Wireless net for file transfers?

ucd_guy

Bit of a thick question, but any idea how I can quickly transfer large (c.350mb) files between two laptops in the same house?

They both have wireless cards, and are connected to the net through a Linksys wireless router!

I really have only the most basic clue about networking, could just about set up the router!

Thanks

Karoma

They should both see each other..
What OS are you using?

Presuming Windows:
Share a folder (With file(s) you want to transfer)
Look in "My Network Places"
Copy + Paste to another folder on the other machine..

Apiarist

ucd_guy wrote:

Bit of a thick question, but any idea how I can quickly transfer large (c.350mb) files between two laptops in the same house?

They both have wireless cards, and are connected to the net through a Linksys wireless router!

I really have only the most basic clue about networking, could just about set up the router!

Thanks

The quickest way to transfer files between two laptops in the same house most probably would be to write a CD on one laptop and run to the other laptop

Apiarist

Karoma wrote:

...
Presuming Windows:
Share a folder (With file(s) you want to transfer)
Look in "My Network Places"
Copy + Paste to another folder on the other machine..

Also both of your computers need to be in the same "Workgroup" (right-click on "My Computer"->Properties->Computer name). If both PCs are in the same workgroup (MS_HOME by default), then they should/may see each other's shared folders.

Karoma

victor8600 wrote:

Also both of your computers need to be in the same "Workgroup" (right-click on "My Computer"->Properties->Computer name). If both PCs are in the same workgroup (MS_HOME by default), then they should/may see each other's shared folders.

No they don't. It just makes it easier..They can still communicate,and if you want to browse/see them then just go up a level in My Network Places -> Microsoft Windows Network

Random

Burn to CDR and read on other laptop is the fastest.
Alternatively a USB flash drive (one of the 20MB/s ones).
or a crossover cable.

Apiarist

Karoma wrote:

No they don't. It just makes it easier..They can still communicate,and if you want to browse/see them then just go up a level in My Network Places -> Microsoft Windows Network

Yes, again Karoma is right. btw, Another way to connect two laptops with WiFi is to set up "ad-hoc" network.

Karoma

But, in this case unnecessary as a router is present (Unless both cards are .a or .g and the router .b.. )

UCD Guy: Did you get it sorted? If you need a tutorial, google should provide. If in doubt: post your OS in a reply..