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Jan 9, 2016 2:34 PM in response to macmaiby Protodd,You don't need an airport express to stream media but you will need both Apple TV and computer connected to the same network. While most prefer the ease of having it done by wifi, you can connect both to Ethernet and be able to homeshare across devices. You can also look into peer-to-peer but I have no personal experience with it...
Use Home Sharing to share iTunes content with other devices - Apple Support
http://www.imore.com/mac-help-streaming-content-mac-apple-tv-no-wi-fi
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Jan 9, 2016 2:46 PM in response to Protoddby macmai,i'm stuck in the Apple TV setup ...have no other iOS devices so, elect to setup manually ...can see list of networks belonging to people in the neighborhood but i'm unable to create a network that satisfies the setup procedure. was advised to turn on internet sharing but really, i don't think that's good even though it shows in the Apple TV networks list ...i get a disturbing interference over my computer speakers. have tried relentlessly to create a network that will show up to no avail. i'm not a networking buff and nothing i've tried works. at this time, i don't even seem to have a network ..just a computer name.
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Jan 9, 2016 2:56 PM in response to macmaiby Protodd,SO in the list of available networks, you don't see your network? Is your router set to hide the SSID from broadcast? Can you disconnect the Ethernet from your MacBook and connect to the ATV so you can complete the setup/updates?
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Jan 9, 2016 3:08 PM in response to Protoddby Protodd,This article may help on how to turn the MacBook into a wifi hotspot...
http://www.imore.com/how-turn-your-macs-internet-connection-wifi-hotspot-interne t-sharing
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Jan 9, 2016 3:48 PM in response to Protoddby macmai,sorry for the delay ...have been trying trying to get anything to work ..about to give up. i don't have a macbook. i've tried internet sharing but can't find a way to password protect ..also, like i said, it creates a static kind of interference in the speakers connected to my mac pro. i could disconnect everything from my mac pro ..take in into the other end of my house where the tv and apple tv are, connect and try to finish the Apple TV set but i've been at this for hours and i'm tired and in disbelief that it's as unintuitive as it's been. this is apple, right? right. i don't see any ip info on the cable modem which btw has only one ethernet connection fwiw. i've paid over $200 today for Apple TV and hdmi cord and nothing yet. i guess if i could break down my mac pro, boot up without a screen connect Apple TV and try complete setup but my god ...it's not suppose to be like this.
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Jan 9, 2016 4:04 PM in response to macmaiby Protodd,to be fair it does say in the minimum tech specs that it requires an Internet connection. You assumed that your Mac Pro would bridge the gap. Did you ask someone at Apple if your Mac Pro would support your plan? A modem brings Internet to your location - most have one port. A router allows multiple devices to connect to a single network. If you want easy, buy a wireless router for your local network so you can connect your Mac Pro and the ATV at the same time without any wires...
http://www.apple.com/tv/specs/
System Requirements
iTunes purchasing and renting and Home Sharing require iTunes Store account
Requires 802.11 wireless, Ethernet network, or broadband Internet access
Wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac
Requires acceptance of the software license terms at www.apple.com/legal/sla
Requires HDMI cable (sold separately)
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Jan 9, 2016 4:07 PM in response to macmaiby Protodd,This article talks about how to password protect the shared Internet connection...
http://www.howtogeek.com/214053/how-to-turn-your-mac-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/
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Jan 9, 2016 4:27 PM in response to Protoddby macmai,ok ..but just a recap ....in one end of my home i have an incoming cable connected to time warner cable modem connected by ethernet to my mac pro. btw, i have an iTunes account. in another end of my home is my television connected to time warners set top box, also by hdmi to the apple tv. I've decided I must have a wireless router to bridge the two ends of my home ...computer and tv. i just wish it was made clear to me, a lay person, that I needed either a wireless router or a 30' ethernet cord in lieu of leaning heavily on chats with technical gurus. I've found a refurbished airport express on apple's website for $65 ...unfortunately, i'll have to wait and save for the extra expense. thx
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Jan 9, 2016 4:42 PM in response to macmaiby Protodd,Yeah your cable settop box does not have anything to do with your Internet Services. Although both services are brought to your home by Time Warner, the same "wire" has Internet and Cable signals - the router & set top box will decode the appropriate signal to driver to the connected devices. I.e. Set top box decode cable signal which is delivered to the TV via HDMI versus the cable modem decoding Internet signal which is delivered to the modem and via Ethernet to your Mac Pro There are cable modem/router combo. You may be able to contact Time Warner to upgrade your modem. I don't know as I am not a time warner subscriber...
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Jan 9, 2016 5:10 PM in response to macmaiby Alley_Cat,If you go to System Preferences and selectr Sharing do you see something similar to below?
...perhaps with an entry for the Airport card (my 2008 Mac Pro only has ethernet not Airport).
You could potentially share the internet using sharing if you set up a wi-fi network using the Airport card. It should be possible.
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Jan 9, 2016 5:11 PM in response to macmaiby Alley_Cat,I assume your cable modem has no router or wi-fi capability.
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Jan 10, 2016 7:25 AM in response to Alley_Catby macmai,yeah, thx for your input ..i did try that and it did show up in the Apple TV list but i got freaked out about my account becoming vulnerable. i just didn’t have adequate knowledge about networks and wifi networks …it’s really complicated when a novice gets into the weeds. i’ve decided to get an airport express ..run ethernet from my cable modem to the airport express router ..then ethernet to my mac pro and then create a wireless network with airport utility to give the Apple TV its internet connection. this sounds like the cleanest setup ..but, you’re right ..it would’ve been great if the cable modem had a built in router, instead, it’s very basic ..one ethernet port, one incoming cable port, one power cord port. btw, during the last 12 months, i can’t even put into words how much i love this mac pro and thunderbolt display. it’s friggin awesome. thx to all for input.
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Jan 10, 2016 7:44 AM in response to macmaiby macmai,i started to wonder about something ..i'm gone during the day, asleep during the nigh ...so would only watch a little maybe in the AM but mostly in the early evening ...is it a good idea to go to my computer and turn off wifi or leave on all the time. thx. just idle wondering
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Jan 10, 2016 8:17 AM in response to macmaiby Protodd,I leave wifi on 24x7x365. However, I also use it with home monitoring for cameras, lock/unlock the front door, see who's ringing my doorBell, open/close the garage, access my home network storage when I am away from home etc. but I have heard of people that turn it off when not I use to lessen the energy waste though when you want yo use internet again you have to wait for it to reconnect, your devices can't update during downtime etc. It's a convenience factor having wifi available at anytime but it comes down to personal preference - pros/cons on both sides...
