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In reply to A. User's post on November 27, I wanted to create LAN in order to create homegroup for sharing files. SpiritX Volunteer Moderator. In reply to AlifAl Emran's post on November 28, This article is just aimed more at people wishing to create a wireless LAN, which is the most common preference these days.
Not Helpful 6 Helpful What do I need if I want to set up a WiFi system in my house that will serve my neighborhood? Connor Caunt. You will need to have range extenders in every house and bridge them all together. You could also run Ethernet cables all around your neighborhood and buy more network switches, then follow the above instructions. Not Helpful 5 Helpful Yes, you can. No internet connection is required. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7. Using a Ethernet cable, you can connect computers a LAN via the router.
Not Helpful 15 Helpful When setting up a LAN, what topology should I use in order to get the maximum speed of communication between computers on the network?
Star topology is often used. It is a switch, acting as a central device, connecting all hosts, computers, printer, scanner et cetera, and then a router, to get you access to the internet. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 5. How do I share folders and files on wireless router LAN using a designated host as a server? You can designate files, folders, drives, printers, and other devices as "shared" so that anyone on the network, or just specific users, can access them.
Not Helpful 6 Helpful 9. Alex Lakra. You should have a LAN cable to connect to your computer. Not Helpful 10 Helpful Right click on the printer you have installed, select the "sharing" option and set it up as a shared printer. Not Helpful 6 Helpful 2. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
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Saf Sied Aug 21, Mohamed Radwan Feb 11, The article simply answered my question, and the images were awesome. Fonyuy Emmanuel Feb 1, Now because of this article I am now able to create a LAN network without stress.
Thanks a lot. Teresa Taborda May 5, I had never done it before. Thank you! Anonymous Sep 22, Good article. Share yours! More success stories Hide success stories. Featured Articles How to. Trending Articles How to. Determine the number of computers you want to connect. The number of computers you're connecting will determine the type of network hardware you'll need. If you are connecting four or less computers, you'll just need a single router, or one switch if you don't need internet.
If you're connecting more than four computers, you'll want a router and a switch, or just a switch if you don't need internet. Determine your network layout. If your installing a permanent LAN solution, you'll want to keep cable length in mind.
CAT5 Ethernet cables should not run longer than feet. If you need to cover larger distances, you'll need switches at regular intervals, or you'll need to use CAT6 cables. You'll need one Ethernet cable for each computer you want to connect to the LAN, as well as an Ethernet cable to connect the router to the switch if applicable.
Obtain the network hardware. These pieces of hardware are the "hub" of your LAN, and all of your computers will be connected to them. The easiest way to create a LAN where every computer has access to the internet is to use a router, and then add a network switch if the router doesn't have enough ports. A router will automatically assign an IP address to every computer that is connected to it.
Switches are similar to routers but do not automatically assign IP addresses. Switches typically have many more Ethernet ports than a router has. Connect your modem to the WAN port on the router. This will provide internet access to every computer that is connected to your LAN. You can skip this if you're setting up a LAN without internet access. You don't need a router at all to create a LAN, but it makes things easier. If you just use a network switch, you'll need to manually assign IP addresses to each computer after connecting them.
Connect the switch to a LAN port on the router. If you're using a network switch to connect more computers, connect it to one of the LAN ports on the router. You can use any open port on the switch to make the connection. When connected, the router will provide IP addresses for every computer that is connected to either device. Method 2. Find the Ethernet port on your PC.
You can usually find this on the back of your desktop tower, or along the side or back of a laptop. Slim laptops may not have an Ethernet port, in which case you'll need to either use a USB Ethernet adapter or connect wirelessly if your router allows it. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your computer. Plug the other end of the cable into an open LAN port. Test out your network router only. If you're using a router, your work is complete. Once all of the computers are connected to a LAN port, they will be assigned IPs automatically and will appear on the network.
If you're using a switch and no router, you'll still need to assign IP addresses to each computer. You won't be able to access resources on a networked computer until file and printer sharing is enabled.
You can select specific files, folders, and drives to share on each computer , as well as share access to printers. Method 3. Right-click on your network connection. You'll see this in your System Tray. If you are connecting your computers through a switch with no router, you'll need to assign each computer on the network its own individual IP address.
This process is handled automatically if you're using a router. Think of an IP address as a mailing address. Each computer on the network needs a unique IP address so that information sent across the network reaches the correct destination.
Click Open Network and Sharing Center. Click the Ethernet link at the top of the window. You'll see this next to "Connections. Click Properties. Make sure you don't uncheck it, just highlight it.
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