Can you connect two Macs together?
You can use an Ethernet cable to connect two Mac computers to share files or play network games. You don’t need to use an Ethernet crossover cable. On each Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sharing, then note the computer name for each computer.
How do I fix rejected connection on Mac?
If you’re getting long connection hangs and cryptic connection errors, give these steps a try:
- Start System Preferences.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Click Turn Bluetooth Off.
- Open terminal.
- Type: sudo rm -R /Library/Preferences/com. apple. Bluetooth. plist.
- Hit Enter.
- Type in your user’s password.
- Hit Enter.
Why does it say pairing rejected?
If pairing is rejected, make sure it isn’t close to any connected Bluetooth device (turn it off if possible). Additionally, functions like auto-pause and the pop-up menu to see the battery life won’t be available when it’s paired with an Android device. Know of any other how-to that you want to share?
Why is my MacBook Pro not connecting to the Internet?
One of the other problems that could be causing connectivity issues is bloat, junk, and clutter. Over time, Macs can get full of things they really don’t need to store, such as cache files, email downloads, browser extensions and viruses.
Why does my iMac say ” connection failed ” when sharing files?
I just encountered it (yet again) when sharing files between two iMacs, both running 10.9.1. The error is “connection failed” when trying to access a network-shared folder as Guest, even though that folder is properly shared. It is apparently related to problems with the updated SMB file sharing protocol Apple implemented.
Why is my Mac flapping between two ports?
One card goes to vlan 137. One card goes to vlan 138. Still there is one host which is having the same mac. This host is flapping between port 15/16/17/18/19/21 So i checked with an ip-scan each subnet by its own.
Can a shared iMac connect to another iMac?
Both iMacs are on the same network connected to the same router, one using wired ethernet, the other using 802.11ac WiFi. Goal is have a single shared folder on each iMac which Guest can access from the other iMac. Verified both iMacs can ping each other.