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    Connecting two computers using an ethernet cable allows you to transfer files directly between them. You need to configure both computers with IP addresses on the same subnet, enable network sharing settings, then share folders on one computer so they appear on the other where files can be transferred by copy and paste. Using a wired connection provides faster transfer speeds than WiFi and avoids issues when one computer lacks WiFi capability.

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    Connecting two computers using an ethernet cable allows you to transfer files directly between them. You need to configure both computers with IP addresses on the same subnet, enable network sharing settings, then share folders on one computer so they appear on the other where files can be transferred by copy and paste. Using a wired connection provides faster transfer speeds than WiFi and avoids issues when one computer lacks WiFi capability.

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    Connecting two computers using an ethernet cable allows you to transfer files directly between them. You need to configure both computers with IP addresses on the same subnet, enable network sharing settings, then share folders on one computer so they appear on the other where files can be transferred by copy and paste. Using a wired connection provides faster transfer speeds than WiFi and avoids issues when one computer lacks WiFi capability.

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    The key takeaways are that using a LAN cable is a fast and reliable way to transfer large files between two computers when they are in close physical proximity and WiFi is not available or suitable. It involves configuring network settings and enabling file sharing on both computers.

    The steps are to: 1) Connect both computers with a LAN cable, 2) Enable sharing options on both computers, 3) Configure both computers to be on the same network by assigning IP addresses in the same range, 4) Share and access files from one computer to the other.

    The main advantages are that transferring files over LAN cable is faster than over WiFi, especially for large files or media collections. It also works when WiFi is not available or when one of the computers cannot connect to WiFi, like most desktop computers.

    How to Share Files between Two

    Computers Using LAN Cable


    This step by step guide to transfer files from PC to PC using an ethernet cable.

    Before getting started, you should know that sharing or transferring files from
    computer to computer by connecting them together with an ethernet cable is one of
    the oldest ways to do the thing. Over the years, WiFi has grown tremendously and as
    long as your two systems are in the same local network, you can simply enable
    sharing on one PC and use the other PC to access those files.

    When to Use LAN Cable to Send Files from One


    Computer to Another
    It’s a tedious thing when you have to keep on plugging and removing pen drive
    everytime you want to transfer the data. This method is also useful when there is no
    WiFi for you to connect the two systems or when one of your computers has no
    appropriate hard to connect to a WiFi network, like most desktop computers.

    Moreover, you can also use this method when you have to move a lot of data like your
    media collection from one PC to the other.

    The advantage of LAN cable Over others


    The main advantage of using the ethernet cable method is that it is very fast, at least
    faster than the regular WiFi transfer. If you have a lot of data to transfer, using the
    ethernet cable is the best way to go.

    Things You Need


     Two Windows computers (mandatory).

     A LAN cable, cat 5 will work fine,


     A little bit of time and patience (only if it’s your first time).
    Share Files between Two Computers Using LAN
    Cable
    Step 1
    Connect both computers to a LAN cable. You can use any LAN cable (crossover
    cable or ethernet cable); it doesn’t matter on a modern computer.

    Step 2
    OK, now you have to turn on the sharing options on both computers.

    Search for Control Panel in the start menu and open it. Here, go to “Network and
    Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings.”

    Here, select the radio option “turn on network detection” under public folder sharing.
    Now, select the radio option “turn off password protected sharing.” This way, you
    don’t have to type in your password each and every time you are trying to access
    shared folders from another computer.

    However, this is also a significant security risk. So, make sure to select “Turn on
    password protected sharing” once you are done transferring the files via ethernet
    cable.
    Step 3
    Now we should bring both the computers on to the same network.

    1. Open Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

    2. You will see Local Area Connection or Ethernet.

    3. Right-click it and go to its properties.

    4. You will see TCP/ IPv4 option there. Select it and then click on the Properties
    button.
    5. In the properties window, select the option “Use the following IP address.” Now,
    put the following values on 1st computer

     IP Address: 192.168.1.1

     Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0

     Default gateway: 192.168.1.2

    Of course, it’s not necessary you use these IP addresses as long as the IP addresses are
    in same range, you are good to go. If you are not sure what this all means, better stick
    with this example.

