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    IP over Firewire on XP

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by csr, Oct 22, 2004.

  1. csr

    csr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am trying to share files between two notebook computers with Firewire.

    Through a local router over ethernet, Windows file sharing works fine.

    When I just connect the two computers using only Firewire, they seem to recognize the port connection and the both system port status show packets tx and rx. Each side assigns an automatic local private IP address.

    However, the windows file sharing does not work. I've tried assigning a static local IP address and nothing seems to happen.

    Does anyone been able to file share on XP (SP2) using Firewire direct connection? Can you share your set up?

    Thanks
     
    csr, Oct 22, 2004
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    csr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, Just figured it out. The connection will work fine with automatic private IP address.

    The trick is to turn off both machines and boot up both with Firewire already attached with no other LAN cables active.

    Once the system boots up, now you have 400MHz connection between the two to transfer files. Once the connection is made, you can connect other LAN cables for internet connection.
     
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    jchastain Notebook Consultant

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    Yep. You figured it out. The other option would have been far more complex - manually configuring your route table (with the route command).
     
    jchastain, Oct 22, 2004
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