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June 30th, 2004 20:00

file transfer problem between two laptops

I have two laptops;
1- Latitude D505 (Windows XP)
2- Latitude C 640 ( Windows 2000 prof.)

I want to transfer files from 640 to 505. I bring infrared ports near each other but wireless link ikon doesn't show up in any of them.

What can I do ?
  • mattcowger

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    Posted June 30th, 2004 21:00

    Have you made sure enable the IR port in the BIOS of both laptop?
  • fkgoktan

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    Posted June 30th, 2004 22:00

    İnfrared data port was '' Disabled'' in D 505 .I changed it to ''com 4''.

    It is also ''com 4'' in C 640.

    Still no solution.

    I need very quick solving of this problem.Please help..
  • jmwills

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    Posted July 1st, 2004 17:00

    http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm

     

    Two Methods:

    1. Use a CrossOver Cat5 Cable (not regular) and connect the two via ethernet ports.  Place both machines in the same workgroup name and give static IP Addresses.  Use the above guid to open sahres.
    2. Or, using a switch (not a hub) and a regular CAT5 cable, use the above guide to share files.

    I would think the infrared would be awfully time consuming, but by using CAT5, you would at least have a 100Mbps connection between the two.