If you have two or more computers, then there is a desire to combine them, that is, connect to one local network. To do this, you need to connect the computers to each other using a network cable, and make the necessary settings.
Instructions
Step 1
On the first computer, right-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties. Now in the window that opens, select the "Computer name" tab and click the "Change …" button. Enter the computer name in Latin letters, for example, PC1 and the name of the workgroup, for example, WORKGROUP. The name of the workgroup may already be specified by default, if not, you will have to enter it yourself. Then press the "OK" button in this and in the next window. Then restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Do the same with the second computer, just give it a name PC2. But the workgroup on both computers must be the same - WORKGROUP. At the end of the configuration, the second computer also needs to be rebooted.
Step 2
Computer names have been assigned, and now you need to assign a unique address to each computer. To do this, on the first computer, click "Start", "Settings" and double-click on the item "Network Connections". Now right click on Local Area Connection and click Properties. In the window that opens, select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" and click the "Properties" button.
Step 3
Next, check the box "Use the following IP address". In the "IP address" field, enter the address of your computer. Click on the "Subnet mask" field, the value corresponding to the computer address will appear there. Click the "OK" button in this window and close everything. Wait a few seconds for the settings to change. And close the network connections window. Now do the same on another computer.
Step 4
Next, plug the network cable into both computers. One end of the network cable connects to the first computer, the other end connects to the second. After that, a message will appear in the tray stating that a local connection is connected. Now both of your computers are connected to the same local network.
