Sir Jhone
03-25-2010, 01:01 AM
Shut off all computers to be networked. Connect all computers to a hub or switch using Ethernet cords. If you plan on connecting the computers to the Internet through a main gateway computer, that computer will need two Ethernet adapters installed: one to receive the incoming signal from a modem and one to connect to the hub. Plug in the hub or switch. Turn on all of the computers.
Run the network setup wizard on each computer. To access the wizard, go to the "Start" menu and click on "Network," or "Network Connections." Depending on if you are running Windows XP or Vista, things may be labeled differently, but under Network Connections there should be buttons for sharing Internet connections or setting up a network that open the network setup wizard. The wizard will take you through a relatively simple process and configure the computers for networking. Restart all computers on the network.
Run the network setup wizard on each computer. To access the wizard, go to the "Start" menu and click on "Network," or "Network Connections." Depending on if you are running Windows XP or Vista, things may be labeled differently, but under Network Connections there should be buttons for sharing Internet connections or setting up a network that open the network setup wizard. The wizard will take you through a relatively simple process and configure the computers for networking. Restart all computers on the network.