How To Transfer Files From One Computer To Another

sunny152

Apr 21 2005, 02:33 AM

Hi friends,
I have two computers both having windows XP pro operating system and i have one LAN cable and i connected both computers through LAN terminals and i'm unable to transfer data from both computers.So what setting i have to make for doing this?

Thanks,
sunny

Dream

Apr 21 2005, 03:12 AM

Ummm I have never done it myself, however I did find [url-http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx]this article[/url] at the microsoft website, I did a quick scan (no in depth reading) and I am pretty sure this is what you are looking for, hopefully this will help.

Analyst

Apr 21 2005, 03:41 AM

What you are talking about is a peer to peer lan setup
First thing to check if you are going PC to PC is that you are using a crossover RJ45 cable or it will never work
Is that what you are using ?

QUOTE(sunny152 @ Apr 21 2005, 02:33 PM)

miCRoSCoPiC^eaRthLinG

Apr 21 2005, 05:15 AM

Yup two computers directly connected by UTP cables cannot communicate - as analyst said you need a special type of cable called CrossOver - which is essentially the same as normal UTP cable used for LAN wiring - only difference being these crossovers cables have a slightly modified wiring configuratoin. This enables the computers to talk.

If you've using a straight cable, then there's no way out other than buying yourself a hub - which is actually a better option, coz you get to connect at least 4-8 computers (cheapest hubs).

Hercco

Apr 21 2005, 07:09 AM

Can the computers see each other? Ie. Can you perform a ping from the one to the other? Can you view them at the network neighbourhood?

And to copy files windows explorer style you need to have set the sharing permissions right. While doing this, keep securty in mind! You do not wish some fromt the internet to be able to access your files...

arkad

Apr 21 2005, 12:07 PM

There are 2 types of RJ45 Cables ::

Straight -Through > The arrangement is the same for both ends.
This will be used for connecting to a hub, router, switch etc ... This by far the most common wire in the market.

Cross-Over > http://www.ertyu.org/~steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html

The arrangement is best illustrated in the above link. Such a arrnagement will be needed in your case.

To get the cross over you can ask your regular PC Store .. but you MUST indicate that it is a crossover .. else you will get the straight through by default ..

If you are adventurous enough, you may wanna try to do it yourself .. but I really don't suggest that .. too troublesome ..

ALTERNATIVE ::
1) Removable devices :: CD-RW / Flash Drive / CDs .. etc
2) IR or Blue Tooth ::
3) Laplink .. (OMG .. if that still exist .. really slow ..)
4) Physically transfer the HDD
5) Upload to a G-Mail Account then download ..

.. .. well there are numerous possibilities .. depending on your porficiency

This type of connection

marijnnn

Apr 22 2005, 02:38 PM

try this in dos:
ping othercomputername
or

ipconfig on computer A. write down the ip address
then on computer B: ping ipadressyouwrotedown

if this works, it should work. on your network card (config. panel -> connections -> the connection you use), go properties-> in first panel, find tcp/ip in list and go for the properties button again. check if netbios or bui or something like that is installed. if so, it should work.

one one computer, say computer B, rightclick on a drive, properties, sharing, and share the drive, with write-option checked.
then it should work.
on computer A, open "this computer and type \\ipadressofcomputerB
then you should see your shares.

Rudy

Apr 22 2005, 08:15 PM

Ok enough with all the rambling. hehe I like saying that.

Here goes

You can make a cross cable if you can put your hands on a crimp tool and have two rj45 ends.

Here is the pin connection:
1-------------------2
2-------------------1
3-------------------6
4-------------------5
5-------------------4
6-------------------3
7-------------------8
8-------------------7
12345678
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
|_______|
|___|

Now the next thing you need to do because you will be using TCP/IP is to setup a workgroup and ip addresses.

You can use this range for your ip addresses 10.10.10.10 and 10.10.10.20.
Next you have to setup a subnet mask 255.255.255.0
There is no need for a gateway if you are not trying to connect to the internet via lan, but this could be 10.10.10.1

The setting for all this is in the network setup for the nic cards in control panel.

Oh and NETBUI is not the default network protocol in WinXp, but it could be configured to work if you don't want to use TCP/IP.

sunny152

Apr 23 2005, 01:06 PM

Hi friends,
Thanks for your replies and now i'm transfering the files from two computers without any problem.

Thanks,
sunny.

iGuest

Apr 8 2008, 01:10 PM

networking
How To Transfer Files From One Computer To Another

Hi

I want to set up a LAN with my pc and my laptop.I use a router which provides Internet connection.

My pc is connected via RJ45 and my laptop via wi-fi.

Both have dynamic ip address..So how can I share folders between them?

Thanks,

Ani

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Jul 25 2008, 07:33 PM

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LegallyHigh

Jul 25 2008, 05:19 AM

This is interesting, I've never tried directly moving files from one computer to another. Usually when I'm transfering information I'll use hardware such as a USB stoarage Device or CD, however, I'm guessing transferring directly from computer to computer would be much quicker since the process involves less steps and the speed would be a lot quicker.

darkken

Jul 24 2008, 10:14 AM

Using jump drives is a nice way to if you have a gig or 2 that you want to transfer. I would recommend making back-ups of your files instead of file transfers from computer to computer.

Atomic0

May 4 2008, 03:10 AM

If there was a router, hub, or switch, you could setup a share on the computer to shared the files between the two computers, without the need for crossover cables or file transfer USB cables.

xboxrulz

Apr 12 2008, 05:01 PM

It's best to have a router in between the connections so that you don't have to use crossover cables, which can get really irritating. Not many people have crossover cable handy. Even for me, who have many computers in my network and have two network topologies running at the same time, I only have one crossover cable in the whole house.

Fortunately, I can connect between two Macs together with a straight through cable instead of having to use a crossover.

Once, you establish a connection, you just browse My Network Places on Windows XP to browse the other computer, given that the other computer has been allowed to share its resources.

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