How to Network 2 Macs ...?

fab5freddy · Apr 26, 2008, 01:28 AM

I have a MacBook Pro 15" intel running Tiger 10.4.11,
and a Brand new Mac Pro Tower running Leopard 10.5.2...

I have plugged an Ethernet cable between the 2 Macs,
but cannot seem to find a connection between the two...?

Is there something i have to do in Network System Prefs ?

thanks!

EricNau · Apr 26, 2008, 01:32 AM

Yes, go to System Preferences > Sharing, and check File Sharing (or any other networking services you wish to enable). ...You'll need to do this on both macs.

richard.mac · Apr 26, 2008, 01:37 AM

have you turned on File Sharing in Sharing Preferenes? your MBP should appear under "Shared" in the Finder sidebar on the MP and vice versa for the MBP.

also instead of plugging an ethernet cable from the MP to the MBP all the time why not just plug the MP into a wireless router and then just file share to the MBP wirelessly? thats if you have a wireless router of course.

fab5freddy · Apr 26, 2008, 01:59 AM

ok, so far, so good......

now i can see both computers, but i can only get into the Public Drop Box..
How can i get into the entire Mac ..?

thanks!

TH-Gunner · Apr 26, 2008, 03:02 AM

If you connect the two computers directly together via ethernet, you need a crossover cable.

It's probably easier to use a switch or a router that has a switch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fab5freddy

ok, so far, so good......

now i can see both computers, but i can only get into the Public Drop Box..
How can i get into the entire Mac ..?

thanks!

You'll need to open up other folders for sharing in System Preferences.

swiftaw · Apr 26, 2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH-Gunner

If you connect the two computers directly together via ethernet, you need a crossover cable.

No you don't. Macs have auto-switching ethernet ports.

decal · Apr 26, 2008, 04:38 AM

That's the great thing about macs you do not need a cross-over cable any old eithernet cable will do!!

EricNau · Apr 26, 2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richthomas

also instead of plugging an ethernet cable from the MP to the MBP all the time why not just plug the MP into a wireless router and then just file share to the MBP wirelessly? thats if you have a wireless router of course.

Naturally, wireless will be numerous times slower, but for the added convenience it may be worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH-Gunner

You'll need to open up other folders for sharing in System Preferences.

Or you can click on "Connect As..." at the top of the finder window and enter your user name and password for the other computer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by decal

That's the great thing about macs you do not need a cross-over cable any old eithernet cable will do!!

In fairness, PCs now contain the same auto-switching ports.

decal · Apr 26, 2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricNau

Naturally, wireless will be numerous times slower, but for the added convenience it may be worth it.

Or you can click on "Connect As..." at the top of the finder window and enter your user name and password for the other computer.

In fairness, PCs now contain the same auto-switching ports.

Well there you go, I did not know PC now had auto-switching ports! The things you learn reading MacRumors forums.

TH-Gunner · Apr 27, 2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftaw

No you don't. Macs have auto-switching ethernet ports.

Sweet.

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EricNau Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA	Yes, go to System Preferences > Sharing, and check File Sharing (or any other networking services you wish to enable). ...You'll need to do this on both macs.
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fab5freddy Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heaven or Hell	ok, so far, so good...... now i can see both computers, but i can only get into the Public Drop Box.. How can i get into the entire Mac ..? thanks!
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