Configuring a local area network on several computers running OS Windows version XP belongs to the category of standard tasks and does not imply the use of additional software.
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure that the connecting wires used when connecting are connected correctly. To do this, call the main system menu by clicking the "Start" button and go to the "Control Panel" item. Expand the "Network Connections" link and find the icon of the established connection.
Step 2
Call the context menu of the found element by clicking the right mouse button and select the "Properties" item. Select the component "Internet Protocol" and use the "Properties" button. Apply the checkbox in the "Use the following IP address" line and enter the required value in the corresponding field. Authorize the changes made by clicking OK.
Step 3
Open the service menu of the "My Computer" desktop item by right-clicking and select "Properties". Use the Computer Name tab and enter the desired value in the appropriate field. Check the chipbox in the "workgroup" line of the "Member" section and give the group a name.
Step 4
Save all changes made and repeat the above procedure on each computer to be connected to the local network. Restart all computers to apply the saved changes.
Step 5
Return to the main system menu "Start" to check the functionality of the created local network and go to the "Run" dialog. Enter the value ping IP_address_of_computer_incoming_to_the local network in the "Open" line and authorize the command by clicking OK.
Step 6
Identify all available computers of the created local network. To do this, open the My Computer link and expand the Network Neighborhood node. Select "Show workgroup computers" in the left pane and make sure the display is correct. An alternative method of accessing the desired client computer is to enter the / character with the name or IP address of the selected computer in the text field of the address bar.
