Home network link "computer-computer" can be used to connect for the purpose of sharing any files or network games. You can establish a wireless connection between computers using the functions of the system.
Instructions
Step 1
Go to the window for Internet connection settings. To do this, select the "Start" menu - "Network and Internet" - "Network and Sharing Center". In the window that appears, use the "Manage wireless networks" link. In the menu that opens, click on the "Add" button - "Create a computer-to-computer network". Click "Next" and follow the instructions of the installer.
Step 2
In the window that appears, press the "Next" button again. In the "Network name" field, enter a name for your created local network. In the Security Type drop-down list, specify WPA2-Personal encryption. In the "Security Key" line, specify the password, which must be at least 8 characters long. This password will be used to access data on the network.
Step 3
After entering all the data, click "Enable Internet Connection Sharing", and then "Close" after the appropriate notification appears.
Step 4
To connect to the created network from another computer, go to the "Network and Sharing Center" through the "Control Panel" or the Internet connection icon in the system tray of the lower right corner of the screen. Click on the "Change adapter settings" button. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties".
Step 5
Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 and click Properties. In the IP address field, enter the IP for the connection. So, if you use the address 192.168.0.1, then the address 192.168.0.2 should be used on the configured computer, etc. The network must not have the same IP addresses.
Step 6
Specify subnet mask (255.255.255.0), gateway (host IP address). In the DNS server field, enter the DNS of your ISP, and then click "OK". Connect to your connection using the corresponding icon for managing the Wi-Fi network in the tray and select the created connection. Parameter setting is complete.
Step 7
If you want to change the computer name that is displayed on the network, go to the "Start" menu and right-click on the "Computer" item. Select Properties and then Advanced System Settings. In the "Computer Name" tab, click the "Change" button and enter the desired username that you want to use on the network. In the "Workgroup" field, you can change the name for the network connection.
