Trying to set up shared drive

I am working on a MacBook Pro - connects to a wireless network via airport extreme but can't seem to connect my G4 tower as a shared drive. I have the USB connecting the two but can't locate. Please help....

Sorry but your post isn't clear.
Are you trying to share a drive which is connected directly to the Power Mac G4?
I have the USB connecting the two but can't locate.
When you say "the two" what are you referring to? What do you have connected via USB?

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