Network setup issue detected PC connection problems reported
Network setup issue detected PC connection problems reported
I've learned that connecting two PCs via Ethernet lets files move between them. I tried linking them, set one as a network share, but loading was very slow. After removing the Wi-Fi adapter from the shared drive, it vanished (it wasn't using Ethernet). Is there another method? Thanks!
Ensure both network interfaces are configured with their own IP addresses, ideally not within the same subnet as other devices on either machine.
Thank you for your question. The setup process is a bit unclear—could you clarify the steps you're trying to follow? You mentioned adjusting network storage, but it seems like you might be asking about the initial configuration.
It depends on the operating system, and Windows 10 seems to complicate things. It would be easier to search for guidance for your exact setup. You should configure it to something like 192.168.NotYourMainSubnet.2
I'll ask my IT teacher about the machine. It's running Windows 7 and connected from IP 10.
You can link two computers directly with a standard Ethernet cable—no need for crossover adapters anymore, since most modern network cards sense themselves. If your devices don’t automatically recognize each other and set IP addresses, you can connect them manually by using the instructions in the Superuser discussion linked above.
If it was active before, it should remain that way. Your WiFi must be configured as a public network rather than private, which will prevent incoming connections from that source. Ensure your wired connection is set to private so only authorized devices can access it. You might also need to input the server's IP address instead of its name when mapping drives, as Windows sometimes struggles with this.