Sunday, April 12, 2009

How to create a network between 2 PCs

First we begin with the stuff you need:

1 - ofcourse we need 2 PCs...lets name them PC-1 and PC-2
2 - Ethernet cable

For XP users:

Right-click on 'My Network places' and select properties, then choose your ethernet connection(the default name for this connection will be listed as 'Local area connection'). A new window will open where you have to double-click the TCP/IP option.

On PC-1 u need to enter the I address as 192.168.1.1. Next press tab and the subnet mask will automatically appear as 255.255.255.0. Press ok and close the window

On PC-2 u need to perform a similar step only that the IP address will be 192.168.1.2 but you have to set the default gateway too. the default gateway will be the main server, i.e. PC-1, hence you will enter 192.168.1.1

Press ok and apply settings.

Done, your PC's should now be able to connect with each other

P.S. incase you wish to share files you will need to enable file sharing via the sidebar option in My Network Places.
If further connectivity problems occur make sure your firewall is not bocking any connections from the other PC

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