How to configure a local network in Windows 7 between two computers

Sometimes there are situations when you need to transfer files from your computer to your computer or you want to play a network game on two computers. But here there is a question: how to create a local network in Windows 7? Further it will be told exactly about this.

For starters, it is important to determine what is needed to create and install a network:

- A pair of computers or laptops with Windows 7 installed;

- availability of network cards in each of them;

- A network cable, which will connect the computers. The cable from both sides must be compressed by connectors. Such a cable can be made by yourself or bought in a specialized store;

- Switch, it must be taken in order to be able to connect more than two computers. This device is designed to ensure that all network cables are integrated into one system.

Now you can consider how to configure the local network in Windows 7. Let's detail each action. First, you need to check which working group settings are displayed, because computers are able to determine each other if they are located in the same workgroup. If each of them has different group names, then they should be brought to a single view. Now you can go to the settings. First you need to go into the pop-up menu of the "My Computer" directory, and then select the "Properties" item. In the "Computer name" parameter, you can change the name of the computer group. To change, select "Change", then you can change the name of the computer, which then will be visible to other users. If the network cable was connected before Windows 7 was installed, the network finds itself and identifies itself. It also happens that the network is not found, so it's worth rebooting the computer, then everything should be earned automatically. In the event that this does not help, you can configure the local network of Windows 7 yourself, which will be described later. It's not at all difficult to do.

How to configure a local network in Windows 7

To get started, you need to enter the "Connect to a network" item, then enter the Network Management Center, where you can find "Viewing the network status". Now you need to select a network card, then change its parameters. Call the pop-up menu, where you should select "Properties". Select "TCP / IP Protocol", in the opened window you need to enter certain parameters. The IP address is specified by 192.168.1.X (in this case, X is a number from the range 0-255). Usually take the numbers in order, starting with the first computer. The subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0, it is the same for all computers. In principle, this is all about how to configure a local network in Windows 7.

Now we can analyze the case of network configuration between a pair of computers where both Windows XP and Windows 7 are installed. During this configuration, only some nuances can arise. Here, too, it is required to comply with the requirement of a single name for a working group, and different names of computers. Requirements for names: writing in Latin, no spaces. To fully configure the network, you need to click on the folder that should be a common, right button, then click on the "Sharing" item in the menu. There you can select accounts to which access will be allowed.

For Windows 7 are atypical computer-to-computer connections, sometimes after a restart, the network from Domashnaya turns into Public. You can fix this manually in the "Network Management Center".

So, the above was discussed how to configure the local network in Windows 7, and the basic principles of this process. It is important to remember that in most cases these principles are universal, and therefore can be used in other operating systems. Do not be afraid to configure yourself, there's nothing to worry about.