Share Files over AirPort vs. Ethernet Cable

From what I understand, the way to connect a PC to a Mac using AirPort or a hard wired ethernet cable is the same. Right now I have a cable attached between them, as well as a wifi connection on both machines. When I transfer files, how do I know if it's using the wifi or if it's using the ethernet cable? More to the point, how do I force it to use ethernet instead of AirPort?

You could always turn off your airpot to force the ethernet connection.

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  • How to share files over Airport Extreme?

    I have a G4 iMac connected to the Internet via an Airport Extreme. I also have an eMac in another room which can access the internet over the same Airport Extreme.
    I have created a video file on the eMac but I need to burn it to DVD which means I need to get it to the iMac.
    I know I should be able to send it over the network but each Mac can't seem to see the other, if you get my meaning. I have tried to switch on File Sharing and such like but I wonder if I am doing something wrong. Should there be an icon on the iMac desktop representing the eMac or something and vice versa? If that should be the case, I haven't got this.
    If anyone can point me in the right direction to get File Sharing set up between my two Macs, I would be most grateful.
    PS The eMac can access the internet just fine and use the iMac's Printer if it needs to.

    Try these suggestions (copied from another discussion) which cover two alternative ways for getting file sharing between two Macs to work:
    The first step is: on each computer, go into System Preferences, then Sharing, and turn on "Personal File Sharing". On that page, you'll see, at the top, the computer's name (which you can change), and at the bottom, the IP number (eg 10.0.1.2), which you may need as an alternative.
    Then, on each computer, go to Finder, then click on Network. You may straightaway see the other computer appear - you can click on it, click "Connect", and then either log in as a user (it has to be a user that's been set up on that machine), or a guest.
    As a guest, you can access all Public folders on the computer.
    As a user, you can access that user's Home folder
    As an admin user, you can access the whole hard drive.
    So, if you have different user accounts set up on the computers, it's best to use Guest access and then put the files you're sharing in your user's Public folder.
    Now, if that computer doesn't immediately appear, go to the Finder, click cmd-K (to open the Connect to Server dialogue), and type in
    afp://ip-address-of-other-computer
    eg afp://10.0.1.2
    You'll then get the same login dialogue as above.

  • Unable to share files over the local network, OS X Lion

    About two weeks ago, my coworker and I realized that we were no longer able to share files over the local network. We have not made any changes to our preference settings. We are able to access FileMaker Pro databases files located on another computer in our office via the network, but we are unable to access any other files by trying to login to the computer remotely. We also have internet access. I am able to login to each of our work computers form home, but not from the office. I'm am not sure what has changed, but it is important that we have the ability to share files at work. Can you give me directions on how to fix our problem. Thanks!
    Debbie Roberts
    Univesrity of Texas at Austin

    I had this problem when I first setup my Mac. One thing I know is that File Sharing in System Preferences doesn't necessarily need to be on, because iTunes does all of the networking itself.
    I know that you've checked and checked again on the firewall, but what I did was turn the firewall on. In the list of ALLOW, there should be a line that is labeled iTunes Music Sharing. Check it. It was the magic link, and all of my iTunes libraries on the three computers in the house (two Windows, one my Mac) could "see" each other.
    Turning on the firewall might seem strange, but it worked for me.
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  • How to share files using airport extreme?

    how can i share files between 2 computers connected to a wifi using airport extreme?

    Suggest that you enable File Sharing on both computers. Assuming that you have Macs....
    Open System Preferences (gear icon on the dock)
    Open Sharing
    Enter a check mark next to File Sharing
    Do this on both Macs. Then you will be able to access files one one Mac from the other Mac
    If you have an AirPort Extreme 802.11n, it is also possible to connect a hard drive to the USB port on the Extreme. Computers will be able to access files on this "shared" drive.

