How to Connect Multiple Computers Through Ethernet Cards
Connecting multiple computers together makes it easier to share files and transfer documents from one computer to the next. You can connect two or several computers using installed ethernet cards and a hub. The computers' network cards connect to the hub, which provides the connectivity. The connected computers in your home can share videos, music, applications, documents and email.
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Instructions
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Plug the power adapter for the hub into a power outlet. The hub should turn on. If there is a power switch on your hub, flip it to the "on" position.
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Plug the first ethernet cable into the network adapter on your first computer. Insert the other end into one of the connectors on your hub. Do the same with your second computer.
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Click the Windows "Start" button on the first machine. Select "Control Panel" from the list and click "Network Connections."
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Right click the network adapter labeled "Local Area Network" and select "Properties." Click the "TCP/IP" in the list of protocols and click "Properties."
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Enter "192.168.1.1" into the text box labeled "IP Address." Enter "255.255.255.0" for the "Subnet Mask." Click "OK" to save your settings. Do the same IP settings changes for your second machine, except enter "192.168.1.2" in the IP text box.
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Double click the "Network" shortcut on your desktop. Notice that both of your now networked machines are listed. Double click the other computer to view a list of shared files.
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