Data transfer between two computers.

[super_rip]

Hi, i wanna transfer a whole bunch of music and data from my desktop to my new laptop. How could I do this? burning em on cd and then transfering just won't cut it. Would I have to make a LAN connection somehow? If so, how do I do that? i have an ethernet cable and both of my computers have ports for that but I'm not sure how to do that exactly. Also, is there any other method available?!?! thanks in advance for your answers.

[blue60007]

I'm no networking expert, but can't you just run an RJ-45 cable between the to computers and have a computer-computer network?

[Ob1]

use a crossover cable to connect both pcs to each other

make sure they have the same workgroup name, enable file sharing on the pc you want to transfer the files over, assign each pc a static ip address and subnet mask. disable any firewalls you have until you can establish the connection between both pcs

[super_rip]

wait, ip address? will that mess up my internet?

[AlwaysUp]

As was suggested, be sure that you are using a "crossover cable" (these are similar looking cables to a regular CAT5 patch cable, but wired differently to allow direct NIC to NIC data transfer), My Network Places> Add a network place. Follow the wizard.

[DragonNOA1]

If they are both DHCP then they will default to a reserved address. Since they are both reserved then they will be on the same network. Make sure they are in the same domain and connected before turning them on. Yuo will need a crossover cable to connect them directly or just connect them to your switch if you have one (but if you have one then you don't have to worry about the DHCP addressing issue). Once that is done browse the network and/or connect to the computer and transfer the files.

[piasabird]

If your Laptop is wireless capable like Centrino, then all you need is a wireless adapter for the PC and you can send it through the air. some companies make a wireless adapter that can plug into USB. Over short distances that might work fine.

[rspassey]

Cant you also transfer files through Netbios with start > run > cmd > (type)
nbtstat -A (ipadress of computer you are connecting to)
As long as the computer has filesharing enabled and the ip is on your Lmhosts file?
I remember trying file sharing like this, but only connected and couldnt figure out the rest, was probably blocked by a firewall or something.

[super_rip]

Thanks a lot guys, one more thing. My desktop AND laptop both have wireless internet on them. Is there an easier way to go without cables? Someone mentioned that earlier

[piasabird]

You may have to configure your wireless interface. Personally I have never done that. They probably both need the same workgroup and the same frequency. I think with wireless you may have to use some software to turn your wireless on on one computer, and then have the other computer search for it. If you are not using encryption they may find each other. May have to deactivate a firewall or set up a specific method to allow the connection.

Personally I have never used wireless and dont know much about it.

You might be able to set one up as the server and have the other computer search for it. There is probably some help files in your wireless menu or something that came with the computer with some instructions. You could always look for the wireless software and see if it has a setup to activate it. It may not always be on by default.

Personally I would buy 2 wireless computers unless I planned on using them for that. If you dont have any directions maybe some networking websites can help. Most computer manufacturers have manuals for their computers online. Try a search for your computer with the manufacturer and model information, and download the manual from the manufacturer.

Also go to the networking and Internet foumn category and ask there.

http://forum.pcmech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

[Ob1]

if you are going to use wireless to connect both pcs directly then you need to set them up in ad hoc mode not infrastructure mode if there is no wireless router.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13301334