Do you know that you can connect 2 PCs with a simple USB-USB
cable? If you need to share files between two computers, this is indeed one
of the fastest ways to do it.
Sometimes, it isn't convenient to get a hub or
router to hook up two PCs
- so a USB-USB cable comes in very handy indeed. You can even share an Internet
connection if you want to.
In this short guide we explore how we can connect two PCs
using this special cable. Read one and find out more
...
1. Get A USB-USB Cable
The first step in connecting the two PCs together is of course
to get the USB-USB cable. Now you need to be very careful here ... you need to
get the type of cable that is 'bridged'. This means there is a special feature
in the cable that allows two PCs to communicate.
2.
Installation
Once you've obtained the cable, you can hook up the cable and the PCs. First
thing you need to do is to install any software and drivers that came with the cable.
Most cables should offer two modes
of connection:
In the link mode, you can
freely copy files between the two computers.
On network mode, you can not only copy files, but also share folders,
printers and an Internet connection.
3. Start Using That Connection
If you're using the cable under
link mode, you simply access the transfer program provided by the cable
software. Open up the program and start transferring your files.
If you're using network mode, you need to do the following:
Go to the PC with Internet access. Go to Start => Settings => Network Connections.
You'll find the network adapters presently on
your PC.
Now right click the adapter that is connecting your PC to the Internet. Choose
Properties and click on the Advanced tab. In that tab, check 'Allow other
network users to connect through this computer�s Internet connection'.
Once you've done this, restart
the PC and the other computer should be able to access the Internet as well.
Conclusion
Whew! A long tutorial. Anyway, I hope the above helps you out a
bit the next time you need to connect two PCs together. Of course, it may be
better to just get a hub, but you may not want to spend the money. Well, until
next time, go build that computer!
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