Connect two Computers in LAN

To create a LAN network using a crossover cable, we just need a crossover (Cross crimped RJ45 / CAT5) cable and a LAN (Ethernet) card in both computers. Most computer motherboards have
onboard ethernet these days. We refer to the 2 computers as P1 and P2.

For P1
[1] Just right-click “My Computer” and click Properties.

[2] Select the “Computer Name” tab and click the “Change” button.

[3] Change the computer name to whatever you want, here I name it P1. Change the workgroup to WG. (The workgroup name should be the same in both computers)

[4] Click OK.

Now, to configure the TCP/IP
connection settings,

[1] Goto “Control Panel” >> “Network connections”

[2] Right-click on your LAN connection and click “Properties”.
In the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. Click the “Properties” button.

[3] Set the Values
IP Address – 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway – 192.168.0.2

4. Click OK and you are done for P1

For P2
[1] Just right-click “My Computer” and click Properties.

[2] Select the “Computer Name” tab and click the “Change” button.

[3] Change the computer name to P2. Change the workgroup to WG. (The workgroup name should be the same in both computers)

[4] Click OK.

Now, to configure the TCP/IP connection settings,

[1] Goto “Control Panel” >> “Network connections”

[2] Right-click on your LAN connection and click “Properties”.
In the “General” tab, select “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)”. Click the “Properties” button.

[3] Set the Values
IP Address – 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway – 192.168.0.1

[4] Click OK and you are done for P2 as well.

Now the computers will have detected each other. If they don’t, just restart both the computers.


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