Question Accessing storage on another computer w/o It being connecting to the internet

[User4224]

Hello, I’m requesting some How-To Advice. Networking level of experience, Low but I manage somehow.

Looking for a very simple solution without NAS, etc.

What I want to Do:

Computer 1 – My primary Windows 10 Computer.

Computer 2 – Use for Storage Device but not connected to the Internet.

I want to access files located on Computer 2 from Computer 1 without Computer 2 being connecting to the Internet.

Currently I have Computer 2 connected to a switch and that switch has a port connected to the Internet. So currently Computer 2 is connected to the Internet.

TL😀R

I want to scale down the number of computers that I have because of Windows 11. Currently all of my Computers are Windows 10 that MS says does not meet requirements: TPM compatible for Windows 11. Don’t want to buy more than one Window 11 compatible computer.

Thanks in advance for your assistance and expertise.

 

[USAFRet]

These systems are on the same LAN? Connected to the same router?

Look up File sharing
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf

 

[evermorex76]

Very simple. On the machine you want to not have Internet access, manually configure the IP settings with a static IP that is not within the DHCP range handed out by the router (which you might need to modify to make it smaller) and just don't put a gateway IP address in. Then obviously plug it into the router/switch. It will be able to see all the other PCs on the network but have no access outside.

 

[User4224]

These systems are on the same LAN? Connected to the same router?

Look up File sharing
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf

Yes & Yes, Thank you,

 

[User4224]

Very simple. On the machine you want to not have Internet access, manually configure the IP settings with a static IP that is not within the DHCP range handed out by the router (which you might need to modify to make it smaller) and just don't put a gateway IP address in. Then obviously plug it into the router/switch. It will be able to see all the other PCs on the network but have no access outside.

Going to give a go. Thanks

 

[User4224]

I have been unsuccessful in implementing your suggestion. Message under IP4: "Can't save IP Settings. Check one or more settings and try again."
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