I want to remotely reload my apple install disk to my air

I have tried to install from my MacBook Pro, but the install disk wants me to restart my air, which in turn looses connectivity with the pro. I have held down the Options key on the air when restarting, but it doesn't give me the option to choose the remote disk.
Can anyone help?

Hi elementwater,
If you are having issues reinstalling your OS on your MacBook Air, you may find the following articles helpful:
Apple Support: Reinstalling software using Remote Install Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2129
OS X Mountain Lion: Use another computer’s DVD or CD drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11203
OS X: About OS X Recovery
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718
Regards,
- Brenden

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