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Is it possible to use an application to get one computer to recognise the other as Network Attached Storage device when they are connected via Ethernet?
I am asking this because I want to transfer large files from one PC to another while accessing the net on both computers.
Both computers have an Ethernet card and a wifi card card.
They are both connected to my router via wifi.
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| I do have a cross over cable and I am able to set-up a had-hoc network and transfer files if neither of the two computers are accessing the internet. However I am not able to transfer files while having internet access on both computers.
I want to be able to transfer several Gigabytes of data to my file server PC while it is using a torrent client to share files, I also want to be able to simultaneously access the net with the PC that is sending files to my file server. |
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| | I found a Linux OS that is designed to solve this query. http://restore.holonyx.com/ |
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| This question was asked 3 months ago and the poster may not be reading but the premise behind NAS device such as the Buffalo LinkStation is it is like a computer, has a 200MHz CPU in it. They do not allow accessing the Internet therefore would tend to be more secure. A computer dedicated to a NAS would also not be used for anything else. It doesn't have to be fast, just needs a NIC to allow an Ethernet connection to a Switch or Router. Network Magic is good at recognizing the Buffalo is attached or if it is not, looks like a computer when connected [had to buy NM to get the larger number of connections, free for up to 3].
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| Hello all, thanks for the links and advice, I'm always ready to explore ways of not spending money.
I usually ready my old threads, just in case I get some useful info.
We all need external and reliable backup and file share alternatives, why pay for them if you can make them from easily available old components. |
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