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Transfering files via ethernet
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I have a large amount of files that I need to transfer from 1 laptop (win 7) to another laptop (win 8). Its around 20gb as was wondering about using an Ethernet cable. Having googled it there is mixed info about what cable I have to use. I do have a straightforward one that went into my router when my pc was hard wired.
I could of course spend a while transferring via a flash drive but was hoping that an Ethernet cable would be quick and easy.
Having never connected 2 PC's together this way and advice would be appreciated,
I could of course spend a while transferring via a flash drive but was hoping that an Ethernet cable would be quick and easy.
Having never connected 2 PC's together this way and advice would be appreciated,
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The Win 8 laptop isn't on my network yet as a friend needs to bring it over tomorrow. I only have a spare 4gb stick which I was hoping I would not have to use.
How long would it take to transfer 20gb over a network?
If you are both wired to the network 35-40 minutes.
It will be wireless.
If you have gigabit, it will be quicker than any other method, you will probably need to set up a domain and enable sharing.
http://www.wikihow.com/Connect-Two-Computers
I don't have a crossover cable so i will just have to be patient and do lots of swapping with memory sticks. Thanks for the suggestions.
Urgh ....... don't hold your breath then ....
You don't need to setup a domain to achieve sharing :rolleyes:
All you need is both pcs to ingbe in same workgroup and share tbe folders with data.
Even on standard ethernet of 100 Mb/s equals 12.5 MB/s
Transfer will be 80 seconds per GB, or 1600 secs for 20 GB. Actually it might take a bit longer as you rarely get full speed.
It will still be 2 or 3 times faster than wifi unless you have wireless n.
You don't need a crossover cable with modern PCs as they all (all?) have auto-MDIX. Even if one of them is old then as long as the other is so equipped then you are okay.
Of course the simplest thing is to just have connected by the Ethernet switch you are using in the first place - the one on the router would be fine assuming the OP has a router with multiple Ethernet ports. This way you don't have to worry about IP addresses as the router will assign them via DHCP.
20GB transferred via floppies! That's a lot of sneaker work!
Workgroup, I haven't done if for some years, as you guessed.:p
I use a terrabyte usb drive now.:)
Not exactly sure how long it took- I had a cup of tea while it was copying and it was done by the time I had finished the drink.:)
OP seems to be sorted now anyway
I know the OP is sorted now, but perhaps this will give him some more ideas in the future.