homegroup is a feature introduced Microsoft with the launch operating system Windows Vista, Feature that was maintained and Windows 7. With the help "HomeGroup"We have the opportunity to share very easily printerSite and / or personal files (images, documents, Music, movie, applications and other downloads) in LAN (Local Area Network).
To connect and to share files (sharing files) with other computers in the LAN, it is necessary first of all a local network (local connection between two or more PCs can be done by Switch or router) And two or more computers.
Homegroup site can be created by any PC on the LAN, to access the shared folders but needed permission (password) to the person that shared files.
How can we go with the PC in a Homegroup (Join HomeGroup)
1. click Start Orb (Dot logo Windows from the bottom left), when searching, type “homegroup” and click on “Homegroup”. (another variant is directly from control Panel)
2. Select libraries (pictures, music, videos, documents or printer) for which you want to share and Next.
3. Enter password set on the computer that created the first homegroup. If you can't find the password, use the link "Where can I find the homegroup pass?word".
4. After entering password Click Next and expect to establish the connection.
Click "Finish".
Now we can access (trasnfera on our PC or direct execute) shared folders and printer from Homegrop.
If you want to leave Homegroup, follow the steps in the tutorial "How to disable / leave Homegroup".
We did this tutorial with two laptops Windows 7 Ultimate connected through a router SMC Barricade N Draft Wireless Broadband Router Pro 11n (SMCWBR14-N2).