当您的办公桌上有多台机器时,无缝文件共享可以让工作更轻松。无线连接两台计算机(Connecting two computers wirelessly)很容易,但有线连接速度更快。以较慢的速度传输数 GB 的数据可能会占用您大量的时间。如果您想知道如何将两台计算机联网,我们将为您提供一些速度极快的选项。
(Wired connections using an Ethernet cable)当您想要传输大文件时,使用以太网电缆的有线连接特别快速且非常有用。像Cat 5e这样的袖珍型以太网电缆可以实现高达 1,000Mbps 的连接速度,而其他一些电缆可以以高达 10Gbps 的速度传输数据。
但是,如果您周围没有交叉以太网电缆,您也可以选择其他稍慢的选项。例如,USB 3.0可以允许高达 5Gbps 的传输速度,因此它仍然可以很好地传输大文件。(transfer speeds)
问题是,您可能需要稍微调整要在两台PC(PCs)之间传输文件的设置。如果您想知道如何,这就是我们将在本文中向您介绍的内容。
如何使用交叉以太网电缆将两台(Crossover Ethernet Cable)计算机联网(Computers)
使用交叉以太网电缆(crossover ethernet cable)是计算机之间快速连接的最佳选择。找到一根以太网电缆并将电缆的每一端插入您要连接的PC 。(PCs)
- 首先,您需要在两台PC(PCs)上启用网络共享。为此,请在开始菜单中搜索控制并选择(control)控制面板(Control Panel)。接下来,选择网络和互联网(Network and Internet)。
- 选择网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)。
- 从左侧面板中选择更改高级共享设置。(Change advanced sharing settings )
- 现在,展开私人(Private)配置文件的设置,假设您只想通过家庭或工作网络共享文件。选择(Select)打开网络发现(Turn on network discovery)和打开文件和打印机共享(Turn on file and printer sharing)旁边的单选按钮。然后,选择保存更改(Save changes)。
- 由于您没有连接到LAN,您还需要为每台计算机配置 IP。为此,请返回网络(Network)和共享中心(Sharing Center),这一次,选择更改适配器设置(Change adapter settings)。
- 右键单击(Right-click)以太网适配器(Ethernet)并选择Properties。
- 双击Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)。
- 选择Use the following IP address(Use the following IP address)旁边的单选按钮。使用以下配置。
对于第一台计算机:(For the first computer:)
IP地址:192.168.1.1
子网掩码:255.255.255.0
默认网关:192.168.1.1
首选 DNS 服务器:空白
备用 DNS 服务器:空白
对于第二台计算机:(For the second computer:)
IP地址:192.168.1.2
子网掩码:255.255.255.0
默认网关:192.168.1.1
首选 DNS 服务器:空白
备用 DNS 服务器:空白
完成后选择确定(OK)。
- 您现在已准备好共享文件和文件夹。转到要在另一台计算机上访问的文件夹,右键单击,然后选择授予访问权限(Give access to)>特定人员(Specific people)。
- 选择要与之共享文件的用户,选择添加(Add),然后选择共享(Share )按钮。
- 到目前为止讨论的设置必须应用于两台PC(PCs)。完成后,启动文件资源管理器(File Explorer)并从左侧窗格中选择网络。(Network)您应该在此处看到另一台 PC。
- 双击(Double-click)PC 的名称,您将在其中看到您共享的文件夹。
如何通过LAN将两台(LAN)计算机联网(Computers)
如果您没有交叉以太网电缆,您仍然可以使用普通以太网电缆通过LAN 连接传输文件。(LAN connection)连接到LAN后,该过程与使用交叉以太网电缆完全相同,但您可能不需要为计算机分配静态 IP,因此您可以跳过步骤 5 到 8。
如果您不想跳过所有这些障碍,您可以选择使用IP Messenger等第三方工具通过(IP Messenger)LAN传输文件。您需要在两台PC(PCs)上安装该实用程序。完成后,启动该实用程序。您将看到连接到同一LAN的(LAN)PC(PCs),前提是它们安装了IP Messenger。
- 选择窗口右侧的向下箭头按钮,然后选择File/Folder Attach。
- 导航到要共享的文件或文件夹,选择它,然后单击“选择(Select )”按钮。
- 从列表中选择要将文件发送到的 PC,然后选择发送(Send)。
如何使用 USB将两台计算机联网(Computers)
要使用USB(USB)在计算机之间传输文件,您需要一根USB转USB桥接电缆。问题是,根据您拥有的电缆,该过程的细节可能会略有不同。但是,该过程中的一般步骤保持不变。
您需要做的第一件事是安装USB 转 USB(USB-to-USB)电缆随附的软件。如果该软件包未附带任何安装介质,则USB电缆可能具有允许文件传输的内置实用程序。如果没有,您需要从制造商的网站下载驱动程序。
- 将(Connect one)USB电缆的一端连接到每台计算机。
- 大多数USB的桥接电缆在电缆的某处放置了两个LED 。(LEDs)当您的计算机成功连接后,您会注意到LED(LEDs)指示。例如,可插入USB桥接电缆如下所示:
- 完成后,您需要使用USB电缆制造商的实用程序来传输文件。这是制造商之间流程不同的地方,但通常很简单。
有线连接允许闪电般的快速(Fast)传输
通过有线连接连接两台 PC 后,您将能够比通过无线网络更快地传输文件。如果您碰巧没有交叉以太网电缆或USB桥接电缆,您仍然可以使用LAN通过有线连接共享文件。
How To Network Two Computers Together Running Windows 11/10
When you have multiple machines at your work desk, seamless file sharing can make wоrk easier. Connecting two computers wirelessly is easy, but a wired connection offers better speed. Transferring several gigabytes of data with slow speeds can eat away a big chunk of your time. If you want to know how to network two computers together, we’ll give you a few options that offer great speeds.
