Tutorial: Computer-Computer syncing over LAN
This tutorial will teach you how to set up B-Folders on two computers. These instructions pertain only to the very first sync session . Once you are set up,
sync sessions will require just one or two steps.
1. Set up B-Folders on each computer
- Open the Sync panel by pressing the Sync button on the
toolbar.
- If your computer has more than one network interface (Ethernet,
Wi-Fi), click the Sync Options link and in the dialog, choose
the one that connects the two computers.
2. Check the firewall on the computer
When you open the Sync panel for the first time, the
firewall on Windows will normally show a pop-up window asking you whether to
allow B-Folders to access the network. You must allow B-Folders to access both private and public networks. If you have blocked B-Folders
somehow or you are not sure, check your firewall settings. Make
sure B-Folders is added to the program exception list and that the exception
is enabled (the corresponding checkbox is checked).
3. Automatic discovery
Wait for up to 20 seconds and the two computers should discover each
other - you should see the name of the other peer in the peer lists of each
computer. If for some reason the discovery feature fails, you must manually add the peer parameters into the computer you wish to start sync sessions from. This is accomplished using the Sync Option
dialog (clicking the Sync Options link).
4. Initiate a sync session
Double-click on the peer in the peer list that
you wish to sync with. NOTE: The database of the peer initiating the sync session must be
unlocked. The database of the peer accepting the sync session can be
either locked or unlocked. If you experience any problems, check B-Folders
Sync FAQ and troubleshooting or contact Support.
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