Synchronize a folder

Hi,
I have to do this job: I have a folder, with the same name, on my iMac and on my MacBook; I work on my MacBook away from home, when I come back and I connect to AirPort network I would like that iMac download that folder from MacBook (or MacBook upload it to iMac).
Automator or Applescript?
How to do it?

Chronosync
Regards
TD

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