Whenever I try to transfer media files to either another pc on my network, or an external hard drive, the content starts to transfer but eventually loses internet conectivity? PC has no issue transferring files.

Whenever I try to transfer media files from my mc to either another PC on my network or to a network attached storage device, the transfer will start but eventually my internet connection will fail. The NAS is the "WD my book live". I have had no issues with my pc in downloading and uploading from the NAS. The mac can download from the NAS but, as already stated, will not upload. File sharing is turned on for all devices. Today I tried to transfer files directly from mac to PC and the same issue happened, which tells me it is an issue with the mac. I have seen this question around but have not seen any responses. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Format the extra HDD to EXFAT as previously indicated.  There are two ways that can use to transferr the data. 
1.  Connect both drives to the PC and the copy the files to the newly formatted (EXFAT) drive from the HDD with the data .  Then connect the EXFAT drive to the MBP and transfer the data to same.
2.  Connect both drives to the MBP and open DISK UTILITY>RESTORE.  Drag the drive with the data on it to the 'Source' field.  Drag the EXFAT drive to the 'Destination' field.  Click on the 'Restore' butt is on.  After the transfer has been completed, close DISK UTILITY and place the data on the MBP where you want it.
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