How do you share files from one desktop to another?
By kingparker
@kingparker (9673)
United States
May 19, 2010 8:30pm CST
So, if I have more than 2 desktop computers at home, and I want to share all the available files from one computer to another, how should I make the connection? By connection, I mean what kind of cable would be needed? I only knew how to share the fast DSL connection with a wireless router, so all other computers can share the DSL. But I just don't know to share the files by connecting a home network. Can anyone help me on this?
6 responses
@hazelmike (48)
•
7 Sep 11
Use a crosscable between the two computers. then set the two computers with different IPs. Take note there are two kinds of LAN cables. One is straight cable and the other one is crosscable.
@radhanair1001 (519)
• India
22 May 10
i usually do with the lan cable or with my pen drive. Normally i do it with Lan cable as it is much faster than other things. no doubt its a great invention in the field of computer.
@achilles2010 (3051)
• India
20 May 10
He you want two or more PCs connected then you must use a LAN cable connection. This would be permanent. If you are a computer savvy you may do it yourself or best thing to do is to call in an expert to do it.
@eil_noz (963)
• Philippines
20 May 10
I don't think that cable to connect it to other computers like in DSL would be the best to share ALL your files to another computer. I mean I can't think of a cable that could actually do that. We have 3 computer at home and We usually use our USB to do it. a USB that is 8gb ir more if you have a lot of files.
@BestComputerGeek (173)
• United States
21 May 10
All you need is a Network Switch/Hub and some cables and you will be all set. Go to geeks.com and search for a network switch. find a cheap one (they are under $10) and then look for some Ethernet cables. Search for Patch Ethernet Cables and you will find some nice cables for under $5 that will work.
Once you have everything, plug each computer with an Ethernet Cable into the Network Switch. Then plug the cable from your DSL connection into the Network Switch and the internet and files will be shared! There may also be some file sharing setting in the actual computers if you want to share files. If you need help with that just ask!
I love computer networking XD
Good Luck!
-BestComputerGeek
