Question about connecting two computers

fuji.kun · 3rd November 2009, 8:57 PM

Hi all,
How would I connect two computers together? What methods are available?
At the moment, I am considering usb or cable to router to computer. Which of these two connection are faster? Would the usb to usb connection between the two computer be able to use windows remote assistance?
Thanks all for any help provided

Pugs · 3rd November 2009, 8:59 PM

you can't remote in via USb needs toa an IP based connection... plug both intoa router and and off you go.....

fuji.kun · 3rd November 2009, 9:05 PM

Is usb transfer faster then the lan cable? And are there any applications that would allow the usb to usb connection for remote assistance? And after making the network would it possible to access all the other computer's drives in the OS Windows 7?

BuuBox · 3rd November 2009, 9:23 PM

USB to USB data transfer cables are avaliable: http://www.zazz.com.au/pastproducts.php?past=1405

If you're just connecting two computers, all you need is a crossover network cable (or a normal cable if your cards will do automatic crossover) and two network cards (probably already built-in to any vaguely recent PC).

fuji.kun · 3rd November 2009, 9:30 PM

If i connect modem/router with lan cable would it be able to network with the other computer that is in the modem/router's port 2?

the scotsman · 3rd November 2009, 9:37 PM

Yep, a router will be the easiest option by far.

Thalfura · 3rd November 2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fuji.kun

If i connect modem/router with lan cable would it be able to network with the other computer that is in the modem/router's port 2?

It will allow the 2 computers to "see" each other but you need to allow shares to be able to transfer files.

fuji.kun · 3rd November 2009, 10:13 PM

Ok thanks, I am planning to use the lan cable for remote assistance and usb-usb cable for file transfer. Does anyone know where to get some decent usb-usb cables that aren't that expensive? Thanks.
Dicksmith Electronics seems to be selling the Belkin Easy Transfer USB-USB cable but they aren't in stock at the moment.

Thalfura · 4th November 2009, 2:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fuji.kun

Ok thanks, I am planning to use the lan cable for remote assistance and usb-usb cable for file transfer. Does anyone know where to get some decent usb-usb cables that aren't that expensive? Thanks.
Dicksmith Electronics seems to be selling the Belkin Easy Transfer USB-USB cable but they aren't in stock at the moment.

If you are going to use ethenet cable for transfer then use it for sharing as well.. 1 cable does both. Don't waste your money on a USB cable.

Using the router also allows wireless devices to connect and share if you have wireless on it.

Mjölnir · 4th November 2009, 4:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fuji.kun

Is usb transfer faster then the lan cable? And are there any applications that would allow the usb to usb connection for remote assistance? And after making the network would it possible to access all the other computer's drives in the OS Windows 7?

Gigabit Ethernet has a higher theoretical maximum speed than USB2.0 (1000Mbps versus 480Mbps - theoretical). I'd recommend getting a Gigabit switch (which supports Jumbo Frames) and a router. Or a router with inbuilt Gigabit switch (and also supports Jumbo Frames).

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuuBox

USB to USB data transfer cables are avaliable: http://www.zazz.com.au/pastproducts.php?past=1405

If you're just connecting two computers, all you need is a crossover network cable (or a normal cable if your cards will do automatic crossover) and two network cards (probably already built-in to any vaguely recent PC).

Often cheaper NIC's (eg. onboard) rely on auto-sensing to achieve Gigabit connection and when used in a direct connection can't establish that Gigabit connection and fall back to 100Mbps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thalfura

If you are going to use ethenet cable for transfer then use it for sharing as well.. 1 cable does both. Don't waste your money on a USB cable.

Agree

petercr · 4th November 2009, 4:26 AM

You'll probably find that a low-cost router or switch and a couple of LAN cables will be cheaper than a USB transfer cable. You'll also get better through-put this way rather than USB.

(eg Netgear RP614 = $50-ish, network cables $5-$20 depending on length)

fuji.kun · 4th November 2009, 6:04 PM

Ok Thanks guys

fuji.kun · 8th November 2009, 5:01 PM

Will the Belkin Easy Transfer cable work to transfer files from windows 7 and windows 7?

kizza2153 · 8th November 2009, 5:39 PM

Yes it can but it is easier and better in the long run to properly set up an IP based network [computer1 -> cat5e/6 cable -> switch/router -> cat5e/6 cable -> computer2].

fuji.kun · 8th November 2009, 6:12 PM

What is the difference between cat 5 and 6? and is it possible to use one set of keyboard and mouse for the two computers?

3rd November 2009, 8:57 PM	#1
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fuji.kun New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 79	If i connect modem/router with lan cable would it be able to network with the other computer that is in the modem/router's port 2?

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fuji.kun New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 79	Ok thanks, I am planning to use the lan cable for remote assistance and usb-usb cable for file transfer. Does anyone know where to get some decent usb-usb cables that aren't that expensive? Thanks. Dicksmith Electronics seems to be selling the Belkin Easy Transfer USB-USB cable but they aren't in stock at the moment. Last edited by fuji.kun; 3rd November 2009 at 10:39 PM.

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4th November 2009, 6:04 PM	#12
fuji.kun New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 79	Ok Thanks guys

8th November 2009, 5:01 PM	#13
fuji.kun New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 79	Will the Belkin Easy Transfer cable work to transfer files from windows 7 and windows 7?

8th November 2009, 5:39 PM	#14
kizza2153 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under your Desk Posts: 620	Yes it can but it is easier and better in the long run to properly set up an IP based network [computer1 -> cat5e/6 cable -> switch/router -> cat5e/6 cable -> computer2].

8th November 2009, 6:12 PM	#15
fuji.kun New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 79	What is the difference between cat 5 and 6? and is it possible to use one set of keyboard and mouse for the two computers?