CONNECT PC TO PC LAN CABLE

In this article we will find out  how to transfer data using lan cable from one laptop to another laptop.Being not a very big fan of large pen drives to share large files ( big games) the only thing i am left with is using lan cable .

When to use lan cable

This method is most usefull when we have to share large files between two computers.

It would be very tiring to keep on inserting and removing the pen drive again and again.this is when lan cable comes into the picture , you have to connect it once and then leave it and when you come back you data would be transfer .No need to stand there and waste your time by looking at it.

Using a wired connection the speed is also impressive , generally better than pen drive.

Things that you required

Two laptop (mandatory)
A lan cable (obviously)
Little bit of your time and patience (only if it’s your first time)

Difficulty : moderate

Before we start make sure that the two computers are well connected through the lan cable.

OK now you have to enable sharing option .

Control PanelNetwork and InternetNetwork and Sharing CenterAdvanced sharing settings/

Make sure you turn on network detection.

Follow this simple steps now

1. Open control panel Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network Connections

2. You will see Local Area Connection 2 .

3. Right click it and navigates to properties .

4. You will see tcp/ ivp4 option there and select it’s properties .

5. Select this use the following ip address

Put the following value on 1st laptop

Ip address 192.168.1.1          

Subnet mask 225.225.225.0

Default gateway 192.168.1.3

Put the following value on 2st laptop

Ip address 192.168.1.3

Subnet mask 225.225.225.0

Default gateway 192.168.1.1

If everything went good you will see the two computer name in the Networks.

How to share a folder on lan ??

Assuming that you have connected the cable properly and enable the sharing option now it’s time to share your data , this one is pretty simple

1.Select the folder you want to share , right click it .

2.Select share this >> specific people.

3. On the drop down menu select everyone >> add >> click share.

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