Why impossible -- domain laptop access home workgroup

From: DrKen (DrKen_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/01/05 

Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 15:47:02 -0800

After much online research, I've concluded that my laptop
cannot access my home network, because the laptop is a
member of my domain at work, and my home network is
configured as a workgroup.

The article that finally convinced me to stop looking was
this:

www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/10_concept_
switch_workgroups_domains.mspx

My reason for posting is not to seek a solution (since
there is none), but to ask a question: Why isn't this
possible? It simply doesn't make sense to me that a
computer that belongs to a secure network cannot access a
network that is LESS secure.

I just want a succint, rational explanation for this
problem. Any contribution would be appreciated. Thanks.

Relevant Pages

  • Oops! Changed from domain to workgroup and now cant logon.
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  • Re: Adding a domaind laptop to my home network
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  • Re: Why impossible -- domain laptop access home workgroup
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  • Re: Error with XP Pro
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  • Problems Re-Setting Up a Home Network
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