Connect two macs wirelessly

How to connect two mac wirelessly?
I tried creating a network, but after that, I can't connect the internet.

If each Mac can get on the Internet, without re-wiring, your network is already in place.
Do not create a Network. If you did, you will need to tear that down before proceeding.
Enable File Sharing on each Mac, NOT Internet Sharing.
Mac 101: File Sharing

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Directly Connect Two Macs Via Ethernet

This has certainly been answered before, but a quick search didn't give any results. So here goes ...
I wanted to connect two macs via ethernet. I use the mount tool in finder "connect to server" all the time with machines on a network, but I've never done with with two macs directly connected.
So I connect them and my first instinct is to check the IP address of the machine I want to connect to. I then go to "connect to server" and type it in using the AFP protocol, but it doesn't work.
At this point I'm stumped and not sure what to do. I don't use the "network" item in the finder sidebar very often but I clicked it, and sure enough the machine I want to connect to was listed, and I was able to connect / mount.
So here's my question ... if I wanted to use "connect to server" tool, or even mount it manually with the mount command, how would I do it? Is it using AFP still to mount and the IP address is just bogus? Something else going on?

But I'm telling you I tried using the IP address ... here, let me try again ...
I find this address on the machine I want to connect to: 169.254.177.122
I put this into "connect to server" on the machine I want to connect from: afp://169.254.177.122
It spins for a while, then says it can't connect. Strangely, if I do a cmd-i on the machine in the network sidebar, it says: nfs:// automount ... into /Network
So are you sure putting in the ip should work? If so what am I doing wrong?
Okay ... plot thickens. When I cmd-i after I connect, it indeed says it is an AFP connect, but it gives the "local" name, say powerbook.local. But then, if I "ping powerbook.local" if gives me back the same IP I tried in connect to server. Huh?
mbp:~ rjcarr$ ping powerbook.local
PING powerbook.local (169.254.177.122): 56 data bytes
Weird. It isn't that big of a deal ... I just like to know what is going on.

Can connect two Macs with USB2 cable?

Can connect two Macs with USB2 cable?

You can connect two Macs with an ethernet wire, or conect two Macs using Firewire if one is placed in target disk mode, but that is it.

Can I connect two macs with thunder bolt ?

can i connect two macs with thunderbolt like I do with firewire and IP? I don't want to transfer files by using the control "T" at startup . I want use VNC to control one mac from the other and use thunderbolt vs ethernet.
thanks for any help

You can connect the two. Whether you can use VNC, I have no idea.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC913ZM/A
Ciao.

Is it possible to connect two Macs via USB ?

Is it possible to connect two Macs via USB just like Firewire back in the day via Target mode or is there something similar? I am asking this because about 2-3 years ago I would normally image Macs via Target Mode. I used to have a regular Macbook running 10.6 along with a customized-ready-to-go .dmg image saved on the Desktop. Whenever I needed to put that image into any Mac I would simply connect the two Macs via Firewire, I would then press "T" at startup which will get me in Target Mode, I would then see the disk appear in the desktop of the Mac I had the image. I would then copy that image to the T mode macbook using super duper. Can this still be done through USB with new models and if so will I also need to press T at startup ?

No, USB connection does not qualify for this, only firewire and thunderbolt, as I read (but cannot test, for the time being I have only one such mac around).
This is why the short series of alu MBs (2008) are not qualified for target mode either.
p.s. What ‘new models’ do you refer to?

Connecting two macs

Until recently my only Aperture library has been on my Macbook Pro (Aperture 3). Irecently bought a lovely new iMac, and installed the library on that via the vault on another hard drive. Its running very nicely on the iMac. So far so good. I now want to update the library on the Macbook Pro with what I have done on the iMac. I have foud the appropriate instructions in Aperture help and am set to go BUT dont know how I should connect the two macs. USB? Firewire? Ethernet cable? My wifi router? Iknow this is avery basic question but I am stumped.

My wifi router?
If they're both able to access the Internet simultaneously, open the Sharing pane of System Preferences on one machine, enable File Sharing, and use the Connect to Server command from the Finder's Go menu.
If you're using a non-802.11n wireless network, Ethernet will give you faster speed.
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Two Macs, wireless network - working off same document??

I have done some searching on here and can't find what I am looking for - so here is the post.
I just got a new 17" iMac. I gave my 2004 eMac to my wife. I am connected to our DSL router via ethernet cable, she is connected via Extreme wireless card. Both running most up-to-date OSX.
We have always had one iPhoto folder (thanks to that nifty program that lets you create them wherever you want - can't think of its name) that we shared when we both had accounts on the eMac. We also share the same Quicken data file from our two accounts.
I am wondering if there is a way to continue to do this the way we are now set up?? I know I can turn on "sharing" in iPhoto so that she can see my library and I can see hers. I have read that was really slow over the wireless connection though. But if I wanted, is there a way for us to continue to use the same library folder - so that no matter who uploads pictures on their computer, we always see the same thing?
That is the same thing I want to be able to do with the Quicken file - whoever inputs transactions doesn't matter. We both still see the same data.
Thanks for any knowledgable help!
Eric

