FireWire network?

[NuovoTech]

I'm trying to connect my laptop to my desktop using FireWire cable but I'm having problems transfering large files. The laptop has XPHome, my desktop XPPro, I ran Network Setup Wizard on both. I can acccess both PCs directories okay & even transfer a few small files. But when I try large files(ie >50mb) the FW network just disables itself on both PCs, to get it up again I must disconnect/reconnect FW cable. This also happens when I try to connect my laptop to other XP PCs.

Anyone successfully connect 2 PCs using FW...any ideas about my problem? What settings am I missing here, Micro$oft says this should work? TIA

 

[lucky9]

You might try turning off or changing settings in APM or ACPI. Sometimes the power management can interfer with things.

 

[kursplat]

so far this is all i can find.
good luck

 

[NuovoTech]

Thanx for that info...I tried uninstalling NetBEIU, but same problems. Not sure bout APM, but disabling ACPI in XP could be hazardious & require a OS reinstall. FW works fine with my ext HDD, tho maybe I should try different cable. I also bought a USB 2.0 file transfer cable($14) so I may go that route...

 

[NuovoTech]

I do believe it's chipset related, I tried a different USB2/FW card in my desktop & it worked just fine! That card had a VIA chipset controlling FW, the first card had a NEC, so it goes...everything else worked in both cards, ie USB 2.0, etc.