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Version 1.0August 9, 2006Add Macs To A Windows Workgroup?

By Erik Eckel

TakeawayWindows administrators can follow these steps to add Macs to Windows workgroups.

Add a macLove em or hate em, Macs are making a comeback. Apple's OS X has proven to be popular. So, as a result,Macs are again appearing within business workgroups.

Fortunately, advances within Apples OS X operating system simplify connecting Windows XP and Macs on thesame network. Windows administrators can follow these steps to add Macs to Windows workgroups.

Verify the PC sideAfter confirming the Windows and Macintosh systems all have Ethernet connections and required switches orwireless connectivity, begin by verifying the Windows workgroup name (Figure A):

1. Click Start.

2. Right-click My Computer and select Properties.

3. Select the Computer Name tab.

4. Note or record the name of the workgroup you wish to add the Mac to.

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How Do I Add Macs To A Windows Workgroup?

Figure A

Verify the Windows workgroup name by right-clicking My Computer, selecting Properties and clicking theComputer Name tab.

Next, confirm the Windows workgroup is sharing the appropriate files within the workgroup:

1. Click Start.

2. Double-click My Computer.

3. Verify the appropriate folders are shared (look for folder held by a blue hand icon, thereby indicating theresource is being shared).

Once youve confirmed the right Windows files are being shared, or if you only wish to share a printer, check toensure a printer or printers are being shared by:

1. Clicking Start.

2. Clicking Printers and Faxes.3. Confirm a printer is being shared (look for the same blue hand icon indicating the printer is a shared

resource).




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Figure B

The blue hand icon notes shared resources.

Before connecting the Macintosh units to the workgroup, you need to review the users/groups and permissionsassociated with the shared resources (to ensure you can properly configure the Macintoshes to connect to theresources). For each shared resource:

1. Right-click the shared resource and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

2. Click the Security tab.

3. Note the group or user names receiving access to the resource.

4. Note the specific permissions each group or user receives.

5. Make any required adjustments to group and user permissions using the supplied Add and Removebuttons.

6. Click OK (if youve made any changes or just close the window).




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Figure C

Use the Permissions tab to configure specific permissions for users and groups.

If you dont see permissions listed specifically for each user, your Windows XP system is likely set to Simple FileSharing. To turn Simply File Sharing off and to enable more granular control of file and printer shares:

1. Click Start.

2. Select My Computer.

3. Click Tools.

4. Click Folder Options.

5. Select the View tab.

6. Within the Advanced settings window, scroll toward the bottom; seek the Use simple file sharing

(Recommended) check box and ensure its de-selected.7. Click OK.




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MacNow youre ready to move to the Macintosh. To connect the Macintosh to an existing Windows workgroup:

1. Click on the Docks Finder icon.

2. Click on Network in the Finders left sidebar.

3. Click on Workgroup.4. Select the system hosting the resources you wish to connect to.

5. Click the Connect button.

6. Enter the workgroup name and a username and password possessing permissions to access theresource within the SMB window that appears and click OK.

7. Select the resource you wish to connect to, then click OK.

8. The Windows-based resources will appear within the Finder; simply drag an item from the Finder to theMacintosh Desktop to begin using it.

Figure D

Use Finder on the Mac to begin sharing resources.




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Figure E

Youll have to provide the workgroup name and a valid Windows username and password to connect to Windowsresources from the Macintosh.

Figure F

Specify the resources you wish to connect to on the Windows network.




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Figure G

Windows resources will appear within Finder once the Macintosh completes its connection to the Windowssystem.

Often, workgroup names wont match up perfectly. Many Windows XP systems are set to use "MShome" as theirworkgroup, while others use the standard "Workgroup" workgroup name. The Macintosh uses the defaultWorkgroup name. However, if you wish to change the Macs default workgroup name follow these steps:

1. Click the Docks Finder icon.

2. Click Applications.

3. Scroll to the Utilities folder and select it.

4. Double-click Directory Access.

5. Enable changes by clicking the padlock.

6. Provide an Administrator account username and password.

7. Double-click SMB/CIFS.

8. Enter the workgroup name you wish to use in the resulting window or select it from the provided drop-down menu.

9. Click Apply

10. Close Directory Access.




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Figure H

Use the Macs Directory Access utility to turn on Windows Sharing.

Sharing resoucesTo share Mac-based resources with the Windows systems within a workgroup sit at the Macintosh and performthese steps:

1. Click the Docks System Preferences icon.

2. Click Sharing within the Internet & Network section.

3. Ensure the checkbox for Windows Sharing is checked.

4. Click the Accounts button.

5. Check the boxes to specify which Macintosh accounts are authorized to use Windows Sharing.

6. Ensure Windows Sharing is on; if its not, click the Start button.




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Next, move to a Windows system from which you wish to access Macintosh resources and:

1. Click Start.

2. Click My Network Places.

3. Click View Workgroup Computers from the Network Tasks window; the Macintosh system may appear.

4. If the Macintosh system didnt appear within My Network Places, go to plan B; Click add a network place

within the Task Pane.5. The Add Network Place Wizard will appear; Click Next.

6. Highlight Choose another network location and click Next.

7. Within the Internet or network address box, specify the Macintosh systems IP address (which cantypically be found by clicking the Macs Docks System Preferences icon, selecting Network and choosingBuilt-in Ethernet from the Show drop-down menu), followed by the Mac username, then click Next. Notethis is an absolutely critical step; the network address must be entered as \\10.0.0.1\john if the Macs IPaddress is 10.0.0.1 and the username is john.

8. Specify a name for the network place and click Next.

9. Click Finish.

10. The Macintosh resources will then appear within Windows.

Figure I

Once configured, accessing Macintosh resources from a Windows system is just like accessing resources onanother Windows box.




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Finally, to print to a printer hosted by a Windows system using a Macintosh:

1. Click the Docks System Preferences icon.

2. Click the Print & Fax icon within the Hardware section.

3. Click the Lock (if its closed) to enable changes (and provide an administrator username and password).

4. Click the Plus icon to add a printer.

5. Click the More Printers button.

6. Ensure Windows Printing is selected from within the first drop-down menu.

7. Ensure Network Neighborhood is selected from within the second drop-down menu.

8. Highlight the workgroup possessing the printer you wish to print to and click Choose.

9. Highlight the Windows workstation hosting the printer and click Choose.

10. Enter a Windows username and password possessing permissions to print to the printer and click OK.

11. Select the printer from the Printer Browser menu.

12. Specify the printer model using the supplied drop-down menu (or select the Generic listing).

13. Click the Add button.




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