Absolute FASTEST way to transfer files btw 2 computers?

I've set up a network btw 2 airport-enabled laptops--one w/AirPort Extreme, the other w/old-school AirPort.
It's taking about 2 hours to transfer 1.5 gb from 1 to the other, using the network... Is there a faster method than this?
Thanks!
David

One addition also: I am not certain that the laptop with the older card can support a newer card. If a solution to this is crucial then have a look then have a look here and here, provided of course that the older mac does not support an newer card.
Both links above were provided by Frank Canzolino

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