- Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac
- Connect to a Windows computer by browsing
- Connect to a Windows computer by entering its address
- Connect using an Ethernet cable
- Reconnect to recent computers or servers
- Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers
- Connect to a computer or server by browsing
- Connect to a computer or server by entering its address
- Reconnect to recent servers
- Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac
- Connect to a Windows computer by browsing
- Connect to a Windows computer by entering its address
- Connect using an Ethernet cable
- Reconnect to recent computers or servers
Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac
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.
Connect to a Windows computer by browsing
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.
In some cases you need the network area or workgroup for the shared computer. If you don’t have this information, contact the computer’s owner or your network administrator.
If necessary, enter your username and password, then select volumes or shared folders on the server.
Passwords for Windows computers and servers are often 14 characters or fewer. Check with the owner or administrator to be sure.
To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Connect to a Windows computer by entering its address
In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server.
Type the network address for the computer in the Server Address field using one of these formats:
For information about the correct format for network addresses, see Network address formats for shared computers and servers.
Follow the onscreen instructions to type the workgroup name and a username and password, then choose the shared folder you want to access.
If you don’t know the workgroup name and the network name (called the computer name) for the Windows computer, contact the person who owns the computer or your network administrator.
If necessary, enter your username and password and select volumes or shared folders on the server.
Passwords for Windows computers and servers are often 14 characters or fewer. Check with the owner or administrator to be sure you have the correct password.
To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Connect using an Ethernet cable
Connect your Mac to the Windows computer using a standard Ethernet cable. If your Mac doesn’t have an Ethernet port, try using a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
Connecting the two computers creates a small local network that consists of just the two computers.
On the Windows computer, turn on file sharing. Refer to the instructions that came with the Windows computer if you’re not sure how to do this.
Make sure the Internet Connection Firewall is turned off on the Windows computer, or if it’s on, make sure TCP port 445 is open to allow sharing connections.
For more information, refer to the user manual and onscreen help for the Windows computer.
On your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse, or type the network address for the computer in the Server Address field.
Reconnect to recent computers or servers
Here are some ways to make it easy to reconnect to shared computers and servers you frequently use:
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> Recent Items, then choose from the list of recent servers.
In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, click the pop-up menu to the far right of the Server Address field, then choose a recent server.
Add shared computers, network areas and workgroups to the Finder sidebar. Select the item, then choose File > Add To Sidebar or press Command-T.
Add a shared computer or server to your list of favourites. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, enter the network address, then click the Add button .
If you can’t locate a shared computer or server or connect to it, it may not be available, or you may not have permission to connect to it. Contact the person who owns the computer or the network administrator for help.
Источник
Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers
You can connect to shared computers and file servers on your network, including Mac and Windows computers that have file sharing turned on, and servers that use protocols such as SMB.
You can connect by either browsing or entering the computer’s or server’s network address. See Find your computer’s name and network address.
Connect to a computer or server by browsing
On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window, then click Network in the Locations section of the sidebar.
If no items appear in the Locations section of the sidebar, hold the pointer over the word Locations, then click the arrow .
In the Finder window, double-click the computer you want to connect to, then click Connect As.
If you’re connecting to a Mac that has screen sharing turned on and you have the appropriate privileges, you can also click Share Screen.
Select how you want to connect to the Mac:
Guest: You can connect as a Guest user if the shared computer permits guest access.
Registered User: Connect to the other Mac using a valid login name and password. If “Only these users” is selected on the other Mac, make sure the login name you’re using is on the list of allowed users.
Using an Apple ID: Connect to the other Mac using an Apple ID. You must be set up in Users & Groups preferences with this Apple ID, on both this Mac and the other Mac.
If necessary, enter your username and password, then select volumes or shared folders on the server.
In some cases you need the network area or workgroup for the shared computer. If you don’t have this information, contact the computer’s owner or your network administrator.
Tip: To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Connect to a computer or server by entering its address
In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server.
Type the network address for the computer or server in the Server Address field.
For information about the correct format for network addresses, see Network address formats and protocols.
Select how you want to connect to the Mac:
Guest: You can connect as a Guest user if the shared computer permits guest access.
Registered User: Connect to the other Mac using a valid login name and password. If “Only these users” is selected on the other Mac, make sure the login name you’re using is on the list of allowed users.
Using an Apple ID: Connect to the other Mac using an Apple ID. You must be set up in Users & Groups preferences with this Apple ID, on both this Mac and the other Mac.
If necessary, enter your username and password, then select the server volumes or shared folders.
To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Reconnect to recent servers
Here are some ways to make it easy to reconnect to shared computers and servers you frequently use:
On your Mac, do any of the following:
Choose Apple menu
> Recent Items, then choose from the list of recent servers.
In the Finder , choose Go > Connect to Server, click the pop-up menu to the far right of the Server Address field, then choose a recent server.
Add shared computers, network areas and workgroups to the Finder sidebar. Select the item, then choose File > Add To Sidebar.
Add a shared computer or server to your list of favourites. In the Finder, choose Go > Connect to Server, enter the network address, then click the Add button .
If you can’t locate a shared computer or server or connect to it, it may not be available, or you may not have permission to connect to it. Contact the person who owns the computer or the network administrator for help.
Источник
Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac
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.
Connect to a Windows computer by browsing
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.
In some cases you need the network area or workgroup for the shared computer. If you don’t have this information, contact the computer’s owner or your network administrator.
If necessary, enter your username and password, then select volumes or shared folders on the server.
Passwords for Windows computers and servers are often 14 characters or fewer. Check with the owner or administrator to be sure.
To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Connect to a Windows computer by entering its address
In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server.
Type the network address for the computer in the Server Address field using one of these formats:
For information about the correct format for network addresses, see Network address formats for shared computers and servers.
Follow the onscreen instructions to type the workgroup name and a username and password, then choose the shared folder you want to access.
If you don’t know the workgroup name and the network name (called the computer name) for the Windows computer, contact the person who owns the computer or your network administrator.
If necessary, enter your username and password and select volumes or shared folders on the server.
Passwords for Windows computers and servers are often 14 characters or fewer. Check with the owner or administrator to be sure you have the correct password.
To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your username and password for the computer to your keychain.
Connect using an Ethernet cable
Connect your Mac to the Windows computer using a standard Ethernet cable. If your Mac doesn’t have an Ethernet port, try using a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
Connecting the two computers creates a small local network that consists of just the two computers.
On the Windows computer, turn on file sharing. Refer to the instructions that came with the Windows computer if you’re not sure how to do this.
Make sure the Internet Connection Firewall is turned off on the Windows computer, or if it’s on, make sure TCP port 445 is open to allow sharing connections.
For more information, refer to the user manual and onscreen help for the Windows computer.
On your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse, or type the network address for the computer in the Server Address field.
Reconnect to recent computers or servers
Here are some ways to make it easy to reconnect to shared computers and servers you frequently use:
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> Recent Items, then choose from the list of recent servers.
In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, click the pop-up menu to the far right of the Server Address field, then choose a recent server.
Add shared computers, network areas and workgroups to the Finder sidebar. Select the item, then choose File > Add To Sidebar or press Command-T.
Add a shared computer or server to your list of favourites. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, enter the network address, then click the Add button .
If you can’t locate a shared computer or server or connect to it, it may not be available, or you may not have permission to connect to it. Contact the person who owns the computer or the network administrator for help.
Источник