If at least one computer in a small local area network is connected to the Internet, using OS Windows you can organize Internet access for the entire network. To do this, in the system unit, which plays the role of a server, you need to install at least one network adapter, which will be connected to the rest of the computers on the local network.
Instructions
Step 1
If you have only two computers in your network, you will need a crossover cable - twisted pair, which is crosswise connected to the RG-45 connectors at both ends. Such a connection is necessary so that the pins of the connector of one network card, which are responsible for receiving signals, are connected to the contacts of another network card, which are responsible for transmitting, and vice versa. If there are more than two computers on the network, you will need a hub or switch to connect them to the network. Computers connect directly to the switch. Cross-crimped or direct-crimped patch cords are sold at computer stores.
Step 2
Now you need to configure the host computer. In the "Control Panel" open the "Network and Internet Connections" folder. By right-clicking on the icon of the "external" adapter, call the drop-down menu. Select the "Properties" option and go to the "Advanced" tab. Check the box next to "Allow others to use this connection …". If you see fit, allow other users to control the sharing by ticking the corresponding checkbox. Click OK.
Step 3
Answer “Yes” to the IP change warning. The "internal" network adapter that links the host computer to the network will be assigned a static network address of 192.168.1.1. If one of the computers within the network plays the role of an FTP or WEB server, in the "Sharing" section, activate the "Options" button. In the list of services, mark the protocols that will be used within the network.
Step 4
If you want to create your own service, click Add. In the new window, enter a description of the service, the IP address or name of the computer on which it will run, port numbers and the type of protocol that will be used by the service.
Step 5
DCHP running on the host computer automatically assigns network addresses to computers on the local network. The disadvantage is that the network will be inoperative when the server is turned off. To avoid this, you can manually assign static IP addresses to client computers. Go to the "Control Panel" and open the network connections icon. To open the context menu, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties option.
Step 6
In the "Components" section, check the "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" box and activate the "Properties". If you choose to set up IP addresses manually, select Use the following IP address. The address range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254 can be used. The address must be unique for each computer on the network. Set the subnet mask value to 255.255.255.0. In the "Default gateway" field, specify the server's network address 192.168.1.1.
Step 7
Enter 192.168.1.1 for Use the following DNS addresses. Click "Advanced" and go to the DNS tab. In the Connection DNS Suffix box, enter MSHOME. NET. Check the box next to "Register this connection addresses".
Step 8
Launch the Internet Explorer browser and go to the "Tools" menu. Select "Internet Options" and go to the "Connections" tab. Click Install, then Next to continue. Check "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next". Select "Set up connection manually" and command "Next" to continue. Indicate "Connect through a permanent high-speed connection", again click "Next" and in the next screen "Finish".
