Migration manager Can't find Mac

I have a new iMac i7 with 10.8.2 and I can't get Migration Manager to see my old G4-733 Power Mac (bought new in 2001).
The old Mac has 10.4.11 and I've installed the CD/DVD update.
I had them connected (wired) to an Airport Extreme and they don't find each other.
I then tried the FireWire Target Disc mode. The PowerMac shows up on the new iMac desktop, but Migration Manager still can't find it.
Normally, I would just copy the Library and Prefs but this is too different.
Help!

You must use a FireWire cable for Tiger. Here is the procedure for your reference:
Migration from Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger to OS X Lion
Migration from Mac OS X v10.4 computers to OS X Lion over your Wi-Fi or a wired network is not supported. However, if both Macs are equipped with a FireWire port, you can use Target Disk Mode to transfer your data:
Verify that both Macs are equipped with a FireWire port. Note that different model Macs may have different FireWire connectors, which will require an appropriate cable, such as FireWire 400 to FireWire 800.
On the Mac you want to transfer data from, Restart, and immediately hold the T key.
Wait for the FireWire logo to appear on the screen. If it does not, restart and try again.
Connect both Macs via the FireWire cable.
On the Mac you want to transfer data to, Open the Migration Assistant application.
Select the option "From another Mac, PC, Time Machine backup, or other disk" and click Continue.
Select the option "From a Time Machine backup or other disk" and click Continue.
Select your other Mac's volume, such as "Macintosh HD", from the list, and click Continue
I have yet to confirm this will work with Mountain Lion though. I have to go to a couple other systems to verify whether it does or not and I will let you know. Give me a few minutes.

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