On iMac computers, the Ethernet port is found on the back of the monitor.

If you have a Mac, check your USB ports as well. You might have only USB-C ports (e. g. , oval ports instead of rectangular ports) meaning that you’ll either need an Ethernet to USB-C adapter or a USB to USB-C adapter as well.

If the colors are differently ordered on one end, you have a crossover cable. If the colors are the same for both ends from left to right, you have a conventional cable. You can still use this cable for most computers, but if you’re connecting older computers to each other, consider buying a crossover cable if you run into issues.

If you have to use an Ethernet adapter, plug the USB end of the adapter into one of your computer’s free USB ports.

Again, if you have to use an Ethernet adapter for the other computer, plug it in first.

Skip this step if you see the phrase “Small icons” or “Large icons” next to the “View” heading in the upper-right corner of the window.

If your Control Panel is using the “Small icons” or “Large icons” view, you’ll find Network and Sharing Center on the right side of the page.

Open the folder you want to share. Click the Share tab. Click the Specific people. . . entry. Click the downward-facing arrow in the drop-down box, then click Everyone in the resulting drop-down menu. Click Share, then click Done when prompted.

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