MAC to MAC File Transfer

1. You will use the built-in Ethernet ports on the computers. The Ethernet port is represented by the icon . The connector is similar to a standard phone connector only wider. Plug an Ethernet crossover cable into the two Ethernet ports.
2. On both computers, choose Control Panels from the Apple menu.
3. Open the Appletalk control panel.
4. Select to connect via Ethernet on both computers simultaneously. If you do not click them simultaneously, it may not switch over to Ethernet. Click the close box to close the window.
5. On the computer you want to transfer files from, open the File Sharing control panel.
6. Make sure your name is listed in the Owner Name box, a password is not necessary but recommended.
7. In the File sharing section, click Start, then close the window.
8. At the Finder, select the hard disk.
9. Choose Get Info from the File menu and choose Sharing from the pop-up menu.
10. Select "Share this item and its contents".
11. Close the Sharing window.
12. This makes the contents of the hard disk visible to the other computer.
13. On the other computer, open the Chooser.
14. Select AppleShare in the Chooser window, then select the computer to which you want to connect from the list.
15. Once the hard disk from the other computer appears on the desktop, you can copy any or all of the files to your local hard disk.