You are correct that you have to assign an IP address to each machine, since without the cable modem connected, there is no dhcp server to assign IP addresses. Are you sure you have a cross-over cable, as a regular network patch cable will not work. A cross-over cable has the send and receive pins reversed on opposite ends of the cable.
Once this is set up, you do not use ftp unless you have an ftp server on each one of the machines. You should simply be able to copy files over using Windows Explorer. Of course I've never done this with a Mac, so I can't be more specific about what to do on that end.
Steve
Message Edited by volcano11 on 03-05-2004 06:04 PM
I didn't check the cable. I assumed that any cat5 cable would work and didn't look at the pins. Maybe it's just cheaper to buy a drive or hub than to buy a crossover cable.
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March 5th, 2004 22:00
You are correct that you have to assign an IP address to each machine, since without the cable modem connected, there is no dhcp server to assign IP addresses. Are you sure you have a cross-over cable, as a regular network patch cable will not work. A cross-over cable has the send and receive pins reversed on opposite ends of the cable.
Once this is set up, you do not use ftp unless you have an ftp server on each one of the machines. You should simply be able to copy files over using Windows Explorer. Of course I've never done this with a Mac, so I can't be more specific about what to do on that end.
Steve
Message Edited by volcano11 on 03-05-2004 06:04 PM
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March 8th, 2004 22:00
Hi,
thanks for the advice.
I didn't check the cable. I assumed that any cat5 cable would work and didn't look at the pins. Maybe it's just cheaper to buy a drive or hub than to buy a crossover cable.
Best,
hoboman
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March 8th, 2004 23:00
A cross-over cable should cost less than $10 at places like CompUSA, OfficeMax, Office Depot, Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.
Steve