Sometimes it becomes necessary to connect several computers to a network. The reasons for this need vary. For example, you need to overwrite files, or you just need to create a connection between computers.
Necessary
network cable
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to make sure that the drivers for network cards are installed on the computers. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, right-click on "My Computer", and go to the "Properties" section.
Step 2
Now open the "Equipment" tab.
Step 3
Go to the "Device Manager" section.
Step 4
If you see question marks displayed in the list, then not all components are installed. In this case, insert the driver disc and click "Update device drivers". After installing the drivers, a shortcut “Local Area Connection” will appear in the “Network Connections” section.
Step 5
Now you need to install the crossover cable. Having connected the cable, right-click on the "Local Area Connection" shortcut. In the menu that opens, select the "Properties" section. On the "General" tab, select "Internet Protocol TCP / IP" -> "Properties".
Step 6
Next, check "Use the following IP address". And we register the IP address on the first computer: 192.168.0.1. After that, the subnet mask should be determined by itself.
Step 7
We register the IP address: 192.168.0.2 on the second computer, save the changes. The network setup is complete.
