Screen Sharing on home network

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Screen Sharing on home network

Hi,

I installed a mac mini to function as a server for my iTunes library. Since it doesn't have a screen, I want to operate it using screen sharing. When the mac mini is connected through wifi, this runs without a problem (using either a MacBook or an iMac, both through wifi). However, I prefer to have the Mac Mini attached directly to my Time Capsule using a UTP cable, but then I can no longer access it using screen sharing. The Mac Mini can connect to internet when attached to the TC, so that connection seems to work fine. Do I need to change the configuration of the TC to allow screen sharing access from wifi to LAN?

Summary of the setup

Modem in bridge mode

TC as router (2.4 and 5Ghz networks separated)

Mac Mini (2007, mountain lion)

MacBook pro on El Capitan

iMac on Mavericks

Many thanks in advance,

Giovanni

Posted on Feb 6, 2016 6:28 AM

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LaPastenague

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Feb 7, 2016 5:40 AM in response to Giovanni Scacchini

This is interesting one.. it should make no difference whether you use ethernet or wifi.

When you swap to ethernet.. please turn off the wireless on the mini and reboot the whole network..

What model is the TC?? I can try and reproduce the problem.

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Answer 2

Feb 7, 2016 5:07 AM in response to LaPastenague

Restarting the network (i.e. the Mac Mini and the TC) without wireless and ethernet plugged in the Mac Mini did not help. The TC is a mid 2009 2nd generation type (1 TB).

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Answer 3

Feb 7, 2016 5:40 AM in response to LaPastenague

... and I solved it. The ethernet connection was in fact not working. There was still a manual address in there that prevented the computer from getting the right IP address. The network tab in the system preferences presented a green light, that's why I assumed it was working properly. Thanks for thinking with me!

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