unable to connect macbook from windows computer

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unable to connect macbook from windows computer

I am trying to connect MacBook from Windows 10 which is in the same network ( Home ) by connecting through Cat5 Ethernet Cable.

When I ping the Macbook IP from Windows, I am getting "Destination host Unreachable". When I ping the Windows IP from MacBook, I am getting " Request timeout"

In the MacBook - Remote Login is enabled.

It was connecting and working. I am not sure, what went wrong. All of sudden, I am not able to connect between two computers.

MacBook Pro, iOS 10.1.1

Posted on Mar 10, 2017 6:41 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 11, 2017 4:17 AM in response to chokkamedex

A couple random questions:

If you open up a terminal and type ifconfig, do you get an IP Address? And not an APIPA Address (169.254.x.x)
Are you connecting up through a Router/Switch or do you have a cable connected directly between them. If you have it connected directly between them then you need a crossover cable.

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Answer 2

chokkamedex Author

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Mar 11, 2017 4:18 AM in response to speedster2005

Yes, I need crossover cable. Also, I did turn off the Firewall Settings in Windows..

This resolved my issue.

Thanks

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