How do i maintain a network connection between 2 computers

Question

From time to time I can share my network connection between my iMac and my MacBook Air but frequently the connection is lost. How do I reconnect once the connection is lost?
Is the only choice to restart each computer?
Is it necessary that both computers remain active (not go into sleep mode)?
Any help?

Answer 1

If you are really sure that you want to map a network drive using Labview then the easiest way to achieve it is probably to use the System Exec.vi.
Use the NET USE command
e.g.
NET USE K: \\server\sharename password /USER:mydomain\username
Command syntax
"NET USE
[devicename | *] [\\computername\sharename[\volume] [password | *]]
        [/USER:[domainname\]username]
        [/USER:[dotted domain name\]username]
        [/USER:[username@dotted domain name]
        [/SMARTCARD]
        [/SAVECRED]
        [[/DELETE] | [/PERSISTENT:{YES | NO}]]
NET USE {devicename | *} [password | *] /HOME
NET USE [/PERSISTENT:{YES | NO}]"
Using this command you can then map a network drive using a username and password of your choice to map a drive as you require.
Note also that the user profile used to access the share can be an alternate to the local account (I am thinking domain / cross domain usage here) which is also very handy as you can use, for example, an increased security level for your LabVIEW accessing account!
There is a Microsoft knowledgebase article on the subject here:-
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308582
The information also pertains to previous operating systems i.e. NT4, 2000 and XP.