Actually, I figured out how to do the document thing. I logged in to one machine from the other (file sharing turned on), saved password login info in keychain, and went to the file I wanted to open. Once opened, the program saves that as the location for the file. SO....when I go to open the program and it loads the file, if I am not logged into the machine it logs in automatically and opens!
On sharing one iPhoto library. I have played with it a little (but can't do it fully yet b/c my new Intel iMac has iLife '06 and the eMac has '05 - the library on '06 is unreadable by the '05 version). Actually, the delay is very minimal, and once the library is "loaded" things seem to work at about normal speed. From what I have seen, it seems very doable with acceptable speeds. Mostly that has been on the "share library" feature - but that is over wireless. So I would think that whether I am sharing a library, or running the library from the machine, it should be the same result.
thanks for feedback.

Connecting two WRT54G wireless routers - how to configure

Hi All,
I have two WRT54G wireless routers. One is currently providing wireless access for several users at a local law firm. I need to connect a second wireless router for a user who works for another company in the same office. The second wireless router is basically going to be used for Internet access. The Office Manager at the law office does not want the user from the other company using their wireless router directly, BUT they will allow me to hook up the second wireless router for Internet access. I realize this doesn't really make sense in terms of security, but this is the scenario I must abide to. So I am wondering how to configure the second router. I am thinking that I connect a CAT5 from one port on the first router to the Internet port on the second router. I am also guessing that I need to assign the the second router a static IP with a different subnet such as 192.168.2.1. I am not sure if the first router still has the default 192.168.1.1. If the first router does use 192.168.1.1 would I need to change the IP on the second one to one on another subnet? Thanks.

You will need a setup like this:
Modem --- new WRT54G ---- existing WRT54G
192.168.2.1 192.168.1.1 ( "Local IP address" )
Modem connects to Internet port of new WRT54G.
LAN port of new WRT54G connects to Internet port on existing WRT54G.
SSID: different on each router (do not use "linksys" )
SSID broadcast: enabled on both routers
encryption: recommend WPA2, or at least WPA (can be same or different on the two routers).
passwords: different on each router.
channel: try to stay at least 5 channels apart. Usually channel 1, 6, and 11 work best, but any two different channels can be used.
Any "port forwarding" used by existing WRT54G must also be done on new WRT54G.
Both routers need a real login password (not "admin" )
New WRT54G will need "Intenet connection type" set to whatever is currently on existing WRT54G. Internet connection type for existing WRT54G will need to be set to DHCP.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 01-15-2008 01:54 AM

Connecting Two WRV200s Wirelessly?

Due to layout of the house and lack of wire access, need to connect two WRV200's wirelessly. One will be connected to my cable modem and the other will need to provide additional coverage but act as an access point to the net. Can someone tell me how I go about doing this?

Not at all. The WRV200 requires a wired internet connection. To extend wireless coverage you need a repeater. With second WRV200 you have to connect them with a cable to make some use of them. If it is not possible to get a cable connection inside the house consider going outside of the house. Maybe that works better...

Connecting two macs using ethernet

Hi All
am attempting to link my iMac and Mabook. I've done it before with a firewire cable, but have forgotten how to. Have tried varios combinations of password and user name, but can't get access to macbook from my imac. Am wanting to transfer photos from macbook to imace.
Saw a post about connecting using ethernet, but equally am not sure how to.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Robert

As Jolly Giant says you need to enable file sharing, though only on the mac you want to connect to. IE, if you want to connect to the MacBook from the iMac you'd enable sharing on the MacBook.
To connect by ethernet, simply plug one end of the cable into one mac and the other end into the other. If you connect to a wireless network using airport and your mac is set to use the airport before the ethernet (see system prefs> network> list at the side shows order) you may have to turn the airport off on one of the computers to ensure you're transferring files across the ethernet (rather than the wireless, which will be far slower).
Once you've connected the cable and turned sharing on the shared computer should show up in the sidebar of a Finder window. If it doesn't, check that Finder is set to show shared computers, in the menubar Finder > Preferences > Sidebar > Tick Connected Servers & Bonjour Computers.
Clicking on the shared computer's icon in the sidebar should connect you as a guest, however at the top of the Finder pane there will be a black bar that says Connected As: you can then connect as yourself and you should be able to see everything on the other computer

Connecting two Mac minis and using one monitor

I am thinking about getting two Mac minis to run concurrently, accessing both on the same Thunderbolt Display (also to be acquired) using screen sharing and connecting the two Macs via firewire (or thunderbolt).
I have certain programs I need to run in Windows (Bloomberg terminal and MS Excel in Windows version) but don't want to run them in parallel on one computer as (in my experience) the performance is very slow.
By running two computers at the same time, I'm hoping that can avoid the entire system griding to a halt. I also think it will allow me to upgrade more cheaply as the Mac mini is improved over time.
Is this a completely daft idea? Would I be better off with a new iMac or a refurbish Mac Pro?
Any feedback is welcome, even of the abusive variety.

