Re: sending files wirelessly

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Steve Winograd [MVP] wrote:
In article <1160160302.195536.199400@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Eddie G" <egoldberg@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I have a new computer and backed up (using windows FAST wizard) my
files and settings on a second HDD that is on the old computer. After
my new system is up and running, can I transfer the files wirelessly
via my home network (Linksys router) from the old system to the new
one, as opposed to taking the drive with the back-ups out of the old
box,it into the new one, restoreing data, and then putting the old
drive back into the old box? The total back up is about 12 files each
with over 2 gb (yes, that's GB) each.

Thanks!!

Eddie G

Yes, you can transfer files wirelessly. However, I recommend using a
wired network connection, which typically transfers files 10-30 times
faster than a wireless connection.

Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications) on each computer. If the Wizard detects the router's
shared Internet connection, tell it to use that. Otherwise, tell the
Wizard that the computer connects to the Internet through a
residential gateway.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Now that sounds easy! If I use wired are the directions the same as
for the Network Setup Wizard? Right now the 2 machines are in the same
room so I can use wired for this, but would prefer NOT to have a wire
running across the room so I can go to wireless after the transfer.

Thanks!!

Eddie G

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