How to configure the Internet on two computers in a local network
How to configure the Internet on two computers in a local network
Features of the Windows operating systemYou can quickly create public connections. This feature is especially relevant in the situation when home or office computers are integrated into a local network.
You will need
- patch cord.
Instructions
1
To connect to one Internet channel a large number of PCs are accepted to use routers. If you need to connect to network all two Computer, this equipment can not be purchased. Connect the computers to the local network using the reverse crimp patch cord.
2
It does not matter how one of thecomputers gets access to the Internet. For this, the following devices can be used: USB-modem, Wi-Fi adapter or other network card. Open the list of network connections for this PC.
3
Go to the Internet connection properties. Select the "Access" tab. Enable sharing of this connection. To do this, check the box next to the desired item. Select the local network for which computers are available.
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Save the settings for the Internet connection. Open the properties of the local connection to the second computer. Configure the TCP / IP protocol settings. To do this, enter a static IP address and save the settings.
5
Now you need to ensure a stableconnection to the Internet on a second computer. To do this, open the TCP / IP settings menu of the network card connected to the first PC. Enter the value of the IP address so that your computers match the subnet mask. It's best to just replace the last segment of the address.
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Specify the IP address of the server through whichconnection with the Internet. In this case, the first computer performs the server role. Therefore, in the "Default Gateway" field, enter the IP address of its network card.
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Reboot both computers after theconfigure network adapters. Check that both PCs can connect to the Internet. Change the firewall and firewall settings if the second computer did not gain access to the Internet.
