Server, Client and Commands
"FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server
Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"
Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
►Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network
What Is a Crossover Cable Network
Configuring Crossover Cable Network
Using FTP Server to Transfer Files
►Assigning Host Names on a Network
Sharing Files with Windows Explorer
Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool
"tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information
"msconfig" - System Configuration Tool
Configuring and Managing System Services
Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools