Social Anxiety Support

nubly · 09-13-2009, 05:10 PM

im going to get a netbook and use it to backup some of my files. can i get something simple like a USB to connect both of them together? or whats out there that will work?

ecotec83 · 09-13-2009, 08:27 PM

I'm honestly horrible at setting up networks but here are a few methods:

1)Using a crossover cable to connect the 2 computers via ethernet
2)Using a router to connect via ethernet or wireless to transfer the data between the two computer using file sharing
3) Usb Flash drive or portable harddrive

zookeeper · 09-13-2009, 10:52 PM

It's much, much harder than it should be. One would think that you plug an ethernet cable into one computer and then plug the other end of the cable into another computer and, voila!, network. But no. I got it to work that way once, and I have no idea how and I've never been able to repeat it.

I use an external usb HD to transfer things around now.

TheExplosionist · 09-14-2009, 08:19 AM

Its easy to network with Vista or Win 7.

1. Enable the Server service in Windows, it is enabled by default.
2. Plug both computers into a router.
3. Set file sharing permissions - this is the hardest part.

09-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
nubly Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA the greatest and best country in the world!! :) Posts: 7,065	how can i connect two computers together? im going to get a netbook and use it to backup some of my files. can i get something simple like a USB to connect both of them together? or whats out there that will work?

09-13-2009, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
ecotec83 Status: Ascending from the dark Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 367	I'm honestly horrible at setting up networks but here are a few methods: 1)Using a crossover cable to connect the 2 computers via ethernet 2)Using a router to connect via ethernet or wireless to transfer the data between the two computer using file sharing 3) Usb Flash drive or portable harddrive __________________ ~Our greatest battles are those with our own mind.~

09-13-2009, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
zookeeper Status: The floor is lava!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soap Fortress Gender: Male Age: 30 Posts: 1,068	It's much, much harder than it should be. One would think that you plug an ethernet cable into one computer and then plug the other end of the cable into another computer and, voila!, network. But no. I got it to work that way once, and I have no idea how and I've never been able to repeat it. I use an external usb HD to transfer things around now. __________________ You leapt into the abyss, but find It only goes up to your knees, ~ Nick Cave

09-14-2009, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheExplosionist Status: Undiagnosed Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: England Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 18	Its easy to network with Vista or Win 7. 1. Enable the Server service in Windows, it is enabled by default. 2. Plug both computers into a router. 3. Set file sharing permissions - this is the hardest part.