在将数据和文件从一台计算机传输到另一台计算机时，您有多种选择——通过笔(Pen)式驱动器、外部硬盘驱动器、邮件或在线文件传输工具进行传输。你不觉得一次又一次地放置笔式驱动器或外部硬盘驱动器进行数据传输是一项乏味的任务吗？(Don)此外，在将大量文件或数据从一台计算机传输到另一台计算机时，最好使用LAN电缆而不是选择在线工具。此方法高效、安全且即时，可使用LAN电缆在两台计算机之间传输文件。如果您正在使用LAN(LAN)电缆（以太网(Ethernet)）在两台计算机之间寻找传输文件) 那么本指南一定会对您有所帮助。
为什么要使用 LAN 电缆？(Why use a LAN Cable?)
当您将大量数据从一台计算机传输到另一台计算机时，最快的方法是通过LAN电缆。它是安全传输数据的最古老和最快的方法之一。使用以太网(Ethernet)电缆是显而易见的选择，因为最便宜的以太网电缆(Ethernet cable)支持高达 1GBPS 的速度。即使您使用USB 2.0传输数据，它仍然会很快，因为 USB 2.0支持高达 480 MBPS的速度。
使用 LAN 电缆在两台计算机之间传输文件(Transfer files between Two Computers using LAN cables)
您应该随身携带LAN电缆才能开始使用此选项。使用LAN电缆连接两台计算机后，其余步骤非常简单：
第 1 步：通过 LAN 电缆连接两台计算机(Step 1: Connect Both Computers via a LAN Cable)
第一步是在LAN电缆的帮助下连接两台计算机。在现代 PC 上使用哪种LAN(LAN)电缆（以太网或交叉电缆）并不重要，因为这两种电缆几乎没有功能差异。
第 2 步：在两台计算机上启用网络共享(Enable Network Sharing on both Computers)
1. 在 Windows 搜索中键入control ，然后从搜索结果中单击控制面板。( Control Panel)
2. 现在从控制面板单击网络和 Internet 。(Network & Internet )
3. 在网络(Network)和Internet下，单击网络和共享中心。( Network and Sharing Center.)
4. 单击左侧窗格中的“更改高级共享设置”链接。(Change advanced sharing settings)
5. 在更改(Change)共享选项下，单击所有网络( All Network.)旁边的向下箭头。(downwards arrow next to)
6.接下来，选中( checkmark)所有网络下的以下设置：(settings)
- 打开共享，以便任何具有网络访问权限的人都可以读取和写入公共(Public)文件夹中的文件
- 使用(Use)128 位加密来帮助保护文件共享连接（推荐）
- 关闭受密码保护的共享
注意：(Note:)我们启用公共共享是为了在两台连接的计算机之间共享文件。为了使连接成功而无需任何更多配置，我们选择了没有任何密码保护的共享。虽然这不是一个好的做法，但我们可以为此破例一次。但是，一旦您完成在两台计算机之间共享文件或文件夹，请确保启用受密码保护的共享。(Password)
7. 完成后，最后单击保存更改( Save changes)按钮。
第 3 步：配置 LAN 设置
在两台计算机上启用共享选项后，现在您需要在两台计算机上设置静态 IP：
1. 要启用共享选项，请导航到控制面板(Control Panel )并单击网络和 Internet。(Network & Internet.)
2. 在网络(Network)和Internet下单击网络和共享中心( Network & Sharing center)，然后在左侧窗格中选择更改适配器设置。( Change adapter setting)
3. 单击更改(Change)适配器设置后，将打开网络(Network)连接窗口。在这里，您需要选择正确的连接。
4. 您必须选择的连接是以太网。(Ethernet.) 右键单击(Right-click)以太网并(Ethernet)选择“属性(Properties)”选项。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复以太网在 Windows 10 中不起作用 [已解决](Fix Ethernet Not Working in Windows 10 [SOLVED])
5.将弹出以太网属性窗口，在(Properties)网络(Networking)选项卡下选择Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 。接下来，单击底部的属性按钮。(Properties)
6.勾选“使用以下IP地址”( Checkmark “Use the following IP address”)并在第一台计算机上输入下面提到的IP地址：(IP address)
IP 地址：192.168.1.1
子网掩码：225.225.225.0
默认网关：192.168.1.2
7. 对第二台计算机按照上述步骤操作，(7. Follow the above steps for the second computer)并为第二台计算机使用下面提到的 IP 配置：
IP 地址：192.168.1.2
子网掩码：225.225.225.0
默认网关：192.168.1.1
注意：(Note:)不需要使用上述 IP 地址，因为您可以使用任何 A 类或B 类 IP(B IP)地址。但如果您不确定 IP 地址，则应使用上述详细信息。
8. 如果您仔细执行了所有步骤，您将在计算机的“网络(Network)”选项下看到两个计算机名称。( two computer names)
第 4 步：配置工作组(Step 4: Configure WORKGROUP)
如果您已正确连接电缆并完全按照所述完成所有操作，那么就该开始在两台计算机之间共享或传输文件或文件夹了。确保您连接了正确的以太网(Ethernet)电缆非常重要。
1.在下一步中，您需要右键单击此PC(right-click on This PC)并选择属性。(Properties.)