  • Can't connect to the internet with Airport OR ethernet cable

    I know many other people are having problems with airport not being able to connect to the internet. I've never had any problems with my mac before, but 2 days ago, it started to act really funny. When i turned it on, my time and date were changed to Jan. 1, 2000, and I kept on getting notifications about configd and mdnsresponder wanting to connect to the internet. I did a little research and fixed that problem. Then, a few days ago, my internet was dropped from my computer completely, and I've never been able to connect via airport since.
    The main problem is that even when I plug the ethernet cable into my mac, I can't connect to the internet either. It worked a few days ago, but now my computer can't even connect. It registers that the cable is in the computer, but thats' about it. The Network Diagnostics assistant tells me to restart themodem, and that hasn't been helping at all. Any helpwould be appreciated.

    First Reset your Pram to see if resets you clock (the different Date caused the problems. Plus open System Preferences->Date & Time pane. In there make sure you set the current date/time and se if you can have the Mac automatically update the time from a Time Server.

  • Airport outgoing ethernet cable

    Hi there,
    I'm thinking of buying the AirPort express, but there is one thing I would like to know. Is it possible to plug an ethernet cable in to get the AirPort connected, and then let another ethernet cable go out to still keep my MacBook connected wired?
    Thank you,
    Mike

    Yes you can connect your MacBook to the ethernet port.
    The Airport Express has two ethernet ports. One is the WAN and connects to the modem. The other is the LAN and cannects to yopur MacBook, or a ethernet hub which could connect multiple MACs and PCs.

  • AirPort & Internet Ethernet-cable 'smart' TV

    There are similar questions on this topic, but some old and some unclear. So...my question is:
    If I plug in my modem into Airport Express, can I plug in Ethernet cable from 'smart TV" and it would work  getting Netflicks, Pandora radio, etc.
    (Using the WAN and LAN ports)
    I'm considering purchasing the AirPort Express Base Station for this purpose.
    Note; My 'smart TV' also has wifi, if that's the only way it will work, but I figure Ethernet cable would be faster and more reliable.  (Right?)
    These are the only two things I want to connect: Modem for computer (so I can get wifi) and Internet TV thru Ethernet cable.
    My  Internet speed is 50Mbps....so it seems like Airport Express would be all the speed I need. No?

    TP-Link....I don't know. But I have learned that Apple products (software and hardware) tend to work well together, better than mixing brands (Although I use non-Apple keyboards...but that's a simple thing.).
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    The Airport Express LAN ports acts as a uh, a 'bridge.'
    Whew...it sure takes a lot of thinking to do something you've never done before -- and it's all 'invisible services.'  with technology racing ahead every moment and language and definitions changing from one web site to the next.
    IMO.

  • Exactly how to share files over three machines in our home

    hi folks
    I think my question is basic and I hope one of you can assist. We have an iBook G4, MBP 2009 edition, quadcore Mac..all running 10.5.7. I want to share files between them all. I have researched File Sharing on the computers but I can't figure out how to access each computer from the others. Any places to look online for exactly how to set up and then actually use File Sharing.
    Is the software Dropbox the easiest way to go?
    Thanks
    Chuck S
    Los Angeles, CA

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  • Time capsule not found by airport but ethernet cable was working

    So I turned time machine off some time ago,( got fed up with it constantly saving whilst recording music and slowing down stuff), now although i was happy (ish) as it was before, i can no longer find in preferences a drive to use as backup.
    the alert box tells me that airport cannot locate, when i previously, and still do, have ethernet cabling connected .
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    Can i find back up drives without airport utility being used?

    Thanks for th response, i have upgraded to lion some time back and as i recall i've had this prob before and had to do a verification of some kind using the clean up disc utility.
    I have already done...
    the verification again without success, I did a repair disc permission on the Mac HDD,i did a restart of TC by unplugging and replugging without success.
    I use TC for backup only,  using ethernet and my router is wireless.
    i'm reluctant to reset although I would if I could be sure.
    What is the 5.6 utility?
    My version 11.5.2, should i install the 5.6? if this is indeed an upgrade?
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    steve

  • Sharing Files Over Airport

    How do I share files between my various Macs on my Airport network?

