How to Connect Two Computers via LAN

You have two computers and you want to connect both of them for hard disk sharing or internet sharing than follow below instructions:

• First you need a LAN Cable.
• Plug Connectors in Both Computers.

if you have a PC and a Laptop then first we will make settings for a PC.
To connect these two computers you have to make network connection. In a network connection you have to make one of them a server and other a Client. Lets we make XP a server.


Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Networks -> Right Click -> Properties -> Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties -> Select Use the Following IP address->

For Server Enter Following Addresses:

IP Address : 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1

If your Client (Laptop) also have XP in it then follow same above instructions and use

IP Address : 192.168.0.2

Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1

If You want to make Vista Server or Client:

Start->Control Panel->Network and Sharing center

Right Click on Local Area Network and select Properties. Rest of process is same as of XP

Enjoy Sharing =))

Relevant Links:
how to share Hard Drives