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File Folder Sharing Through IP Configuration Steps

This document provides a step-by-step guide for sharing files or folders between two Windows 10 devices using IP configuration. It includes instructions for configuring IP addresses, enabling network discovery and file sharing, accessing shared folders via IP, and troubleshooting common issues. The guide emphasizes the importance of unique IP addresses and proper network settings for successful file sharing.

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File Folder Sharing Through IP Configuration Steps

This document provides a step-by-step guide for sharing files or folders between two Windows 10 devices using IP configuration. It includes instructions for configuring IP addresses, enabling network discovery and file sharing, accessing shared folders via IP, and troubleshooting common issues. The guide emphasizes the importance of unique IP addresses and proper network settings for successful file sharing.

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Share a File/Folder by using IP Configuration - Practical

To share files or folders between two devices using IP configuration in Windows 10, you'll need
to manually configure the IP addresses of both devices. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Configure IP Addresses on Both Devices

1. Open Network Settings on Device 1 (Your Computer):


o Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter. This will open the
Network Connections window.
o Right-click on your active network adapter (either Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and select
Properties.
o In the properties window, scroll down and double-click on Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
2. Manually Assign an IP Address to Device 1:
o In the new window, select Use the following IP address.
o Enter the following information:
 IP Address: 192.168.1.10 (or any address within this range, e.g.,
192.168.1.x, where x is between 1 and 254).
 Subnet Mask: This will usually auto-fill as 255.255.255.0.
 Default Gateway: Use the first available IP in the subnet, e.g.,
192.168.1.1. This is typically the IP address of your router.
o Leave the Preferred DNS server blank or set it to your router’s IP (e.g.,
192.168.1.1).
o Click OK to save the settings, then close all windows.
3. Repeat the Same Steps on Device 2 (Another Computer):
o Follow the same steps as Device 1 but assign a different IP address.
 IP Address: 192.168.1.20 (make sure this is unique from Device 1).
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.
 Default Gateway: Use the same as Device 1, typically 192.168.1.1.
 Preferred DNS server: Leave it blank or set it to 192.168.1.1.

Step 2: Set Network Discovery and File Sharing

On Both Devices:

1. Turn On Network Discovery and File Sharing:


o Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
o On the left pane, click Change advanced sharing settings.
o Ensure the following options are enabled:
 Turn on network discovery.
 Turn on file and printer sharing.
 Under All Networks, choose Turn off password-protected sharing
(optional, depending on the security of your network).
2. Share the Desired Folder:
o Right-click the folder you want to share, select Properties.
o Click on the Sharing tab, then click Advanced Sharing.
o Check the box Share this folder, and you can give the shared folder a custom
name.
o Set permissions (e.g., allow read/write access) by clicking on Permissions.
o Click OK to apply changes.

Step 3: Access the Shared Folder via IP

1. On Device 2 (or Another Computer):


o Open File Explorer.
o In the address bar, type the IP address of Device 1 in the following format:
 \\192.168.1.10 (where 192.168.1.10 is the IP address of Device 1).
o Press Enter. You should see the shared folders from Device 1 listed.
2. On Device 1 (Optional):
o You can also access Device 2’s shared folders by typing \\192.168.1.20 in File
Explorer on Device 1, using Device 2's IP address.

Step 4: Troubleshooting (If Necessary)

1. Check Firewalls:
o Ensure that Windows Firewall (or any other security software) isn’t blocking file
sharing.
o You can temporarily turn off the firewall to test. Go to Control Panel >
Windows Defender Firewall, and select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on
or off.
2. Verify Network Profiles:
o Both devices should be on the Private network profile (under Network and
Sharing Center), not Public.
3. Test Connectivity:
o Open the Command Prompt (Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter) on Device 2
and type:

Copy code: ping 192.168.1.10

o If you get replies, it means Device 2 can communicate with Device 1.

By following these steps, you should now be able to share files and folders using IP
configuration between two devices on a Windows 10 network.

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