To set up peer-to-peer networking between Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, you first configure static IP addresses on each system. On Windows 7, open the Control Panel, go to Network and Sharing Center, then Change adapter settings to access the Local Area Connection properties and set a static IP. On Windows Server 2008, right-click the network connection and select Properties to configure a static IP.

2. How to Set Up
Peer to Peer
Using Windows Server
2008 R2 and Window 7:

3. Configure IP Address
(Static IP Configuration - Windows 7)

4. STEP 1
Click the Start menu. Next, click on the Control
Panel option.

5. STEP 2
Click on the Network and Sharing Center option.

6. STEP 3
Click on Change adapter settings from the left side
menu.

7. STEP 4
Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon, then select
Properties.

11. Configure IP Address
(Static IP in Windows Server 2008 )