how do i connect 2 pc and 1 drive

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i have a desktop computer, a notebook computer, and an external
firewire drive. I can connect both computers to the drive but if the
notebook is running the desktop can't see the files on the external
drive. can i somehow configure my system so that both computers can
share and use the drive simultaneously?
tia...ss
 
i have a desktop computer, a notebook computer, and an external
firewire drive. I can connect both computers to the drive but if the
notebook is running the desktop can't see the files on the external
drive. can i somehow configure my system so that both computers can
share and use the drive simultaneously?
tia...ss
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Plug the firewire drive into one computer or the other. Then network the
two computers together using whatever means is convenient (an ethernet
crossover cable is the lowest-cost way to manage the feat when only two
computers are involved), and then turn on sharing for the firewire drive
on whichever machine it resides.
 
additional info: my internet connection is shared via a router, the
desktop is hard wired, the notebook via a wireless connection. there
are no available ethernet openings on the router.
ss
 
i have a desktop computer, a notebook computer, and an external
firewire drive. I can connect both computers to the drive but if the
notebook is running the desktop can't see the files on the external
drive. can i somehow configure my system so that both computers can
share and use the drive simultaneously?
tia...ss
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Unless the main PC is on all the time the best option for this would
be to use a NAS or any networked drive or a simple switch box (can you
get these for firewire?)

Some routers come with a USB port to a drive. Your firewire drive
might accept both firewire & USB or use different dongles or you can
remove the drive and get a new cheap caddy.

It all depends on your current setup.

Pete
 
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