Often when you're working on a computer, you need to connect to other computers to run software or check data on them. This could involve connecting to a business server used by your work team or opening a remote desktop session on your work PC from home. Either way, if you know the computer's domain name or IP address, there are several tools to make this possible. Show
One of the most common tools to connect to a remote Microsoft Windows computer is Microsoft's Remote Desktop. This software enables you to connect to a computer running Windows 10 or many earlier versions of the operating system from another Windows computer or a smartphone running Android or iOS. It allows you to remotely control the computer using your keyboard and mouse, using the standard Windows interface.
Before you can connect to a computer with Remote Desktop, you must enable it on the computer you're connecting to. To do this, click the "Start Menu" and select "Settings." Within the Settings menu, click "Remote Desktop" and then choose "Enable Remote Desktop." Make a note of the name of the computer.
Then, on another Windows computer, open the Remote Desktop app and type the name or IP address of the computer you want to connect to. You can also do this on a smartphone running iOS or Android using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the App Store or Google Play store. There are other third-party clients for the Remote Desktop protocol, known as RDP, which you can download for other operating systems.
In addition to Remote Desktop, other tools you can use to access a computer remotely include open-source VNC, which stands for Virtual Network Console. Like Remote Desktop, it allows you to use your keyboard and mouse to control a remote computer. Several VNC software packages are available, and you usually must install VNC on both your local computer and the remote computer you plan to control.
Other commercial software, such as TeamViewer, is available for remote desktop connections or sharing your screen during conference calls and meetings so others can see data on your computer.
SSH, which stands for Secure Shell, is often used by programmers and system administrators to talk to remote servers. Unlike Remote Desktop and VNC, SSH opens a command line connection to a remote computer, although you can also forward remote graphical and online content to your machine in many situations. It's more commonly used to connect to Linux and other Unix systems than to Windows or Mac computers.
You need to know the remote computer's name or IP address to connect with SSH or VNC.
If you need to connect to a remote computer and aren't sure of the IP address, you can check it in the Windows settings.
Click the "Start Menu" and then "Settings." In the Settings menu, click "Network & Internet."
If you're using a wired connection on the computer, click "Ethernet" and then your connection to see the IP address. If you're using a Wi-Fi connection, click "WiFi" and then "Advanced Options."
Your IP address is a series of numbers separated by dots.
By Faith Lawless
Connecting two computers over the Internet is fairly easy and can come in very handy. With the two computers connected, you can use one hard drive to run programs or copy and save files.
Turn on both computers and connect both of them to the Internet.
Make sure the two computers each have the NetBEUI and TCP/IP protocols installed correctly. Also, check the Remote Access Services on both to make sure it is set up and working correctly.
Find the IP addresses for both computers. You can access this information by typing \"ipconfig\" at the command prompt. For this example, we will say that the first computer's IP address is 192.168.0.155.
Enable file sharing, and find a path to share on the first computer. An example would be to share \"C:\\" as \"Shared_Drive.\"
Switch to the second computer. Open a command prompt window and type \"Net Use X: \\192.168.0.155\Shared_Drive\" and press \"Enter.\" This will map the second computer's X drive to the first computer's C drive. This will let you use the X drive over the Internet, just as you would your own local drive.
Connection and transfer of data are some of the invaluable uses of a computer. A lot of technology has arisen from this dire need. Between computers, one effective method is via the use of Ethernet or LAN cables. Here we walk you through all the steps to establish a LAN cable connection between two Windows 10 PCs for file-sharing or data transfer. Advantages of LAN Cable ConnectionOne of the main advantages with connecting two Windows 10 laptops or computers is that it provides a medium to share files when you don’t have access to a wireless network.  If you do not trust the available Wi-Fi network, then you can make use of a LAN cable to connect the Windows 10 PCs and share files between them. The process is simple, and you only need to connect both the PCs with LAN cable and tweak a few network settings. It is a nice way to share files locally. Choosing Between Straight or Crossover CablesTo know which cables will get the work done, you should first determine which devices you want to connect: are they the same kind of devices (two computers, for example) or different kinds of devices (a computer to a network switch or Ethernet hub, for example). When two like systems share files, one outputs the data while the other receives it as input. Intentionally crossed wiring in the crossover cable connects the transmit signals at one end to the receiver signals at the other end. This makes crossover cables more ideal for an Ethernet connection between similar systems, like two computers. How to Connect Two Windows 10 PCs with a LAN CableWith a crossover cable in hand, connect both the PCs. Once done, follow the steps below. 1. Go to “Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings.” 2. Click on “Change Adapter Settings.” This will reveal different connections. Select the appropriate connection for your LAN. Usually, but not necessarily, the connection will be called Ethernet. 3. Right-click on the connection and select “Properties.” The local area’s connection properties window will appear. 4. Under the network tab, select “Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4),” then click on “Properties.” In the Properties menu, set the IP address and subnet masks of the first computer to:
Repeat all the above steps for the second computer and set the IP address and subnet Mask as follows:
Note: if you want the local network and Internet to work simultaneously, then ensure that under Adapter Settings you have de-selected IP Ver 6 for all devices. Also reset the IP Address to “discover automatically.” 5. After assigning the IP addresses, you need to head back to Network and Sharing Center and click on the “Change advanced sharing settings” option. 6. In the advanced sharing settings menu, you need to enable the “Turn on network discovery” and “Turn on automatic setup of network-connected devices” options. You can also tick the File and printer sharing option. This would allow the other Windows 10 PC to access the files and printers shared on the network. 7. Right-click on “This PC” and choose “Properties.” Click on “Change settings -> Change.” This reveals a window with the name of the workgroup. The value for the workgroup name should be the same for both PCs. By default, the workgroup name will be WORKGROUP, but you can change it to any name you like. 8. Right-click on the drive you want to share. Scroll to the “Give access to” option and click “Advanced Sharing.” Under the sharing tab, click the “Advanced Sharing” button. This reveals the advanced sharing window. Check the “Share this folder” checkbox and click “Apply -> OK.” At this stage, you will have successfully connected the two Windows 10 PCs to share your drives between them. Transferring FilesYou can now transfer specific folders or files between the two connected Windows 10 PCs. To share specific folders or files from Computer A (ADMIN-HP) with Computer B, follow the steps below: 1. Right-click the desired folder or file in Computer A. Scroll to the “Give access to” option and click “Specific People.” 2. In the newly opened Network Access windows, select “Everyone” from the drop-down menu. Next, click “Add” and click “Share.” 3. Similarly on Computer B, you need to open This PC and click on the Network option in the left pane. Here you will see the names of connected computers, part of the network. In this case, Computer A is ADMIN-HP. Double-click on it and all files shared will be displayed. At this stage, you can use the normal copy and paste to move the desired content. 4. If you wish to copy files from Computer B to Computer A, you have to perform the same steps, but this time the steps previously performed on Computer A needs to be performed on Computer B and vice versa. Wrapping UpThe above method will allow you to connect two Windows 10 PCs with a LAN cable to transfer files. For more sharing options, learn how to share files between Android and Windows 10 on your network. |
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