2. 单击工作组(Workgroup)名称旁边的更改设置(Change settings)链接。在这里，您需要确保两台计算机上的工作组值应该相同。
3. 在计算机名称(Computer Name)窗口下，单击底部的更改按钮。(Change button)通常，Workgroup默认命名为Workgroup，但您可以更改它。
4. 现在您需要选择要共享或授予访问权限的驱动器或文件夹。(choose the drive)右键单击驱动器，( Right-click on the Drive )然后选择属性。(Properties.)
5. 在属性(Properties)选项卡下，切换到共享(Sharing )选项卡，然后单击高级共享(Advanced Sharing )按钮。
6. 现在在“高级设置(Advanced Setting)”窗口中，选中“共享此文件夹(Share this folder)”，然后单击“应用(Apply)”，然后单击“确定”按钮。
在此阶段，您将成功连接两台Windows计算机以在它们之间共享您的驱动器。
最后，您通过LAN电缆连接了两台计算机，以便在它们之间共享您的驱动器。文件大小无关紧要，因为您可以立即与另一台计算机共享它。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何将文件从 Android 传输到 PC(How to Transfer Files from Android to PC)
第 5 步：使用 LAN 在两台计算机之间传输文件(Step 5: Transfer files between two Computers using LAN)
1.右键单击(Right-click on the particular folder or file)要传输或共享的特定文件夹或文件，然后选择授予访问权限(Give access to)并选择特定人员(Specific People )选项。
2. 您将看到一个文件共享窗口(file-sharing window)，您需要从下拉菜单中选择“所有人”选项，然后单击“(Everyone)添加”按钮(Add button)。完成后点击底部的分享按钮。( Share)
3. 将出现下面的对话框，询问您是否要为所有公共网络打开文件共享(File sharing for all public networks)。根据您的选择选择任何一个选项。(Choose)如果您希望您的网络成为专用网络，请选择(Choose)第一个；如果您想为所有网络打开文件共享，请选择第二个。
4. 记下将出现的文件夹的网络路径，(network path for the folder)因为其他用户需要访问此路径才能查看共享文件或文件夹的内容。
5. 单击右下角的完成按钮，然后单击(Done)关闭(Close)按钮。
就是这样，现在回到您要访问上述共享文件或文件夹的第二台计算机并打开网络面板(Network Panel)，然后单击另一台计算机的名称。您将看到文件夹名称（您在上述步骤中共享的名称），现在您可以通过简单的复制和粘贴来传输文件或文件夹。
现在，您可以立即传输任意数量的文件。您可以从这台 PC轻松导航到网络面板，然后单击(Network)计算机(Computer)名称以访问特定计算机的文件和文件夹。
结论：(Conclusion:) 通过LAN或以太网电缆传输(Ethernet)文件(File)是用户使用的最古老的方法。然而，这种方法的相关性仍然存在，因为它易于使用、即时传输速度和安全性。在选择其他文件传输和数据方法时，您会担心数据被盗、数据错位等。此外，如果我们将其他方法与LAN(LAN)传输数据的方法进行比较，则非常耗时。
希望上述步骤肯定会帮助您使用LAN电缆在两台计算机之间连接和传输文件。您只需要确保仔细执行所有步骤，并且不要忘记在进行下一步之前完成上一步。
Transfer files between two Computers using LAN cable
When it comes to transferring data and files from one computеr to another, yоu have multiple optionѕ – transfer it via Рen drive, external hard drive, through the mail or onlinе file transfer tools. Don’t you think that putting pen drive or external hard drive again and again for data transfer is a tedious task? Moreover, when it comes to transferring huge files or data from оne computеr to another, it is better to use LAN cable instead of opting for online tools. This method is highly effective, secure and instant, transferring files between two computers using LAN cable. If you are looking for transfer files between two computers using LAN cable (Ethernet) then this guide will surely help you.
Why use a LAN Cable?
When you are transferring large amounts of data from one computer to another, the fastest way is via a LAN cable. It is one of the oldest and fastest ways of transferring data securely. Using the Ethernet cable is the obvious choice because the cheapest Ethernet cable support speed up to 1GBPS. And even if you use USB 2.0 to transfer data, it will still be fast as USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 MBPS.
