Have you ever wanted to share files between two computers without a flashdrive or play a game together with your friend? This guide shows you how to set up a P2P or Point-To-Point network. A P2P network is basically a network between two computers; sometimes it’s referred as an ad-hoc network. This project has a lot of steps but those are there in case you have some trouble. Only the first two steps are key; the rest is for troubleshooting. Enough talking, let’s get to it!
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Create a P2P Network
This guide teaches you how to create a Point-To-Point network between two computers.
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Steps
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Step #1: Plug the cable into the computers
Just plug the crossover network cable into the network port in both computers!