I have downloaded tons off stuff on my Dad's PC. Now I want to transfer them to my laptop. Is it possible to connect them directly through Ethernet cables? I mean is it possible to jack in an ethernet cable in the two computers and somehow establish a network?
2007-05-19 06:16:41 · 16 answers · asked by nem3sis 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
yes that's exactly how you do it! Attach the cord to each computer. Assuming you are using windows, click the start button in the corner, then click on my network places, finally click "set up a small or home office network" it is on the left side. Windows' Network Setup window will walk you through the rest.
2007-05-19 06:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure its possible. Look for something called a USB to USB Network Cable. The great thing is that you don't need a network card. Just the cable and the software that it comes bundled with. It shouldn't cost more than $20. Just plug in the following DNS and IP addresses (see below). If you dad's computer already has these settings, then just create an address for your own laptop.
Computer 1
10.10.10.1
255.255.255.0
Computer 2
10.10.10.2
255.255.255.0
2007-05-19 06:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by MikeG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a thumb drive- about 8GB for 20$ USD, and just transfer the files on the old computer onto it, and then plug it into the laptop, and put the files on it, and repeat. Depending on how much stuff you need to transfer, this could get repetitive, but with about 8GB a pass, it shouldn't take too long :).
2016-04-01 10:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a router you can set up a network easily. If not you need a cross-over cable to connect them directly. You then need to use the network wizard on each machine to set them into the same workgroup, then set up shared folders to copy to and from.
2007-05-19 06:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its possible.
But the cable must be X-over not One-2-One
I have two computers and connected directly and i can transfar files,play network games with my brother and also.
2007-05-19 06:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by Al-Mothafar Al-Hasan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to connect 2 computers directly:
- you need an ethernet crossover cable.
- each computer must have its own static IP address
- each computer must have a shared folder setup in advance
its easier to buy a router and let it handle the IP addresses.
or burn the data to a cd and just copy it to the new pc from the cd.
2007-05-19 06:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by basscleff 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depending on the size of the files
The best and easiest way to do it is write all the files to a :-
cd disk, (up to 700 Meg)
usb jump drive (up to the size of the drive)
usb hard drive (up to the size of the drive)
or cable connect, (hard wire) use windows wizard to network them) and read the help files
2007-05-19 06:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is probably possible, but I have never tried it. I use a flash drive to download, and transfer files, it is the easiest way that I know of, especially if you need to transfer alot of stuff.
2007-05-19 06:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by progunr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
External hard drives are always handy. I have an 80 gig for my laptop that I can carry around with me if I want to. Just plug it into the USB and copy everything over to the hard drive.
2007-05-19 06:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is! Just use crossover cables to connect the two NICs directly.
http://www.comzign.com/Inu_products/INU_ProdDetailsL1.asp?ref=06000265
You could also use straight ones and connect via a switch or hub.
2007-05-19 06:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