Wednesday, December 4, 2013

How to create LAN connection between two computers

Actually its a general question,we may face this in real time situations.The solution is simple and easy

LAN: Local Area Network as everybody almost aware of it. Let define it , LAN is group of two computers or many computers which share common communication way using a shared device.

We can use remote desktop, communication over LAN and many more by 
connecting multiple PCs together.

Needs to a create LAN between computres:
  • At least two computers
  • Ethernet Cable (Crossover one)
  • Internet connection

On all MS OS (above XP)

Step 1: Navigate to Control Panel-> Network and Sharing Center

Step 2: Select “Local Area Connection”

Step 3: Click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”

Step 4: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click on Properties





Step 5: Enter Values in IP Address ( It can be anything value , just check using ipconfig command and use it if you want)






Step 6: Enter “255.255.255.0” value in “Subnet mask”

Step 7: Leave other values blank

Step 8: Click on “Ok”

Step 9: Go to Another computer which you want to add in LAN

Step 10: Repeat same steps but IP address should next series of first computer and click “Ok”

Step 11: Restart both computers

Step 12: Navigate to Local Area Network properties again and click on “Sharing” tab (if you want share internet connection)



Step 13: Select the enable internet connection sharing. (It will allow users to share files and folders over network)

NOTE:In XP, go to "Network connections" and other steps are similar as above