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dg45

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Original poster
Mar 26, 2009
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Boston MA
iam a new mac user HELP ME OUT
iam trying to connect my powerbook to my desktop windows pc.

i plugged a network cable from my PB to my wireless router,
i already have my desktop windows computer connected to my wireless router too.

i just setup a home network on my windows desktop.

AND NOW iam stuck.
what do i do next on my PB?
how do i setup a home network on my PB?

also some guy told me at work that i have to use some cable called Ethernet crossover cable. what the differants from a regular network cable that i got with my router?

Please help
iam tryin to transfer some files from my PB to my desktop.
 
thanks clyde2801 for the only one tryin to help me.

i already made a home network sharing/folder on windows desktop.

i just dont know how to do that on my PB and how how to connect/recognize my desktop on my PB.
 
thanks clyde2801 for the only one tryin to help me.

i already made a home network sharing/folder on windows desktop.

i just dont know how to do that on my PB and how how to connect/recognize my desktop on my PB.



Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS X 10.1, Mac OS X 10.0, Mac OS X 10.5, Windows

Hiya, have you tried following those steps laid out here?
It should make life a whole lot easier!! Beats doing it blind!

good luck :)
 
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