How to share file and printer in a computer network?

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                Computer Network                

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WHAT IS A COMPUTER NETWORK? 

A computer network is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource-sharing among a wide range of users. Networks are commonly categorized based on their characteristics.
                                      Preliminary Steps                               

     1ST STEP: Create an Ip Address
2ND STEP: Configure Ip Address
3RD STEP: Set Windows Firewall Settings 
4TH/LAST STEP: Set up ahome or small office networks 

                                             SET WINDOWS FIREWALL SETTINGS                                                 
                                         *   T u r n    o f f    F i r e w a l l   *
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F i r e w a l l 
A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. You can implement a firewall in either hardware or software form, or a combination of both. Firewallsprevent unauthorized internet users from accessing private networks connected to the internet, especially intranets.
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Set up home or small office network
Network set up wizard
Network Set-Up Wizard
- is a built in feature of windows that let you set up a network for computer running microsoft window operation system
STEPS

 Sharing on network (server)
-Place the file inside the folder
-Right click the folder
-Click properties
-Click Sharing 
-Click share the folder on the network
-Click Apply 
-Click Okay

 Checking the file
-Click Start Button
-Click Run
-then type "(Ip address)"

 Sharing Printer
-Click Control Panel 
-Click Add Printer
-Click Printer
-Click Sharing
-Click Share this printer
-Click Apply
-Click OK

 Connecting printer on a network 
-Click run
-then type "[IpAddressofserver]
-Double click Printer and faxes
-Click connect






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