If having a home network, including a new PC for accessing printers and files is a necessity. Windows makes it simple to increase the home network by easy procedure. Whether the PC connects to the network via LAN connection or a wireless connection, mixing it in the Windows home network is very simple. Set up the extra PC from a wired connection and a portable storage device, like a CD or USB drive, or by manually inputting the settings on PC.

Add a Computer with a Portable Storage Device (CD or USB Drive)

1. Using the Windows Network Setup Wizard, saves home network settings to a portable storage device such as a CD or USB drive. After storing to the desired form of media, put the media in the new PC that including to the home network and follow the instructions. This way substantially eliminates the complexity of adding a PC to the home network, but it does block the modification of the network settings on the new PC. If requiring only giving PC access to a network connection, files and printer, this is the best way.

Add a Computer Manually

Manually including PC to the home network enables more elasticity in stating PC connection settings, but it is a bit complex than just copying the settings from already networked PC. Following the instructions in the Windows Network Setup Wizard, choose the home network workgroup and input all the configuration choices as they are set up for the home network to connect the new PC to the home network. It's crucial to type the exact configurations properly, because even a small mistake will stop the PC from connecting to the home network.