How to Set Up Two Computers for LAN

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select start button on desktop.

   If you have more than one network, this icon will be identified as "multiple networks."
   
   Search for “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPV4)” and double click it. , Generally, private is the best option. , Both computers have to do these steps on.
   
   Now in the window that comes up check the box which says; “Use the following IP address” Type in the IP address you wish to use or this one for example:
   192.168.0.1.
   
   The number one at the end of this represents what the computer will be using it can be either 1 or
   2. , , This IP address represents the other computers IP address.
   
   This means that if the IP address on computer two was
   192.168.0.2 then computer one should have
   192.168.0.1."
   
   Enter your password if necessary.
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   Step 2: Go to “Control Panel” then ”Network and Internet” then”Network Sharing Centre”.

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   Step 3: Select “Manage Network Connections” on the left side of the window."

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   Step 4: Now find your wireless connection and right click it and select “Properties”.

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   Step 5: In the properties window there is a list of items.

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   Step 6: Choose whether to make your network private or public.

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   Step 7: Do step 3 and step 6on both computers.

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   Step 8: Now for “Subnet Mask” type in 255.255.255.0."

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   Step 9: Then for the “Default Gateway” address type in 192.168.0.2.

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    Step 10: Double click on the other computer in the window.

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