Connecting Imac to Emac

Can anyone advise me on the best way to connect an Emac (osx 10.3.9) to an Imac (10.4.7) to access both hardrives and transfer files
Thanks

Hi,
If you just want to transfer files from one to another, the best way is, probably, to use 'target disk mode'. This is where you connect both computers with a normal firewire cable. Have one computer turn on (the computer you want to use while transfering) and then turn the other on and hold down the 'T' key.
You will shortly see a floating firewire symbol and then that computer's HDD will mount on the other computer's desktop... simple. Be careful when transfering files though - target disk mode over-rides any permissions on the target computer, so you can potentially mess up your computer if you delete or change something you shouldn't.
If you wanted to network the computers, get a switch (or router/switch if you also wanted both computers to access your internet connection if you have one), connect both computers via airport or ethernet and enable personal file sharing in the sharing pane of system preferences, making sure that the personal fire sharing tick box is ticked in both your firewall and the sharing tabs.
To connect to another computer, the easiest way is to open a new finder window and click on the network icon and then you'll see the other computer - pretty simple!
hope it helps...

Similar Messages

  • Can't Connect to an eMac with ARD 3.1

    Hi
    I am having difficulty connecting to an eMac (G4 1GHz with 1 GB RAM) using ARD 3.1 unlimited.
    The eMac shows up in the list of computers when accessed through an Airport network and through the Internet using a fixed IP address. Using ARD, I was able to update the ARD client software and change the access privileges from my G4 Powerbook, but I cannot establish a connection to observe or control the computer. Even connecting them directly to each other with a cat 5e Ethernet cable wouldn't allow me to control or observe the eMac.
    I have a 20" iMac G4 at home that works flawlessly through Airport and through the Internet using it's static IP from a different Internet service provider.
    What am I missing?
    Thanks
    Brent
    AL PB 15   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

    Hi Again
    I spoke with Apple Support about my problem. The summary of my conversation is this:
    1 - The client software must be version 3.1 if ARD is 3.1. I had the 3.1 client on the problem eMac all along – installed it with ARD in fact.
    2 - Since I can connect to other computers it is not the software that is the problem.
    3 - He suggested turning off the firewall on the problem eMac. I did and lo and behold I can observe and control it. Since all the other functions work with the firewall on he tells me it's then a problem with the firewall rules. But I only use Mac OS X 10.4's built in firewall settings, i.e. I click the buttons beside services and go from there. I have never altered the OS's rules with the preference panel (not allowed to by the OS) or with terminal (don't know how). I find it quite odd that on this one machine I can't observe and control it using Apple Inc.'s firewall settings.
    4 - My basic support package with the unlimited version of ARD does not include the tech helping me set up a new firewall. Here in Canada that's CAN$599 for not being able to help with what is definitely an Apple problem. Hmm.
    Everyone who is having similar problems should try turning off the firewall to see if that remedies the problem. If it does then setting up a new firewall in the sharing preferences and setting your own rules is the answer. Simply copying the settings for TCP and UDP ports that Apple uses should work I’m guessing. I'll try and it see.
    Wish me luck; the tech from Apple did!
    Brent

  • Having problems connecting iMac(late 2006) running 10.7.5 to a Samsung Flat Screen TV using separate audio/speaker cable and HDMI standard cable, mini-DVI to HDMI video converter.  TV displays generic Apple galaxy background and "some" windows (e.g. scree

    Not sure that I have selected the correct forum.  Hope my questions are clearly stated.
    Having problems connecting iMac(late 2006) running 10.7.5 to a Samsung Flat Screen TV using separate audio/speaker cable and HDMI standard cable, mini-DVI to HDMI video converter.  TV displays generic Apple galaxy background and "some" windows (e.g. screen resolution choices).   It does not show Mail or Safari menus.  System preferences'  display "gathered" the Samsung and chose its resolution.  I did not find a way to select the Samsung as my display.
    In addition to having old hardware, we have Verizon FIOS providing internet and TV access.  Is there any way to make this work for us?  We would like to stream video (Netflix) and view shows from the Web.  Do we need Apple TV to do this?  Or is it not possible with our old iMac?  My husband thinks that our Airport could be a factor. 
    Thank you

