How to Setup Computer to Computer Networking
So, when we are ready to Connect One Computer to Another Computer, without a Hub or Switch, simply do the following ... Install 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Cards in Both the Computers. I Recommend Class1 Products like 3COM, D-Link etc., Open Control Panel ---> Open Netowk ----> Open TCP/IP Properties In the First System : Use IP Address : 192.168.10.1 and Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 In the Second System : Use IP Address : 192.168.10.5 ( except 192.168.10.1, first system's IP ) and Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Open Control Panel ---> System ----> Open Computer Name and Press "Change" Button. Here, use different Computer Names to both the Systems and use Unique Workgroup name to both the Systems. Example : First System's Computer Name = User1 and Workgroup = Home Second System's Computer Name = User2 and Workgroup = Home Then, in each System, apply sharing to atleast One Folder or Drive. Example : Right Click on Folder (or) Drive, Click on Sharing
