How to create A Quick LAN Connection Between Two Computers In Windows

First go and buy the straight patch Ethernet LAN cable(make sure that ‘patch’ or ‘crossover’ is written on the cord) and connect them to both computers.

In Windows XP: Go to Network Connections Control Panel, right-click Local Area Network connection and select Properties. Now select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

In Windows Vista: Go to Network and Sharing Center, select Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Network connection and select Properties. Now select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

Now once you are inside the TCP/IP properties of your computer, click Use the following IP and enter 192.168.0.1 as IP address and 255.255.255.0 as subnet mask. Leave the other details blank and click OK.

Internet Protocol IP Properties

Now go to TCP/IP properties of the second computer and enter the same details except the IP address, which should be 192.168.0.2 and click OK.

Internet Protocol IP Properties 2

Now the networks are ready, you might need to restart both computers in some cases. If you are looking to share the Internet Connection between two computers, go to Local Area Network properties again and click on Sharing tab. Here you can select the enable internet connection sharing.

local area connection internet sharing

To share files and folders between the two computers, go to the properties of that file/folder and select Sharing tab. Click Share to being sharing it on the network.

sharing properties

Let me know if this works for you. Enjoy!