Also check if the DHCP server on the router is configured appropriately. Check if a desktop firewall on any of the systems are not blocking any ping packets. Ensure that the systems have not been configured accidentally with a static IP address in a different range. We can connect two computers directly with a cross-over cable and have a LAN without a router.
Computer 1 can access computer 2's resources, printers and file shares. Computer 2 can access computer 1's resources as well but this setup limits you to having only two computers connected. To build a local area network with this setup, you will need to set both of them to have an IP address in the same subnet. A subnet is a group of machines that can call out to each other.
For example, you can set one of your computer's IP address to be Make sure you use the subnet mask By using this subnet mask, we can use any address between By keeping both machines in the same subnet, they can 'talk' to each other. In the example above, you can use Now if you get a window that looks like this instead of the window above, you will need to setup your folder's security.
From here, you can give the appropriate permissions. If you are using default accounts like Administrator on both machines, make sure both accounts have the same password. You can change it on that form. As I said, a wireless network can help you with several tasks even if it does not have an internet connection. Here are some things you can do using such a network without the internet. You can also come up with other innovative ways to use the wireless connection without the internet.
If you have some devices like the Raspberry Pi, for instance, you can do a lot of network-assisted tasks. You might also need Network-Attached Storage if you want to enjoy media streaming and file sharing. In short, the reasons to create a Wi-Fi network without an internet connection are as compelling as the reasons to build a network with the internet.
As you can see, setting up a LAN network without internet is a piece of cake. Surprisingly, these steps do not require expert knowledge, either. Therefore, if you would like to enjoy options like data storage, file sharing, home server, etc.
So, the next time your internet connection is not working, you will still have access to some media. For Morton, reviewing a router is just like spending another day at the office.
Also, Morton is our go-to man if we are looking to get the ISP-dependent internet plans tested across devices. Choose Network and internet connections. Next, click on Network connections and right-click on your wireless network adapter.
It should be called Wireless network connection. Choose View available wireless networks. On this screen, hit the Advanced button as you see in the screen shot below:. Next, click on the wireless network tab at the top of the window and then on add like shown below:.
Make sure you tick the check box at the bottom of the screen to make the connection an ad hoc network. Then click OK. You will need to set up the IP addresses to be in the same subnet. You can refer to images in the beginning of the article on how to do that. Next, just connect to the ad hoc network from a client computer and you will be on the same network. You can then perform the same actions like we did above including Printer and file sharing.
Do you have another means of setting up a router-less network? We would love to hear about it in the comments!
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