laptop to PC through serial

**alarm system** · 17-09-08, 02:06 PM

hi guys i just found my old dell laptop that has windows 95 on it but i was wanting to no can i connect my laptop to my pc with a serial cable because my laptop hasn't got LAN on it so i just want to no if and how you can do it my pc has got xp on it and stuff just i would like to put some music on my laptop so i can use it for music thanks

**best4less** · 17-09-08, 02:28 PM

Easy way to connect 2 computers is to use a direct cable connection (DCC).

You have to use a USB cable, parallel port cable, null modem serial cable. Connect the two computers with the cable.

When using a DCC, you must determine which computer is going to be delegated "host," and which is going to be the "guest." Generally, if you were to connect a laptop to a PC, the laptop would be considered the guest computer. But in this case we'll be delegating the new computer you're transferring files to as the guest. The old computer will then be considered the host. You now will need to see if DCC is installed on either computer before you begin to transfer files.

Verifying DCC is installed
To check if DCC is installed on the host computer, follow these directions:

1. Press Windows Start > Settings > click Control Panel
2. Double-click the Add/Remove icon
3. Now, click on the Windows Setup tab
4. Double-click the Communications icon
5. Check to see if Direct Cable Connection is checked
6. If the box is check marked, hit OK. If the box is blank, check it and hit apply
7. Now, follow these same directions to verify DCC exists on the guest computer

Using DCC
The DCC control panel is relatively easy to understand. Basically, it uses a setup wizard that guides you through the processes of the program.
To start using DCC, follow these directions:

1. Access the DCC control panel on both computers by clicking Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, and select DCC
2. Be sure to set the guest PC and host PC correctly
3. Once you've finished with the setup wizard, you now should be able to share files between the two computers you just connected

Source of this Tut was from these guys
Direct Cable Connection

And if you get stuck
Unable to connect using Direct Cable Connection

**alarm system** · 17-09-08, 05:16 PM

thanks for your help best4less but i cant get them to connect xp is saying no clients connected so i dont no

**z80** · 17-09-08, 06:47 PM

just buy a usb to ethernet converter...they are about 20 bucks.

failing that get a xircom ethernet credit card adapter...about 10 bucks

I have a box of them

**fandtm666** · 17-09-08, 06:55 PM

the usb to ethernet is your best and easiest option as Z mentioned ,but i would steer clear of the pcmcia version ones as they require the pcmcia to supply power and some older laptops have issues with that scenario

**Captain.Vain** · 17-09-08, 07:00 PM

have a look at Laplink
It's also dead simple to make your own cable

**alarm system** · 17-09-08, 10:10 PM

hi guys sorry i for got to tall yous the laptop has no usb only serial printer port keyboard mouse and it dos have a network card but i cant find the cabel for it its like sata all most

**z80** · 18-09-08, 01:57 PM

maybe best if you post the make and model of the laptop.

cause i don't believe any machine is that limited...

**Captain.Vain** · 18-09-08, 07:39 PM

I noticed your mention of Seriel in your initial post, hence my suggestion of Laplink.

Laplink can be downloaded here

and a cable can be made very easily or purchased from here
or indeed damned near anywhere.

**alarm system** · 19-09-08, 01:27 AM

hi guys its a dell latitude xpi

17-09-08, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
alarm system Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vic Posts: 65 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 19:21:36	laptop to PC through serial hi guys i just found my old dell laptop that has windows 95 on it but i was wanting to no can i connect my laptop to my pc with a serial cable because my laptop hasn't got LAN on it so i just want to no if and how you can do it my pc has got xp on it and stuff just i would like to put some music on my laptop so i can use it for music thanks

17-09-08, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,949 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 2 Weeks, 3 Days and 12:39:14	Easy way to connect 2 computers is to use a direct cable connection (DCC). You have to use a USB cable, parallel port cable, null modem serial cable. Connect the two computers with the cable. When using a DCC, you must determine which computer is going to be delegated "host," and which is going to be the "guest." Generally, if you were to connect a laptop to a PC, the laptop would be considered the guest computer. But in this case we'll be delegating the new computer you're transferring files to as the guest. The old computer will then be considered the host. You now will need to see if DCC is installed on either computer before you begin to transfer files. Verifying DCC is installed To check if DCC is installed on the host computer, follow these directions: 1. Press Windows Start > Settings > click Control Panel 2. Double-click the Add/Remove icon 3. Now, click on the Windows Setup tab 4. Double-click the Communications icon 5. Check to see if Direct Cable Connection is checked 6. If the box is check marked, hit OK. If the box is blank, check it and hit apply 7. Now, follow these same directions to verify DCC exists on the guest computer Using DCC The DCC control panel is relatively easy to understand. Basically, it uses a setup wizard that guides you through the processes of the program. To start using DCC, follow these directions: 1. Access the DCC control panel on both computers by clicking Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, and select DCC 2. Be sure to set the guest PC and host PC correctly 3. Once you've finished with the setup wizard, you now should be able to share files between the two computers you just connected Source of this Tut was from these guys Direct Cable Connection And if you get stuck Unable to connect using Direct Cable Connection __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

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17-09-08, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
alarm system Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vic Posts: 65 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 19:21:36	thanks for your help best4less but i cant get them to connect xp is saying no clients connected so i dont no

17-09-08, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,953	just buy a usb to ethernet converter...they are about 20 bucks. failing that get a xircom ethernet credit card adapter...about 10 bucks I have a box of them

17-09-08, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
fandtm666 Premium Member iTrader: (21) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,472	the usb to ethernet is your best and easiest option as Z mentioned ,but i would steer clear of the pcmcia version ones as they require the pcmcia to supply power and some older laptops have issues with that scenario

17-09-08, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Captain.Vain Registered User iTrader: (4) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 106	have a look at Laplink It's also dead simple to make your own cable

17-09-08, 10:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
alarm system Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vic Posts: 65 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 19:21:36	hi guys sorry i for got to tall yous the laptop has no usb only serial printer port keyboard mouse and it dos have a network card but i cant find the cabel for it its like sata all most

18-09-08, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,953	maybe best if you post the make and model of the laptop. cause i don't believe any machine is that limited...

18-09-08, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Captain.Vain Registered User iTrader: (4) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 106	I noticed your mention of Seriel in your initial post, hence my suggestion of Laplink. Laplink can be downloaded here and a cable can be made very easily or purchased from here or indeed damned near anywhere.

19-09-08, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
alarm system Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vic Posts: 65 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 19:21:36	hi guys its a dell latitude xpi

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