Direct Cable Connection

swinada · Post by **swinada** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 4:12 pm

I know this question is probably simple for most of you......but for me a big struggle......
Can I connect a desktop comp running XP or 2000 with a Laptop running Win ME through a LPT port with data transfer cable. If yes, how? Any tutorials or guides somewhere?

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 4:17 pm

does both hte desktop and the laptop have a nic in them?

then you can just use a standard crossover cable and hook them together directly

Hipnotic_Tranz · Post by **Hipnotic_Tranz** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 4:17 pm

You should be able to but it'll be slow as hell...do you not have a NIC in that laptop?

swinada · Post by **swinada** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 4:32 pm

No dont have a NIC in Laptop but i guess I have to buy one. Are the the USB/NIC adapters any good or should I buy a PCMCI card adapter?

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 6:24 pm

I've used the Linksys USB NIC. Works fine. $29 at CDW: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=341340

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 6:34 pm

OMG been years since ive done a DCC threw a serial or parralel port, It is painfully slow a nic is the way to go, usb is a good choice as u can pull it of your lappy and toss it on a freinds box if needed .