HOW TO SHARE FILE AND PRINTER IN A COMPUTER NETWORK?

SHARING 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

Firewall 

is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Network Setup Wizard 

is a built-in feature of windows that let you setup a network for computers running Microsoft windows operating systems.

SHARING FILES ON A NETWORK (SERVER) 

1. Place the folder inside
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 FILES (CLIENT) 

1. Click Start button
2. Click Run
3. Then type \\[IP address of server]

 SHARING PRINTERS 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 PRINTERS ON A NETWORK (CLIENT) 

1. Click Run
2. Then type \\[IP address of Server]
3. Then type \\[IP address of Server]
4. Right click Printer
5. Right click Printer