Barbra Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Basically i have my computer which has the main internet plugged into it, then a router which splits the internet with the other. Is there anyway i can use this connection to send stuff from my computer to the other?I need to burn stuff to disc but the dvd/rw is in the other computer. Any help appreciated x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) Memory stick thing?might be a little easierhttp://www.hdc.uk.com/flash_memory.shtml Edited July 18, 2007 by afroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strelly Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Have a quick read through that:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040Im kinda assuming both comps are running XP and are both connected via the router.I spent most of my second year at uni sorting out our damn network! Great way of learning it all.Msn me at strelly @hotmail.com if you need a hand.LatersCharlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yes thats what i mean, just had a quick scan through that. And i think i've done it but i'm too tired to wait for my computer to restart for the changes to take an effect...so i'll let you know tomorrow x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 If you've got loads of files, then just set up a network and leave it copying for a few hours. It takes a long time though.If you've got a big memory stick (1-2Gb) then using that will be a lot quicker but a lot more faff. Or use an external hard drive.If you know what you're doing with computers and you've got a huge amount to copy, the fastest way is by putting the old hard drive in the new PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) Its not a case of taking a file from an old computer and putting it on a new one. One pc is mine and the other is the parents. My dad won't let me steal his dvd/rw drive, so i've got to find some way of sending the files though the router and shiz to their computer, which is usually used to share internet.. No luck yet. Anyone got a clue? Edited July 19, 2007 by Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) So...You've got the computer, that has the internet, then you have a router (which is conected to theirs) which is conected to your computer? Edited July 19, 2007 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Basically...yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 We had that same setup.The only way we could send files to eachother was via msn (the files went at network speeds over msn, ie. 4mb took 1 second). Which was weird becuase it never worked through the network - ever.What we had to do to use the network was use the routers actual ethernet ports. Our router had an internet port which my bro's computer was attacted to, which let me have the net, but when we pulled that out and plugged it into one of the ethernet ports the network worked, and we could send files, but we couldn't use the internet.Give that a try. Alternatly, you could set up your router like it's suposed to be set up, having the internet stright into the router, then onto the two computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strelly Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) If thats all set up then all you gotta do is click a couple buttons!Right click on the folder which holds the files you want to put on dvd. Go on your folks pc and go on 'my network places', hopefully your computer should be there, and within that option you can access the folder you shared.If that doesnt work, find out your computer name by going on control panel>system>computer name. Should look a bit like this:Full Computer Name: #name#workgroup: WORKGROUP (make sure this name is the same on both comps, usually makes it easier)Now you know your comp name go on your folks comp and open windows explorer.On the address bar type '\\#name#' then press enter(Ignore the '', and replace #name# with your comps name)Sorry if thats confusing, im not great at explaining stuff!Charlie Edited July 19, 2007 by strelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I tried that..my computers name is Nathans. But the other computer doesn't want to find it .I've enabled the 'use simple file sharing' option on both computers (though i don't know if that'll make a difference) I may just do it through msn overnight or something...seems the simplest way. Even though it'd take forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Did you try what i said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I don't mess about with hardware stuff lol! Something always breaks if i do. And with our internets track record once i plug it back in the right place so i can go on't internet it wouldn't work..I'm only a software kinda' guy lol!I'll get my dad try later though JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Just have a look at the back of the router and see which cables from what computers are plugged into what ports.My guess would be one's plugged onto an 'internet' port, and then all you have to do it pull that out and stick it in an ethernet port and it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) Will check it out now...if i don't reply soon its either working or once i plugged it back into the internet port the internet won't come on lol!EDIT: I have some form of old school router, theres only bloody internet ports on. Edited July 19, 2007 by Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 (edited) Any chance of a pic of where the cables plug in? Edited July 19, 2007 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I can get a pic but it will have to be later on They all look identical to each other (theres 5) and none of them are labelled as any specific port...its weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Try putting both cables (unless your wireless then there'll only be in) in 2, 3 or 4 and give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 If this hasn't been mentioned before, I always use msn to send files to my computer from my laptop - all you need is two email adresses and go on from there - it may longer than other methods but does work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Try putting both cables (unless your wireless then there'll only be in) in 2, 3 or 4 and give that a try.Just tried...still only internet Guess i'll just have to use the msn method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Yeah, do it barber, it's quick as you're gonna get with minimum hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jennings Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 www.logmein.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Have u ran home network wizard on both computers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 They all look identical to each other (theres 5) and none of them are labelled as any specific port...its weird.I don't believe you. One will be spaced differently or something. Either way, the WAN (internet) port will be either the right hand one or the left hand one (probably the left).They all look identical to each other (theres 5) and none of them are labelled as any specific port...its weird.I don't believe you. One will be spaced differently or something. Either way, the WAN (internet) port will be either the right hand one or the left hand one (probably the left). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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