    The same as if they were connected viaEthernet.
    To make Mac_A visible to Mac_B:
    On Mac_A go to System Preferences->Sharing preference pane and enable File Sharing.
    On Mac_B go to the Finder and select "Connect to Server..." from the Go menu. Click on the Mac_A icon and enter a username and password for a Mac OS X user defined on Mac_A.
    To make Mac_B visible to Mac_A:
    On Mac_B go to System Preferences->Sharing preference pane and enable File Sharing.
    On Mac_A go to the Finder and select "Connect to Server..." from the Go menu. Click on the Mac_B icon and enter a username and password for a Mac OS X user defined on Mac_B.

  • How do you set up streaming music using airport express ethernet cable vice wireless function

    I have successfully connected my home stereo system to both my music library and my wife's library and I am using the remote app on an ipad.  It works great.  However, I would like to disable the wireless function of the airport express and use ethernet cable to stream the music.  Can this be done, and if so, how.  I have found the instructions for the old airport admin untility, but the options are not the same using the newer airport utility.

    I have the "n" type.  The AX is hard wired to a router that comes off the cable modem.  The iMac is also wired to the router so I believe I have solid ethernet continuity between the iMac and the AS.  I have the AX connected to the stereo now.  The wireless works great, just wanted to see if there was a noticeable difference in sound quality if I run the sound wired vice wirelessly.

  • Share computers over airport

    i have two macs wirelessly connected to an airport extreme. I would like to access one computer from the other wirelessly.It used to work thru my ethernet-cabled router (command-k, and browse). now when i browse my network the other computer doesn't show up.
    solutions welcome,
    thx
    Brick

    Hi Thanx for referring me to this article. In there i found a way that would make me connect my two computers 1) both to the internet thru my Airport and 2) to each other thru an Ethernet cable.
    What i would like to do is:
    1) connect both of them to the internet thru my Airport
    AND
    2) connect them to each other thru Airport
    These two options don't necessarily need to work at the same time but my computers are 4 floors apart and not running an ethernet cable thru my staircase is one of the main reasons i switched to a wireless connection.
    Any advice on switching my setup whenever i want to access the other computer wirelessly?
    Thanx,
    Brick

  • Problems with Airport and Ethernet cable

    Hi
    I wonder if anyone can help please, i have a really annoying little problem with my Airport Extreme. I use the internet either at my friends through his wireless internet or at an internet cafe via their ethernet cable.
    Recently I keep getting an error message up every 20 seconds or so that says 'Could not find a PPPoE server' and i have to click connect in my built in ethernet settings before the cable or even the wireless internet connection works again and this is getting really frustrating. Is there any way to restore my internet connect settings so that using airport and plugging an ethernet cable in will be a bit more straight forward.
    Any help that you can give me would be very much appreciated.
    Many Thanks
    Dave

    Hello davehtaylor. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    Recently I keep getting an error message up every 20 seconds or so that says 'Could not find a PPPoE server' and i have to click connect in my built in ethernet settings before the cable or even the wireless internet connection works again and this is getting really frustrating.
    Is it possible that you have PPPoE enabled in either or both your AirPort and Built-in Ethernet settings on your Mac? If so, you should only need to disable them to remove this warning.
    o AirPort: System Preferences > Network > Show > AirPort > PPPoE > Connect using PPPoE (disabled)
    o Built-in Ethernet: System Preferences > Network > Show > Built-in Ethernet > PPPoE > Connect using PPPoE (disabled)

  • How can I create my own network in my dorm? (Using Airport Extreme + ethernet cable) (To connect AppleTV and Sonos successfully with no restrictions)

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    After setting up my Sonos system successfully, I was prompted to update the software so I can use options that need internet access such as pandora and soundcloud. It just didn't work at all. It gave me an error that had to do with internet connection. I tried numerous times.
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    Thanks,
    Andres

    You don't need the AirPort Express to do this.
    You can set your Mac to share it's wired connection over the wireless port and the iTouch can connect directly to the Mac.
    You could also do it with the AirPort Express, but you don't need to - it's overkill for what you've described.

  • Share files over the internet between PC and MAC server

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