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Computer Network Setup

The document provides instructions for configuring a computer network, including how to assign IP addresses, turn off Windows firewall, check network connectivity, share folders, open shared folders to transfer files, share a printer to the network, and install a networked printer. Key steps include right clicking network icons to access settings, specifying IP addresses and subnet masks, turning the firewall on and off, using the ping command to test connectivity, setting folder sharing permissions, and accessing shared resources using the computer's IP address.

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Computer Network Setup

The document provides instructions for configuring a computer network, including how to assign IP addresses, turn off Windows firewall, check network connectivity, share folders, open shared folders to transfer files, share a printer to the network, and install a networked printer. Key steps include right clicking network icons to access settings, specifying IP addresses and subnet masks, turning the firewall on and off, using the ping command to test connectivity, setting folder sharing permissions, and accessing shared resources using the computer's IP address.

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COMPUTER NETWORK SETUP/CONFIGURATION

1. How to assign IP Address


Right Click Network icon
 Click Open Network and Sharing Center
 Click Change Adapter Settings and Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
 Right Click Local Area Network and Click Properties
 Double Click Internet Protocol Version 4 and Click Use the following IP Address
 Type IP Address: 192.168.X.X and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
 Click OK then Close.

2. How to Turn-Off Windows Firewall


Right Click Network icon
 Click Open Network and Sharing Center
 Click Windows Firewall
 Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off
 Click Turn off Windows Firewall
 Click OK then Close.

3. How to Check Computer Connected to a Network


Left Click Start or Press Win Key + R
 Type: ping 192.168.X.X –t then Press Enter.
Syntax: ping [IP/Hostname] –t

4. How to Share a Folder


Create a Folder then type your Folder name.
Right Click Folder
 Click Share with then Click Specific People
 Click Down Arrow and select Everyone and Click Add Button
 Click Permission Level (Read or Read/Write)
 Click Share button and Done Button.
Right Click Folder
 Click Properties and Click Sharing Tab
 Click Advanced Sharing Button and Click Share this folder
 Click Permission Button and Check the Permission Box (Full Control/Change/Read)
 Click OK button and Close Button.

5. How to Open a Shared Folder / How to transfer files on the network


Left Click Start or Press Win Key + R
 Type: \\192.168.X.X then Press Enter.
 Double-click Shared Folder then Copy and Paste.

6. How to Share a Printer to a network


Left Click Start
 Click Devices and Printers
 Right click the Printer Name and click Printer Properties
 Click Sharing Tab and Click Share this Printer and OK.

7. How to Install a Networked Printer


Left Click Start or Press Win Key + R
 Type: ping 192.168.X.X –t then Press Enter
 Double-click Shared Printer.
 Check if the printer you’ve install is in the list.

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