How to make a local network? In recent years, the pool of devices you have in the home has grown steadily. Exchanging data and files with a USB stick is a bit awkward. Also, it is very easy to connect all devices to the same RED so they can communicate with each other. The solution is to create a local network, in this guide we will explain how to do it.
Until recently, the creation of local networks it was a very complicated task. Thus, it was necessary to make a direct physical connection to several computers. Auxiliary devices such as hubs or switches had to be used and complicated setups were required on each networked computer.
The creation of routers, saves us all these unnecessary procedures. In fact, by definition, this is a device that connects multiple computers and can automatically move data from one place to another. Hence, to generate a local network, it is enough to connect all the computers that we are going to use to the same device. Connect using an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
Once this initial condition has been determined, the operating systems of the different devices must be taken care of so that they can "see each other". For example, we want to create a local network made up of workstations Windows and MacOS. We also hope to add network printers, smart TVs, hard drives, and other gadgets like tablets and smartphones.
Build a Windows local network
Windows OS gives two different alternatives: one «hybrid«, Which allows you to communicate with computers with various operating systems. Due to the Server Message Block network module. Protocol used in file sharing, serial ports, printers and other types of communication between different nodes on the network.
The second is to use:
HomeGroup, which is a Windows feature that allows multiple computers with the same operating system to easily share resources.
For option hybrid, Windows must be configured for the computer to be visible on the network. And enable sharing of files and folders to show them to other devices. This is done through the "Control Panel" and then entering "Network and Internet" and then "Network and Resource Center". Here, we will choose to change the advanced sharing settings and then:
We proceed:
- We enable discovery of the RED.
- We enable the automatic configuration of the devices connected to the network.
- We enable the use for share files, scanner and printers.
After doing this, click on the arrow at the bottom below the statement «All networks"And then check the boxes" Use 128 bit encryption ... "and" Disable use ... ". At the end, we will press the Save changes button located below.
Create home group
A simpler way to generate a local network, but it has limitations. The most important is that all computers present must run Windows. Some versions of Windows 7 Starter, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 7 Home Basic cannot be placed on this type of network.
Latest updates from Windows 10 prevent this option, so it is not feasible.