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gregg   05-17-2006 at 03:05:43 PM

Hi,

I just purchased my second computer and I would like to network the two computers.

My main goal is to transfer the data between them and in case something goes wrong with one of them and it stops working, then I have the second one ready with all the programs and data and I am able to work on the second one while the other is in shop.

I need help as I know nothing about networking.

One hardware guy suggested to buy a USB Cable while other suggested to buy 2 LAN cards and a cable to connect them.

Here are the specs of them.

Computer – 1 ( Dell System )

P4 D 2.8 GHz ( Dual Core Processor )
Intel 945 Mother Board
2 GB DDR2 533 MHz RAM
2 HDD each 250 GB WD SATA 7200 RPM
Dual Monitor Card
10/100 LAN Card ( I am using it for Cable Internet )
DVD ROM
DVD + /- RW
21 inch Monitor

Computer – 2 ( Dell System )

P4 2.6 GHz ( Hyperthreading )
512 MB DDR 400 MHz RAM
2 HDD 80 GB + 40 GB ATA 5200 RPM
2 CD – RW Drives
10/100 LAN Card ( I am using it for Cable Internet )
17 inch Monitor

Thank You
Greg

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sturm   05-17-2006 at 05:20:22 PM
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What kind of internet connection do you have?
The most simplest is a crossover cable between the two computers.
If you have broadband internet then the best thing would be to get a router. That would allow both computers to get on the internet at the same time and would also network the two computers together.

Usb is too slow for large file transfers.

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