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Amigalander
Oct 16, 2009, 04:25 PM
Is it possible to transfer files wirelessly between a Mac and a PC without a router? If not, then is it easy to do with an ethernet cable direct from Mac to PC? Thanks.


TEG
Oct 16, 2009, 04:26 PM
Simply have the Mac create a network, and have the PC connect to it. Alternatively, you can use an Ethernet cable, which would be much faster than any wireless setup.

TEG
calderone
Oct 16, 2009, 05:10 PM
This would be an ad-hoc network. You can find instructions on setting it up here:

http://www.macworld.com/article/46658/2005/09/octmobilemac.html
seb-opp
Oct 18, 2009, 09:55 AM
if you use ethernet, you need a cross-over cable which is different to a standard cable
calderone
Oct 18, 2009, 11:30 AM
if you use ethernet, you need a cross-over cable which is different to a standard cable

This is not true if both NICs are auto sensing. The OP would have to figure out whether that is the case or not.
Amigalander
Oct 19, 2009, 02:57 AM
Both NICs would need to be auto-sensing? I always assumed just one was needed to "cross" the connection. I have a new model MacBook Pro (which I believe is auto-sensing). The PC might not be tho.
belvdr
Oct 19, 2009, 06:40 AM
Both NICs would need to be auto-sensing? I always assumed just one was needed to "cross" the connection. I have a new model MacBook Pro (which I believe is auto-sensing). The PC might not be tho.

One is all that is needed, or you can always use a crossover cable, which always works.

If you use a standard patch cable and connect them together, as long as you get a link light, you're okay.