Mac OS X: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by joyfnp - 12/8/04 3:44 AMI want to set up a wireless router between a Mac desktop and windows XP laptops using a DSL connection. Is this possible?
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by mrmacfixit
- 12/8/04 4:58 AM
In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnp
Absolutely. Just set up the Wireless router as normal and the Win box and the Mac will connect just fine. Assuming, of course, that all the machines have Wireless capability.
What sort of "Desktop" Mac is this and what OS is it running?
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by what_now3 - 12/8/04 9:29 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpjoyfnp, caution of a minor note, be sure to respond with at least a one word "thanks" to mrmacfix it or R Proffit (hope that's spelled right). Since we can't send them candy or flowers, it is the only thing we can do. We want to keep them knowing they are appreciated.
Everyone, please take this in a good way. Some of us don't answer because we are afraid we will be misunderstood and give offense.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by joyfnp - 12/8/04 6:29 PM In reply to: Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by what_now3thanks to everyone that replied! This is going to be my kids' christmas present and i absolutely appreciate it. I don't know what kind of Mac my ex-husband has; he jumped ship and went Mac went we split the sheets. Unfortunately, considering the title of this forum, I am a committed windows person.
Thanks again!
Joy
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by what_now3 - 12/9/04 8:10 AM In reply to: Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpPlease don't dump us because of the "old Man". The mac is better for you and your kids. For me the biggest plus is the safety from the internet creeps putting viruses and keycapture. It is easier to use than Windows. If you do go windows, remember its three finger salute of ctrl-alt-delete for emergency escape.
Hope things start to go your way. Come back to visit. Bob, as a tech admin, is also a pc person.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by peewee7501 - 12/10/04 6:11 PM In reply to: Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by what_now3Yes, you can share both Mac and Windows computers on a network simply because they both use TCP/IP protocol. (Transfer Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) It is because of these standards that computers can communicate on the internet regardless of their brand or operating system.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by rxchoedel - 12/10/04 7:58 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpI share a DSL connection with my son's MAC using a LimkSys wired router. When we first set this up, I was using an old system with Windows 95, and it was necessary to set his system up first. After that, my system was added with ease. Later, I upgraded to a system using Windows XP. It recognized the connection as soon as I plugged it in, and configured itself.
I don't know what MAC he is using, but it is at least three years old.
I hipe this helps.
Bob S.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by old man - 12/10/04 10:14 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpMy son and I networked his G4 (I think that is what it is called) Mac with the latest OS on it and my daughter's-in-law XP machine with a wired network. It proved pretty easy although we had to work through a few minor snafus on our part.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by MMRudy - 12/10/04 11:36 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpI recently set up a wireless network between an 800 mega-hertz iMac on the first floor and a new PC in the basement. This was my 3rd attempt at setting up a wireless network.
I use an Actiontec "Gateway" provided for/by Quest DSL. It combines modem and router. Connected the gateway to the basement PC via ethernet. Installed the software provided, then proceeded to the advanced set up instructions to turn on the wireless network. This involves naming the network and selecting a channel, establishing WEP if so desired.
On the iMac end, I upgraded RAM to 512, upgraded the OS to Panther, added an airport card (this iMac does not support Airport Extreme.) Went into Network on System Preferences and added the needed information (name of Network, channel, etc.) Turned on the network at the iMac end. It needed a few nudges (I'd forgotten the iMac's "name") but was working in a half hour.
Sounds easy enough. But I had been advised to set up the gateway near the signal source (the iMac) and send it down to the basement. Originally, I attached the gateway to the iMac via ethernet and tried to pick up the signal using a D-link card in the basement PC. Signal strength was poor and unreliable. So, I reversed the order as a last ditch effort before hardwiring the network.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by kinnear3 - 12/10/04 11:45 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpJoy:
If you would like to hear about one more exerience, here is mine. I have networked a Mac laptop with Windows desktops and a Windows laptop. Most wireless routers have three or four ethernet ports on the back. I would recommend hard wiring the Mac desktop to an ethernet port on the router and setting up the laptop(s) for wireless networking. If the Mac uses OS X (i.e.: it was manufactured during the past few years) and the PCs use Windows XP, setup should be pretty easy. I, actually had a simpler time adding my Mac to the Windows network
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by lnrphd - 12/10/04 6:34 PM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpYes, it is possible. I am posting this wirelessly from a Windows XP laptop through an Apple AirPort Express connected to a 17in iMac with a DSL connection (Earthlink).
It has been a tricky setup process, though. We tried first with an Apple AirPort Extreme but couldn't get the iMac to recognize it in order to run the setup assistant. Then we plugged in the Express and it was recognized immediately. Walking through the steps of the setup assistant was easy enough, but it is important to be sure to only have one device assigning IP numbers--only the Express in this case.
Good luck!
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by can2take - 12/11/04 5:01 PM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpYes you can share an Internet connection with PC's and Mac's together. If you have a Mac nearest to the DSL or Cable modem you should get a router or Base station unit that can be confirgured by the Mac. You'll only have to configure your wireless router or base station once and then your PC's and Mac's are off and running with that connection for as long as you are paying the bill to keep it. Get a Belkin or an Apple Extreme Base Station.
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by SamWWJD - 12/12/04 1:41 AM In reply to: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by joyfnpEasy answer? yes
Complex?
Make sure that the wireless router supports the IEEE standard that the two desktops (MAC and PC) have installed. If you're using BlueTooth disregard this paragraph. I doubt it though so I will ignore it. 802.11a I believe was the first to reach 54Mbps. if you have that then most wireles cards that support 802.11a, don't support any others. note that I said most. the biggest thing is to check the specifications on the cards and compare with the router. If you use 802.11b or 802.11g, those two are compatible. At least I haven't seen a card that supported one and not the other.
I recommend 802.11b\g if you haven't yet bought the hardware. they seem to be becoming more of a standard for personal use.
you may want to do a little research on IP v4 before you set up your router. often ip address assignment and sub-netting are the biggest hump to get over. if you just want to try some numbers, the default settings are usually good. if the option for DHCP is left ON by default that should make things all the easier. it probably is.
the biggest thing is that you read the set-up instructions carfully! it should be fine.
Happy Networking!
(and Merry Christmas!)
Sam
Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows
by SamWWJD - 12/12/04 1:43 AM In reply to: Re: Internet sharing between Mac and windows by SamWWJDoh yeah one more thing, I recommend having one computer that is connected to the router by a cable. that way if it goes down it is a little easier to get at the router settings.
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