Host Computer won't show on MBA Remote Disc

I need to install iWork on to my MBA and I'm trying to use the DVD sharing option...
On my host computer (an imac) I have opened the system preferences>sharing and clicked the DVD or CD sharing box, as well as the Ask me before allowing other to use my DVD drive box.
I then switch over to the Air, go to finder, click on Remote Disc under Devices and...nothing shows up...
They're both connected to the same wireless network...
Help! And Thank You!

Hi-
The error report "the underlying task reported failure on exit" is a hard drive error that Disk Utility couldn't repair. However, if the Disk Utility was from the Leopard install disc, then the version is wrong. If the error came from the Tiger disc, you may need DiskWarrior to correct the error.
First, though, try repairing the hard drive with fsck.
Boot to Single user mode by holding Command+S while booting. In the resulting screen, at the command line, type /sbin/fsck -fy and press Return.
fsck will go through five "phases" and then return information about your disk's use and fragmentation. Once it finishes, it'll display this message if no issue is found:
The volume (nameofvolume) appears to be OK
If fsck found issues and has altered, repaired, or fixed anything, it will display this message:
FILE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED
Important: If this message appears, repeat the fsck command you typed until fsck tells you that your volume appears to be OK (first-pass repairs may uncover additional issues, so this is a normal thing to do). Two, three or four tries may be necessary.
When fsck reports that your volume is OK, type reboot at the prompt and then press Return.
Your computer should start up normally and allow you to log in.
If the fsck returns that the drive is OK in the first pass, and typing "reboot" doesn't get a proper startup, try resetting the PRAM on the G4. Hold CommandOption+PR while booting, hold until the second startup chime, and release. The machine, hopefully will boot.
Let us know how you fare with this.....

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