How to Transfer Files Using WLANby Daniel Hatter, Demand Media GoogleComputers connected via a Wireless Local Area Network, or WLAN, can transfer files over the network to other connected computers. Network file transfers can be very convenient, especially in collaboration situations -- such as business projects -- that require frequent file sharing. To transfer files over your WLAN, configure a few settings on each computer you plan to transfer files to or from. Once configured, you can transfer your files using a simple drag-and-drop method.Set Up WLAN Public Folder SharingStep 1Log in to one of the computers you want to enable sharing on, and then click "Start | Control Panel | Network and Internet | Network and Sharing Center."Step 2Click the "Change advanced sharing settings" link in the left pane, and then click the down arrow next to the network profile labeled "current profile."Related Reading: How to Externally Transfer Files From an Old PC to a New PCStep 3Select the "Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders" option under "Public folder sharing," click "Save changes," and then confirm the operation, if prompted.Step 4Repeat this process on any other computer in your WLAN that you want to transfer files to or from.Transfer the FilesStep 1Click the "Start" menu on the computer you want to transfer files from, and then click "Documents."Step 2Click the "Public Documents" subfolder in the left pane of the Documents window to open it.Step 3Drag and drop the files you want to transfer over your WLAN into the Public Documents window.Step 4Click the "Start" menu on the computer you want to transfer the files to, and then click "Network."Step 5Double-click on the source computer's name, and then double-click the "Public Documents" folder.Step 6Drag and drop the files from the other computer onto your desktop to transfer them over the WLAN.