The work of a local network is most often organized through a single remote server. In addition, such a server can also act as a general information server, an update server, and other network functions. The connection to such a server is established when the computer is connected to the network, but the user can configure the connection on his own.
Necessary
- - the Internet;
- - administrator rights.
Instructions
Step 1
Request server settings from your network administrator. First of all, you need to get the IP address of the server and the range of addresses in which this server will be available. Remember or write down these parameters. As a rule, providers provide this information free of charge, so you can be sure that you will not be charged extra for this. You may also need a login and password to access the server.
Step 2
Connect the network to the computer by plugging the LAN cable into the connector on the network card. Wait a few minutes while the operating system initializes the connection. Open the network settings window through "Network Neighborhood" or right-click on the network icon and select the "Properties" section.
Step 3
Go to the settings of the TCP / IP network protocol and set a similar range of addresses, taking a unique IP-address (uniqueness can also be checked with the network administrator). For example, the server's IP address is 10.40.30.2, which means your range is 10.40.30., And the IP address, for example, is 10.40.30.25. Open the "Network Neighborhood" window and click on the item on the right "Show computers in a workgroup". Give the network service time to poll the network and display information on the screen. When the server appears in the list of computers on the network, resume the connection by double-clicking on its icon and entering a login with a password.
Step 4
If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, the network configuration options will be available in other service sections. You can find your connection in the "Network and Sharing Center", and the TCP / IP section - in the properties of the network connection. Then just check all the settings by first restarting your personal computer.
