Does Transfering files through windows network use bandwidth

LiberatedPudding

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i have looked this up for about 30 min but no one can give me a answer. I'm using a Arris model TG862G router and i was just wondering if sharing files through LAN on Microsoft's network sharing center would use bandwidth or not? i'm with Cogeco Canada if that matter at all.
 
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Transferring data to another device on your internal LAN does not use any 'bandwidth' from your ISP.
Transferring data to something beyond the walls of your house does.