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Workgroup is Microsoft's term for peer-to-peer local area network. Computers running Microsoft operating systems in the same workgroup may share files, printers, or Internet connection.^[1] Workgroup contrasts with a domain, in which computers rely on centralized authentication.

See also

Windows for Workgroups – the earliest version of Windows to allow a workgroup
Windows HomeGroup – a feature in Windows 7 and later that allows workgroups to share contents more easily
NetBIOS over TCP/IP – the network protocol used in workgroups

References

^ "What Is a Workgroup in Computer Networking?". compnetworking.about.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.

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