Wired connections using an Ethernet cable can be especially fast and great for when you want to transfer large files. A pocket-friendly ethernet cable like Cat 5e can allow connection speeds of up to 1,000Mbps, and some other cables can transfer data at speeds of up to 10Gbps.
However, you can also opt for other, slightly slower options if you don’t have a crossover ethernet cable lying around. For instance, USB 3.0 can allow transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, so it still works just fine for transferring large files.
The thing is, you may need to tweak the settings a tad on both PCs you want to transfer files between. If you’re wondering how, that’s what we’ll walk you through in this article.
How To Network Two Computers Together Using a Crossover Ethernet Cable
Using a crossover ethernet cable is your best bet for fast connectivity between computers. Find an ethernet cable and plug each end of the cable into the PCs you’re trying to connect.
- First, you’ll need to enable network sharing on both PCs. To do this, search for control in the Start Menu and select Control Panel. Next, select Network and Internet.
- Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Select Change advanced sharing settings from the left panel.
- Now, expand the settings for the Private profile, assuming you want to only share files over your home or work network. Select radio buttons beside Turn on network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing. Then, select Save changes.
- Since you’re not connected to LAN, you’ll also need to configure the IP for each computer. To do this, go back to the Network and Sharing Center and this time, select Change adapter settings.
- Right-click on the Ethernet adapter and select Properties.
- Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
- Select the radio button beside Use the following IP address. Use the following configuration.
For the first computer:
IP address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
Preferred DNS server: blank
Alternate DNS server: blank
For the second computer:
IP address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
Preferred DNS server: blank
Alternate DNS server: blank
Select OK when done.
- You’re now ready to share files and folders. Go to the folder you want to make accessible on another computer, right-click, and select Give access to > Specific people.
- Select the user you want to share the file with, select Add, and select the Share button.
- The settings discussed up to this point must be applied to both PCs. Once you’re done, launch the File Explorer and select Network from the left pane. You should see the other PC here.
- Double-click on the PC’s name and you’ll see the folder you shared in there.
How To Network Two Computers Together Over LAN
If you don’t have a crossover ethernet cable, you can still transfer files over a LAN connection using a regular ethernet cable. Once you’re connected to a LAN, the process is exactly the same as with a crossover ethernet cable, but you may not need to assign a static IP to the computers, so you could just skip steps 5 through 8.
If you don’t want to jump through all those hoops, you do have the option to use a third-party tool like IP Messenger for transferring files over LAN. You’ll need to install the utility on both PCs. Once you’re done, launch the utility. You’ll see the PCs connected to the same LAN, provided they have IP Messenger installed.
- Select the down-arrow button at the right of the window, and select File/Folder Attach.
- Navigate to the file or folder you want to share, select it, and click on the Select button.
- Select a PC you want to send the file to from the list and select Send.
How To Network Two Computers Together With a USB
To transfer files between computers using USB, you’ll need a USB-to-USB bridging cable. The thing is, depending on which cable you have, the specifics of the process may be slightly different. However, the general steps in the process remain the same.
The first thing you’d need to do is install the software that came with the USB-to-USB cable. If the package didn’t come with any installation media, the USB cable will likely have a built-in utility that will allow file transfer. If not, you’ll need to download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website.
- Connect one end of the USB cable to each of the computers.
- Most USBs bridging cables have two LEDs placed somewhere on the cable. When your computer has successfully connected, you’ll notice the LEDs indicate that. For instance, here’s what the Plugable USB bridge cable looks like:
- Once you’re done, you’ll need to use the USB cable manufacturer’s utility to transfer the files. This is where the process differs among manufacturers, but it’s typically straightforward.
Wired Connections Allow Lightning Fast Transfers
Once you’ve connected both your PCs through a wired connection, you’ll be able to transfer files much more quickly than you could have over a wireless network. If you don’t happen to have a crossover ethernet cable or a USB bridge cable, you can still use your LAN for sharing files over a wired connection.