Mini M1 ethernet problem

I am attempting to link my Mac Pro (mid 2010) (Mojave) to my new Mac Mini M1 (Big Sur) using the ethernet ports, so I can transfer large files easily and quickly between the two.

I am connecting to Ethernet port 1 on the MacPro directly into the ethernet port on the Mini

I have turned off WiFi on the Mini as I want to be certain that any connection between the 2 machines is along the ethernet path.

When I view Network in Sys Prefs on either machine the Ethernet port is showing as "Not Connected".

I have tried 3 different cables but none seem to show a connection.

I have checked "Sharing" prefs too and they are all set up to share files.

If I turn the WiFi back on I can get a connection.

Any thoughts ?

Mac Pro

Posted on Feb 8, 2021 2:59 AM

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hcsitas

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Feb 8, 2021 3:37 AM in response to David Graeme-Baker

Try https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp1413/mac

Feb 8, 2021 10:56 AM in response to hcsitas

Yes that’s what I did !

however since then I have connected the computers together via a router

Once the wireless access point is connected both computers show a connection and file transfer works in both directions.

Not really what I was expecting !

Thought they would/should connect with one simple Ethernet cable.

hcsitas

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Feb 8, 2021 12:39 PM in response to David Graeme-Baker

IMO, the router connection is actually more elegant. Anyway, good to know it worked 🍻

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