I'm trying to connect my ibm thinkpad x40 to an hp pavilion f1703 in order to transfer files from my laptop to my regular computer. How should i go about this and what types of cords and such are needed?
Please and thank you!
2006-06-19 07:56:32 · 7 answers · asked by SuJuBlue 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
U need not connect them physically. If u hav any wireless networks cards in both of them u can create a home network and share the files etc.. Ur computer and laptop need not be in the same room but they should be able to receive the signal ...
2006-06-19 08:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by rohit r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) get a crossover cable cable, not a patch cable.
2) connect the cable to each PC's network interface
3) start each system and when fully operational assign each an IP address: 10.10.1.1 and 10.10.1.2
4) Map a drive from the machine that will be doing the copying to the one that will be copied from in the following format \\machinename\driveletter$ (the dollar sign indicates the administrative share and will allow you access to the entire drive.
5) copy away.
2006-06-20 00:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a USB sync cable. It will come with included software to help you share files.
Another method would be set up a local network (wireless would probably be easiest) and share files that way.
3rd method, thumbdrives and rewritable cds can also do the job for you.
2006-06-19 08:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You can go for the option which I use. Its very fast for data transfers (between any two devices, be it either PCs or Laptops).
Go to any hardware vendor and get a Cross over ethernet cable.
Then configure Manual IP Addresses on your PC and Laptop and there you go. Share which ever folder you like. To open shared folders on the other PC/Laptop, you just need to Click Start -> Run -> \\IPADDRESSOFOTHERCOMPUTER. example "\\192.168.1.1"
This option is economical as well.
All the Best!
Some links which guide you on the same:
Learn how to make a cross over cable yourself if you are too adventerous: http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm
Thanks,
Manish
2006-06-19 08:45:05 · answer #4 · answered by Manish K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could make a temp-network with an ethernet cable connection.
2006-06-19 07:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by TheAnomaly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmmmmmmmmm load the files on a CD and then load them onto the computer
2006-06-19 08:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by tyscmi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to need a docking station, you can find some at compusa.com
2006-06-19 08:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by fender_diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