Need a fast way to transfer files over the internet

[xcode18]

Hello


I know this question should not be asked here, but Id like to get the answer from experts


so, I have 2 pcs, one in my house and the other is in my dads office, I wana transfer 1.5GB to my computer, Ive used Logmein Pro, but it seems slow, what do u recommend ? , I want the fastest way.


Thanks in advance

 

[Kari]

Hello Xcode, welcome to the Seven Forums.

The transfer can only be as fast as the upload bandwidth. If your upload speed is let's say 1 Mbps, you can upload a 1.5 GB file in about 3 hours 30 minutes, upload speed 2 Mbps needs 1 hour 45 minutes to send the same file.

These are estimated times, requiring that the full upload bandwidth is used to that specific upload.

You can try to compress the file thus making it smaller, and upload a zip or rar archive. The size of the archive depends on what kind of file you compress.

Kari

 

[xcode18]

can I use Fillezilla ?

 

[win7clutz]

Sure you can but that doesn't change the upload bandwidth limitations.

 

[not so gray matter]

In order to use a program like FileZilla you'd need to setup an FTP server on one of the machines you're using. From what I can tell, this seems like it would be a bit of a project for you. I recommend you continue using LogMeIn Pro. If that is too slow, you can always use an online storage option so that your dad can upload the file overnight and you can download it overnight as well.

Online Storage | Share Files with Shared Folders | Windows Live SkyDrive

The SkyDrive will basically allow your dad to tell his computer that he would like to share certain folders with his skydrive account. This should upload those files/folders to his account. Once they're uploaded, you should be able to log in via sharing and download whatever files he has chosen to share.

Note: This won't increase your bandwidth, in fact it will make it slower since your dad has to upload and then you get to download once he has finished. However, its a bit easier because your dad won't have to upload files each time he places them in the folder, they'll be uploaded automatically and you can likely setup your computer to download those files automatically.

 

[Product FRED]

Use Dropbox to sync the files. It installs a folder on your computer inside "My Documents" (or wherever you specify). Any files you drop in there will be synced to other computers you install Dropbox to automatically. You're provided with 2GB free space and unlimited bandwith. Also, multiple revisions of files can be kept.

 

[pparks1]

Yes, your upload speed is the #1 thing. It's like having a massively awesome fire engine that can pump out 50,000 gallons of water per second. If you pull up and attach a garden hose that only supplies 1/15th of a gallon of water per second...there is really nothing on the truck you can tweak to increase the quantity of water that the garden hose is supplying.

 

[xcode18]

thx for all the help

 

[kurahk7]

You can also transfer it onto an external drive (e.g. flash drive) which would be way faster.

 

[Zepher]

You can also transfer it onto an external drive (e.g. flash drive) which would be way faster.

He doesn't state how far his dads office is, so if it is very far away, then it may be slower.

 

[Wrams]

You can also use a Network Drive on your desktop, it's very easy and the fastest way to upload any file, I am a web developer and use this method on all my domains and clients domains.

Map Network Drive

1. From the desktop, click on Start and then right click on My Computer.
2. Then, click on Map Network Drive.
3. From that screen, click Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures, and then click Next.
4. Click Choose a custom network location, and then click Next.
5. Enter the following in the Internet or network address field:

Example is ftp://ftp.yourdomain.com

6. Enter your ftp username and password when prompted.

Example is username: usedom and password is 123abc you enter these details when prompted

Once you have done the above you can access your ftp for your domain in My Computer at the very bottom of page.

Then all you do is drag and drop your files that you want to upload into your folders on My Computer and it will upload them for you.

If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact me in this thread where i will assist you in creating your desktop FTP client.

This is very secure as your use the same username and password that you do with your CPanel account. Its just much quicker and easier to use.

Hope this help

 

[MilesAhead]

You can also transfer it onto an external drive (e.g. flash drive) which would be way faster.

He doesn't state how far his dads office is, so if it is very far away, then it may be slower.

Might have to FedEx overnight it. Or if there's a football field nearby, get a couple of really big rubber bands, tie them to the goal posts... well, you get the idea. Be sure to calculate for windage.

 

[Kari]

You can also use a Network Drive on your desktop, it's very easy and the fastest way to upload any file, I am a web developer and use this method on all my domains and clients domains.

It seems it's time for an old dog to learn some new tricks... Could you please explain how is this method faster than any other uploading method?

Other than that, I fully agree with you. This is a practical and easy method to use.

Kari

 

[surfasb]

You can also use a Network Drive on your desktop, it's very easy and the fastest way to upload any file, I am a web developer and use this method on all my domains and clients domains.

Map Network Drive

1. From the desktop, click on Start and then right click on My Computer.
2. Then, click on Map Network Drive.
3. From that screen, click Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures, and then click Next.
4. Click Choose a custom network location, and then click Next.
5. Enter the following in the Internet or network address field:

Example is ftp://ftp.yourdomain.com

6. Enter your ftp username and password when prompted.

Example is username: usedom and password is 123abc you enter these details when prompted

Once you have done the above you can access your ftp for your domain in My Computer at the very bottom of page.

Then all you do is drag and drop your files that you want to upload into your folders on My Computer and it will upload them for you.

If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact me in this thread where i will assist you in creating your desktop FTP client.

This is very secure as your use the same username and password that you do with your CPanel account. Its just much quicker and easier to use.

Hope this help

This would be more complex considering that both computers are likely behind routers, requiring that they open ports etc.

Skydrive is probably one of the easier methods.

Or Teamviewer, which is similar to LogMeIn.

 

[Wrams]

Damn, Sorry I got completely lost there and started thinking you where uploading to a domain not a PC, I did read your thread but by the time I replied I changed what you where asking in my own mind I know I'm mad

I also use Teamviewer 5 to teach web development and this is a very good option and transfer can be relatively quick, I would go with Teamviewer 5 and the good thing is it's completely FREE

Teamviewer 5 can be installed on your PC's or run as an online app if your not interested in adding more software to you PC's.

Goodluck and let us know how it went

 

[Wrams]

You can also use a Network Drive on your desktop, it's very easy and the fastest way to upload any file, I am a web developer and use this method on all my domains and clients domains.

It seems it's time for an old dog to learn some new tricks... Could you please explain how is this method faster than any other uploading method?

Other than that, I fully agree with you. This is a practical and easy method to use.

Kari

Well it's ease of access and once your folders are open the drag/drop is all thats needed, you just simply place the file your uploading into the directory your looking for, job done!

I have tried cPanel 11 and this method and everytime this method has uploaded faster than cPanel and also allowed me to download files faster too

As for why this is faster I don't exactly know I just know that when I do it it's always faster for me.

Hope this helps

 

[MilesAhead]

Drag & drop can be a drag if there's hundreds or thousands of files. By the time explorer counts how many files it's going to copy when it actually starts to copy, a command line oriented copy can be completed. That's why one of the MS guy came up with RichCopy. It doesn't count first, it just starts copying.