Creating LAN Connection
1. First Connect the one side of the LAN cable to your PC/laptop and then the other side to the other PC/laptop and make sure the clips are locked into the Ethernet Port.
2. Now you will be noticing a computer icon near the clock in the task bar on both the PC. Right-click and choose Network Connections. Or Control Panel -> Network Connections.
Windows Vista & Windows 7 users, open Network & Sharing Center from Control Panel and click Manage Network connections.
3. Now Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties
4. Double-click Internet Protocol.
5. Select “Use the following IP Address” radio box and enter the following details
6. Click OK
7. Follow steps 1-4 on the other PC, and enter it’s IP & Subnet Mask as:
Workgroup Name
If both the PCs use the same Workgroup name “WORKGROUP” (by default), you may leave step 8 and 9.
8. Finally you’ll have set up a Workgroup name on both the PCs/Laptops. To do so, right-click My Computer, click Properties, select the Computer Name tab and click Change and enter a name. Remember, the name should be the *same* on both PCs.
9. Click OK
10. Restart both the PCs
You can now share folder
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