| Tip 381 | Create an Instant Wired Network Between Macs |
To create an instant network between two Macs, just connect them via a standard network cable. Your Mac will take care of the rest. Then enable file sharing on one or either Macs—open System Preferences (Apple menu→System Preferences), and click the Sharing icon. Then check File Sharing. The other Mac should now appear in Finder under the Shared heading. You’ll need to log into the other Mac using the account you have on that computer.
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