Null Modem Question

error message · 07-09-2006, 08:18 AM

Im thinking of transfering some files over from a different PC.
Rather than copying to CDs and running them in the new PC, I thought of trying that thing when you connect two PCs together via crossover cable. That way it should be quicker.
I want to know how to actually go about transfering files between the two...as i am unable to get them on the network because my wireless router only has 1 RJ45 port and the new PC has no wireless connection (PCI or USB).

..so having connected the 2 together how do they communicate?...ie.change of IP????settings, etc. and how do they find eachother?

**johnwill** · 07-09-2006, 01:58 PM

You can buy a cheap Ethernet switch and connect it to the single port on the wireless router, That will get them both on the network.

Changeling · 07-27-2006, 09:09 AM

Johnwill is quite right and I would not dare argue with him.

But to be honest, I have played about with connecting PC's on a cross over cable it the past.

If its just a one off file transfer burn a CD its a lot easier!

**johnwill** · 07-28-2006, 06:19 AM

The cheap switch will cost about the same as the crossover cable, and then you'll have networking capability all the time, as well as shared Internet access. This seems like an easy decision to me.

07-09-2006, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
error message Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 271 OS: XP Pro/Home/Vista ULT	Null Modem Question Im thinking of transfering some files over from a different PC. Rather than copying to CDs and running them in the new PC, I thought of trying that thing when you connect two PCs together via crossover cable. That way it should be quicker. I want to know how to actually go about transfering files between the two...as i am unable to get them on the network because my wireless router only has 1 RJ45 port and the new PC has no wireless connection (PCI or USB). ..so having connected the 2 together how do they communicate?...ie.change of IP????settings, etc. and how do they find eachother? __________________ everything that has a beginning has an end... "To define recursion, ...we must first define recursion."

07-09-2006, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You can buy a cheap Ethernet switch and connect it to the single port on the wireless router, That will get them both on the network. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-27-2006, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Changeling Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 423 OS: XP, Waiting for Vista serivce pack 1 before I commit.	Johnwill is quite right and I would not dare argue with him. But to be honest, I have played about with connecting PC's on a cross over cable it the past. If its just a one off file transfer burn a CD its a lot easier! __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it!

07-28-2006, 06:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	The cheap switch will cost about the same as the crossover cable, and then you'll have networking capability all the time, as well as shared Internet access. This seems like an easy decision to me. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience