There are a couple computers and a printer located within a home. All the devices are connected via a local network but with no central server. What can you configure on the devices so they can all use the printer and share their files without the use of a server?
The answer is a workgroup. A workgroup allows resources to be shared within a local area network without the need for a centralized domain server. A domain allows devices to connect and share resources but requires a domain controller. DNS stands for domain name server. A Subnet mask is a part of a TCP/IP configuration and a WWAN is a type of wide area network
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