Setting up a Network Connection in the Windows Control Panel
This article explains the steps for setting up a network connection on a computer running the Windows operating system. The steps explained here are applicable to all versions of Windows from XP and later.
If you’re connected to a local area network (LAN), you can use the Windows Control Panel to set up a network connection. A local area network is a computer network that connects computers within the same local region, typically within the same building or office.
The Control Panel is an administrative tool in Windows that provides access to various system settings, including hardware and software options, user accounts, and network connections. Here’s how to set up a network connection through the Windows Control Panel:
1. Open the Control Panel. On your keyboard, press the Windows key and then type “control panel” without quotation marks. In the search results, click the Control Panel app.
2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center. Once the Control Panel opens, click the Network and Sharing Center option located at the bottom right of the window.
3. Set Up a New Connection. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Set up a new connection or network option.
4. Select the Connection Type. The Set Up a Connection or Network window will open. From the list of options, select the type of connection that you’d like to create.
5. Create a Name For the Connection. Enter a name for the connection. This will help you identify the connection when you want to use it.
6. Enter the Network Information. The next step is to enter the network information (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc.) for the connection.
7. Confirm the Connection Settings. Once you have entered the network information, click the Connect button. The connection will be created and you will now be able to access the network.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up a network connection through the Windows Control Panel. It’s important to note that the connection will only be active as long as your computer is connected to the local area network. If you need to disconnect the connection, you can do so by going back to the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel and clicking the Disconnect button.