We will be actually describing how to connect two PC together so as to play multiplayer games or share files.
The "wired" way "can" is done with two ethernet cables and a hub or by using a cross-over ethernet cable which is the cheapest and works brilliantly.
Here & # 39; s what to do:
Next you must must physically connect the two computers. Then all you need is a cross-over cable (Cross crimped RJ 45-CAT 5). Connect the two computers using the cross-over cable and the ports of the LAN cards.
We 'll be describing how to do this in Windows systems. We' ll be referring to the two computers as Computer A and Computer B. Let 's # 39; s begin the configuration.
Computer A
- Right click on "My Computer" then click "Properties"
- Click the "Computer Name" tab and click the "Change ..." button
For this example we will name the workgoup "For this example we will name the workgroup" to change the workgroup name to whatever you want but it must be the same in both computers. OURLAN ".
- Click OK
- On to the TCP / IP settings ... Open "Control Panel" and click on "Network Connections"
- Your LAN connection will appear. Right click on its icon and select "Properties".
- In the "General" tab select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" then click on "Properties"
- Set the following values:
IP Address -> 192.168.72.1
Subnet Mask -> 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway -> 192.168.72.2
- Click OK and you are finished with Computer A.
Computer B
- Right click on "My Computer" then click "Properties"
- Click the "Computer Name" tab and click the "Change ..." button
- Change the name to "Computer B". Also change the workgroup name to "OURLAN" (Remeber the workgroup name must be the same on both computers)
- Click OK
- On to the TCP / IP settings ... Open "Control Panel" and click on "Network Connections"
- Your LAN connection will appear. Right click on its icon and select "Properties".
- In the "General" tab select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" then click on "Properties"
- Set the following values:
IP Address -> 192.168.72.2
Subnet Mask -> 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway -> 192.168.72.1
- Click OK and you are finished with Computer B.
You can play transfer your favorite multiplayer games using the connection method above. You can also transfer files and data.
If you want to access the other computer just go to "My Network Places" A good idea would be a network drive to a local hard drive for easier access.
