Connecting two computers

[Ximensions]

Hi

I was to transfer large files from one computer to another. How can I connect two computers together so that I can do this? I was thinking along the lines of using a usb cable or something...

Both computers run WinXP.

[Bill in SD, CA]

I think you can accomplish this by using a cross-over cable.

Bill

[Buzioid]

Yeah, Bill, Network is the easiest way to go, but there are other ways as well with direct connect.

[JohnE.]

Microsofts Direct Cable Connect was created with serial and parallel ports in mind... I don't know if it works with USB, maybe someone else can confirm whether it does or not?

If DCC doesn't do it, you'd need at least a network hub, a NIC in each machine, and 2 Cat5 cables to connect them. Once you've got the hardware set up, run WinXP's Network Setup Wizard (available through My Network Places, among other locations). You'll have to share at least one folder on each machine. A router would be even better but they cost more than a hub.

JohnE.

(err, just read other responses... maybe a network cross-over cable would work also? Never tried it that way myself)

[Buzioid]

If you use crossover cable and only connect two computers all you need is a cable and 2 NICs.

[Bill in SD, CA]

This may help if your going the crossover route.

http://bizforums.itrc.hp.com/cm/Ques...9cd0f9,00.html

Bill