When working in the office, it is necessary to transfer information from one computer to another. The same situation with home PCs. Sometimes you have to transfer large files that may not fit on a flash drive. Therefore, in this material we outlined in detail material on how to transfer files over a local network.
What is a local network for?
Before answering the question of how to transfer files over a local network, we will consider options for their operation.
In addition to data transfer, computers connected via a local network can use one printer or scanner, as well as external drives and drives.
The main advantage of being able to transfer files over a local area network is independence. That is, it does not matter which operating system is used on the devices, this does not affect the data transfer in any way. In addition, an active Internet connection is also optional.
Data transfer
Can I transfer files over a local network? Few people know, but initially the local network was developed as a way to transfer data from one device to another. Thus, you can transfer an infinite amount of data that will arrive on another computer with incredible speed. The network is very convenient to use in the office when it comes to teamwork. Employees can share information with each other, drawing up a general contract and performing other agreed actions.
Internet and games
Many people know that the local network is used as a way to connect to the Internet. This type of connection provides a stable connection and high data transfer rate. Unlike wireless communication sources, the local network is not threatened by interference or bad weather conditions.
Using this connection, you can play online with friends and family, exchange information and communicate using a local connection.
Connection setup
Now you can go to network configuration in order to transfer files over the local network to Win 10. The advantages of this method of data transfer are that the information comes without any mediation of any device, and the speed remains stably high.
First you need to use a special cable to connect two computers to each other. Now the device to which the transfer will take place must be properly configured.
We go into "My Computer" and click on the disk icon With the right button to select the "Properties" option. There you need to find the "Access" tab. Then the "Advanced Settings" button will become available, which can only be used by the administrator (it is marked with an operating system shield). Now we put a tick in front of the parameter that opens access to the computer, and fix the result with the "Apply" button, then click "OK".
Without leaving the Properties window, you need to find the footnote of the Network and Sharing Center. A window opens, at the bottom of which is the "All Networks" option. Again, you will need to scroll to the bottom and select the item that removes password protection from the disk. Confirm and save the result with the confirmation button.
Now, in order to transfer files through the local network, they switch to a second computer, that is, the one from which the data is transmitted. First you need to open the Start menu and enter "Sete ..." in the search bar. After that, among the proposed options, you can see a parameter called "View network computers" - and this is what you need to select. This window displays all devices connected via LAN.
A computer will be displayed in the window, to which there is a connection, after which we go there and go to the Users folder. This folder is shared and there are several more folders divided into categories. This is done in order to make it easier to distribute the transmitted data. However, if you do not want to do this, you can simply put the files in the shared downloads folder.
Data transfer
It's time to start transferring files over the local network. In the network connection point, you must select the computer to which you plan to transfer. In the "Users" folder, you can choose any path or just separately place the file. After that, select the necessary data and move to the destination.
On the second computer, these files will be in the folder where they were placed from the first device.
Network game
You can use the local network for entertainment such as computer games. There are licensed network clients that not only provide players with stable servers, but also licensed copies of games that developers constantly support.
There are quite acceptable network clients for pirated versions of games. For example, "Tangle" or "Garena". Just go into the room with the players of the game that you need and start it.
After that, in the main menu of the game you need to find the item of network connection or network game. Now it all depends on how much delay the server will have.