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Wirelessly Connect 2 Laptops

by FL1P3K Aug 9, 2005 11:43PM PDT

I woud like to connect my two laptops together to be able to transfer files from one pc to another. For the life of me i cannot figure it out. can someone help me please? thanks.

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Re: Wirelessly Connect 2 Laptops

by ckrimmel Aug 9, 2005 11:51PM PDT

What do you mean ''wirelessly''? I would say share the folder and then access the computer by typing ''\\<computername>'' in the run dialogue. Personally for security reasons I would say go buy a cat5 link cable (my mind went blank can't think of the name of this cabling specifically) but its a slight increase in price and it allows you to directly connect two computers for the transferring of files etc, connects through an ethernet port btw. Hope this helps..

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(NT) (NT) CAT 5 crossover cable

by El Alquimista Aug 10, 2005 11:05AM PDT

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Use ADHOC networking.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 10, 2005 2:12AM PDT

But the most common gaffe (mistake) is that people will install a firewall without knowing how it works. Setup the WiFi to adhoc mode, then share the folder.

Works for me.

Bob

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