File Exchange Through Router Transfer data between devices using a router as the central hub.
File Exchange Through Router Transfer data between devices using a router as the central hub.
I'm searching for a method to move large video files between your laptop and desktop quickly. You mentioned considering cat6 for faster transfers, though you noted your current specs are quite old. It might help if you explore modern solutions like USB 3.0/Thunderbolt or cloud-based sharing.
Activate file sharing immediately. Expect up to 100MB/s when both computers and the router support gigabit Ethernet.
Connect the cable between the two computers and you'll achieve speeds up to the maximum your Ethernet card supports. 125mb/s is possible with a gigabit card.
In that scenario, your router should also support gigabit Ethernet. I thought it was limited to 100 Mbps.
It's not an issue at all. I was mainly curious about whether I should have my own server. Right now, someone is bringing the Ethernet cable through the house to my computer, which makes the setup simpler. If a server were necessary, the wiring would be much more complex.
Here it is: You own a computer with data, connect directly to another via the same network (using the same router for simplicity). Press the Windows button on the keyboard and press 'R' to open the Run dialog. Type "cmd" and hit Enter. On both computers, run "ipconfig" and look up your IP addresses—say, Computer One has 192.168.0.1 and Computer Two has 192.168.0.2. From Computer One, open File Explorer and type "\\192.168.0.2\c$" to access the drive on Computer Two. You can then move files between them.