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Posted March 16, 2010
I would like to watch a bunch of movies on my netbook. However, they're downloaded on to my desktop. My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router, so they're on the same network I believe. Is there any way I can initiate some kind of LAN to transfer the movies from my desktop to laptop in a jiffy?
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Posted March 16, 2010
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lowyhong: My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router, so they're on the same network I believe.

That would make them being [edit: or is it "be"] in LAN actually. ;)
If You can't see the other computer directly, check if the internal IPs belong to the same group, or try connecting to the other machines internal IP.
Don't forget to share the folder before.
Post edited March 16, 2010 by Arteveld
Posted March 16, 2010
The easiest thing is called sneakernet.
That's when you put the files on a flash drive and walk (sneakers, get it?) them over to the other computer.
Otherwise I use FTP or SSH, they can be a pain to setup, but they're pretty nice. You can also do "network drives" in Windows; aka Samba/SMB for everything else.
Posted March 16, 2010
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lowyhong: My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router, so they're on the same network I believe.
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Arteveld: That would make them being [edit: or is it "be"] in LAN actually. ;)
If You can't see the other computer directly, check if the internal IPs belong to the same group, or try connecting to the other machines internal IP.
Don't forget to share the folder before.

I'm sure their IP belongs to the same group, but I have no idea how to connect them.
Posted March 16, 2010
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lowyhong: I'm sure their IP belongs to the same group, but I have no idea how to connect them.

And since "My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router", I believe they already ARE connected. The only thing left to do is to share the folder with the movies, and then browse it from the other computer. Basically, it's \\Computer_name\, but You can access it from the Network/Network Neighbourhood/My Network Places shortcut depending on Your system [if Windows of course.]
Maybe i fail to see something obvious here, but from what i understood, that's what i've got.
Posted March 16, 2010
From my desktop, I can't find my laptop in My Network Places.
You'll have to bear with me on this, I'm no good with anything related to networking.
Posted March 16, 2010
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lowyhong: From my desktop, I can't find my laptop in My Network Places.
You'll have to bear with me on this, I'm no good with anything related to networking.

What OS are you running on both the computers?
Posted March 16, 2010
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lowyhong: From my desktop, I can't find my laptop in My Network Places.
You'll have to bear with me on this, I'm no good with anything related to networking.

Open an explorer window on the desktop (that's Windows Explorer, not Internet Explorer), and type \\laptop's name\c$ in the address field... that _should_ get you to C: on the laptop. Dunno what the laptop's called? Right-click "my computer" and chose properties, if it runs 7 or Vista you have the name right there (might need to scroll down a bit), if XP/2000 you get to the "computer name" tab and take note of the "full computer name".
if you get asked for a username and password use "laptop-computername\laptop-username" and "laptop-password".
Post edited March 16, 2010 by Miaghstir
Posted March 17, 2010
I like sneakernet.
Posted March 17, 2010
If you're using at least the business or professional version of windows on one of the computers you could use remote desktop connection to control the other computer. Then just copy and paste the desired files.
I like this method because I don't have to deal with sharing specific files.
Posted March 17, 2010
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lowyhong: I would like to watch a bunch of movies on my netbook. However, they're downloaded on to my desktop. My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router, so they're on the same network I believe. Is there any way I can initiate some kind of LAN to transfer the movies from my desktop to laptop in a jiffy?

Okay, time to put my network education to work. I’m assuming you’re using XP, Vista & 7 are essentially the same but a slightly different way of getting to the panels you need
Server Machine
Right click on the folder that holds your videos/music/images or whatever and select Sharing & Security. In the panel that shows up, tick “share this folder on the network”, give it a name and OK to close it.
Hold the Windows key and hit R to open the run dialogue, type cmd and hit enter to bring up the command prompt. Type IPCONFIG and take note of the IP Address.
Netbook
Open the command prompt by following the steps above. Type:
net use z: \\<server ip address>\<share folder name>
and hit enter.
That will create a network drive Z (Since physical drives theoretically start from A and go up, I usually recommend networked ones start from Z and go down) that will allow you access to the files on the server.
When it comes to videos, it'd probably be best to copy them to your netbook if you have the space, playback over the network can be a bit flakey, especially if you're on wireless. If you can't copy, start to play the vid and then pause it for a minute to let it buffer
Post edited March 17, 2010 by Aliasalpha
Posted March 17, 2010
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lowyhong: I would like to watch a bunch of movies on my netbook. However, they're downloaded on to my desktop. My netbook and desktop, however, are linked to the same router, so they're on the same network I believe. Is there any way I can initiate some kind of LAN to transfer the movies from my desktop to laptop in a jiffy?
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Aliasalpha: Okay, time to put my network education to work. I’m assuming you’re using XP, Vista & 7 are essentially the same but a slightly different way of getting to the panels you need
Server Machine
Right click on the folder that holds your videos/music/images or whatever and select Sharing & Security. In the panel that shows up, tick “share this folder on the network”, give it a name and OK to close it.
Hold the Windows key and hit R to open the run dialogue, type cmd and hit enter to bring up the command prompt. Type IPCONFIG and take note of the IP Address.
Netbook
Open the command prompt by following the steps above. Type:
net use z: \\<server ip address>\<share folder name>
and hit enter.
That will create a network drive Z (Since physical drives theoretically start from A and go up, I usually recommend networked ones start from Z and go down) that will allow you access to the files on the server.
When it comes to videos, it'd probably be best to copy them to your netbook if you have the space, playback over the network can be a bit flakey, especially if you're on wireless. If you can't copy, start to play the vid and then pause it for a minute to let it buffer

You should charge for that.
Posted March 17, 2010
Anyone willing to pay? I accept GOGs...
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