Connecting two computers via USB.

[shibumi]

Hi There,

I was wondering if that is possible to connect one computer to the other using the USB ports with no special hardware (only using USB Cables).

If it is possible, do I need a special software for that ?

Thanks,

Oren

 

[Lvis]

I saw a kit at a computer show that would do that, it was about thirty bucks though. It came with cables, software, and instructions. So yes, it can be done. Whether you need special cables, I don't know.

 

[shibumi]

Yeah, but do I need a special device (such a special HUB to do it?) or can I just connect two computers using the USB Ports (only with cables) and use a certain software?

OM

 

[pdo]

for $30 might as well get 2 cheap ass NIC's like and a crossover cable. It will perform better than connecting through the USB ports.

 

[GL]

shibumi

I did a review of a device you might be in the market for.

http://www.systemapex.com/hardware/belkin_usb_direct_connect/

Hope it helps.

-GL

 

[IronMike]

You can connect two computers using a Laplink or other cable designed for the job and software (total about $40). But this is not meant to be a network, just to copy files between the two.

 

[4824guy]

You can always use windows Direct Cable connection and just get a paralell cable. It works great for transfering files between PC's. It is alittle tricky to configure the DCC sometimes, but works great once set up.