Using crossover cables and no network

[Guest]

Can I use crossover cables to transfer files from one computer to another
without going through a network?
Frank

 

[Singapore Web Design]

Hello.

Yes. Assign each PC a static IP address and it should work.

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[peter]

Yes
http://www.conniq.com/WinXPNetworking_Ethernet_direct_connection.htm
peter

 

[Ken Blake]

Can I use crossover cables to transfer files from one computer to
another without going through a network?

Three points:

1. First, you need *one* crossover cable, not multiple ones.

2. When you use a crossover cable, you establish what *is* a network. It's
no different than if you had gone through a hub or router, just cheaper (but
works only for two computers, not more).

3. Yes, you can transfer files over the network you establish with a
crossover cable. It's very easy.