Help with Linking 2 comps for file transfer please.

cryptrawcryptraw Mississippi
edited May 2009 in Nerdery
i want to know if i can connect 2 computers using the onboard ethernet to transfer files from xp home to xp pro. if not please explain the best easiest possible way to connect them and im not worried about speed.

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  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Yes you can connect them, but you need what is called a "crossover" Ethernet cable if you are going to go PC to PC with no switch or hub in between.

    Then just set a static IP for both units.
  • cryptrawcryptraw Mississippi
    edited May 2009
    How do i set up a static IP for them both? If you can provide a link to a walkthrough or have time to exlain it i would appreciate it.
  • DogDragonDogDragon Jacksonville, Fl Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    I think this is what RyderOCZ is saying
    Go here
    http://www.leeindy.com/connecting_two_computers_using_crossover_cables.shtml

    scroll down and follow the steps.
    Oh there's 48 steps but easy to understand.
  • cryptrawcryptraw Mississippi
    edited May 2009
    thanks alot now one final question how fast will the x-fer be between the 2? mainly i just need to x-fer World of Warcraft and Guild Wars and all the patches for them
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    It will transfer at 75-90 megabytes per second.
  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Thrax wrote:
    It will transfer at 75-90 megabytes per second.
    ??? Only if they are gigabit Nics.

    9 - 10 MB/s over 100MBit
  • cryptrawcryptraw Mississippi
    edited May 2009
    ok i checked out the site you linked and did all her steps now i connect for a sec then get 'a network cable is unplugged" what could cause this??
  • SoundySoundy Pitt Meadows, BC
    edited May 2009
    Are you using a crossover cable?
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