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    Computer to Computer via Esata?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by dodgehemi0, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. dodgehemi0

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    So I did a search and did not come up with anything. My question is how do you do a transfer of files via ESATA cable I hooked both computers up and nothing? Am I missing something or does it not work that way?
     
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    No that will never work.

    You will need a crossover lan cable, or a firewire cable to do that. Or just do it over a standard network with a modem/switch.

    -Ash
     
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    I remember back in the day you could do it via the serial port but those went out of style a decade ago. Like Ash said, you're stuck doing it through firewire, crossover cable (you can mod a regular cat5 cable into one) or a network hub.
     
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    Well that sucks the guru at best buy said I could do it this way dang it 22 buck for nothing looks like i am taking it back thanks guys. So just a regular lan cable like I would connect to the internet with?
     
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    USB comp to comp cable is 480Mbit/s vs. Lan cable at 100Mbit/s.
     
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    Unless both ends are gigabit ports (likely) and then he will get 1000mbit/s, or around as fast as his HDD's can go. (acconting for write speed cap on the receiving drive).

    -Ash
     
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    so just a usb to usb will work say the usb cable for a Play Station 3 controler will that sufice? it is a usb because that is all I got right now dang it..
     
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    Nope that will not work,, I guess I will just have to wait till tomorrow to do this dang it..
     
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    Do you have wifi on both PC's? are they both connected to a dsl or cable modem?

    -Ash
     
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    I do have wifi on both and blue tooth to I think I dont know how to set up sharing on my computers let alone to let my wifi do it...
     
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    Ok I got the home group set up did the pass word and stuff now how do I share my stuff with me?
     
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    it is done by modem and I can see my computers now but nothing is in any of the folders..
     
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    OK, next thing.

    On the computer you want the files FROM:

    Every folder that has stuff you want on the other machine (you cant copy programs, only files), right click it and click share with -> homegroup read/write.

    Then, on the computer you want the files to be sent TO, browse to your homegroup and you will see them there.

    -Ash
     
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    Ok thanks I see them awsome thanks man..
     
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    No problem.

    -Ash
     
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    Never, ever, trust those guys. Just because they work there doesn't mean they know squat. I had a lady at the post office last week tell me I couldn't mail to AK because AK wasn't a state and I'd have to fix my address first.

    They'll tell you whatever you want to hear to get an extra sale. Always do your own research first.
     
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    LapLink using parallel ports baby!! :D
     
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