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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: GinaL on February 26, 2007, 03:13:55 PM

Title: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: GinaL on February 26, 2007, 03:13:55 PM

Hi again.  I have another wireless question.   I have two computers hooked up to my cable connection.  Mine is a running windows XP and directly connected to the router.  The other is Windows 98 and has a wireless connection to the router.  


 I would like to be able to share files easily (and quickly) from A to B.  Right now, sending a file to Computer A from B takes the same amount of time as if I sent it to a friend in another state.  Is it possible, and if so, can someone direct me to a place where I'd learn how to do this?  I must be putting in the wrong search terms because Google only gives me networking for sharing the same connection.  

Thanks!  

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on February 27, 2007, 09:36:33 AM

What means are you using to share the files?  Windows Explorer?  And how large are the files?

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: GinaL on February 27, 2007, 03:42:26 PM

I've only tried passing them through IM clients like YIM.  The files I've sent have been 3-15 mb.  

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on February 28, 2007, 02:30:17 PM

Well that will never be quick, I'm afraid.  Using Windows' shared folder facility you will be able to transfer the files (Windows Explorer - drag and drop) at speed.

Need some pointers?

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: GinaL on February 28, 2007, 03:06:13 PM

Yes, that would be great!  When I had dsl with the two computers, all files sent quickly, but neither was wireless.  Is that why there is a difference?   Any information on how to set it up would be very much appreciated!

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: GX1_Man on February 28, 2007, 06:40:31 PM

Have a read from the master:

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1147256597

Title: Re: Filesharing between shared connection?
Post by: GinaL on February 28, 2007, 06:58:13 PM

Exactly what I was looking for.. Thanks to both of you!