windows 7 - How to send files via lan between two computers

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2014-04
  • user2543574

    Does anyone know a software which allows you to send files between two computers connected directly via lan cable (machines run WinXp and Win7)? I've already tried to use shared files and folders future but machines doesn't recognise each other. Both machines have the same workgroup and unique names. Shared internet connection does work however.

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  • Rik

    On the machine where you shared the folder, open the command prompt or type CMD in run (to open RUN in Windows use Key+R). Then type ipconfig (followed by enter) so you will get the IP-Address of that machine. Now go to another PC and open the run again and type \\ followed by the found IP-Address and press enter.

    For instance:

    \\192.168.15.1 and press enter

    Remember to replace 192.168.15.1 with the IP-Address you found on the main-machine.

    Edit:

    You do need to enable the firewall to let traffic for file-sharing through.
    For ESET Smart Security you can look here for the settings to allow file-sharing etc.

  • gronostaj

    If both your PCs are in the same workgroup and connected, then Windows file sharing should work. However, computers may not recognize each other instantly (I remember direct connection caused such problems when I used it). You can try to force the connection:

    1. Press Win+R on Computer 1 (the one that's not sharing a folder)
    2. Type \\Computer2 (or whatever the name of second one is, prefixed with double backslash)
    3. Press Enter.

    It may take some time, but eventually Explorer window should show up.


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    windows xp - How to set up my laptop as some sort of access point between two LANs
  • jjplaw

    I have a laptop and a workstation at my office:

    • Laptop(WinXp) connected to Office LAN via wireless and project LAN via cable
    • Workstation(Vista) connected to project LAN via cable
    • Servers and network printers located in office LAN
    • Office LAN is managed. Requires user account to access servers.
    • Office LAN and Project LAN is in the same building.

    I would like to find out if there is any way that I can access the servers and network printers on the Office LAN from my workstation in Project LAN using my laptop as some sort of access point. Is this possible?

    My laptop is able to access resources on both LANs. Since the cable interface has a higher network metric, i just added the server addresses on the hosts file and add network device plus login to that network device using the user account.

    please advise.


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  • BobMcGee

    Under WinXP: My Network Places (right-click properties). Select the two connections, right click, and select "Bridge Connections." Whammo, instant network bridge!

  • Col

    What you're talking about is turning your laptop into a router or a bridge, these instructions should help http://www.home-network-help.com/ip-forwarding.html

  • Josip Medved

    You need some form or router software. I personally use pfSense inside of virtual machine for that purpose. For basic routing, as little as 128 MB RAM is enough. Additional advantage is that if you ever decide on moving it to real hardware, any box will do.

  • Revolter

    Virtual AP is an easy-to-use software that turns any LAN-connected PC or laptop into a Wi-Fi wireless access point. Give it a try

  • Josh

    While not a particularly elegant solution, you can also use the Network Sharing feature in XP to allow NATted access to the Office LAN from the project LAN. All of the options are on the Advanced tab of the Wireless Network Connection Properties page (in your case, since you're trying to share the wireless network. You would need to either:

    1. Set up the laptop as the DHCP server and gateway for the project LAN--thus all internet access would be through the office LAN via the laptop
    2. Configure each workstation in the project LAN to access the Office LAN IPs through the laptop by way of a "route" command. This option will also require you to access office LAN resources by IP rather than by name. Route command will vary by operating system, but for windows based machines will be along the lines of: "route add [office LAN Network] MASK [office LAN Netmask] [project LAN IP of laptop]"

    I don't believe option 2 will allow Netbios browsing--option 1 may not either.