Hey all, VERY new to the networking guff, and have very limited knowleadge of anything network related - i know howto change IP/DNS settings and stuff, just not know what settings above that means/does/effects anything
If i explain what my intentions are, maybe there is a simple way.. I have trawled through the internet and have found some interested stuff, but does seem rather complicated and seem to use 3rd party software rather then Windows own.
I have a PC which has 6 HDD's which total around 1.7Teragigs of space (Or 1700Gig) - i am in the process of upgrading completely to a new system and transfering only the Graphics card from this system to the new. I have alot of data/reports/music etc on the old system and rather then just copy it over, i had the genuis (for me anyways) plan of turning it into a file server so my new PC would connect to it and either use from the server, or transfer it as necassary.
Now, this is were my genius left me and the big question is HOW?....
My Old PC Specs:
Windows Vista Business SP2 32bit
AMD X2 4200+ CPU
4gb DDR2 800mhz Ram
1.7TG of Space (6x HDD's)
Will install a budget gcard
I have heard or seen that a "Network" cable (would presume a cross over) can be connected to both and that would suffice and they could see each given the fact there on the same IP Range.. - Is it that simple?
Also heard that you hard wire connect each PC to your Broadband router - This is a no go option for me as the router is down stairs and i connect wirelessly.
The New system will be a gaming system with Windows 7 64bit - Does this make a difference? Do they have to be both linked on the same OS? (both vista or Win 7 etc)
I would prefer to keep the exsiting OS, rather than reverting to Lynix or the others..
Any help or advice would be much appreciated - Many Thanks
Jamie
If i explain what my intentions are, maybe there is a simple way.. I have trawled through the internet and have found some interested stuff, but does seem rather complicated and seem to use 3rd party software rather then Windows own.
I have a PC which has 6 HDD's which total around 1.7Teragigs of space (Or 1700Gig) - i am in the process of upgrading completely to a new system and transfering only the Graphics card from this system to the new. I have alot of data/reports/music etc on the old system and rather then just copy it over, i had the genuis (for me anyways) plan of turning it into a file server so my new PC would connect to it and either use from the server, or transfer it as necassary.
Now, this is were my genius left me and the big question is HOW?....
My Old PC Specs:
Windows Vista Business SP2 32bit
AMD X2 4200+ CPU
4gb DDR2 800mhz Ram
1.7TG of Space (6x HDD's)
Will install a budget gcard
I have heard or seen that a "Network" cable (would presume a cross over) can be connected to both and that would suffice and they could see each given the fact there on the same IP Range.. - Is it that simple?
Also heard that you hard wire connect each PC to your Broadband router - This is a no go option for me as the router is down stairs and i connect wirelessly.
The New system will be a gaming system with Windows 7 64bit - Does this make a difference? Do they have to be both linked on the same OS? (both vista or Win 7 etc)
I would prefer to keep the exsiting OS, rather than reverting to Lynix or the others..
Any help or advice would be much appreciated - Many Thanks
Jamie