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This has been asked before, but I can't make sense of the explanations so I thought I'd ask again. I have a Powerbook G4 (running Panther) and a Dell PC running Windows XP Professional. I want to connect them, and transfer files from the PC to the Mac.
I have an ethernet card in the Dell, and a crossover cable.
What do I need to do now?
(The simpler the explanation, the better. I don't really understand networking all that well, but my need is great!)
Thanks!
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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I'd also like to know what's required in this situation... I haven't really looked into it, but maybe I wont have to? lol
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Mac: 15" 1.5ghz PB w/ 128mb vid, 5400rpm 80gb, combo drive, 2gb ram
Peripherals: 20gb 4g iPod, Canon i950, Canon S230 "elph", Canon LIDE30, Logitech MX510, Logitech z5500, M-Audio Sonica Theater, Samsung 191T
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: I sent hundreds of followers to their deaths. Then I cut and ran. Now I'm livin' large somewhere in Najaf.
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if you want the simplest explanation, here are a couple options:
1. use two normal ethernet cables. No crossover.
2. connect both computers to a switch, router, or router with switch.
3. configure the mac for windows file sharing (follow the instructions in the Help application), and make sure your windows pc is sharing.
4. you should see the mac in the windows network window, and the windows box in the mac's network window, too.
Or you could use a regular ethernet cable to connect the two. Configure the Mac for windows file sharing and you should be able to see it from your windows machine. NO CROSSOVER cable. The powerbook has an autosensing port.
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You heard me! Sod off, Sadr!
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Sod's explanation is probably the simplest way to do any kind of file sharing, whether it's across platforms or all-Mac. The router (you can find them for less than $40 if you shop around) takes care of all sorts of details for you, so all you have to do is plug all the computers you want to share into it. The hardest part (and that ain't too hard!) is telling OS X that you want to do Windows file sharing. Once you do that, everything falls into place.
One note, though. You should also share some resource on the Windows computer. This isn't absolutely necessary, but it makes it simpler for you to see the Windows computer from your Mac.
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Glenn -----OTR/L, MOT, Tx
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So the crossover cable is useless? Or can I use it in place of a standard ethernet cable? I only ask because I bought it especially...
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Ok, after much fighting, managed to sort something out. (Ended up going a different route entirely, using PC + crossover cable + wireless router to connect to Mac and to another PC.)
Thanks for all your help!
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Just to clarify: you only need to use a crossover cable when connecting one computer to another directly. I believe all current-model Macs come with "autosensing" network cards; this allows the Mac to connect to another computer with a standard cable. Theoretically, you could use the crossover cable to connect to some other device because of the autosensing feature. So you haven't wasted money, you just bought a cable that you didn't need right now.
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Glenn -----OTR/L, MOT, Tx
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So, I needed to move files from my PC (Dell Laptop, OS Windows XP,) to my mac (iBook 12", Mac OS 10.3.9). I found a very easy solution.
Assumptions for this to work: your PC and Mac are both on the same network. For example, they are both plugged into the same router or they are sharing a connection on the same wireless router.
PC steps: I have tried to be VERY explict. These are very simple tasks relayed step for newbies. This will require 2 Tasks for your PC.
Find the IP address of your PC:
1.) Click on the "Start" menu
2.) From the "Start" menu, click "Control Panel"
3.) Now, click "Network and Internet Connections"
4.) Scroll down to "or pick a Control Panel icon"
5.) Double-click on "Network Connections"
6.) Now you will see one or more network connections. Double-click on the "Connected" Network Connection. A new "....Status" window will open
7.) Click on the "Support" tab.
8.) You will see an "IP Address" displayed. Write this down or just leave this window open. You will need to use this IP address in a moment when configuring your Mac.
*if there is an easy way to find ones IP address on a PC please let me know.
Setup PC Sharing:
1.) Find the folders you want to share. The ones with information you want to transfer to your make.
2.) Select the folder(s) and right-click on them.
3.) Select "Sharing and Security", a new window will open.
4.) Click the box "Share this folder on the network". Now click "Ok." This should me the folder "share-able"
5.) Just to be sure the folder is "share-able" go back to the folder you want to share, select it and right-click on it again.
6.) This time select "Properties"
7.) A new window will pop up. Now select the "Sharing" tab. The window will change displaying the sharing options go down to "Network sharing and security," click the box next to "Share this folder on the network"
8.) Click "Ok"
You are now done configuring the PC. All of the above steps should reinforced how much easier is to use a Mac.
Mac Steps: Now this is the simple part.
1.) In the "Finder", look across the top of your screen and you will see "Finder" , "File", "Edit", "View" then "Go". Click on "Go."
2.) A menu will drop down. Look to the bottom of the menu and click on "Connec to Server"
3.) A "Connect To Server" window will open.
4.) Under "Server Address" type in the IP address as follows. Type the network address for the computer in the Server Address text box using this format: "smb://IPaddress/foldername" (note your can leave off "/foldername" the IP address will be sufficient. For example if the PC's IP address is "192.168.1.113" You will want to enter it like this: "smb://192.168.1.113"
5.) Next you will see a small "Status" window showing the attempt make the connection.
6.) Follow the onscreen instructions to type the workgroup name and a user name and password, and choose the shared folder you want to access.
7.) If you have a password if not leave the "Password" box empty and just click "Ok"
8.) A new window will open showing the "Shared Folders"
9.) You will also see the folder mounted on your desktop as a "network globe icon", you may click on this to show you all the shared folders.
10.) Now simply "drag and drop" the folders onto the Mac.
Also helpful: Search your Apple Help for "Connecting to Windows computers and servers from your Mac"
I hope this is helpful.
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