How to Share File and Printer in a Computer Network?

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 fire wall settings
4. Set up a home or small office network

   

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 in the network
6. Click   Apply
7. Click   OK

       

Click the file (Client)

1. Click the 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 printer
4. Click Sharing
5. Click Share this printer
6. Click Apply
7. Click OK 

 





Connecting printer on a Network (Client)

1. Click Run
2. Then type \\[IP address of Server]
3. Double click printer and faxes 
4. Right click printer
5. Click connect