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In this article, wikiHow will show you how to set up a LAN (Local Area Network) to connect multiple Windows computers.
Steps
LAN settings
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Specify the number of computers you want to connect to. The number of connected computers will determine the hardware network equipment you need to prepare.
- If you connect less than 4 computers, you only need a single router or switch if you don’t need an internet connection.
- If you’re connecting more than 4 machines, you’ll need both a router and a switch, or just a switch if you don’t need an internet connection.
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Define the network layout. If the installation is fixed LAN, you should pay attention to the cable length. The CAT5 Ethernet cable should not be longer than 80m. If you need to cover longer distances, you should use periodic switches or use CAT6 cables.
- Each computer needs an Ethernet cable to connect to the LAN, an Ethernet cable to connect the router to the switch (if available).
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Prepare the hardware device. To set up a LAN, you need a router and/or network. This hardware device is the “hub” of the LAN, all computers are connected here.
- The simplest way to set up a LAN when all computers can access the internet is to use a router, then install a switch if the router does not have enough ports. The router will automatically assign an IP address to each computer that connects to it.
- Switches are similar to routers, but do not automatically assign IP addresses. Switches typically have more ports than routers.
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Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port. This port may be named “INTERNET”. This is the port that provides an internet connection to computers on the LAN.
- You can skip this step if you are installing a LAN without internet.
- You don’t need a router if you just have a regular LAN installation, but having a router makes the operation simpler. If you only use a network adapter, you must manually assign an IP address to each computer after connecting.
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Connect the switch to the LAN port on the router. If using a switch to connect multiple computers, connect it to the LAN port on the router. You can use any port on the switch to make a connection. When connecting, the router will provide an IP address for each computer that connects to the device.
Connect your computer
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Find the Ethernet port on the computer. Usually, this port is located behind the desktop key, located on the back or side of the laptop.
- Ultra-thin laptops usually don’t have an Ethernet port. In that case, you will need to use a USB Ethernet adapter or connect wirelessly to the router if possible.
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Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the computer. Remember to use an Ethernet cable (RJ45) and not a telephone cable (RJ11).
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Plug the other end into an empty LAN port. You can plug into any LAN port on your router or switch, depending on your LAN settings.
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Network test (router only). If using a router, your job is done. After the computers connect to the LAN port, they are automatically assigned IP addresses and appear in the network. If you install a LAN to play games, you can start playing games right away!
- If you’re using a switch and don’t have a router, you’ll have to manually assign an IP address to each computer.
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Enable file and printer sharing. You cannot access resources on a computer on the network until file and printer sharing is enabled. You can select specific files, folders, and hard drives to share with computers, or share access with printers.
Assign IP Address (Do not use router)
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Right click on the network connection. You will see this icon on the System Tray. If you connect computers through a switch without using a router, you must manually assign IP addresses to each computer. This process will be done automatically if using a router.
- The IP address is the mailing address. Each computer on the network needs a unique IP address in order for information sent across the network to reach the correct destination.
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Click on Open Network and Sharing Center .
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Click on the Ethernet link at the top of the window. You’ll see a link next to “Connections”.
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Click on Properties .
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Click on Internet Protocp Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) (Internet Protocol Version 4). Make sure you only highlight, not uncheck this section.
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Click on Properties .
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Click the Use the fplowing IP address button (Use the IP address below).
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Enter 192.168.1.50 in the IP address field.
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Enter 255.255.0.0 in the Subnet mask field.
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Enter 192.168.0.0 in the Default gateway field.
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Click the OK button. This is the operation to save the settings on the computer. This computer is now configured in the network with a separate IP address.
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Open the Internet Protocp Version 4 feature on the next computer. Follow the steps above to open the Internet Protocp Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window on the second computer.
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Click the Use the fplowing IP address button.
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Enter 192.168.1.51 in the IP address field. Notice how the last group of numbers increases by 1.
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Enter the same values as above in the Subnet mask and Default gateway fields. These values should be the same as the first calculator (255.255.0.0 and 192.168.0.0).
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Give each computer a separate IP address. Repeat the above steps for each additional computer, increasing the IP address by 1 unit (to 255). The “Subnet mask” and “Default gateway” fields on the machines must be the same on each computer.
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This article was co-written by Mitch Harris. Mitch Harris is a consumer technology specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs the IT consulting firm Mitch the Geek, which helps individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, English, and physics and graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University.
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