How to transfer data from desktop to laptop with the help of Ethernet\Lan cable?

dammy · 07-07-2008, 06:54 PM

i have acer laptop........i want to backup the data in my desktop........
certain files are very large.......im not able to tranfer data with the help of 2gb pendrive....

i heard that we can transfer data using ethernet cable

but i dunno how to configure

some one give me a detailed info regarding this please......i will really be greatful to that person

im new to forums........if the details regarding this is already posted in this forum please tell me where?

Thenks in advance@!!!!!!!!!!

**lazareth1** · 07-08-2008, 01:12 AM

what you will need is an cross-over ethernet cable to connect your laptop and desktop together. You will then need to setup both the laptop and desktop with IP addresses.

johnwill · 07-08-2008, 07:42 AM

Configure the machines as follows.

PC #1:
IP address: 192.168.9.1
Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0

PC #2:
IP address: 192.168.9.2
Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0

Leave the Default Gateway and DNS Server addresses blank.

Make sure any firewalls are configured to put the 192.168.9.x subnet in the trusted zone.

Finally, you'll have to enable fine/print sharing on the machines and actually share one or more folders or drives.

Here's a page that describes the process in detail: http://www.howtodothings.com/compute...2-pcs-directly

dammy · 07-31-2008, 07:55 AM

thanks a lot dude!!!!!

i will try my level best to donate as im just a student & i have to ask my dad for money

07-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
dammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Xp Service Pack 3	How to transfer data from desktop to laptop with the help of Ethernet\Lan cable? i have acer laptop........i want to backup the data in my desktop........ certain files are very large.......im not able to tranfer data with the help of 2gb pendrive.... i heard that we can transfer data using ethernet cable but i dunno how to configure some one give me a detailed info regarding this please......i will really be greatful to that person im new to forums........if the details regarding this is already posted in this forum please tell me where? Thenks in advance@!!!!!!!!!!

07-08-2008, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
lazareth1 Networking/Hardware Jedi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 972 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: How to transfer data from desktop to laptop with the help of Ethernet\Lan cable? what you will need is an cross-over ethernet cable to connect your laptop and desktop together. You will then need to setup both the laptop and desktop with IP addresses. __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

07-08-2008, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to transfer data from desktop to laptop with the help of Ethernet\Lan cable? Configure the machines as follows. PC #1: IP address: 192.168.9.1 Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0 PC #2: IP address: 192.168.9.2 Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0 Leave the Default Gateway and DNS Server addresses blank. Make sure any firewalls are configured to put the 192.168.9.x subnet in the trusted zone. Finally, you'll have to enable fine/print sharing on the machines and actually share one or more folders or drives. Here's a page that describes the process in detail: http://www.howtodothings.com/compute...2-pcs-directly __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-31-2008, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
dammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Xp Service Pack 3	Re: How to transfer data from desktop to laptop with the help of Ethernet\Lan cable? thanks a lot dude!!!!! i will try my level best to donate as im just a student & i have to ask my dad for money