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    Connect computers by firewire

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ABCA1, Apr 6, 2005.

  1. ABCA1

    ABCA1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to transfer file from my desk top (SONY RX550, XP Home) to my notebook (Dell 6000d, XP Pro) by firewire (SONY i.LINK). After I pluged the IEEE 1394 cable in both computers, I don't see any change. Nothing new in My Computer or Printer and Fax. Only when I unpluged it, the computers showed disconnection in the lower right corner. I tried to update the drive in Device Manager and didn't work. Can anyone tell me how to transfer? Do I need to set up a network? Thanks.
     
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  2. Samwise592

    Samwise592 Notebook Consultant

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    could i do the same thing with a USB cable?

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    First firewire needs to be set up as a network device (with approraite settings in any security software you use). THen the easiest way is to have on computer off, plug in the firewire, the start the computer. Also don't have it connected to the internet through LAN or 802.11 (wireless).

    Samwise: I do not believe USB networking is possible.
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Samwise592
     
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    Thanks for everyone's help. It's just too much trouble to set up a network for firewire. I will use USB hard drive to transfer files instead.
     
    ABCA1, Apr 7, 2005
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