setting up connection between two pc's

[crisscross]

Hi,

Is there any way i can setup a connection to a PC located remotely and transfer files and stuff? I tried ftp but wasnt able to get it to work... is there any other way?


Thanks!

 

[DainBrammage]

How far away is the PC? in the same room bldg?

 

[mundane]

Arguably, the most common error when trying to create an FTP server is with firewalls. First, you'll need to create permissions on the server machine to allow access to the specific port (standard is 21, IIRC). Secondly, you'll need to make sure whatever hardware firewalls (i.e. routers) you have corrrectly advance requests they receive at that port to the ftp server inside of their network.

 

[episodic]

Heck just get a parrallel cable. ..

transfer away

 

[bacon333]

can you do it via usb?

 

[Firus]

Try getting a crossover cable

 

[ActuaryTm]

For a number of the replies above (unless those solutions involve really long cables):

Originally posted by: crisscross
Is there any way i can setup a connection to a PC located remotely and transfer files and stuff? I tried ftp but wasnt able to get it to work... is there any other way?

 

[JackMDS]

Your choice according to your situation.

Locally: How I connect two computers to exchange files?

Network/Internet: Free Fast and Easy Remote Control, and File Transfer.
Link to: Ultr@VNC - Installation, and Settings

:sun

 

[notfred]

networking forum

 

[boshuter]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
For a number of the replies above (unless those solutions involve really long cables):

Originally posted by: crisscross
Is there any way i can setup a connection to a PC located remotely and transfer files and stuff? I tried ftp but wasnt able to get it to work... is there any other way?

LOL.... you mean you expected people to actualy read the original post before they replied?