Setting up a home network has long since become commonplace, for the implementation of which the bulk of users do not even turn to specialists. Of course, there are rare exceptions when the structure involves complex schemes, such as, for example, when creating a network between residents of a high-rise building with the possibility of several Internet connections.
On Microsoft operating systems, setting up a home network between several computers can be accomplished in just a few clicks of the mouse button and, possibly, by rebooting. There are two main types of home network: with Internet access and without it. The second case is a little easier to implement, so let's start from it (we consider the case with two computers)., . , (Wi-Fi, BT). , , . . « » (). (« – » « – »), , .
Arriving home, you must properly unwind the cable, secure it, and plug the connectors at the ends into the connectors of the network cards. In the case of a wireless connection, you must configure access in the drivers of the corresponding adapters.
Further configuration of the home network is to adjust the software part of the system. Main requirements: both computers must belong to the same workgroup; it is desirable that the addresses are near range; Mandatory condition - various names.
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