    On the second computer, open the IPv4 properties and enter the following values.

     IP address: 192.168.1.2

     Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0

     Default gateway: 192.168.1.1


    Basically, what we are doing is keeping the subnet mask same and changing the IP
    address.

    If everything works right, you will see the two computer names in the Networks panel

    Step 4
    Assuming that you have connected the cable properly, enabled the sharing options,
    and configured the IP addresses, it is now the time to send files from one computer to
    another. For that, you first need to share the target folder on LAN.

    1. Select the folder you want to share and right-click on it.

    2. From the context menu, navigate to “Share with” and select the option “Specific
    People.”

    3. In the File Sharing window, select Everyone from the drop-down menu, click on
    the “Add” button next to it and then click on the “Share” button.
    That’s it. Just go back to the Networks panel from the computer where you want to
    access the file and click on the other computer’s name. Here, you will see the folder
    you just shared. From there, just open the folder and transfer the files and folders as
    you normally do. i.e, by copy and paste.
    How can I connect two computers together without
    internet or an Ethernet cable?

    How to Connect Two Computers Wireless in Windows 7

    Let's discuss about how to connect two computers wireless in Windows 7 here! Once
    you have this set up, you can connect this Windows 7 computer to other computer without
    using network cable, and it’s also called ad hoc wireless network.

    OK! let’s create a simple network by assigning following network info to each computer's
    wireless adapter (you don’t need to configure gateway and DNS servers):

    Computer A:

    IP Address: 10.1.1.1
    Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
    Gateway:
    DNS Servers:

    Computer B:

    IP Address: 10.1.1.2
    Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
    Gateway:
    DNS Servers:

    Note: If you have Internet Connection Sharing enabled on one of the computers, you can
    just set the other computer to obtain an IP address automatically, later that computer will
    be able to access Internet once the ad hoc wireless network is up. If you don't quite know
    how to configure computer to obtain IP address automatically, check out this configure
    IParticle to learn more.

    In order to connect two computers, now you need to configure ad hoc wireless setting on
    Windows 7 computer A, so that computer B can connect to it wireless, after that can proceed
    to share file or printer.

    On Windows 7 Computer A:

    1) Go to Start and click on Control Panel.

    2) Proceed to click View network status and tasks in Control Panel window.

    3) Network and Sharing Center window will appear, proceed to click on Set up a new
    connection or network.

    4) Set Up a Connection or Network window will appear, select Set up a wireless ad hoc
    (computer-to-computer) network option and click Next.

    5) You will see some explanation on this wireless ad hoc network. Please note that both
    computers must be within 30 feet of each other in order to connect successfully! Click Next.

    6) Here you need to fill up the details of this ad hoc network. Name your network, select
    security type and set security key if needed. Click Save this networkoption too, so
    that can manage it later. Click Next.

    Note: Although you can choose No authentication (open), WEP and WPA2-
    Personal as security type, but I advise you to use WPA2-Personal as this is the most secure
    security type.
    7) A window will be shown to tell you that the ad hoc wireless network is in the creation
    process. Finally this window will show you the created ad hoc wireless network with name
    and security key info, and this info is needed for other computers to connect to this ad hoc
    network. Bingo! You have done!

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    Note: You can always go back to Network and Sharing Center window, and click
    on manage wireless networks option to further manage this ad hoc wireless network.

    8) Let’s move to computer B, search for available ad hoc wireless network and connect to it.

    9) Once the connection is established, you are prompted to select network location
    type and/or homegroup on computer A. I will usually select Home network as network
    location type as the other connected computer is trusted computer. It's ok if you do not want
    to create homegroup.

    At this point, you should be able to connect two computers and ping the other connected
    computer, finally proceed to share files if you like.

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