6 Configuring Windows
The last number can be any number between 1
and 252. For this network, use
1
for the first
computer, then use
2
for the next computer, and
so on for each additional computer that you may
add to the network.
■
Subnet Mask
-
255.255.255.0
This number is the same for the second computer.
5
If you are running Windows Me, make sure the
Detect Connection to Network Media
checkbox is selected.
6
Click
OK
to return to the Network dialog box, then
continue with enabling file and printer sharing.
Enabling file and printer sharing
To enable File and Printer Sharing:
1
While in the Network dialog box, click the
Configuration
tab.
2
Click
File and Print Sharing
. The File and Print
Sharing dialog box opens.
3
Select the appropriate file and print sharing
options:
■
To let this computer share its files, select the
option
I want to be able to give others access to
my files.
■
To let this computer share its printer, select the
option
I want to be able to allow others to print
to my printer(s).
4
Click
OK
to close this dialog box and the Network
dialog box, then restart the computer to save your
network settings.
5
The computer restarts. The network settings are
completed.
6
Continue with sharing folders and drives.
Computer 1 & 2
Configure the second computer after
you set up the first computer.