    Lately, I have been seeing a lot of posts with users trying to use their Macs/iMacs to mirror their streaming video from their Macs to an HDTV.
    There are, actually, many alternatives to choose from than just from a Mac.
    You need to have or invest in a WiFi capable router for all of these examples.
    Apple TV only integrates with WiFi and newer Mac hardware. So, if you want to have total integrated experience, if you have a 2011 Mac or newer, you might as well pay the $100 for the AppleTV box.
    If you have a older Mac, like I have noticed many users do, then you have other options.
    If you want to elimate long cable clutter and having your Mac at the mercy of your TV all of the time,  you can still use the AppleTV box independently or purchase cheaper alternative media streaming boxes from Roku, Sony, Boxee or any number of electronics manufacturers that now have media streaming boxes and media streaming capability built into DVD/Blu-ray players.
    These eliminate long cable clutter by being close to the HDTV where shorter, less expensive cables can be used.
    Another alternative for iPad users is to use an iPad with the USB/HDMI video adapter and use your iPad as the streaming box. This ties up your iPad in much the same way as it does with your Mac, but again the iPad can be close to the TV and use minimal cables to the TV.
    Another alternative to is to use a combination of an iPad and your Mac to stream content that is only available to stream online from a computer. In this case, you can use a desktop remote app on your iPad and Mac. A good and cheap Desktop Remote app is Splashtop Remote. This allows you to completely connect your iPad remotely, over Wifi, to your iMac desktop. The app streams both video and sound to the iPad which is still connected to your HDTV. The resultant stream video picture will be smaller than the size of your HDTV, but it will still be plenty large enough to watch. Again, if you own a iPad and an Intel Mac, this method also allows minimal cabling to the TV.

  • I am trying to connect IMAC OSx 10.9.4 to Suddenlink thru ethernet connection in New Bern NC.  No luck.  Any hints?

    I am trying to connect IMAC OSx 10.9.4 to Suddenlink thru ethernet connection in New Bern NC.  No luck.  Any hints?

    If you bring up Safari browser, and go to www.google.com, does it give you an error?
    It is possible that you are not getting DNS. From the OSX terminal can you run the following two commands
    1. dig www.google.com
    2. ifconfig en0
    3. ifconfig en1
    4. ping -c 3 www.google.com
    1. Example output...
    ; <<>> DiG 9.8.3-P1 <<>> www.google.com
    ;; global options: +cmd
    ;; Got answer:
    ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 44161
    ;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 5, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0
    ;; QUESTION SECTION:
    ;www.google.com. IN A
    ;; ANSWER SECTION:
    www.google.com. 92 IN A 173.194.121.18
    www.google.com. 92 IN A 173.194.121.20
    www.google.com. 92 IN A 173.194.121.16
    www.google.com. 92 IN A 173.194.121.17
    www.google.com. 92 IN A 173.194.121.19
    ;; Query time: 43 msec
    ;; SERVER: 192.168.1.1#53(192.168.1.1)
    ;; WHEN: Sat Sep  6 17:19:56 2014
    ;; MSG SIZE  rcvd: 112
    Example output for commands 2 and 3
    ifconfig en0
    en0: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500
      ether b8:e8:56:35:bf:e2
      inet6 fe80::bae8:56ff:fe35:bfe2%en0 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x4
      inet 192.168.1.9 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 192.168.1.255
      nd6 options=1<PERFORMNUD>
      media: autoselect
      status: active
    ifconfig en1
    en1: flags=8963<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,PROMISC,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500
      options=60<TSO4,TSO6>
      ether 72:00:00:79:ee:b0
      media: autoselect <full-duplex>
      status: inactive
    Example output of 4.
    ping -c 3 www.google.com
    PING www.google.com (173.194.121.18): 56 data bytes
    64 bytes from 173.194.121.18: icmp_seq=0 ttl=250 time=9.049 ms
    64 bytes from 173.194.121.18: icmp_seq=1 ttl=250 time=10.568 ms
    64 bytes from 173.194.121.18: icmp_seq=2 ttl=250 time=9.393 ms
    --- www.google.com ping statistics ---
    3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
    round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 9.049/9.670/10.568/0.650 ms

  • Connect iMac 2011 as a display for another iMac 2011

    Hello.
    I have two iMac's 2011, and want to use one of them as a display for another.
    Is there any way to do that?
    Best regards,
    Alexey

    Thanx for reply!
    My mistake - one of iMac's is 2010 (iMac11,3).
    According to this doc, there is no way to connect iMac 2010 to 2011 in TDM.
    Maybe there is another way to do that (over ethernet or any other interface)?
    A.

