Linking two computers via Ethernet for file sharing
Linking two computers via Ethernet for file sharing
Hi there, I'm here to assist you. It sounds like you're facing some confusion with your setup. Let me know if you'd like guidance on connecting or troubleshooting your devices.
Check if we can reach the other system by using the IP address.
I don’t understand any of that, to be honest. I’m new to networking, sorry if it seems confusing.
Launch the command prompt and input "ping ip of the other systems." For example, "ping 192.168.1.2." This will check if those devices are linked to the broader network.
I connected them via Ethernet, yet they failed to identify one another despite matching IP addresses and using the same DNS settings as described in the manual.
Avoid repeating the same IPs, each must be unique. Don’t fret about DNS; simply connect using the system’s IP address.
For transferring files between machines, DNS isn't important. You can configure NIC0 and NIC1 with the specified IP addresses. Then set up the home group as needed. This should be a short-term setup just for copying files.