When installing two or more computers at workstations, it is often required to create a network between them. The network should not only be local, but also with Internet access. For this, wi-fi adapters are usually used.
Necessary
Computers with wi-fi adapters
Instructions
Step 1
Setting up a connection begins with the procedure for creating a network. On the first computer, you need to open the "Start" menu and click on the "Connection" line. In the window that opens, sequentially select the options "Establish a connection or network" and "Configure the wireless network" computer - computer ". To continue the operation, click the "Next" button.
Step 2
You must answer positively to the appeared request about the actions to be performed by clicking the "Next" button. In the next window, do not forget to enter the name of the connection, indicate the type of security, and enter the password. Check the box "Save this network settings" and click on "Next".
Step 3
Now you need to activate the connection on the second computer. To do this, go to the Connect applet from the Start menu. In the window that opens, select the name of the newly created connection and click the "Connect" button. For a permanent connection with another computer, you must check the box “Save this network settings”. Click the Close button to save the settings and close the current window.
Step 4
Then you will need to enable the sharing options between computers. To do this, open the "Start" menu and call the "Network and Sharing Center" through the "Connection" applet. In the window that opens, click on the "Network Discovery" option and select "File Sharing". Next, check the box "Shared access to shared folders" and disable "Sharing with password protection". The current operation must be repeated on all computers.
Step 5
To provide general access to the Internet, in the "Network and Sharing Center" applet, click on the "View status" button opposite your current network. In the new window, click the "Properties" button, go to the "Access" tab and check the box next to the line "Allow other network users to use this computer's Internet connection." Click the "OK" button to use the Internet connection on both computers.
