When building your own local network, you need to take into account many nuances that affect its operation. Each local area network is unique and can be configured in a myriad of ways.
It is necessary
- - network cables;
- - router;
- - network hub.
Instructions
Step 1
Select the network equipment that will form the backbone of your local network. If you do not need access to the Internet, then purchase a network hub or switch. Otherwise, it is recommended to use a router or router. Nowadays it is rare to find a network without Internet access, so get a router.
Step 2
If you want to include mobile computers in your network, then select equipment with support for Wi-Fi. This will keep the portability of netbooks and laptops. If the number of LAN ports of the router is less than the number of stationary computers that need to be connected to it, purchase a network hub.
Step 3
Prepare the required number of network cables of the correct length. Use them to connect the LAN ports of the router with stationary computers and a hub. Connect the remaining PCs to the last device. Turn on all devices. For fast information exchange between computers within the network, it is preferable to use static IP addresses.
Step 4
This will save you from constantly searching for the desired computer in a networked environment. First, open the router's settings by entering its IP address into the browser line. Configure the WAN menu to provide network computers with Internet access. Be sure to turn off the DHCP function.
Step 5
Go to the Wi-Fi menu and create a wireless hotspot. Select the type of radio 802.11 b / g / n (mixed) to allow a large number of mobile computers to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Now configure your computers settings.
Step 6
Open the list of network adapters and go to TCP / IP properties. Select "Use the following IP address". Enter its value. When setting static IP addresses for other PCs, replace only the fourth number. Save your computer settings.
