On a Windows XP that is already working with the cable network:
Click
Control Panel 
if you see "Pick a Category" heading, click "Switch to Classic View" ![]()
Click the Systems icon ![]()
click the Computer Name tab ![]()
click the Change button ![]()
a Computer Name change screen appears,
inside the Computer Name field is where you identification code is.

On a Windows 2000 that is already working with the cable
network:
Right click My Computer....Properties....Identification...Properties
the Computer Name field is the identification code that you need.

On a Window 95 or Windows 98 that is already working with the cable network:
Right click Network Neighborhood.....Properties......Identification
Tab.....
the "Computer name" field is the identification code that you
need.
On a Windows ME that is already working with the cable network:
Right click My Network Places.....Properties......Identification
Tab.....
the "Computer name" field is the identification code that you
need.
You may also want to take a look at Shaw's web site
http://support.shaw.ca/troubleshooting/network95.htm
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Last revised: November 10, 2002