The server is the most important link in the local network. It is through it that users of all computers on the network gain access to the Internet, and through it, job management is also carried out. Also, the server can be used as a repository for a large amount of information and creating copies of systems in case of unforeseen circumstances. To set up a server, you need to have some networking knowledge.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a ready-made one or build a computer that you plan to make a server. Make sure that its system and technical characteristics comply with the requirements. The server computer must certainly be powerful so that it can quickly process the huge data streams that are transferred between the local network and the Internet. Of course, your computer's hard drive needs to be roomy if you are going to use the server as storage for movies, music, and the like.
Step 2
When assembling a computer for a server, also make sure that a network card with 2 connectors or 2 ordinary network cards are installed in it. So, the first connector will be used to connect to the global network, and the second - to connect to the network hub of the local area network. You also need a UTP-5 network cable, multiple crimp connectors, and a crimper. In the absence of this, as a last resort, you can use a flat screwdriver.
Step 3
Start the computer that you assembled or bought entirely for the server. Next, you need to go to the "Network and Sharing Center", then open the "Change adapter settings" window. Click on the Internet connection with the right mouse button and select the "Properties" line from the list.
Step 4
Select the "Access" tab and then select the item that allows other users of the local network to use the Internet connection from this computer. Then close the window and go to the settings of the network adapter, which is responsible for connecting to the hub.
Step 5
Click on "Internet Protocol TCP / IPv4", then on the "Properties" button. Next, you need to check the box titled "Use the following IP address" and assign an address and subnet mask to the server. For example, you can set the IP 192.168.0.1, and leave the subnet mask as standard, that is, 255.255.25.0. Save the settings, close the window.
Step 6
Include computers included in the local network, open connection properties. Next, go to the Internet Protocol settings. Each computer on the local network must be assigned its own IP address. It is best to number in order. So, if the server has an IP of 192.168.0.1, the first computer on the network will be 192.168.0.2, then 192.168.0.3, and so on. The subnet mask for each PC on the network will be the same - 255.255.255.0. After understanding the network settings on each computer, all that remains is to save the changes.
