networking

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by wallie, Feb 13, 2003.

  1. wallie

    wallie Private E-2

    I would like to know what I need to transfer data from a desktop to a laptop.
    I do not need internet sharing.
    Thanks
    wal
     
  2. goldfish

    goldfish Lt. Sushi.DC

    You have a few choices of ways to go here

    Direct Cable connection
    (which can be very, very, very slow)

    Ethernet
    (which is pretty bearable)

    USB?
    (bearable also)

    for a simple connection between laptop and deskop, DCC is probably easier.
    We'll need the OSs of both computers, and network cards.
    What size approximatley do you want to transfer? if its more than a couple of megs, you would wanna go USB or Ethernet.
     
  3. wallie

    wallie Private E-2

    Windows XP on the laptop and ME on the desktop.
    I would appreciate a bit information on the USB method.
    Thanks
    wallie
     
  4. goldfish

    goldfish Lt. Sushi.DC

    http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm

    That link explains it. seems that USB is done in the same way as a DCC. In XP, to get a DCC, just go to network connections, set up a new connection, advanced option, then select the role of the computer. you'll then get the interfaces. there should be a usb option.
    that link explains a bit
     
  5. goldfish

    goldfish Lt. Sushi.DC

    ok, i misunderstood. you would need to get a USB bridge, which would work like a network card. if you can get a "crossover cable" and both computers have ethernet, then you may as well use that.
     

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