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Searching for tools that connect devices and transfer files via Wi-Fi.

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Cokkie77
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03-06-2023, 02:45 AM
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I need to connect my laptop and desktop over Wi-Fi when I return from work. I prefer avoiding Dropbox since I already use it, and I want to keep large files local instead of uploading them online. A seamless automatic sync over Wi-Fi would be ideal—it would save time compared to cloud methods. Appreciate your help!
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Cokkie77
03-06-2023, 02:45 AM #1

I need to connect my laptop and desktop over Wi-Fi when I return from work. I prefer avoiding Dropbox since I already use it, and I want to keep large files local instead of uploading them online. A seamless automatic sync over Wi-Fi would be ideal—it would save time compared to cloud methods. Appreciate your help!

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mon43
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03-06-2023, 11:07 AM
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Construct a NAS unit and connect it to the web. Confirm your ISP supports port forwarding.
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mon43
03-06-2023, 11:07 AM #2

Construct a NAS unit and connect it to the web. Confirm your ISP supports port forwarding.

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Fishbite101
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03-08-2023, 12:01 PM
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He likely refers to his nearby WiFi network, not the broader internet. For NAS protocols such as NFS or CIFS, forwarding to the public would be risky. These storage protocols lack the safeguards for open connections. If you're hosting an HTTP or FTP server on a NAS, that's another matter. For local WiFi, you might create a redirected folder on your laptop and enable offline access so files sync when you connect. Another option could be deploying a service like OwnCloud within your local network.
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Fishbite101
03-08-2023, 12:01 PM #3

He likely refers to his nearby WiFi network, not the broader internet. For NAS protocols such as NFS or CIFS, forwarding to the public would be risky. These storage protocols lack the safeguards for open connections. If you're hosting an HTTP or FTP server on a NAS, that's another matter. For local WiFi, you might create a redirected folder on your laptop and enable offline access so files sync when you connect. Another option could be deploying a service like OwnCloud within your local network.

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GWFOSER
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03-08-2023, 01:06 PM
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Most routers come with a USB port. (My ISP usually provides one.) You could simply connect a USB HDD to it. But this is very risky. (This applies to a LAN setup)
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GWFOSER
03-08-2023, 01:06 PM #4

Most routers come with a USB port. (My ISP usually provides one.) You could simply connect a USB HDD to it. But this is very risky. (This applies to a LAN setup)

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p0mzouMC
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03-09-2023, 05:53 PM
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I utilize the complimentary edition of BitTorrent Sync.
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p0mzouMC
03-09-2023, 05:53 PM #5

I utilize the complimentary edition of BitTorrent Sync.

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HighSt3aks
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03-09-2023, 06:10 PM
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It would help to organize the file using a NAS like WD My Cloud, which functions over Wi-Fi.
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HighSt3aks
03-09-2023, 06:10 PM #6

It would help to organize the file using a NAS like WD My Cloud, which functions over Wi-Fi.

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Snowy0
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03-13-2023, 09:51 AM
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I could create a simple tool for that today after work. If that interests you, let me know the details and I’ll reach out.
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Snowy0
03-13-2023, 09:51 AM #7

I could create a simple tool for that today after work. If that interests you, let me know the details and I’ll reach out.

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ASF_Ragin
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03-13-2023, 11:32 AM
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Keep one PC running most of the time and enable network discovery. When you connect from a laptop, it will request your login info to access files. Alternatively, consider using an internal NAS or a server.
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ASF_Ragin
03-13-2023, 11:32 AM #8

Keep one PC running most of the time and enable network discovery. When you connect from a laptop, it will request your login info to access files. Alternatively, consider using an internal NAS or a server.

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