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December 16, 2004 at 11:00 pm #15404DrBroccoliParticipant
I just got a new computer and it runs WinXPhome and the old one running Win98se and I was wandering if there is anyway to direct hook them together to transfer files? They both have network cards… I heard you can use CAT5 cable and do a crossover? please help
December 16, 2004 at 11:11 pm #109043SpikeMemberI’m not sure, but you might be able to run the Home Network Install Wizard on both PC’s (Main PC first), and network them.
Could you maybe post you network card type and internt connection type (Comcast cable, SBC DSL…)
December 16, 2004 at 11:13 pm #109045DrBroccoliParticipantboth PCs have a 10/100 mps standard network card, and I also have roadrunner, which is a cable modem if you dont have time warner in your area
December 16, 2004 at 11:38 pm #109035DJHyperbyteMemberYou could connect them using a CAT5 crossover cable with RJ45 connectors. You then have to configure both PC’s with an IP address and subnet mask (TCP/IP network settings) so they can reach eachother. For example, 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0 and 192.168.0.2/255.255.255.0. You can then use ‘\Computername’ or ‘\IP’ from the Windows ‘Run’ prompt for the PC’s to reach eachother.
December 16, 2004 at 11:42 pm #109044SpikeMemberIf both are connected to the intrnet and both PC’s have at least one folder shared (Right-click a Folder in XP > Properties > Sharing > Share This Folder on the Network (checkbox)) Then check on the other PC under Netowrk Connections if that folder hs popped up. If not…
I would suggest trying to run the Nework Setup Wizard on both PC’s. First on the Master PC, then the secondary PC. This can be found on XP as a shortcut to the side in the My Network Places folder as “Setup a Home or Small Office Network”. Have fun! 🙂
EDIT: Or you could do what DJ said, yeah…
December 17, 2004 at 3:27 am #109046DrBroccoliParticipantDJ how do you do that?
December 17, 2004 at 3:55 am #109041Someguy03MemberMiltonbulldog, why don’t you just run the XP network setup wizard on both computers? You are splitting your internet connection through a router aren’t you?
December 17, 2004 at 8:53 am #109036DJHyperbyteMemberQuote:quote:Originally posted by miltonbulldog09DJ how do you do that?
Tell us something more about your current situation. What are the network cards of both PC’s connected to?
December 17, 2004 at 8:52 pm #109047DrBroccoliParticipantok one PC is connected through a cable modem… the other is sitting on the floor unplugged untill I furgure this out, I dont have a router and one ONE is connected to the internet, I just want to know if I can directly hook them up TOGETHER to transfer files with like a standard CAT5 cable or something
December 17, 2004 at 11:15 pm #109037DJHyperbyteMemberDo you just need to transfer a few files, or do you want to share the internet also between those two computers?
If you just want to transfer a few files once or twice, then it’s time to get back to my original advice: obtain a CAT5 crossover cable with RJ45 connectors, long enough to connect your computers to eachother.
If you want to create a permanent connection between them to share the internet or transfer files constantly, you could obtain a second network card for the PC with the internet and connect them with a crossover cable. Or, if you intend to expand your network further, you could obtain a router.
December 17, 2004 at 11:29 pm #109039DavidParticipantQuote:quote:Originally posted by DJHyperbyteDo you just need to transfer a few files, or do you want to share the internet also between those two computers?
If you just want to transfer a few files once or twice, then it’s time to get back to my original advice: obtain a CAT5 crossover cable with RJ45 connectors, long enough to connect your computers to eachother.
If you want to create a permanent connection between them to share the internet or transfer files constantly, you could obtain a second network card for the PC with the internet and connect them with a crossover cable. Or, if you intend to expand your network further, you could obtain a router.
A crossover cable is not required, I’ve connected my computers together with a standard CAT5 patch cable.
December 18, 2004 at 4:51 am #109048DrBroccoliParticipanthow do you do that David? BTW I only need to transfer files the hookup will only be temperary.
December 18, 2004 at 6:13 am #109040DavidParticipantControl Panel > Network Connections
Right click on your network adapter, usually “Local Area Network Connection” > Properties
Select TCP/IP and then click on “Properties”.
Do this on both computers, use the IP “192.168.0.3” on the second computer. Once you are done, you should be able to share files across the two computers.
I’d just like to note that *I’ve* never had to use a crossover cable, but perhaps older NIC’s require it.
December 18, 2004 at 9:24 am #109038DJHyperbyteMemberQuote:quote:Originally posted by DavidI’d just like to note that *I’ve* never had to use a crossover cable, but perhaps older NIC’s require it.
It has nothing to do with older network cards or not. It depends on whether your network card supports auto-polarity detection or not and correction. Either way, crossover cables aren’t that expensive. 🙂
December 19, 2004 at 12:23 am #109049DrBroccoliParticipantDavid just tried that… but all attemps failed. I really don’t want to go out and purchase a crossover cable… would making a CD-RW work as a smaller way of transport… they both have CD-RWs in them
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