transferring files to new computer

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I'm planning to transfer files and settings to a new computer soon. I'd like
to do it computer to computer rather than using CD's or USB backup. Can I
connect the two computers using a cable to each ethernet hookup? If not,
what is the proper way to connect them?
 
ss said:
I'm planning to transfer files and settings to a new computer soon. I'd like
to do it computer to computer rather than using CD's or USB backup. Can I
connect the two computers using a cable to each ethernet hookup? If not,
what is the proper way to connect them?
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yes ethernet is the way to g, use a crossover cable, then use th
enetwork wizard or manually set th etwo pcs with an ip address and to
be in the same workgroup. if you want window settinsg transfered too
there is a tool in xp pro for this.

Flamer.
 
ss said:
I'm planning to transfer files and settings to a new computer soon. I'd
like
to do it computer to computer rather than using CD's or USB backup. Can I
connect the two computers using a cable to each ethernet hookup? If not,
what is the proper way to connect them?
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Purchase an ethernet crossover cable to connect them together.
 
I have an ethernet cable that runs from a router to a fast ethernet switch.
Can I take it out of the switch and attach it to the new computer? Or is a
crossover cable something else?

I appreciate your help
 
Thank you. I have read that, but since it was written in 2001 I thought I'd
check to see if there was newer information. I can try to buy a null modem
serial cable but had hoped to use what I have. Seems like I have a zillion
cables attaching everything already. I have a modem hooked to a router. One
cable runs from router to current computer, the other end of that cable runs
to a switch. I was hoping I could unplug it from the switch temporarily and
plug that in the new computer to transfer files and settings.

Thanks for your help.
 
ss said:
I have an ethernet cable that runs from a router to a fast ethernet switch.
Can I take it out of the switch and attach it to the new computer? Or is
a
crossover cable something else?

I appreciate your help
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A crossover cable is a different animal. TX and RX signals are crossed
(hence the name) to allow you to attach to computers together. You can see
it here:
http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm
 
ss said:
I have an ethernet cable that runs from a router to a fast ethernet
switch. Can I take it out of the switch and attach it to the new
computer? Or is a crossover cable something else?
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A crossover cable is used to connect two (and only two) computers together
when you don't have a router, hub, or switch. Since you already have a
router, instead just connect each computer to the router with a regular
(*not* crossover) Ethernet cable.
 
It sounds like you're saying yes. Just to confirm...

An ethernet cable runs from modem to router to computer. A second ethernet
cable runs from router to fast ethernet switch (to wireless router). To
transfer files I can use the second cable and run it from the router to the
new computer ethernet connection -- leaving out the switch for now. Am I
understanding correctly?

Thanks so much for your time and help.
 
ss said:
It sounds like you're saying yes. Just to confirm...

An ethernet cable runs from modem to router to computer. A second
ethernet cable runs from router to fast ethernet switch (to wireless
router). To transfer files I can use the second cable and run it
from the router to the new computer ethernet connection -- leaving
out the switch for now. Am I understanding correctly?
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Yes. Or if you want the setup to be permanent, just buy another cable. They
only cost a few dollars.

Just make sure you do *not* use a crossover cable in that scenario.

Thanks so much for your time and help.
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You're welcome. Glad to help.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

 
I didn't set up the connection from router to fast ethernet switch. How
would I be able to tell if it is a crossover cable? To be honest. I'm not
sure of the purpose of the switch, but it was set up to connect between the
router and the wireless router. Another cable runs from the switch to my
VOip setup. I'm assuming they are all regular ethernet cables, but is there
a way to tell?

P.S. Won't be leaving the connection permanently since the old computer
moves to a back room with wireless internet connection.
 
ss said:
I didn't set up the connection from router to fast ethernet switch.
How would I be able to tell if it is a crossover cable?
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It's not. If it were, it wouldn't work the way it's connected. Sorry if I
confused you. I was just cautioning you not to buy a crossover cable, which
had been suggested earlier by someone.

To be
honest. I'm not sure of the purpose of the switch, but it was set up
to connect between the router and the wireless router. Another cable
runs from the switch to my VOip setup. I'm assuming they are all
regular ethernet cables, but is there a way to tell?
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Yes, they are, or else they wouldn't work. A crossover cable is *only* for
direct connection of two computers.


P.S. Won't be leaving the connection permanently since the old
computer moves to a back room with wireless internet connection.
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In that case, you shouldn't need at change any cable connections at all.
What you are calling a "wireless internet connection" is actually a
connection to the network you have established. You may be using that
connection only to access the internet, but if you set up the network
properly with File and Printer sharing (which you have to do even if you
recable) you will have access to transfer the files.

I can't recall whether someone else in this thread gave you instructions on
how to set this up, but if you need help, read here:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/
 
You've helped a lot. First I have to transfer the files out of the old
computer and into the new and get the new one up and running completely.
That's my primary goal since I run a small business on it. Then I'll be
moving the old computer and attaching a USB wireless adapter and hope I can
get it to recognize the wireless router (that has been used on another
computer with a wireless card). In reading the link you sent, I'm realizing
that I may have a problem since I bought a US Robotics USB adapter and we're
currently using a Linksys broadband router. Once I get the computers set up
where they belong I'll deal with seeing if I can make that work. One
situation at a time since I've never set up a network before. If I have to I
guess I can get the old wireless card removed and put where we need it.

Thanks again.
 
ss said:
You've helped a lot. First I have to transfer the files out of the
old computer and into the new and get the new one up and running
completely. That's my primary goal since I run a small business on
it. Then I'll be moving the old computer and attaching a USB
wireless adapter and hope I can get it to recognize the wireless
router (that has been used on another computer with a wireless card).
In reading the link you sent, I'm realizing that I may have a problem
since I bought a US Robotics USB adapter and we're currently using a
Linksys broadband router. Once I get the computers set up where they
belong I'll deal with seeing if I can make that work. One situation
at a time since I've never set up a network before. If I have to I
guess I can get the old wireless card removed and put where we need
it.

Thanks again.
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You're welcome. Glad to help.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

 
Just to clarify things...
A router with multiple PC connections is a router with a built-in hub. This
is ignored nowadays as this seems standard on routers today.
A hub, router, or switch with multiple PC connections swaps the receive and
transmit lines internally. That's why a crossover cable is not needed in
such cases.

A direct PC to PC LAN connection is the only instance where a crossover
cable is needed. Some use another physical hardware LAN connection in
addition to a network connection for internet use. Primarily, for
additional security.
 

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