Connecting OSX snow leopard Macbook pro to 10.4.1 Macbook using a ethernet cable?

[JoshClayton406]

How do i connect my macbook pro to a macbook to transfer some files? I tried connecting via ethernet cable and restarted my macbook pro and it is still not visible or connecting to each other. I have my computer allowing connections through the settings... Any advice?

 

[DoFoT9]

you must turn on File Sharing in System Preferences->Networking.

that should get you going.

 

[Steve-M]

Do you need a cross over cable for this, or will a standard ethernet cable work? You could also transfer the files with bluetooth.

 

[DoFoT9]

Do you need a cross over cable for this, or will a standard ethernet cable work? You could also transfer the files with bluetooth.

nope apple has built in cross-over capabilities into all macs since forever, so nothing to worry about there.

bluetooth?? hahaha dont make me laugh! 60kbps ftw!! lol