Hi Alastair, On 25/12/2009, mince and pud <minceand...@goatpix.com> wrote: > I have followed all the tips I can find about networks and sharing > but although the laptop is now connected to the internet via ethernet > through belkin router, and the iMac is connected to the laptop via > firewire, I can connect and fileshare between the two and the network > status on the iMac even says it is connected to the net via firewire > - safari disagrees and says I'm not connected.
IP over FireWire has always worked for me, but be aware that Internet access requires more than just a raw network connection. You also need to basic services, such as DNS, DHCP and NAT. On the laptop, ensure that 'Internet Sharing' is enabled. You want to share 'from' Ethernet 'to' FireWire. This should provide all three services to the iMac. The iMac might not pick up the new services instantly - you may want to unplug and replug the FireWire cable and give it a few moments. James -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
