How to Connect 2 Computers

How to Connect 2 Computers 

What do you need to connect 2 computer or a PC? What is needed in order to mutually connect the two computers must have a network card adapters. You also need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the two PC. Ethernet crossover cable can be purchased at computer stores in your neighborhood.

After you buy the cable and pair on both the PC, then follow the steps - these steps: 

1. Setting network properties both PC

• Windows XP: Press Start -> Settings -> Network Connections. Windows Vista: Press Start -> Connect To -> View network computers and devices -> Network and Sharing Center.

• Windows XP: Go to the Local Area Connection and right click. Choose Properties, and the Local Area Connection. Windows Vista: Choose Properties, and the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. Windows Vista: Select Manage Network Connections, click Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button, Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will then appear.

• Windows XP: Select Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) and press the Properties button. Windows Vista: Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and press the Properties button. After that the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) Properties dialog box appears.

•  Select the following for the second ip address tsb Opeerasi system.

• IP address 192.168.1. X (where X is a 1-255 number - this number is for the local network. Because you are only connecting two computers on your network, you are advised to use 1 and 2. Set the PC-1 was ip 192.168.1.1 (192.168.1.2 for the computer second). In Subnetmask 255.255.255.0 (for both computers). and then Click OK. 

2. Create a workgroup to a local network

• Windows XP: Open System Properties using the Win + Break. Windows Vista: open the System Properties using the Win + Break, click Advanced system settings.

• Select the Computer Name tab, click Change. Determining the computer name in the computer field name, select the workgroup members, and enter the workgroup name (HOME in the picture below). After that rebbot / restart the PC. .

• Now both PC are connected to each other in a network.

• Windows XP: To access it from another computer: press Start -> Settings -> Network Settings. Click My Network Places, click Entire Network, double-click Microsoft Windows Network, double-click HOME workgroup, the name of the PC will appear.