How to Share File and Printer in a Computer Network?
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 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 roles. Network Stepup Wizard Network Setup Wizard - is a built-in feature of Windows that let you setup a network for computers running Microsoft Windows operating system. 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 Pr