How to setup a LAN (Local Area Network)?
LAN Network setup and internet connection sharing.
Requirements
- Desktop computers with Network card (Nework card came as inbuilt with mother board in latest computers)
- CAT 5 / CAT 6 Cables
- RJ45 Connector
- Switch or Hub
- Broadband / Dialup modem (to set internet connectivity)
- Crimping Tool
Step 1: (Preparing Hardware)
- Cut the Cat 5 cable as per your requirements and the distance between computers
- Connect RJ45 connector as described below (Use Crimping tool)
First RJ45 Connector(one end) Second RJ Connector (Another End).
Brown - 1-------------------------->1 B rown
Brown White - 2-----------------> 2 Brown White
Orange - 3 -----------------------> 3 Orange
Orange White - 4 ----------- ---> 4 Orange White
Blue - 5 ---------------------------> 5 Blue
Blue White - 6 ------------------> 6 Blue White
Green - 7 ------------------------> 7 Green
Green White - 8 ----------------> 8 Green White
Brown White - 2-----------------> 2 Brown White
Orange - 3 -----------------------> 3 Orange
Orange White - 4 ----------- ---> 4 Orange White
Blue - 5 ---------------------------> 5 Blue
Blue White - 6 ------------------> 6 Blue White
Green - 7 ------------------------> 7 Green
Green White - 8 ----------------> 8 Green White
This cable is known as Direct cable which connects more than 2 or more computers with the help of Hub / Switch.