Newbie LAN Question

[Sottovoce]

How do I get files off my laptop and onto my desktop? They've both got ethernet cards and I've got a crossover cable running between them. In network connections it says the local area connection is enabled and in status it says it has so far sent 386 packets and recieved 88. So what do I do now? How do I get these files to travel along that cable and arrive on my desktop's hard drive. I'm obviously missing something very simple here. :t

[crossedup]

Are they both in the same workgroup?

What version of windows are you running on each? This will be needed by anyone wanting to give you more detailed instructions.

Doubleclick network neighborhood, see what you have there.

Adding protocals ipx/spx and netbeui usually helps machines see each other as well.

[Midknyte]

for quick and dirty file transfers, I usually use netbeui. no IPs to mess with. you don't need ipx/spx.

make sure you are using the same workgroup names and client for microsoft login if you're using win9x. you'll also have to enable file sharing.

[RIS]

1.U must give a same workgroup name

2. On both computer instal file and print sharing - service

3. Define folders on both comp and give it sharing /use folders or if u want whole partitions/

Chek that both computer have same Subnet mask under IP cnfg

IF u use XP check that firewoll was disabled under IP cnfg

Shut down and turn on /not restart/ computer!

Now, in Win Explorer open Network neigb. open windows Network ....

Is taht help inaf?

Sory for a bad english :t

[dragflameson]

Sottovoce,

On the computer that you want to get the file from (the computer which has the file you are trying to transfer):

Go to that folder that the file is in, right click, go down and click on properties, click on the sharing tab and then share that folder.

Next go to the other computer that you are trying to get the file onto and open Network Neighborhood:

Click on Computers Near Me (or whatever its called) and you should see your other computer listed there as long as you're running Win2k or XP.

Open that up and it will list the folders (directories) you decided to share... then just click, drag, and drop :)

-Drag

[Sottovoce]

Thanks all, But I found the answer elsewhere on the internet. For those who might need it here it is:

1) Make sure you are using a crossover cable and not a standard (straigh-thru) ethernet cable.

2) [For each computer] Open the Network Connections folder--I think it's in the Control Panel--then right-click, Properties on your ethernet adapter. Make sure sharing is installed/enabled, as well as TCP/IP.

3) Double-click TCP/IP, write down any pre-existing settings then do the following:

Desktop settings
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.2

Laptop settings
IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Apply settings and reboot if needed.

4) On your laptop (and optionally your desktop) create a folder, right-click it, and enable sharing.

5) From your desktop, Start, Run, type:
\\192.168.0.2\
Your laptop shared folder should appear. Drag and drop files to that folder.

6) Troubleshooting--hopefully not needed:
Start, Run: cmd /k ping 192.168.0.1
or 192.168.0.2 as appropriate. If "request times out," then post back.... If ping works, then make sure sharing is setup with appropriat permissions.... Use the same username/password (if required at computer logon) on both computers....

It's better than anything you'll find in Windows help files!
:t

[macampbell]

Thanks Sottovoce I needed that, (another newbie)

Mac

[Mm9004]

It's better than anything you'll find in Windows help files!

Ya got that right. :mad: