connect 2 computers directly with lan?

Question

How can i connect 2 computers with lan and share file with each another? i once did it but only one of computers can access to other, what can i do?

Answer 1

You need a crossover cable to do so. A router would work the best though.

Answer 2

Make sure you have File and Print Sharing set on each computer. If you don't have a router, switch or hub you have to use a Crossover Ethernet Cable to connect the 2 directly together...or set up an Ad-Hoc wireless network between the two. You will have to set up static IP addresses for each computer also...and make sure they are on the same workgroup.

Answer 3

For 2 computers:

1. Use a crossover cable to connect the two machine directly to each another. Both computers must have a Network Interface Card (NIC).

Answer 4

as LAN is already established, so you just need to connect both computer thru Switch or Hub. thts all.

For file sharing you have to make sharebale the drives you want to share.

Answer 5

1) put both machines on the same workgroup
2) share a file on one machine and open up all permisions
3) turn off firewall one pc with share on it
4) browse to that pc and make a shortcut to the shared file
I am leaving out a lot of details but that is the gist of it
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Answer 6

i'm no longer particular if you're utilising a hub/change/router, yet without one, you'll want to have a opposite cable. They promote them at proper purchase. Then ascertain the settings are as stated in the different answer.

Answer 7

you have to connect them with a wireless router.
then once that is done, create a folder that can be shared.

Answer 8

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