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    Problems with my Pc to Lappy Direct Ethernet lan connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Halo200x, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Halo200x

    Halo200x Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my laptop today about an hour and half ago and after i set it up i connected my xbox ethernet lan cable. its showing the connection as LAN but how do i get the files to transfer from my desktop to notebook?
     
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    You have to setup the network.

    Go to Network Setup in the connections in the control panel. Run this on both computers. When you are done, shut off the windows firewall, this will only cause problem on the network detection.

    Make sure when you do the wizard that you enable file/printer sharing.

    Once that is all set up on both computers right click the folders/drives you want to share and then when you see them on the other computer on the network (in My network places). Right click and map to that folder...or add a shortcut.


    You can also check Nick's sticky about setting up the network ( I think he has one).

    Good luck! This is a quick guide and I did it in my head, so it should work but some of the terms might be different.

    Hope this helps.
     
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  3. Halo200x

    Halo200x Notebook Consultant

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    how do i add shortcut or watever in my network places it wont let me drag the shortcut the the network connections i also cant see the other pc on the network
     
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    Drag it to say...like your desktop...or make a folder for them. It is easier that way...or you can just go into network connections and find them manually. :)

    All up to you! :)
     
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  5. Halo200x

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    i cant se the pc connected on the network and it wont let me map the network drive
     
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    On the right hand side it should have like My Network Places with a plus sign...click that. Then go to entire network...can you see the computer now?

    You made sure to run the setup on both already right?

    Also...if your computers aren't auto detecting you need a different cable. The one you are using is a straight-through...you need a cross-over cable. (Forgot to ask about that)
     
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  7. Halo200x

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    the xbox cable is a straight through?
     
    Halo200x, Feb 23, 2006
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    Don't you need a reverse connection for a direct link? I'm pretty sure you do, that's why I made my own little pigtail which worked fine... it's called a crossover cable...

    http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000639.htm try this link for more info and pictures...

    Darn, took me too long to post and someone else beat me to it!
     
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  9. Halo200x

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    nvm........
     
    Halo200x, Feb 23, 2006
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    Yes, it is meant to go from a router to the the XBOX!
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 23, 2006
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    You need a crossover cable for the xbox-laptop connection or you need to have xbox-router-laptop in order to use regular ethernet connections.

    Are you connecting FTP through a particular dashboard? I get the best connection with XBMC, which has a built in Filzilla Server. user=xbox, pass=xbox

    Of course I use Filzilla FTP client as well, since you can download the precompiled builds from "the usual places" on it as well.
     
    warlord, Feb 24, 2006
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  12. Halo200x

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    um warlord im srry you must have misunderstood, im not tryign to connect my xbox to my laptop, im trying to connect my pc to my laptop, i jus tused an xbox lan cable cus i thought it would work, but now i know it wont.

    Im getting a crossover cable today so i can transfer my files over, thtas all i need right?
     
    Halo200x, Feb 24, 2006
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    yes, an xbox ethernet cable is just a regular straight through so you need a crossover.
     
    warlord, Feb 24, 2006
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