  • Can i connect imac and macbook by usb?

    can i connect imac and macbook pro by using USB clable? i just want pass my files and music from macbook to imac.
    thank you

    You can't connect both computers by USB. The easiest way is to connect them using a FireWire cable (if your iMac and your MacBook Pro have got FireWire ports), and put your MacBook in target disk mode (start your MacBook holding the T key).
    Doing this, the iMac will detect the MacBook's hard disk as an external disk, so you can easily access to your files from Finder and copy the data you want to the iMac's hard disk

  • How do you connect iMac early 2006 fw400 to new iMac thunderbolt

    how do you connect iMac early 2006 fw400 to new iMac thunderbolt

    Looks like you'll need a couple of things if it's going to work at all...
    TB->FW adapter...
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=885718&Q=&is=REG&A=detail s
    9-pin<->6-pin cable or adapter...
    http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/1394B96036/
    In the case of using Target Disk mode between computers, a similar restriction is also present. The adapter will work in Target Disk Mode; however, it will only do so if first plugged into the system before invoking target disk mode so it can be initialized by the firmware.
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57486268-263/apples-thunderbolt-firewire-ad apter-is-a-one-way-connector/

  • Connecting iMac and MacBook Pro using a non-Apple wireless router

    I use a Belkin wireless router. Is there any way for me to connect iMac and MacBook Pro using the router to share files? I think I read somewhere that I need AirPort Extreme for this, but I'm not sure. Thank you.

    Great resource from Dennis...file sharing, I.e. networking, is a function of the operating system settings and not the brand of router. Using Mac OS X 10.6 on both machines makes it really seamless. Following Dennis's kb article should make the two almost act like one machine.

  • How can i can connect imac 24 pouce and macbook to use the screen of the imac ?

    how can i can connect imac 24 pouce and macbook to use the screen of the imac ?

    You can't. It requires a 2009 or later 27" iMac to use Target Display Mode. You could try using software like ScreenRecycler.

  • Beginner question: Can I create a hybrid home network between an ethernet-connected iMac and an airport connected Macbook Pro using a hybrid router?

    I recently acquired an friend's used iMac, I don't know anything about networks and all I can find is how to create a Wi-Fi home network but nothing about hybrid Ethernet/Wi-Fi networks.
    I have the iMac connected via Ethernet to the wireless router.
    I connect via Airport with my MacBook Pro
    I would appreciate if anyone has any pointers as to how I can start setting up a network between my ethernet-connected iMac and WiFi connected Macbook.
    Thanks!

    ethernet and airport/WiFi are just transmission media for the same network. If you can get internet on both computers, they are networked. Using the same router = same network.
    So now, what is it you want to do? Share files between them?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1549
    http://gigaom.com/2008/09/26/mac-101-sharing-files-between-2-macs/
    http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/62450/how-to-share-files-between-two-ma cs-at-home

  • Syncing AppleTV and a connected iMac

    Does anyone know how to get movies purchased on AppleTV synced with iTunes on a connected iMac?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    They will only transfer mac to a synced library, are you sure your library isn't streaming only.

  • Imac G5 - Emac File Share ideas needed

    Hi. We have an emac (runs OS x 10.4.3) which connects to internet via an airport wireless network already setup at home.
    We recently purchased a new Imac G5 and now I want to let the Imac users see and share the iTunes, iPhoto etc files that are already on the emac.
    I read some forums entries using a 'file sharing' search and found some ideas like: put files under the user everyone logs in as on the emac into 'shared' instead of the personal folder currently used (my username logged into by everyone on emac). Not sure this will be entirely enough?
    Is it possible to have iPhoto and iTunes point to 2 libraies? the Local one (imac) and a shared location over a wireless airport (the emac)? This is ideally what we want) If I want to make the imac the 'system of records' or the keeper of all content then the scenario is the same but the emac becomes a slave of the imac for files essentially.
    Thanks much for any insights
    Kaufmann family

    You can share your iTunes library over a wired or wireless network by turning on sharing in iTunes preferences. Look in iTunes support (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/) for more details on how to do it. Not sure about iPhoto, however.

