BlueTooth will not connect/WiFi connects but will not open folders
I am trying to connect bluetooth/El Capitan to bluetooth/Big Sur and keep getting "An error occurred".
both machine are turned on with bluetooth active.
I have restarted the El Capitan machine but same error.
As an alternate: I attempted to connect El Capitan to Big Sur via WiFi and seem to get a good connection but cannot open any folder other than my logon name.
here again, both machines WiFi are turned on and in use for internet connections. Both have Sharing turned on.
Can anyone tell me what is happening? and if there is a way to correct this?
iMac, OS X 10.11