Can't connect to shared computer

I am trying to transfer some files from my old mini to my new macbook. I have the folders shared on the mini I want to transfer and can see the mini in the finder on the macbook. The problem is I can't connect. I get an error stating "the server may not exist or is unavailable. Check the server name or address, network connection and try again" Both compters are on and connected wirelessly to my network. Anyone have any ideas of what the problem is? Thanks
I found a work around for this problem. I turned off the firewall on both computers. I'm sure there is a better or the correct way to do this so still any help would be appreciated for the future.

If you are downstream from the router, you probably don't need the firewall on.
Did you set up System Preferences/Sharing on both computers?

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