Turn on each computer, let it boot up and log in as necessary. Computers are
generally shipped so that they can be plugged into a network immediately. Let’s have a look at
each computer’s configuration and make some changes. The steps listed below assume that you
are using Windows 8.1 on both computers, but can be easily accomplished with Windows 7 or
Vista2
. Perform the following steps on both computers:
b. Let’s first look at the network adapter. Open the “Network and Sharing Center”
window. Click Start ►Control Panel ►Network and Internet ►Network and Sharing Center; or
right click the “Network” icon on the taskbar (notification area) and select “Open Network and
Sharing Center” from the popup menu. See Figure 2