How to connect two systems/Computer through LAN

Steps 1:
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Make a cross cable

1st point 2nd point of cable wires
1--------3
2--------6
3--------1
4--------4
5--------5
6--------2
7--------7
8--------8


Steps 2:
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Create a IP address to both system are not same (My network places)
Click:- view network connections" in network tasks
Right click: - local area connection
Click:- properties
select:- Internet protocol (TCP/IP)
Click:- Properties


For Windows -7
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Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections
Right click: - local area connection
Click:- properties
select:- Internet protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Click:- Properties

Use the following IP address

COMPUTER 1
IP: 192.168.1.1
SUBNET-MASK: 255.255.255.0
DEFAULT GATEWAY: 192.168.1.1


Steps 3:
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COMPUTER 2
IP: 192.168.1.2
SUBNET-MASK: 255.255.255.0
DEFAULT GATEWAY: 192.168.1.1


Steps 4:
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Dos command check connection
Ping IP address (other pc)
Ex: ping 192.168.1.2