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How to configure a LAN connection between two Ubuntu machines?

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I have installed Ubuntu on two of my desktops PC's. I have not installed any addon packages or anything related to network as yet. Please guide my on how to set up a LAN between these two machines.

Is there any GUI program to do this instead of Terminal? I have the ethernet cable connected to a router which in turn is connected to my DSL modem to provide internet access to both my PC's.

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answered 1 Year ago pheter · Accepted Answer

If both are directly connected to the router and can access internet, then they already are in LAN. Maybe you want to share files and folders, right?

If so, its easy: right-click any folder you want to share, go to "Sharing Options", check the "Share this folder" box, choose a share name, and youre basically done.

If Samba support is not already installed by default, Ubuntu will offer you to install it on-the-fly. Just accept it. Oh, by the way: "Samba" is what enables Ubuntu (and other Linux distros) to share folders and files in a LAN, using the same protocol used by Windows. Meaning any folders you share will also be accessible by Windows machines in your LAN (if there is any)