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Macintosh: Networking With a Windows-Compatible Computer
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Modified: 19652
4/22/96
8/23/02
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TOPIC
This document provides an overview of options for connecting a Macintosh to a Windows-compatible computer, or other computer on the same network.
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DISCUSSION
Summary
There are several ways to connect to a Windows-compatible computer. First you must physically connect the two computers to a network, which may be as simple as a single cable connecting the two. Once this is done, you must start some type of sharing (or file service) on at least one of the two computers. The other computer just needs an application program that can connect to that particular service. Sometimes this application is a built-in part of the operating system, such as the Finder or Windows file browser. For greatest convenience in a work environment, you may want to set up bi-directional service, in which each computer both shares to and connects to the other computer. Mac OS X 10.2, for example, allows this by offering both service (Windows File Sharing) and client support (the Connect to Server command in the Finder).
"Network" versus "Service"
The physical components of a wired Ethernet network or wireless Ethernet network (such as AirPort) are compatible with computers that use many different operating systems--such as Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, and UNIX. You can connect all of these computers to the same physical network without issue. To build an Ethernet network, see technical document 106658, "Macintosh: How to Create a Small Ethernet Network".
However, this does not mean that the computers can automatically communicate with each other.
Computers and devices communicate with each other by offering different types of service, and by connecting to different kinds of service over the network. When a computer connects to another service, it is a client. This term also refers to the software used to connect to a particular kind of service. Your Web browser, for example, is an HTTP "client."
Some services are designed for transferring files or Web pages, while others might be designed for printing. Examples of common services are:
* AppleShare (also known as AFP, Personal File Sharing, Apple File Service)
* File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
* SMB (Windows File Sharing)
* Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP, used primarily for Web pages)
* LPR (Line Printer Request, common for printing)
Making a connection
To get two computers on the same network to communicate with each other, you must identify a client-service relationship that they have in common. It may help you to make a list of the activities you want to be able to do with your network, then match those to the services that fit them. You may also want to make a list of services that are offered by each operating system or device that you have on your network. A printer, for example, may be able to communicate by both LPR and AppleTalk. This should allow you to identify all client-service relationships. By using additional third-party software, you may add possibilities that do not exist "out of box." Here are several examples:
Note: For each example scenario, other options exist. Before you can connect, a service must be intentionally turned on at the computer that offers it. For more information, see the documents linked below.
* Connect Windows 2000 to Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.2 offers Windows File Sharing (SMB). Windows connects to SMB.
* Connect Mac OS X to Windows 2000
Windows 2000 may offer SMB service. Mac OS X can connect to SMB service.
* Connect Windows 2000 to Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.1 can offer FTP service, found in the Sharing pane of System Preferences. Windows 2000 may connect using any standard FTP client, which includes many Web browsers.
* Connect Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X
Mac OS X can offer File Sharing service (AppleShare). Mac OS 9 may connect to AppleShare from the Chooser.
* Connect Windows 98 to Mac OS 9
Mac OS 9 can offer HTTP service, which may be used to transfer either Web pages or files when configured properly. Windows 98 (and many other operating systems) may connect with a standard Web browser.
* Connect Mac OS 9 to Windows 98
Windows 98 may offer SMB service. If you install third-party SMB client software on Mac OS 9, then it may connect to SMB.
Additional information for connecting, sharing, and printing
See these technical documents:
106471: "Mac OS X 10.1: How to Connect to an SMB Volume (Microsoft Windows)"
106660: "Mac OS X: Sharing With Non-Apple Operating Systems"
106461: "Mac OS X: File Sharing"
31318: "Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9: Sharing Files With Windows-Compatible Computers"
106657: "Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9: File Sharing"
20148: "LaserWriter Printers: TCP/IP Solutions Guide"
30028: "LaserWriter 12/640 PS: Network LaserWriter Sharing"
Locating third-party products
You may locate third-party products using these Web sites:
Macintosh Product Guide
http://www.guide.apple.com/
VersionTracker
http://www.versiontracker.com/
Tip: Click the tab for the OS you are using, then search on a keyword phrase like "Windows AppleShare client".
This document provides information about a non-Apple product. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. Please contact the vendor for additional information. Document 17159, "Locating Vendor Information" can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number.
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Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: Emulation & Data Transfer with Non-Apple Computers
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kmos90, kmos91, kmos92, kmosX, kpc2mac
