firewire to firewire connection?

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11 November 2002, 09:42 PM

suba

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can i use firewire to connect up two PCs (firewire to firewire)? i need to copy files/data between PCs FAST so was thinking about using firewire, unless there's other alternatives.

p/s cross over cable is too slow!

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11 November 2002, 09:49 PM

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I believe you can bind an IP stack for a fireware port in W2000 or XP. 400Mbps should be enough

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12 November 2002, 12:26 PM

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This may help.

Mentions Firewire repeaters, but it's not clear if that's need just to extend the distance or whether it's needed to do the TX/RX crossover.

Stefan