Sharing files From one Computer to Another Using a LAN Cable

In this article, you will find out  how to Send files from one computer to another with Lan cable (cat5). I never liked using big pen drives to share large data (like games, movies etc) so the only thing I am left with, was LAN cable. 

Or quickly jump to the bottom of the video to see the video tutorial. 

When to use LAN cable Send files from one computer to another

It would be very tiring to keep on inserting and removing pen drive again and again. And if you hate this too, then you have come to right place, after reading this article I am sure you will able to send and receive files using Lan cable.

Advantage of LAN cable over others

• Fast data transfer
• Save time
• Looks cool

Things you Need

• Two laptops (mandatory)
• A LAN cable, cat 5 will work fine (obviously)
• Little bit of your time and patience (only if it’s your first time)

Step 1

Connect both computer with a LAN cable.

Step 2

OK, now you have to enable sharing option on both computers.

Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings. And make sure you turn on network detection and turn off password protection off.

Enable sharing option

Step 3

Bring both the computers on the same network.

1. Open Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections.

2. You will see Local Area Connection.

3. Right-click it and go to its properties.

4. You will see TCP/ ivp4 option there and select its properties.

5. Select this use the following ip address

Put the following value on 1st computer

• Ip address 192.168.1.1          
• Subnet mask 225.225.225.0
• Default gateway 192.168.1.3

                                                

Put the following value on 2nd computer

• Ip address 192.168.1.3
• Subnet mask 225.225.225.0
• Default gateway 192.168.1.1

2nd laptop IP address

Basically what we are doing is keeping the subnet mask same and changing the IP address. You might have seen others values on different websites, all are correct but if you are not familiar with networking, I suggest, you stick to these values only.

If everything works right, you will see the two computer name in theNetworks.

Two computer connected under the same network using lan

Step 4

Share a folder on LAN

Assuming that you have connected the cable properly and enable the sharing option now it’s time Send files from one computer to another, this is very simple

1. Select the folder you want to share, right-click it.

2. From the drop down option, click on the share with > specific people.

3. On the drop down menu select everyone > add > click share.

If you still have any doubt understanding something in the article then watch This Video Guide on Send files from one computer to another. I am sure this will help as huge no of people have already commented on YT that this video helped them to set up connection successfully

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWz_oEcaS20

But still, if has not works for you then don’t lose hope. Leave a comment below with your problem and as promised

Leave a comment below with your problem and as promised earlier I will help you out.

Also see: Share Files Between Mac and PC (video)

Update:

If you face a problem like only one computer showing under network option, then restart your compuer and try the same procedure after some time. Most people who follow this advice confirmed that it worked the next time they tried it.

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