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How to Join Windows to a Domain

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Problem

If you are struggling with the new Windows UI, then routine tasks like joining a domain can be hard to locate.

Solution

Before you start, I’m assuming there are no problems with your domain and the Windows 8 client can resolve the domain name with DNS.

1. Press Windows Key+X to bring up the advanced context menu > Control Panel > System and Security.

Technical Ninja Tip: You can launch the run command (Windows Key+R) and run the sysdm.cpl shortcut, then jump straight to step 3.

2. System.

3. In the ‘Computer name and workgroup settings’ section > Change Settings > Computer name tab > Change > Select domain and type in the domain name > OK.

4. Provide domain credentials that have the rights to join the domain > OK. (You can also change the computer name on this tab).

Note: A domain user has the right to join ten machines to a domain, but most people use an administrative account.

5. Providing Windows 8 can resolve the domain name, and the credentials you supplied are correct it should join the domain successfully > OK > OK > Reboot the machine.

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Windows – How to Join a Wireless Network

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Problem

You can still right click the networking icon in your task tray and manually join a wireless network, but with the new UI there is a much more user friendly way.

Solution

1. Bring up the Settings menu (Press Windows Key+I, or swipe in form the left on a tablet/tablet) > Select the available networks icon.

2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to.

3. If you want to always connect to this network tick the box and select ‘Connect’.

4. If your router has a PIN number for access (check its documentation) then you can enter that here, and follow the instructions. The PIN number is usually shown on the router/access point on a sticker. However if you use a WEP or WPA password, then select ‘Connect using security key instead’.

Note: The system for joining a wireless netork using a PIN number, is very insecure! just to a Google search for “hacking wireless with reaver”, I suggest you disable this feature if you can.

5. Type in your WEP/WPA Key > Next.

6. All being well, you should now be connected.

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