Sharing files through modem? [Resolved]

[XfoxX]

Hey I've 2 PCs and both have a modem. How can I connect the 2 and share files?

Thanks

[Kasracer]

What kind of modem?

If they BOTH can connect to the internet, you can have them both share a file, and connect like

start>run

type in: \\ip.address.goes.here\SharedFolderName

and you should be able to access.

If you don't know how to get your IP, if you are directly connected to the internet, go start>run type "cmd"

Type in "ipconfig" in the box and it will tell you

[XfoxX]

I've only line. I pay per min. it will be expensive for me to keep them running online.

[Kasracer]

Originally posted by XfoxX
I've only line. I pay per min. it will be expensive for me to keep them running online. YOU PAY PER MINUTE? :eek:

Live in a third world country?

You don't really have any other choice, that or buy a router with a dial-up modem built in (assuming you have a dial-up, you never answered my question) and use the built in switch function to trade files while offline at 100mbps

[wrack]

If both PC's have a network card then u can just do it on lan. If both PC have parallel port then u can get a parallel cable which connects to both of them and then u can transfer files.

BTW which operating system u r running...???

[krtxmrtz]

Are these 2 machines close enough that can be connected by parallel data transfer cable? (If yes, see this,
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=258279)

[XfoxX]

How do I setup Dial up host? I've windows XP

[VisionIT]

Part of me wants to post...

"Hmm... fibre optics"

and the other part wants to post...

"Dedicated FTP server"

Listen to the second guy, he know's what he's doing! :)

Set up a dedicated FTP directory through a freebie firm. Upload all your files to the server, and then download them from the client system.

Although krtxmrtz's comment would work, It's not very realistic! File transfer rates would be incredibly slow, but hey... it's better than nothing! :D

Make sure you encrypt EVERYTHING important before you upload it!!!! Any accounts, invoices etc you need to be very careful!

[krtxmrtz]

Originally posted by VisionIT
Although krtxmrtz's comment would work, It's not very realistic! File transfer rates would be incredibly slow, but hey... it's better than nothing! :D

If all you want to do is transfer a few files amounting to just a few Mb every once in a while then the direct cable connection is the most straightforward solution, not worth going through all that trouble you mention.;)

[VisionIT]

Originally posted by krtxmrtz
If all you want to do is transfer a few files amounting to just a few Mb every once in a while then the direct cable connection is the most straightforward solution, not worth going through all that trouble you mention.;)

I agree! :p

Small files are fine, but regular large files would be too slow.

[Sastraxi]

I thought parallel could go up to 500 kBytes/s? (faster than USB1 low-speed, heh).

[VisionIT]

Parallel ports can transfer upto 3Mbps, but the chip has to be able to generate handshaking and strobing etc.

They consists of a RISC processor which controls the parallel interface and a 128 byte FIFO buffer which serves as the interface to the SBus. Interrupts occur only when all of the data in the FIFO has been transferred, thereby minimizing CPU overhead.

500K+ can only be achieved with ECP and set to 4 or 8bit.

USB1.0/1.1 can transfer at 1.5Mbps, while 2.0 is much higher!

[XfoxX]

Resolved: buy USB 2.0 file sharing cable it's 6 MB and costs only $15.

Thanks for the suggestion people.

[krtxmrtz]

Originally posted by XfoxX
Resolved: buy USB 2.0 file sharing cable it's 6 MB and costs only $15.

D'you know if such a cable exists for USB 1?

[krtxmrtz]

Further, what software do you need for doing the file transfer with that cable? Is it already included in Win98? Do you get it along with the cable?

[Sastraxi]

I meant low-speed, USB 1.1 has two: 4mbps and 12mbps... I think. USB2 adds 480mbps.

[XfoxX]

Originally posted by krtxmrtz
D'you know if such a cable exists for USB 1?

Usually it wold work with both, it should be written on the package or you can check it with the seller.

the software comes with the cable. Check out FastLynx USB file transfer cable or something like that, I heard it has a very good speed and software, but it might be a bit expensive.