Over the past ten years or so I have been able to navigate the increasingly complex world of computing, mostly on a personal level as the companies I have worked for have not been very computer literate(I am in horticulture). I' m reasonably adept and intelligent and moreover persistent when encountering the unknown. But this seemingly simple procedure of connecting two laptops together via ethernet, through a Linksys switch has me bamboozled.
I have attached the specs on the two Vaio laptops so I won't repeat if possible. Both currently access the internet through a Belkin router wirelessly. I'm quite a distance from the router, 1 floor up and through walls but performance has been acceptable for non-business, small file downloads, etc.
What I am trying to accomplish is the sharing of files between the two laptops that are physically close to each other in my room. I assumed (wrong) that connecting the two either directly with a crossover or through an ethernet switch would be a simple process. But noooooooooo. I just don't get it. Any advice would be appreciate. I've search all around the internet attempting to find a concise approach to this connection but all that I've seen lack the clarity that I require. Help!!!!
Hopefully I am providing enough detail on both computers that someone will see what I need to do.
Thanks in advance.
David
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Computer DAVIDDODGE (C190P)
Generator David
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2007-01-23
Time 20:09
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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name DAVIDDODGE (C190P)
User Name David
Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile , 2000 MHz (4 x 500)
Motherboard Name Sony Corporation VAIO
Motherboard Chipset Intel Calistoga i945GM/PM
System Memory 1014 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/16/06)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM10)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM11)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM12)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM13)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM14)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM20)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM21)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM6)
Communication Port Toshiba BT Port (COM7)
Display:
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor (12007)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor (12007)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor (12007)
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller
Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
IDE Controller Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Disk Drive TOSHIBA MK1234GSX (111 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive MemoryStick0 Device
Optical Drive PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16M
SMART Hard Disks Status OK
Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 108321 MB (86549 MB free)
Input:
Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Alps Pointing-device for VAIO
Network:
Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (192.168.2.5)
Modem