  • IMac (Intel), eMac G4 One Printer - How do I share?

    My parents have two computers, iMac running x.5.1 and the emac running x.4.8. They have one printer and wish to share. I bought a Belkin switch, but not until you open that package does it tell you nothing above x.2.8. So, in layman terms and inexpensive (no airport), how can I get my parents to use one printer and not have one computer having to be on all the time? Please describe in detail,as in wires or hubs, switches, etc... I Thank You for sounding stupid and asking for your kind help!

    Hello Douglas:
    Welcome to Apple discussions.
    I can only describe my approach. I have two iMacs connected to the Internet (DSL) via a router. My HP printer also has Ethernet capability. In my case, it is plug and play when everything is connected to the router via Ethernet.
    In the old days, I did have a USB printer and I connected it to both iMacs via a manual switch, but I do not recall the brand as I sold it sometime ago.
    Barry

  • Lost airport connection to my emac

    I have an airport extreme with a new intel imac and an older emac working off it. It had been doing fine then the suddenly the emac no longer works. when i try to connect to the wireless network the internet connect program freezes. the Imac is still doing fine. the icon for the airport is not in the menu bar of the emac but the card is read by the system profiler. i have disconnected the card and reconnected it. i have rebooted all the modems and routers but the system prefference network sstatus still says "airport does not have an IP address and cannot connect to the internet". any ideas?
    emac   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

    Try the following, in order, on the eMac until resolved:
    1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
    - System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Configure
    - In the "By default, join:" pull-down menu, select "Preferred networks"
    - Delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list
    1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
    - Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
    - Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
    - Restart, or log out then back in.
    1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
    - System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Configure
    - In the "By default, join:" pull-down menu, select "Preferred networks"
    - Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
    - Restart or log out then back in.
    2. Run the Disk Utility to repair Disk Permissions.
    3. Turn off the Mac OS X Firewall
    - System Preferences > Sharing > Firewall
    - Click the "Stop" button.
    4. Move System Configuration Files
    (Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
    - Go to /Library/Preferences
    - Move the SystemConfiguration folder and com.apple.networkConfig.plist file to the desktop.
    - Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder & .plist file back to it's original location.)

  • Cannot Connect Imac 24" via mini dvi to HDMi adapter cable to Sony Bravia 3

    Hello Everyone,
    I'm having the worst time in trying to connect the following:
    1. Imac 24" 3.06 dual with dvi connection
    2. Mini dvi to HDMI adapter (this mac with this connection was produced only for a short while!).
    3. 10' (foor) HDMI wire
    3. Sony Bravia 32" model KDL32L-5000 with 3 HDML connections
    i.When I wire everything up, I keep getting"no signal" on my Sony Bravia TV.
    ii. It doesn't matter whether I connect the HDMI wire to HDMI 1,2, or 3 on my Sony
    iii. On my Imac Hard Drive>>Applications>>System Preferences>>Displays
    all I get is a list of different resolutions. There is no mention or mirrors etc.
    Nothing happens when I press "Gather Windows" or Detect Displays"
    Can someone out there please help!!!!!
    Can you also give any solution in very simple and small detailed steps!
    Thanks,
    Stacey Bindman
    Montreal

    Majortrout, there is a major disconnect going on here.
    1. You are showing an Ebay link with a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter.
    2. You report that you have an Early '09 24" iMac.
    3. That iMac does not have a mini-DVI port. That iMac has a mini-DispayPort.
    4. You need a mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.
    It is physically impossible to attach the adapter to which you link at Ebay to your iMac. So you need to take a step back and figure out what you really have; which iMac, which adapter, etc.
    Dah•veed

Maybe you are looking for