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Can I use Firewire to exchange files between two computers?

April 26, 2017Computers exchange files FireWire

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Can I use Firewire to exchange files between two computers?

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A- Yes, Firewire can be used to network computers and exchange files. However as is there are few limitations when using Firewire as the medium for Network exchange. You need Windows XP. The sharing protocol has to be TCP/IP. Firewire uses IP over 1394 and does not work with NetBEUI or IPX). Maximum distance (length of cable) is 15 feet. If your Motherboard has Firewire capacity Windows would install the Firewire as a Protocol upon boot (It appears as 1394 Network Connection). Once it appears in the Protocol list it behaves like and additional TCP/IP. This page lists all the mediums that are Network capable in Windows. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/networktypes.

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A- Yes, Firewire can be used to network computers and exchange files. However as is there are few limitations when using Firewire as the medium for Network exchange. You need Windows XP. The sharing protocol has to be TCP/IP. Firewire uses IP over 1394 and does not work with NetBEUI or IPX). Maximum distance (length of cable) is 15 feet. If your Motherboard has Firewire capacity Windows would install the Firewire as a Protocol upon boot (It appears as 1394 Network Connection). Once it appears in the Protocol list it behaves like and additional TCP/IP. This page lists all the mediums that are Network capable in Windows.