Multiple Macs (Networking)

[156457]

Hi there,

I currently own an iMac (Alu, 2.8Ghz, 10.5.5) and for Christmas this year I will be welcoming a MacBook to the household. Now, I'll be using the MacBook downstairs and in bed and when I don't really want to be at my desktop.

I would like to find out if there was a way of accessing the files + iTunes library on the iMac wirelessly on the MacBook, whilst the iMac was asleep. I'm aware I can do this when it's on, but I'm not sure if it's possible when the iMac is in sleep mode.

Also - I'd like to know if I'd be able to 'share' the external hard drive connected to my iMac with the MacBook (whether the iMac is asleep or not), I have no money or way of buying a router with USB capabilities and I was wondering whether Leopard would allow me to share the external USB drive with the MacBook wirelessly, is this possible?

Thanks in advance,
Nick.

 

[Tallest Skil]

Not while it's asleep, sorry.

Tick the appropriate boxes in Sharing in System Preferences to enable these functions.

 

[156457]

Not while it's asleep, sorry.

Tick the appropriate boxes in Sharing in System Preferences to enable these functions.

I have done, but I don't see anything about sharing my external?

Thanks.

Edit: Just realised you can add externals to the shared folder list, thanks!

Does anyone know of any other good tips or useful info for when networking with other Mac's? Thanks.

 

[StuBeck]

Its not very difficult really. The system will automatically come up and you'll basically be done for configuration. Just make sure they're setup to share and you'll be fine.