Transfer files via ethernet?

Hi there,
I just bought a usb to ethernet adapter so that I could transfer some large files from my old computer to my new MBA. All it said was that the ethernet cable was unplugged.
I read on the forum that you have to somehow create a USB network. How do you do this? Is there a step by step procedure I have to follow to create a connection between two computers?
Thanks!
Aminabot

Read your on line manual at
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/MacBook_Air_UsersGuide.pdf
Ok just kidding that won't help
but try this
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1433
kinda vague and squishy but it is possible. I have done it. Of course getting every thing back so my Airport express would work again was a bit of a night mare but hey you wanted a hobby didn't you?
It is easiest to put files on an external hard drive and then move them to the MacBook Air.
Good luck Airman !

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Thanks for the suggestion. In following your recommendation I get a window on my MBP that says, "Connection failed. The server may not exist or it is not operational at this time. Check the server name of IP address."
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The most consistent way I have found, is to use the
IP address. The Browse function should work, but
sometimes it does not.
If you want to connect from the MBP to the G4 (G4's
volume shows up on MBP desktop), you need to know the
IP address of the G4. Go to the TCP/IP control panel
(on the G4). You should see the G4's IP address
there. Note it down.
On the MBP, go to Menu -> Go -> Connect to Server...
as you have already done. Instead of hitting the
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Server Address. Now hit the Connect button.
You should be prompted for user name and password for
the G4.
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alphaniner wrote:
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