sending files wirelessly

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Eddie G

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
 
Eddie said:
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
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p.s. sorry about the typos...I did proof read, but missed a couple of
things. Good thing this isn't a resume!!
 
YES! As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs. Each must be on the
same IP sub net to this to be easy.


PC 1: 192.168.1.100
PC 2: 192.168.1.101

Linksys router: 192.168.1.1
 
Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
understand language?

Thanks!!

Eddie
 
Eddie said:
Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
understand language?

Thanks!!

Eddie

Yves said:
YES! As long as you correctly set up a home network (same workgroup, file and
printer sharing and firewall setting) between both PCs. Each must be on the
same IP sub net to this to be easy.


PC 1: 192.168.1.100
PC 2: 192.168.1.101

Linksys router: 192.168.1.1
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See if this helps:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/samesubnet.htm
(this article also links to a more comprehensive MS KB article called
"Understanding TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics")
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Lem said:
Eddie said:
Thanks...Since I'm new to this I have no idea what an "IP sub net" is.
Can you refer me to a link that explains all of this in easy to
understand language?

Thanks!!

Eddie


See if this helps:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/samesubnet.htm
(this article also links to a more comprehensive MS KB article called
"Understanding TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics")
Click to expand...

Thanks...I'll check it out. BTW, if I use Windows Network Setup Wizard
won't that do everything automatically? I do not have my second
machine hooked up yet and both machines will be WIFI, not hard-wired
(although I can hardwire them since they are in the same room if I have
to) so I guess I turn on the new machine (withOUT the router but with a
network connection...I'm using the Asus P5W DH mobo), run the setup
from the new machine, and it will find the router on the OLD machine??


Thanks!!

Eddie
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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
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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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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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Steve said:
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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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
 
Eddie G said:
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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After you get to the wireless part, you need to run more software to get
that section working. Depending on the wireless card, you either run the
Wireless Network Wizard, or you run their setup software.
Jim
 
Eddie G - long post - I think the responses may have "drifted" from, what I
assume, "Eddie G" is the transfer of files and settings from the old to the
new via the FAST.
It may be more involved than just transfering files. FAST is a specific
function utility and to the best of my knowledge, requires it to be "run" on
the new computer to "restore" the files and settings that were "copied" from
the old computer.
It may be that , on the new computer, it will provide the option of accessng
theHD.
 
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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You're welcome, Eddie. Running the Network Setup Wizard will prepare
your computers to share files using either a wired or wireless
connection. And yes, I'm suggesting that you use the wired connection
for the transfer, then remove the wire.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
Lem said:
See if this helps:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/samesubnet.htm
(this article also links to a more comprehensive MS KB article called
"Understanding TCP/IP addressing and subnetting basics")
Click to expand...

I wrote that PracticallyNetworked web page, and I'll be happy to
answer any questions about it.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
AJR said:
Eddie G - long post - I think the responses may have "drifted" from, what I
assume, "Eddie G" is the transfer of files and settings from the old to the
new via the FAST.
It may be more involved than just transfering files. FAST is a specific
function utility and to the best of my knowledge, requires it to be "run" on
the new computer to "restore" the files and settings that were "copied" from
the old computer.
It may be that , on the new computer, it will provide the option of accessng
theHD.
Click to expand...

Well, what I really mean is from the new build using the FAST restore
to transfer the backed-up files/settings from the old machine. It's
still a file transfer, isn't it?
 
Well there are file transfers and there are file transfers!

With the wizard you transfer files and settings. If you use the wizard to
"copy/backup" the files/settings
to media (CD, DVD, HD) you cannot just copy the file/settings to the new
computer, how would you know where the data should go? I am sure the wizard
catalogs and indexes the data in a manner that tells the wizard on the new
computer the target location
 
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