Often, users are faced with the issue of creating a miniature computer-to-computer local area network. There are many ways to accomplish this task. Some of them require minimal costs, others are more expensive. Some are very simple, others are time consuming, but more effective and interesting. Be that as it may, the process of creating such a local network is provided both by the Windows operating system itself of almost any version, and by other, "freelance" means.
Necessary
- Wi-Fi adapters
- Network cable
Instructions
Step 1
Connect an RJ45 network cable to both computers. This process requires network adapters on each machine. This method is the simplest, but it excludes the possibility of connecting other network devices to computers when there are no additional network cards.
Step 2
Open the Network and Sharing Center. Select "Set up a new connection or network", "Create and configure a new network" follow the instructions provided by the operating system.
Step 3
If there is a need to connect two computers without using cables, then purchase two Wi-Fi adapters. Ideally, one of them should have the ability to create a wireless access point.
Step 4
Install drivers and software for both adapters. Open the Network and Sharing Center. Select "Set up a new connection or network", "Set up a wireless computer-to-computer network". Then follow the instructions. This method is inconvenient because such a network connection will have to be created every time the computers are turned on. its settings are not saved after Windows shutdown.
