pc-mac networking
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- dee
howdy all.
ok, so, I have a PC with XP on and a G4 powerbook with OS X on and I want to network them. I keep hearing how easy it is to do and surfed around a bit and all I managed to achive is get the mac to see the shared folders on the PC - and that doesn't work half the time.
Anyways, I'm getting my new Broadband connection in a few days and I want my CPUs to share it, without having to spend an extra £200. Also, I want my PC to see the files on the mac as well as the other way around.
Can I do it?
any ideas? anyone? anyone?
thanks!
- dstlb0
Buy an ADSL router to share the broadband connection, you should also be able to network the two computers through it although I don't know exactly how.
- mr_pants0
Just went throught the same thing with my G5.
Had to get a friend over because I kept reading how "easy" it was as well only to waste hours trying to get it to work.
The secret seems to be in changing the IP address of the PC so it dosen't conflict with the Mac. Make sure you also shut off the checkbox for "Protect my computer from the internet" (or something like that.)
Then on the Mac you create a new network connection specifically for sharing the computer files. If you have the two machines hooked together with a crossover ethernet cable the Mac will then be able to connect to the PC. The login ID the Mac asks for is the one you use for your PC. You should then see your Shared Folders mounted on the Mac.
Sorry I'm a little vague on details, I can check when I get in tonight and get more info about the connection and process.
- unknown0
On your PC, under the 'advanced' tab on your networking window, hit the check box that says, 'allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection.'
Than on your mac, just make sure all the connections are automatic.. dhcp.. that should do it..
Hope that helps..
- dee0
thanks guys, you've been very helpfull!