Is it possible to network two Macs wirelessly without internet access?

decibelle · decibelle #1 (**permalink**)

07-03-2011, 02:31 AM

I'm working in a theatre venue that doesn't have wireless internet, and would love to network my two Macs (15" Pro & 11" Air) so that I can screen share and edit audio from the seating bank on my Air while my Pro is at the sound desk.

My air doesn't have an ethernet in and I can't get my paws on an ethernet to USB.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

Slydude · Slydude #2 (**permalink**)

07-03-2011, 02:45 AM

Have you tried setting up a peer to peer network between the two machines? Apple calls this computer to computer networking. It does not require net access or a router. All you need is two Macs with Airport cards. Check out How to Create a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network between Macs - Video - For Dummies.

There is sometimes a bit of a lag with screen sharing over wireless editing this way may take some getting used to depending upon how precise you need the cuts to be.

mrplow · mrplow #3 (**permalink**)

07-03-2011, 05:02 AM

Then alternative is to get a wireless router

decibelle · decibelle #4 (**permalink**)

07-05-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slydude

Have you tried setting up a peer to peer network between the two machines? Apple calls this computer to computer networking. It does not require net access or a router. All you need is two Macs with Airport cards. Check out How to Create a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network between Macs - Video - For Dummies.

There is sometimes a bit of a lag with screen sharing over wireless editing this way may take some getting used to depending upon how precise you need the cuts to be.

Wonderful! Works like a charm.
Thank you very much, you've just made my life incredibly easier!

MancmacUK · MancmacUK #5 (**permalink**)

07-05-2011, 07:39 PM

When I have two iMacs connected via ethernet through my router, I can see the other iMac and access it in Devices in Finder window.

Other iMac doesn't have Airport.

If I get another iMac that has Airport, or indeed any other unauthorised user access to my router, will I be able to see / access it ?

Slydude · Slydude #6 (**permalink**)

07-06-2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decibelle

Wonderful! Works like a charm.
Thank you very much, you've just made my life incredibly easier!

Glad to help.

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Member Since: May 05, 2011 Posts: 72	07-05-2011, 07:39 PM When I have two iMacs connected via ethernet through my router, I can see the other iMac and access it in Devices in Finder window. Other iMac doesn't have Airport. If I get another iMac that has Airport, or indeed any other unauthorised user access to my router, will I be able to see / access it ?  iMac 21.5" 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 OSX 10.8.3
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decibelle #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 04, 2010 Posts: 3 Mac Specs: 2011 Air 11", 2010 Pro 15"	07-03-2011, 02:31 AM I'm working in a theatre venue that doesn't have wireless internet, and would love to network my two Macs (15" Pro & 11" Air) so that I can screen share and edit audio from the seating bank on my Air while my Pro is at the sound desk. My air doesn't have an ethernet in and I can't get my paws on an ethernet to USB. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
	QUOTE Thanks

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