How to Connect Two Computers Via LAN Cable

In this tutorial we are going to show you how to transfer data from one computer to another. We need to PC/Laptop and a lan cable to transfer data.

PC 1

Step1: Go to “Open Networking and Sharing Center“.
Step2: Click on “Local Area Connection“.
Step3: Now click on “Properties“.
Step4: Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv6)“.
Step5: Click on “Use the following IP address:” and enter the IP address: as 192.168.1.1 and just give a click on Subnet mask. Once done click “Ok” and close it.

PC 2

Step1: Go to “Open Networking and Sharing Center“.
Step2: Click on “Local Area Connection“.
Step3: Now click on “Properties“.
Step4: Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv6)“.
Step5: Click on “Use the following IP address:” and enter the IP address: as 192.168.1.2 and just give a click on Subnet mask. Once done click “Ok” and close it.

You can now connect the LAN cables to both computers

Now  two computers are connected. To share files we need to give access to our drives, so follow the commands given below to give access to your drivers.

Step1: Click on “Computer“.
Step2: Right click on driver and then Properties.
Step3: Click on “Sharing” tab and then Advance Sharing and then check out Share the folder
Step4: Click on Permissions to give control on the other PC and once done click “Ok” and close it
Step5: Click Security and then go onto Advance Settings > Change Permissions > Add > Advance > Find Now at bottom click Everyone

Now, go to My Computer on both computers, Click Network on the left panel and you should see both computer names there, open and you will see shared files.... you can start copying what you want.....