How can I transfer files from pc to mac on same network?

Using an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network is a great way to transfer files between your PC and Mac without relying on your existing Wi-Fi router, especially if you want a quick, direct connection. It creates a private, peer-to-peer network between the two devices, which can be faster and more secure for large file transfers.

How to transfer files from PC to Mac on same network

1. Create an Ad-hoc Network on Windows (PC)

On Windows 10/11:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

Press Windows + X, then select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. Create the network:

Type the following command:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyTransferNetwork key=YourPassword123

Replace MyTransferNetwork with your preferred network name.

Replace YourPassword123 with a strong password.

3. Start the hosted network:

Type:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

4. Connect your Mac to this new Wi-Fi network:

On your Mac, go to Wi-Fi and select MyTransferNetwork.

Enter the password you set.

2. Configure File Sharing

Follow the same steps as in the SMB sharing method:

Enable File and Printer Sharing on Windows.

Share the folder(s) you want to transfer.

3. Connect from Mac

After connecting to the ad-hoc network:

Open Finder.

Use Go > Connect to Server (Command + K).

Enter smb://<Windows_IP_Address> (you can find your Windows IP with ipconfig).

Access the shared folder, authenticate if needed, and transfer files from PC to Mac on same network.