Setting up a home network long since become a thing of the ordinary, to perform the bulk of whose members do not even turn to specialists.Of course, there are rare exceptions when the structure involves complex patterns, such as when you create a network between residents of high-rise building with the possibility of multiple connections to the Internet.
operating systems from Microsoft setting up a home network between multiple computers can be done in just a few "clicks" mouse button and possibly restart.There are two main types of home network with Internet access, and without it.The second case is a little bit easier to implement, so with him and start (consider the case of two computers).
So, setting up a home network starts with selecting the type of connection.Transmission of data packets can be performed both by cable and by radio waves (Wi-Fi, BT).For a man who worries about his health, you should opt for the wired version.In this case, you will need to measure the distance between the outputs of the network card and visit the computer shop.There should be ordered from a consultant-type cable "twisted pair" of desired length with mounted connectors (plug).It used to specify the type of connection ("computer - the computer" or "computer - the hub"), today this is not necessary, because all modern network cards automatically switch the operating mode depending on the method of compression cable cores.Arriving home, you need to properly unwind the cable, fix it, and connectors on the ends of the connectors included in the network cards.In the case of a wireless connection, you must configure access to the appropriate adapter driver.
Further setting up a home network is to adjust the programming of the system.The main requirements: both computers must belong to the same workgroup;it is desirable that the addresses are low range;prerequisite - different names.
In Windows XP to configure the properties of the shortcut, select "My Computer", here to open the tab "Computer Name" and click "Change".It is necessary to specify a unique name and any group (for example, MSHOME).On another computer to do the same.Now you need to register IP-addresses.To do this, you must press the right mouse button on the monitor image in the lower right corner of the desktop, select the "Status" - "Properties".
Next to specify the Internet Protocol address and a mask.The first should be 192.168.xxx.xxx, and the second parameter - 255.255.255.0.On a nearby computer address, respectively, 192.168.hhh.uuu where instead of letters - random numbers.
Setting up a home network of Windows 7, as, indeed, and Win XP, is also possible through the wizard.For the "Sevens" desired settings in the Control Center, Network and Sharing Center, and the "old lady» XP invoked via the "Start" - "All Programs" - "Accessories" - "Communication" - "Setup Wizard."
Setting up a home network via a router is more complicated, because you need to make changes in the operation of the device.Knowing the model, all data can be easily found on the web.This method of connection requires, for example, organizations sharing Internet access provider, provided binding to MAC-address.