"File sharing preferences" is indeed how to do it. Connect both minis to your router (one by ethernet cable, one by wifi, it doesn't matter.)
Then turn on "File Sharing" in Sharing Prefs on both minis. Also, give them both meaningful, different names under "Computer Name".
Then, when you open a finder window on one mini, the other one should appear under "Shared", like this:

Connect two routers-wireless

Hello, I am looking around the forums and can't find and i'd like to know next:
I have two routers Linksys (wrv200 and wrt110). One on one side of the house, the other will be at the other side od the house. Questions:
- Is it possible to wirelessly connect second to frist
- Second willl broadcast the same SSID (wireless and other settings) as the first and will have the function of covering the signal on the other side of the house and outside, where the first virtually could not
- Which one of these two routerja recommend as the first (connect to a modem)
- What is all need to set athe first and second routerj
Thanks for help.

You cannot connect two Linksys Routers Wirelessly, you have to have them connected with cables...see this

Connect two Macs to one Thunderbolt Display?

I am using a MacBook Pro and Thunderbolt Display. I own also a Mac Mini without Thunderbolt port but HDMI and wonder if I can connect this Mac mini to my Display as well using the second Thunderbolt port on the Display and a HDMI/Thunderbolt adapter? I have been searching for a HDMI/Thunderbolt switch but without success. Any other thoughts?

TB display will only work using TB port. There is no adapter that I know of to connect to any other type of port.

Connecting two macs to run programs

Hello,
I've posted elsewhere but was redirected here.
This is a very open ended question about connecting my Mac (Main) to another one (White).
I use open source software such as R, currently on my Macbook. However, my programs are time consuming, so I outsource some of the work to another Macbook that someone lends me, as follows: R is installed on both machines, and I transfer the source files from Main to White using the shared folder.
Is there a better to do this? Ideally I'd like to be able to send instruction from Main to White, and have display of White within Main. Is it asking for too much?
I also have an older Linux machine I'd like to put to use. Here I don't have a shared folder, so I use a flash disk... Any better idea?

I also have an older Linux machine I'd like to put to use. Here I don't have a shared folder, so I use a flash disk... Any better idea?
Mac OS includes support for NFS, the native Unix network file sharing system. You may share files between Mac OS X systems with NFS as well as other Unix Systems. However, the documentation on how you make the shares is rather limited. Once you learn how to configure the net info database with the netinfo command, the shares are not too hard to make.
While it is not require,NFS encourages you to have common UIDs and GIDs.
"NFS Manager is a graphical user interface to control all built-in NFS features of Mac OS X. "
http://www.bresink.de/osx/NFSManager.html
[QUOTE=bogoliubov;2472988]Ok, so how can I check my UID? I've heard that it's dangerous to change the UID, so how should I do if I want the permissions to work in both OSes?[/QUOTE]
You can change the permissions of files and directories in either OS.
I suggest that you make a complete backup of your system. You should create a second administrator account from which you use to change your original account. You should log out your original account before proceeding.
Mac OS X ... harddrive -> Applications -> Utilities -> terminal
Ubuntu ... Applications > Accessories > Terminal
Your current user is:
echo $USER
Let's assume myuser
To find out your UID and GID do:
ls -ln
ls -l
Or, you can use the id command.
id
compare the output and write down what you find.
You best use the numeric value for your userid. In this case it is 500. To list all the files owned by a userid do:
sudo find / -user 500 -exec ls {} \;
# adding a -x before the / limits the search to the current file system.
Mac OS X ... harddrive -> Applications -> Utilities -> NetInfo Manager
In the middle column is the function. Pick users then select your user. Click on the lock at the bottom of the panel. Go into the property list and change UID and GID.
In the Ubuntu terminal,
man 5 passwd
... will give you the format of the passwd file.
sudo nano /etc/passwd
... the format is user-name, password, uid, gid, ...
control-o
... to save
control-x
... to quit
The groups are defined in /etc/group
cat /etc/group
Now change the UID and GID of all files:
You best use the numeric value for your userid. In this case it is 500.
sudo find / -user 500 -exec chown 1100:211 {} \;
/* Where chown has the format of chown uid:gid file-name */
/* adding -print before -exec lists the files that will be changed. */
/* You may want to leave off :211 if your uid & gid are not paired. */
/* Notice the -exec runs another command on the found file. */
sudo find / -group 20 -exec chgrp 211 {} \;
On the Mac you get into single user mode by holding down command-s when you poweron your machine. Just in case you run into problems.
On Mac OS, there are a few files that have the old uid as part of their names. The .Trashes file will be only removal media and maybe everywhere.
/.Trashes/501
/Library/Caches/com.apple.IntlDataCache.501
/Library/Caches/com.apple.IntlDataCache.sbdl.501
/Library/Caches/com.apple.user501pictureCache.tiff
On Linux, there are a few files that have the old user name as part of their file and folder names:
Here is another explaination of the procedure. ( It misses some file because the auther checks only the most likely places.
http://lissot.net/netinfo/change_user.html
Robert

How to network two macs wirelessly

Need simple instructions on how to network two macs wirelessly

Animal,
Please describe what you are trying to do and what the goal is, if you simply want to share files then turn on File Sharing on both computer. Apple explains this in their File sharing article.

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