rmation transmitted via Ethernet?
rmation transmitted via Ethernet?
I apologize for my lack of experience! In the coming days *laughs loudly*, I aim to capture gameplay videos on my Ryzen gaming setup and move the unprocessed footage from the gaming rig to the editing rig so the gaming rig remains available while rendering. However, I didn’t fully grasp the process. I found a short YouTube tutorial showing how this setup uses a crossover Ethernet cable between laptops and desktops to move system files such as games. That level of ease would be nice, but transferring videos, photos, raw footage, and music is more complex. Right now, I rely on a shared WiFi for internet access, but there’s no wired option available. In the tutorial, the instructor turned off WiFi on both devices before enabling them on the LAN settings, which confused me since it was supposed to work over LAN, not WiFi. Should I turn off WiFi each time I need to move raw footage? And would my MOBO’s Ethernet port suffice, or would I need a networking card?
He likely turned off the WiFi to prevent any unexpected actions such as reverting to WiFi during a file transfer between your devices. Using the Ethernet adapter on your motherboard should resolve the issue without needing any special equipment beyond a crossover cable.
Both devices support 10/100/1000 speeds and use WiFi by default, so a dedicated network interface isn't required. Auto-MDIX eliminates the need for a crossover cable. You can connect any standard cable. Occasionally the computers assign IP addresses automatically; sometimes you'll need to set this up manually. From there, you can form a homegroup, share files or drives. If both machines have active connections via WiFi and copper, Windows may default to WiFi even though it's meant to detect the faster option. You can adjust the adapter settings to prioritize the physical link if needed.
Recent ports can set up the signal from a standard cable to act like a crossover, reducing the need for dedicated crossover cables.
Sure thing. Turn off the WiFi on the editing machine so Windows doesn’t get mixed up, just use it solely for editing and storage. Then pull the whole video back to the gaming rig to upload to YouTube...I’m still learning if this is really that easy—just plug both devices together, turn on network sharing, fix any IP settings manually, and then I should be able to transfer it.