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Take control of my G5 screen
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If the computers are both in your home and on the same network - you don't need an internet connection - you do need a network connection.
Using built in tools I typically use my MackBook pro to remotely access and control my G5. Both are in my home and connected to the same local network.
If you explain a bit more about how these computers are connected, perhaps we can be of more help.
I'll try to explain. The G5 only has the power cable in it whereas the Macbook Pro as wifi connected. I have no screen for the G5 at the moment.
How can I know if the G5 is on the same network as my other Macs?
I'll try to explain. The G5 only has the power cable in it whereas the Macbook Pro as wifi connected. I have no screen for the G5 at the moment.
If I take your response literally that the ONLY cable in the G5 is a power cable, it's unlikely to be on any network. Do you have a network cable in the G5?
No. My dad's bringing over a LAN/network cable Monday (where does it go? In the G5 and where...?). Could you let me know how I can put the G5 on the same network? Thanks.
Best place would be into the device broadcasting the wifi your Macbook Pro is connected to. Internet is NOT needed to set up remote control. However a keyboard, mouse and monitor to configure remote access on the G5 IS required.
A cable is required - unless the G5 has wireless, but with no monitor you can't confirm or configure it.
Plug cable into router, yes provided the wireless access point used by your Macbook Pro is connected to that router. Otherwise the 2 devices wont be able to see each other.
I see. But once the G5 has the network cable in it... what next? Thanks.
Can't I access the G5 remotely to configure the wireless?
What did your G5 do before you got into this cabless situation ?
Did it have a working install of OSX ? Was there any kind of networking installed in terms of screen or drive sharing ?
In theory you might get away with once both Macs are on the same network as the G5 should appear as device on the Macbook.
If yes screensharing should work if you know the right login/password for the G5.
Did it have a working install of OSX ? Was there any kind of networking installed in terms of screen or drive sharing ?
In theory you might get away with once both Macs are on the same network as the G5 should appear as device on the Macbook.
If yes screensharing should work if you know the right login/password for the G5.
The G5 boots into Leopard with no password required. (It's running Leopard ok and is fully working). Would I be able to remotely control it from my rMBP when my dad connects the cable Monday? I think it should be ok. Thanks.
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Yeah - I've controlled it remotely before. How can I see a Powermac G5 in the store?
I want a 15" Powerbook (2005) and a G4 Cube.
I have a 2005 PBG4 and a Cube lol what do you mean by "in the store"?Yeah - I've controlled it remotely before. How can I see a Powermac G5 in the store?
I want a 15" Powerbook (2005) and a G4 Cube.
As others have said, it's easy to do with both on a network(no internet necessary) and with screen sharing enabled on the G5.
I have an Xserve G5 running Leopard Server and a Mini running Snow Leopard Server in the upstairs closet. Both are headless-there's no keyboard, monitor, or mouse connected. The Xserve doesn't even have a video card. I control both from one of several computers around the house, but usually my Macbook Pro.
OS X does have a built-in screen sharing app that makes this easy, although I personally use Chicken of the VNC. I prefer it because I find the desktop "blurry" using the built-in app.
I have an Xserve G5 running Leopard Server and a Mini running Snow Leopard Server in the upstairs closet. Both are headless-there's no keyboard, monitor, or mouse connected. The Xserve doesn't even have a video card. I control both from one of several computers around the house, but usually my Macbook Pro.
OS X does have a built-in screen sharing app that makes this easy, although I personally use Chicken of the VNC. I prefer it because I find the desktop "blurry" using the built-in app.
If I connect a network cable for the G5 - would I be able to remotely access my headless-G5 with Chicken of the VNC to access my G5? Thanks