Newbie ?: Can I connect a PC to a Mac with an Ethernet cable?
Is it possible to connect a PC (Win XP) to a Powerbook 15" (with Tiger) using an ethernet crossover cable for the purpose of transferring files from the PC to the new PowerBook?
I've searched all over the place, but haven't been able to find the information explained in a simple manner...
Thanks!
I've searched all over the place, but haven't been able to find the information explained in a simple manner...
Thanks!
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EDIT: This shouldn't be in current hardware, should it?
Originally posted by Argelius
I've tried doing the "connect to server" maneuver on the Mac. However, I'm at a loss to figure out what the IP address is of my Windows notebook (sitting 12") away...
For the ip type "cmd" (no quotes) into the Run box to get a command prompt window. Then type "ipconfig" (again, no quotes) into the command prompt. the ip, as well as various other info will come up.
Originally posted by Argelius
Is it possible to connect a PC (Win XP) to a Powerbook 15" (with Tiger) using an ethernet crossover cable for the purpose of transferring files from the PC to the new PowerBook?
I've searched all over the place, but haven't been able to find the information explained in a simple manner...
Thanks!
Whenever I can't get something like that to work, I launch AIM on the pc, and iChat on the mac. Put everything in one folder on the pc, and then file transfer through your home-brew peer-to-peer network to the mac.
Originally posted by Nak
Whenever I can't get something like that to work, I launch AIM on the pc, and iChat on the mac. Put everything in one folder on the pc, and then file transfer through your home-brew peer-to-peer network to the mac.
I didn't know AIM does Bonjour...? Care to explain how you got that to work? I'm curious myself...
Or that is atleast what i think I did, the last time...
I posted this a long time ago, but may still be relevant:
-On PC and Mac, make sure the workgroup names are the same.
On PC, this means Start->MyComputer->Rightclcik->Properties->Computer Name-> press Change. Should be Workgroup as the workgroupname.
On Mac, Applications:Utilities launch Directory Access, click lock and enter password to admin, then click smb and configure. Make sure name is the same workgroup name as on PC.
-On Mac, System preferences:Sharing Tab. Click on Windows File Sharing
-On PC: Make sure you have atleast one folder shared.
-To mount PC share on the Mac:Go menu, Connect to Server. If the PC shows up great, just click it. If not, enter the IP as smb://IP_Adress/sharename. Enter userid and password and you are set
-To mount Mac shares on the PC:Start->My Network Places, Click Add Network Place. Click Next a few times, till you see a Browse button, click browse, expand Entire Network object until you see the Mac name there.
Both the Mac and the PC have to have folders shared inorder to share.
If either computer can't 'see' the other:
-check cables
-check workgroup names are the same
-ensure folders are shared
-pick up XP box and heave it out the Window.