Filesharing between shared connection?

[GinaL]

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!  

[Rob Pomeroy]

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

[GinaL]

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

[Rob Pomeroy]

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?

[GinaL]

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!

[GX1_Man]

Have a read from the master:

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

[GinaL]

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