In a situation where you have a computer and a laptop at your disposal, it is recommended to create a combined local area network. For this purpose, you need a Wi-Fi router (router).
It is necessary
- - Wi-Fi router;
- - network cable.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a suitable Wi-Fi router. To do this, find out the specifications of your laptop's wireless adapter. In the event that you do not have instructions for a laptop, look at the necessary information on the official website of the manufacturer of your laptop or this network adapter.
Step 2
Pay particular attention to the security protocols and radio transmissions that the router and laptop wireless adapter you purchase work with.
Step 3
Connect the Wi-Fi router to an AC power outlet. Turn on the equipment. Find the WAN channel (DSL, Internet) on the cabinet. Connect the internet connection cable to it.
Step 4
Find the Ethernet (LAN) port. Connect it to the network adapter of the desktop computer. Turn on this PC and launch the browser. Open the user manual for your Wi-Fi router. Find out the standard IP address of this device. Enter this value into the address bar of your browser.
Step 5
The hardware settings web interface will be displayed on the monitor screen. Open the WAN (Internet Setup) menu. Visit your provider's forum beforehand or contact technical support. Find out the meaning of the parameters in this menu. Enter these values.
Step 6
Go to the “Wireless Setup, Wi-Fi Settings” menu. Create a wireless access point. Be sure to specify the security protocol and radio signal type that matches your laptop's wireless adapter.
Step 7
Save the settings. Reboot your Wi-Fi router. Connect your laptop to the Wi-Fi network you just created.
Step 8
Open the network connection settings on your computer. Give this device a static IP address.
Step 9
Perform the same configuration of the laptop's wireless network adapter. To access from one device to another, press the Win + R key combination and enter the IP address of the computer or laptop in the field that appears, pre-placing two backslashes "".
