How to configure Windows XP workstations

Introduction

This subsection describes how to configure Windows XP workstations in a UNICORN network with a Windows server and TCP/IP network protocol.

User rights

All users must have the Windows user right Access this computer from the network, which is also the default user right. If the user right is not correct the network administrator can change it.

How to set the correct user right

Follow the instructions in the table below to set the user right to Access this computer from the network.

Step

Action

1

Log on to the workstation with administrative rights.

2

Choose Start:Control Panel:Administrative Tools:Local Security Policy.

Note: If you cannot see the individual items in the Control Panel you have to click the link Switch to Classic View in the left pane of the Control Panel.

3

Choose Security Settings:Local Policies:User Rights Assignment in the tree structure.

4

Double-click the Access this computer from the network option.

5

Click the Add User or Group button.

Result: The Select Users or Groups dialog box is opened.

Make sure the correct domain is displayed in the text field From this location.

Click the button

  • Object Types... to change the type of objects to select

  • Locations... to change the root location (domain) from which to begin your search.

6

Choose one of the following options:

Option 1: Write the name

  1. Write the name of the group or user(s) in the text field Enter the object names to select (examples).

  2. Click the Check Names button to check if the name is valid.

  3. If the name is accepted, click OK and then OK again.

Option 2: Choose the name from a list

  1. Click the Advanced... button. An expanded Select Users or Groups dialog box is opened.

  2. Click the Find Now button to display a list of possible names.

  3. Select one or more names and click OK.

  4. Click OK and then OK again.

Network components to install

In order to connect a Windows XP workstation to the network, the following network components need to be installed on the workstation:

  • Client for Microsoft Networks

  • File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

  • TCP/IP Protocol

  • A valid network card

How to install network components

Follow the instructions below to install the necessary network components.

Step

Action

1

  • Start the computer with the appropriate network card inserted.

  • Log on to the Windows XP workstation with administrator rights. The adapter will be found and installed.

2

Choose Start:Control Panel:Network Connections.

Result: The Network Connections window is opened.

3

Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties.

Result: The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is opened and the General tab is displayed.

4

If the component Client for Microsoft Networks is already installed, go to step 5.

Otherwise,

  • Click the Install button, select the component Client from the list and click the Add... button.

  • Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list and click OK.

5

If the component File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is already installed, go to step 6.

Otherwise,

  • Click the Install button, select the component Service from the list and click the Add... button.

  • Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks from the list and click OK.

6

If the component Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is already installed, go to step 7.

Otherwise,

  • Click the Install button, select the component Protocol from the list and click the Add... button.

  • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click OK.

7

  • In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Configure the TCP/IP protocol with network-specific information.

How to connect the workstation to the domain

Follow the instructions in the table below to add the workstation to the Windows domain.

Step

Action

1

Log on to the Windows XP workstation with administrator rights.

2

Choose Start:Control Panel:System.

Result: The System Properties dialog is displayed.

3

Choose the Computer Name tab and click the Change... button.

Result: The Computer Change Names dialog is opened.

4

  • Select the Domain radio button and write the domain name in the text field.

  • Click OK.

5

  • Type User name and Password in the subsequent dialog and click OK.

  • Click OK in the Domain Welcome dialog

6

A dialog is displayed which informs that the computer should be restarted for the changes to take effect.

Click OK in the dialog and restart the computer.

To map a drive letter and install UNICORN

The last steps in the network setup are

  • to map the shared folder to a drive letter

  • to install the UNICORN software.

See the instructions below.

How to map the shared folder

Follow the instructions in the table below to map the shared folder to a suitable drive letter.

Step

Action

1

Log on to the Windows XP workstation with domain user rights. This user must also be a member of the user group created before.

2

Open Windows Explorer.

3

Select Tools:Map Network Drive to connect the shared folder on the UNICORN file server to the designated drive letter:

4

  • Select the drive letter in the upper drop-down list box.

  • Make sure the Reconnect at Logon option is selected.

  • Click the Browse button.

5

  • Locate and select the shared folder UNICORN will use and click OK.

  • Click the Finish button.

How to install UNICORN on a workstation

Follow the instructions in the table below to install UNICORN.

Step

Action

1

Install UNICORN. See How to install UNICORN (select the Network installation option) or How to install UNICORN for ÄKTAxpress.

2

Reboot the PC and log on as one of the domain users that will run UNICORN.

3

Connect the shared folder again. This is necessary since connected network drives are user-specific.

4

Open Windows Explorer.

5

Select Tools:Map Network Drive to connect the shared folder on the UNICORN file server to the designated drive letter:

6

  • Select the drive letter in the upper drop-down list box.

  • Make sure the Reconnect at Logon option is selected.

  • Click the Browse button.

7

  • Locate and select the shared folder UNICORN will use and click OK.

  • Click the Finish button.

8

Start UNICORN and set up

2005-06-15