Question:
Connect computers by firewire
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.
Answer:
could i do the same thing with a USB cable?
Compaq Presario R3000z
AMD Athlon 64 3400 - 2.2gHz
1 Gig DDR
15.4BrightVew (1280x800)
100 Gig 4200Rpm
nVedia GeForce 4 440 - 64MB
8x Super Multi w/Multi-layer
802.11b/g, Bluetooth
Compaq h4155 Pocket PC
Answer:
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.
Answer:
YES you can. you need a special data cable. I'll get you a link to one in a few minutes!
[EDIT]: this is what you want. this emulates a regular wired 802.3 network thru the software that comes bundled with it: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-189-001&depa=0
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N6010: P4M 3.2G, 512MB Dual 333MHz, 60GB 7200RPM, ATI 9700M, 17" WXGA+
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Answer:
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.