large file transfer over network

I am trying to copy a large file from my laptop to my desktop. The size of the file is about 1.2 gig.

My desktop is conencted to the router with a cable, and my laptop is wireless.

It starts off copying the file fine, but then I get an error saying the network is no longer available.

I'm assuming it is because the file is too big. The question I have is.. if I connect my laptop to the router with an actual cable, do you think the file will transfer? (If I had another cable, I would just try this, but I don't, and will have to go buy one).

TIA

Apparently you have something wrong with your wireless. File size should not have a impact. The wireless speed would be slower compared to wired.

Try using ftp instead of drag and drop.

Wire should not me a problem.

If you have not transfered files before, you may have a user access problem or firewall blocking it.

What type of wireless router and NIC are you using?

Grumpy

NIC = Network Interface Controller, which is what you plug your ethernet cable into on your computer. Chances are, it was built-in to your computer's motherboard. The NIC is only used for the wired network connection.

In your original question, it sounds to me like your wireless is simply dropping the connection. How solid is your wireless signal and connection?

You may not notice this on small file transfers since they complete quickly (before the connection is dropped).