Question by Ricky_Critic1984: How to setup Home Network?
I have 1 desktop and 2 laptop; I am planning to setup home network to use internet and share files?
Any sort of help is appreciable!
Best answer:
Answer by mr big
just message me on here if you want any help.
you will need either a router with inbuilt modem.
or
router + a modem
whether you are having the desktop wired or wireless is up to you
each laptop needs a wireless card.
configure router with settings for internet.
connect laptops and desktop BOB YA UNCLE.
to share folders right click the folder or drive and click share
or
could invest in a NAS network additional storage and store all files on it then all computers can access even when other computers arn’t on.
sorry so blunt its 5am im very tired
What do you think? Answer below!
Plug one end of the network cable supplied with your router into the network port on your DSL or cable modem. Plug the other end of the cable into the port labeled WAN or WLAN on the back of your router. This port generally sits slightly apart from other ports on a router. Connect your computers to the remaining open ports using additional network cables.
Install any network connection software supplied with your router on one computer. This will guide your router through the process of connecting with your service provider’s modem and will allow you to apply various settings, such as network passwords and security, should you so desire.
Run the Network Setup Wizard on each networked computer.
Click through to the “Select a Connection Method” screen. Choose “This Computer Connects To The Internet Through Another Computer On My Network or Through a Residential Gateway”.
Continue in the Network Setup Wizard to the “Give This Computer a Description and a Name” dialog box. Choose whatever name you like, within the number of characters allowed. Each computer on the network must have a different name. Using the “Computer Description” dialog box is optional.
Click “Next” to the “Name Your Network” screen. A default name, such as “workgroup” or “mshome”, is supplied. You may use it or change it, but this information must be the same on all computers on your network.
Click “Next” to the File and Printer Sharing page and select “Turn on file and printer sharing”.
Click “Next” and apply the settings on each computer on your network, then click through to “Finish” and reboot to make your home network operational.