Re: transferring files
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 21:08:20 -0600
Max wrote:
I just got a new Dell laptop computer with XP Pro. I have a Sony Vaio desktop with XP Home. I am trying to transfer about 20 GB of files from the Sony to the Dell. Both computers are on a wireless network (Linksys access point router with high speed cable connection). Each computer has a wireless card and connect individually to the internet. I purchased a crossover cable, as I was told this would work, and connected the 2 computers via the ethernet port. I then attempted to set up the computers on a home network to share files, but to no avail. The Dell can ping the Sony but cannot see any files. The Sony can see (but not ping) the Dell. Is there a tutorial to walk me through this process or is there an easier way that what I have tried? Or will what I have work at all?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
There's no point in buying a cross-over cable if you already have them networked wirelessly.
On each WinXP PC, create local user account(s), with password(s), that have the desired access privileges to the desired shares. Log on to the other PCs using those account(s), and you will be able to access the designated shares, provided your network is configured properly. Also, make sure that WinXP's built-in firewall is disabled on the internal LAN connection.
Usually, WinXP's Networking Wizard makes it simple and painless -- almost entirely automatic, in fact. There's a lot of useful, easy-to-follow information in WinXP's Help & Support files, and here:
Home Networking http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/homenet/default.asp
Networking Information http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking.htm
PracticallyNetworked Home http://www.practicallynetworked.com/index.htm
Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
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