On a Mac-to-Mac network I can't see the other Mac in the finder

Hi there!
On a Mac-to-Mac network both Mac connect to the same network. However, after activating the file sharing both Mac's don't show in the Finder of the other.
Can anybody help?
Thanks.
Tom

Hi and welcome to Discussions!
If just clicking in the 'Network' icon in Finder doesn't work try:- from finder hit command/shift/K or 'Go' network. That should get the other computer showing in the finder of the first.
Have fun!
Adrian.

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