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Here is a great reference for configuring SQL Server Express to accept connections from computers over a network connection:

 

https://www.mcbsys.com/blog/2012/12/connect-to-sql-server-2012-express-over-the-network/

Opening SQL Server Management Console

Press Cmd+R and copy, paste and run the following command:

 

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SQLServerManager15.msc

What if I can't start the SQL Server Browser service?

If the Start item is not enabled for the SQL Server Browser, the service may be disabled. In that case, open the Services console, locate SQL Server Browser. Select SQL Server Browser, right-click and select Properties.

 

 

Now using the SQL Server Browser Properties dialog, change Startup type to Automatic and click Apply. After you click Apply, click Start to start the service or re-boot your computer and the service will start automatically.