Some users create home LANs. Usually this process is carried out in order to be able to access the Internet from any equipment connected to this network.
It is necessary
network adapter
Instructions
Step 1
In order to avoid large additional financial costs, focus on the existing network. Configure one of the computers to act as a router.
Step 2
Select the computer or laptop to which the Internet connection cable will be connected. Install an additional network card into it (if there is none). For a laptop, purchase a USB-LAN adapter.
Step 3
Connect the internet connection cable to one of the network cards. Turn on your computer (laptop), create and configure a new Internet connection.
Step 4
Connect the other network adapter to the second computer on the local network. Open the settings of the network that appears. Navigate to TCP / IP Internet Protocol Settings. Set this network adapter to a permanent (static) IP address. Let's say its value is 134.134.134.1.
Step 5
Open your internet connection properties. Go to the Access menu. Allow other computers on the local network to use this internet connection. Click the Apply button.
Step 6
Turn on the second computer (laptop). Go to the network adapter options. Open the properties of the TCP / IP protocol. Based on the IP address of the first device, fill in the first four fields with the following values:
- 134.134.134.2 - IP address;
- 255.255.0.0 - subnet mask;
- 134.134.134.1 - main gateway;
- 134.134.134.1 - preferred DNS server.
Step 7
Save the settings changes. Reconnect to the Internet on the first computer (laptop).
