Direct cable connection

[1] Windows Vista drops support for the Direct Cable Connection feature [2] as Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have become ubiquitous on newer generation computers.

If using the serial ports of the computer, a null modem cable (or a null modem adapter connected to a standard serial cable) must be used to connect each of the two computers to communicate properly.

Infrared communication ports, like the ones found on laptop computers (such as IrDA), can also be used.

Connecting any two computers using USB requires a special proprietary bridge cable.

The DCC wizard or Windows Explorer cannot be used to transfer files over a USB link cable.