linking two win2k boxes through ethernet cable to 'view' files...

[spewn]

i have a laptop and on my old desktop there are files and such that i want to transfer to the new comp.

my friend told me that if i connect a ethernet cable to each, i can set up a new network and this will allow me to effectively see what is on the desktop.

however, i have tried to no avail. any ideas? both comps have win2k.

- g

 

[Philly44]

The cable your friend refered to is a cross over cable. Its almost the same as a standard cable except the internal layout in the plugs is a little different

 

[spewn]

i believe he said he had a regular ethernet cable used from a high speed inet modem to the comp.

that's what i have. a regular yellow ethernet cable. what can i do with what i have to accomplish my goal?

- g

 

[spewn]

okay, so i have the crossover cable. now what steps do i do?

- g

 

[Philly44]

bcastner posted this link in another post, it should help you out

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/w2kdccdf.htm

 

[bcastner]

Or perhaps:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/guide.htm

 

[spewn]

ok...thanks for the help.

what i did was go online and found that a crossover cable (good call) is simply an ethernet cable with two of the wires crossed. so i took my 'new' ethernet cable and was able to see the other computer.

thanks again.

- g

 

[bcastner]

four of the wires crossed.