How do I network my Mac and PC together?

How do I network my Mac and PC together?

In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse. Find the computer’s name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect. You may need to click All to see all the shared computers. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

How do I share files from Mac to Windows 7?

Sharing Windows 7 Files and Folders with Mac OS X

1. In Windows 7, Click the Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and Click Change Advanced Sharing Settings on the left.
2. Scroll down to File and printer sharing and select Turn on file and printer sharing.
3. Click Save Changes.

Why can’t I see Mac on network?

If you can’t connect Mac and Windows computers, make sure both computers are on the same network and the network connection is working. To check your connection, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. Your type of network connection is listed on the left. The indicator next to it should be green.

How do I connect a Mac to a Windows Network?

Connect to a Windows computer by browsing

1. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse.
2. Find the computer’s name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect.
3. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

Can a Windows 7 computer connect to an OS X computer?

Getting OS X to connect to a networked Windows 7 computer ranges in difficulty from simple to slightly awkward. Either way, getting your Windows 7 shared folders onto OS X is a breeze. In Windows 7, Click the Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and Click Change Advanced Sharing Settings on the left.

Can a Mac connect to a Windows Server?

You can connect to Windows computers and servers on your network from your Mac. For instructions on setting up the Windows computer, see Set up Windows to share files with Mac users. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse.

How do I connect my Windows computer to my MacBook Air?

On the Windows computer, open File Explorer, click Network, and locate the Mac you want to connect to. Double-click the Mac, then enter the account name and password for the user account.

How do I Make my Mac a network?

Navigate to the “Private” section and select “Turn on network discovery.” Make sure as well to “Turn on file and printer sharing.” Once you’ve done all of that, press the “Save Changes” button. Then go back to the Network places. You should now see your Mac as one of the network locations there.