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Computer on home network

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by xtort81, Mar 2, 2012.

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  1. xtort81 Newcomer, in training Posts: 18

    Is there a way to hook up a computer to a home network without having that computer connected to the Internet. So the way my brother wants it setup is that his laptop has access to the internet (wirelessly). He wants to be able to share files between his laptop and desktop...but doesn't want his desktop to be connected to the internet. Is this possible?
    xtort81, Mar 2, 2012
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  2. wrt54gs7 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 131

    Configure your desktop a static ip address and leave default gateway blank.
    wrt54gs7, Mar 2, 2012
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  3. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,710   +60

    wrt54gs7 are you located in Korea? (UTC +8)
    Tmagic650, Mar 3, 2012
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  4. tipstir TS Ambassador Posts: 3,668   +15

    Disable desktop IC (internet connection) so it just have LAN access only. The share out the folder or drive you want.
    tipstir, Mar 3, 2012
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  5. wrt54gs7 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 131

    Off topic:
    Korea is at UTC+9. Why do you want to know?
    wrt54gs7, Mar 4, 2012
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  6. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,710   +60

    Just because of the way you posted your location. I thought it was kind of clever, that's all:)
    Tmagic650, Mar 4, 2012
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  7. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,889   +116

    You should be able to disable internet access on the router. I've seen it on several routers but for a Linksys try: https://192.168.1.1/Filters.asp or maybe http://192.168.1.1/Filters.asp (Access Restrictions tab on the router page) then you can add an IP to a list and put restrictions on it, including no internet access.
    SNGX1275, Mar 4, 2012
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