How to Share File and Printer in a Computer Network?

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Working with Computer Networks


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Preliminary Steps

 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
100.150.200.12
100.150.200.13
255.0.0.0
B
150.128.130.19
150.128.130.20
255.255.0.0
C
200.107.121.21
200.107.121.22
255.255.255.0


 2.
Configure the IP Address

ipconfig                                                                                   ipconfig
ping 100.150.200.12                                                                   ping 100.150.200.13
ping 100.150.200.13                 to test connectivity               ping 100.150.200.12


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.
Set up a home or small office network

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
Group 1
Group 1
Computer Name
Wong
Batara
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 network.
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)

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 Printers and Faxes.
4. Right click Printer.
5. Click Connect.

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