Transfer files between Two Computers using LAN cables
You should have a LAN cable with you to get started with this option. Once you connect both computers with LAN cable the rest of the steps are very straightforward:
Step 1: Connect Both Computers via a LAN Cable
The first step is to connect both the Computers with the help of the LAN cable. And it doesn’t matter which LAN cable you use (ethernet or crossover cable) on a modern PC as both of the cables have few functional differences.
Step 2: Enable Network Sharing on both Computers
1. Type control in Windows Search then click on Control Panel from the search result.
2. Now click on Network & Internet from the Control Panel.
3. Under Network and Internet, click on Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click on the “Change advanced sharing settings” link from the left-hand window pane.
5. Under Change sharing options, click on the downwards arrow next to All Network.
6. Next, checkmark the following settings under All Network:
- Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders
- Use 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections (recommended)
- Turn off password protected sharing
Note: We are enabling public sharing in order to share files between the two connected computers. And to make the connection successful without any more configuration we have opted for sharing without any password protection. Although this is not a good practice but we can make an exception for this once. But make sure to enable the Password protected sharing once you are done with sharing the files or folders between the two Computers.
7. Once done, finally click on the Save changes button.
Step 3: Configure LAN Settings
Once you have enabled the sharing option on both computers, now you need to set static IP on both computers:
1. To enable the sharing option, navigate to Control Panel and click on Network & Internet.
2. Under Network and Internet click on Network & Sharing center then choose Change adapter setting in the left pane.
3. Once you click on the Change adapter settings, the Network connections window will open. Here you need to choose the right connection.
4. The connection which you have to choose is Ethernet. Right-click on the Ethernet network and choose the “Properties” option.
Also Read: Fix Ethernet Not Working in Windows 10 [SOLVED]
5. Ethernet Properties window will pop-up, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) under the Networking tab. Next, click on the Properties button at the bottom.
6. Checkmark “Use the following IP address” and enter the below-mentioned IP address on the first computer:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.2
7. Follow the above steps for the second computer and use the below-mentioned IP configuration for the second computer:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Note: It is not necessary to use the above IP address, as you can use any Class A or B IP address. But if you are not sure about the IP address then you should use the above details.
8. If you have followed all the steps carefully, you will see two computer names under the Network option on your computer.
Step 4: Configure WORKGROUP
If you have connected the cable properly and done everything exactly as mentioned, then it is the time to start sharing or transferring the files or folders between the two computers. It is very important to ensure that you have connected the right Ethernet cable.
1. In the next step, you need to right-click on This PC and choose Properties.
2. Click on the Change settings link next to the name of the Workgroup. Here you need to make sure that workgroup value should be the same on both the computers.
3. Under the Computer Name window click on the Change button at the bottom. Usually, Workgroup is named as Workgroup by default, but you can change it.
4. Now you need to choose the drive or folder that you want to share or give access. Right-click on the Drive then select Properties.
5. Under the Properties tab, switch to the Sharing tab and click on the Advanced Sharing button.
6. Now in the Advanced Setting window, checkmark “Share this folder” then click on Apply followed by OK button.
At this stage, you will have successfully connected the two Windows computers to share your drives between them.
Finally, you have connected two computers via LAN cable to share your drives between them. The file size doesn’t matter as you can instantly share it with another computer.
Also Read: How to Transfer Files from Android to PC
Step 5: Transfer files between two Computers using LAN
1. Right-click on the particular folder or file that you want to transfer or share then select Give access to and choose Specific People option.
2. You will get a file-sharing window where you need to select the “Everyone” option from the drop-down menu, then click on the Add button. Once done click on the Share button at the bottom.
3. Below dialog box will appear which will ask if you want to turn on File sharing for all public networks. Choose any one option as per your choice. Choose first if you want your network to be a private network or second if you want to turn on file sharing for all networks.
4. Note down the network path for the folder that will appear as other users will need to access this path in order to view the content of the shared file or folder.
5. Click on the Done button available at the bottom right corner then click on the Close button.
That’s it, now go back to the second computer on which you want to access the above-shared files or folders and open Network Panel then click on the other computer’s name. You will see the folder name (which you shared in the above steps) and now you can transfer the files or folders by simply copying and pasting.
Now you can instantly transfer as many files as you want. You can easily navigate to the Network panel from This PC and click on the Computer name in order to access the files & folders of the particular computer.
Conclusion: File transfer via LAN or Ethernet cable is the oldest method used by users. However, the relevance of this method is still alive because of its ease of use, instant transfer speeds, and security. While opting for other methods of file transfer and data, you would be having fear of data theft, data misplace, etc. Moreover, other methods are time-consuming if we compare them with the LAN method for transferring data.
Hopefully, the aforementioned steps will definitely work out for you to connect and transfer files between two computers using the LAN cable. You just need to make sure that you follow all steps carefully and don’t forget to complete the previous step before moving to the next one.
