How to Share File and Printer in a Computer Network?
1. Create an IP address
2. Configure the IP address
3. Set Windows Firewall Settings
4. Set up a Home or Small Office Network
1. Create an IP address
SERVER (1) CLIENT (2) SUBNET MASK
A 100.100.200.1 100.100.200.2 255.0.0.0
B 150.130.150.54 150.130.150.55 255.255.0.0
C 200.150.180.21 200.150.180.22 255.255.255.0
2. Configure the IP address
ipconfig ipconfig
ping 100.100.200.1 ping 100.100.200.2
ping 100.150.200.3 to test connectivity ping 100.150.200.4
3. Set Windows Firewall Settings
Turn off firewall
Firewall
- is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
4. Network Setup Wizard
Network Setup Wizard
- is a built-in feature of Windows that let you setup a network for computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems.
SERVER (1) CLIENT (2)
Computer description GROUP1 GROUP1
Computer name LISA JENNIE
Workgroup name CHS10 CHS10
Sharing File on a Network (Server)

1. Place the file inside the folder
2. Right click the folder
3. Click Properties
4. Click Sharing
5. Click Share this folder on the folder
6. Click Apply
7. Click OK
Checking the File (Client)
1. Click Start Button
2. Click Run
3. Then type \\ [IP address of Server]
Sharing Printer on a Network (Server)
Sharing Printer on a Network (Server)

1. Click Control Panel
2. Click Add Printer
3. Right click Printer
4. Click Sharing
5. Click share this printer
6. Click Apply
7. Click OK
Connecting Printer on a Network (Client)
1. Click Run
2. Then type \\ [IP address of Server]
3. Double click Printer and Faxes
4. Right click Printer
5. Click Connect





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