Many users set themselves the goal of connecting several computers to the same provider line. This allows you not to conclude an additional contract with the provider, thereby saving money.
It is necessary
LAN card
Instructions
Step 1
To create a connection between two computers on the same Internet line, you need three network cards. Most likely, each computer already has one network adapter installed, so get a third one. In this case, it is advisable to use an internal PCI card.
Step 2
Connect it to the computer that is already connected to the Internet. If at the moment no computer has access to the Internet, then choose a more powerful PC.
Step 3
Connect the network cards of the two computers together using a network cable for this task. Connect the Internet connection cable to the second network adapter of the first computer.
Step 4
Create and configure this connection. Naturally, consider all the requirements of your ISP for setting up Internet access. Now open the Network and Sharing Center.
Step 5
Proceed to configuring the network adapter connected to the second computer. Select the Internet Protocol TCP / IPv4 and open its properties. Select the Use the following IP address option. This is necessary to set a static (permanent) address for this adapter. Enter the IP address 178.178.178.1 in the field. Leave the rest of the items unchanged. Save the settings for this menu.
Step 6
Open your internet connection properties. Select the Access menu. Activate the item "Allow this Internet connection to be used by other computers in the local network". In the next item on this menu, specify the network formed by your computers.
Step 7
Turn on the second computer. Open the network adapter settings. Go to TCP / IPv4 Properties. Fill in this menu with the following values: - IP address 178.178.178.2;
- Subnet mask at the choice of the system;
- DNS servers 178.178.178.1;
- Default gateway 178.178.178.1 Save the settings for this menu. Check that both computers have internet access.
