Wondering what would be the best and fastest way to share large files over a wi-fi connection between a Windows 7 desktop and a Mac with OS X 10.6. Any ideas apart from the default folder sharing built into the operating system?
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What is wrong with the "default folder sharing"?– u1686_grawityApr 8, 2011 at 13:45
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Just looking for alternatives.– AbhinavApr 9, 2011 at 13:17
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Does anyone have the answer for the "default folder sharing"? I really don't want to bounce through the clouds or rely on FTP through corporate firewalls.– mobibobMay 23, 2013 at 14:57
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Try out BitTorrent sync– AbhinavMay 23, 2013 at 17:06
3 Answers
FTP. Both have ftp servers and clients built in, you just turn it on.
In Mac this is done in Sharing prefpane. This explains how to do it in Windows, but you can pick any ftp server you want.
To connect, in either's browser or file browser (Safari and Finder or Internet Explorer and Exporer) just type ftp://ip.add.res.s which will be something like 192.168.1.5. If you have iTunes you can use the names set up (You'll see the mac name in the Sharing prefpane). E.g. Mine is tobylane.local.
Set up an ftp daemon, such as FileZilla's FTP Server. Not sure about Mac FTPd offerings.
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Mac has a built-in FTP server at System Preferences > Sharing > File Sharing > Options... Apr 8, 2011 at 13:55
Consider Dropbox as well. Dropbox has "LANsync" feature - when it detects that both computers are in the same LAN, the files are transfered directly.