transfering PC to laptop with ethernet cable?

barginboyrob

is it possibe to take out my ethernet cable away from my router and plug it straight into my laptop to transfer data

as i don't think i have the drivers to connect my laptop to my router (and transfer it through there)


thanks anyone!

espresso

Why do you need drivers to connect a laptop to a router?

barginboyrob

i'm not sure, but the router came with some software ages ago...so is it easier to transfer data through the router then do it directly from PC to laptop

Blacksheep1979

you need a crossover cable for direct computer to computer connection - looks the same as normal ethernet cable but the ends are wired slightly different

woo

you don't need any drivers to plug your laptop into your router, just an ethernet cable.
if your laptop is connected wirelessley and your pc via ethernet then you should be able to copy the files with very little effort.