Sharing printer menggunakan kabel LAN pada windows 10

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of sharing a printer over a LAN connection in Windows 10. By using a LAN cable and a switch, you can connect multiple devices to a single printer, making it accessible to everyone on the network. This setup is useful in home and office environments where convenience and efficiency are key.

Step 1: Gather Required Equipment

Before starting, ensure you have the following items:

• LAN cable
• Network switch
• Printer
• Two computers (PC or laptop)

Step 2: Connect the Printer to the Network

1. Connect the printer to the switch using the LAN cable.
2. Connect both computers to the switch with additional LAN cables.

Step 3: Configure IP Addresses

To ensure both computers can communicate with the printer, you need to assign IP addresses to each device.

On Both Computers:

1. Open Network Connections:
   • Right-click on the Start menu and select "Network Connections."
2. Access Network Adapter Settings:
   • Click on "Change adapter options."
3. Right-click on the Ethernet connection (the one connected to the switch) and select "Properties."
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on "Properties."
5. Set the following IP address:
   • For Computer 1:
     • IP Address: 192.168.1.2
     • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   • For Computer 2:
     • IP Address: 192.168.1.3
     • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click OK to save changes.

Step 4: Share the Printer

1. Open Control Panel on the computer that has the printer connected.
2. Navigate to Devices and Printers:
   • Click on "View devices and printers."
3. Right-click on the printer you want to share and select "Printer properties."
4. Go to the Sharing tab:
   • Check the box that says "Share this printer."
   • You may also choose to set a share name for easier identification.
5. Click OK to enable printer sharing.

Step 5: Connect to the Shared Printer from Another Computer

1. Open Control Panel on the second computer.
2. Navigate to Devices and Printers.
3. Select "Add a printer":
   • Choose "The printer that I want isn't listed."
4. Select "Select a shared printer by name":
   • Enter the printer's network path in the format: \\Computer1Name\PrinterShareName
   • Example: \\MYPC\MyPrinter
5. Click Next and follow any additional prompts.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully set up printer sharing over a LAN connection in Windows 10. You can now print from multiple computers connected to the network.

Key Points:

• Ensure all devices have unique IP addresses.
• Make sure printer sharing is enabled on the host computer.
• Verify that you can access the shared printer from all connected computers.

For further enhancements, consider exploring network security settings to protect your shared resources.