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Networking my 2 MacMinis
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<blockquote data-quote="Slydude" data-source="post: 1408945" data-attributes="member: 131855"><p>1. Yes this can be done rather easily and without both computers needing an internet connection. </p><p>2. Although it is convenient for both machines to have the same OS since the settings will be in the same places it is not necessary. </p><p>3. If both Minis have Airport cards in them you might give these directions a try <a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-a-wireless-ad-hoc-network-between-macs.html" target="_blank">How to Create a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network between Macs - Video - For Dummies</a></p><p></p><p>You could also set up the same type of network using an ethernet cable. I'll see if I can dig up a good set of directions. Either way you will need to make any adjustments to file sharing as needed. </p><p></p><p>BTW once the network is up and running you should be able give internet access to the second computer by turning on Internet sharing on the computer connected to the modem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slydude, post: 1408945, member: 131855"] 1. Yes this can be done rather easily and without both computers needing an internet connection. 2. Although it is convenient for both machines to have the same OS since the settings will be in the same places it is not necessary. 3. If both Minis have Airport cards in them you might give these directions a try [url=http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-a-wireless-ad-hoc-network-between-macs.html]How to Create a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network between Macs - Video - For Dummies[/url] You could also set up the same type of network using an ethernet cable. I'll see if I can dig up a good set of directions. Either way you will need to make any adjustments to file sharing as needed. BTW once the network is up and running you should be able give internet access to the second computer by turning on Internet sharing on the computer connected to the modem. [/QUOTE]
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