Connecting to the Internet has long ceased to be a rarity, and now most computers and laptops are connected to it in one way or another. However, what to do if a second computer or laptop appeared at home, which also needs to be connected to the network, while both computers must work on the Internet at the same time?
It is necessary
Two computers, network card, switch or router, depending on the connection method, network cables of the required length
Instructions
Step 1
The first way to connect two computers over one cable is to get a second "channel" from your ISP. In this case, you must conclude a second contract and receive a second network settings package, first of all, a second IP address.
Step 2
In this case, a switch is used to organize the connection, which is more often called a "switch". If a computer was connected to the network, remove the network cable from the computer. Insert it into any of the connectors on the switch. Insert network cables into the other two connectors, which then connect to the network cards of the computers. The switch power supply must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
Step 3
On the second computer, in the network connection settings, enter the parameter packet received from the provider. This completes the setup.
Step 4
Let's look at the second connection method, using a router, also called a "router". The advantage of this method is that it becomes unnecessary to obtain a second channel from the provider. At the same time, many routers make it possible to connect a laptop using a WiFi wireless interface. to the router according to the scheme described above.
Step 5
Go to the router settings page. To do this, in the address bar of any browser, you need to type the address of the settings page, for example, https://192.168.0.1. Which address should be used is written in the instructions for the router
Step 6
In the settings panel that opens, enter the necessary parameters, which ones should be found out from your provider or from those who have already performed this operation. In general, this stage for an inexperienced user may be too difficult, in which case you will have to use the help of a specialist.
