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Direct file transfer through an ethernet cable?

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by mangakiwi, 2006/02/08.

  1. 2006/02/08
    mangakiwi

    mangakiwi Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello, I just am trying to transfer a fairly large file from my desktop to my laptop. Is there any way I can connect the two and send the file directly from computer to computer? I thought I had a USB to USB cable around here somewhere but all I can manage to find is ethernet cable.

    Can someone walk me through how to do this?
     
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  2. 2006/02/09
    ReggieB

    ReggieB Inactive Alumni

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    If all you have is a normal network cable, you cannot do what you are trying to do. To connect to another PC directly, you need a cross over network cable.

    Standard network cables are straight through. They are designed to work with a hub or switch (which effectively performs the crossover function).

    You need a cross-over cable or a hub/switch and another standard network cable.
     
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