Help ?

justrob · 11-28-2007, 08:13 PM

all ! so far i am really liking the site

My question is what is how would i network my laptop (Windows XP) to my desktop (Vista)? for file sharing? now i looked around and i saw a few ways like one being a firewire or an RJ45 cable to a CAT5 but i dont understand how to set any of these up.me and my wife want to share some larger files and i think this may be the only way to do so.Any feedback would help a great deal

~~Michael111~~ · 11-29-2007, 12:41 PM

If both computers has ethernet network interfaces for cable, then buy
"crossover cable" - it is on first sight the same like "patch cable", only it has crossed wires inside. This cable can connect both computers without other device (switch). Then set IP addresses,
on first comp. for example: 192.168.1.10,255.255.255.0, (on properties of ethernet card with connected cable)
and second comp. 192.168.1.11,255.255.255.0.
And you have functional connection.

Michael

johnwill · 11-29-2007, 03:01 PM

Take a look at: Windows XP And Vista On The LAN Together.

Also, we need to know if you have a broadband router (highly recommended).

11-28-2007, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
justrob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 OS: windows XP/ Vista	Help ? all ! so far i am really liking the site My question is what is how would i network my laptop (Windows XP) to my desktop (Vista)? for file sharing? now i looked around and i saw a few ways like one being a firewire or an RJ45 cable to a CAT5 but i dont understand how to set any of these up.me and my wife want to share some larger files and i think this may be the only way to do so.Any feedback would help a great deal

11-29-2007, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Michael111~~ Troubled Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: Help ? If both computers has ethernet network interfaces for cable, then buy "crossover cable" - it is on first sight the same like "patch cable", only it has crossed wires inside. This cable can connect both computers without other device (switch). Then set IP addresses, on first comp. for example: 192.168.1.10,255.255.255.0, (on properties of ethernet card with connected cable) and second comp. 192.168.1.11,255.255.255.0. And you have functional connection. Michael

11-29-2007, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help ? Take a look at: Windows XP And Vista On The LAN Together. Also, we need to know if you have a broadband router (highly recommended). __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience