Sharing files or connecting to a network using IrDA

    If your computer is equipped with infrared technology that uses the IrDA protocol, you can establish a wireless TCP/IP or AppleTalk connection to a network using an IrDA network access device, or exchange files with another IrDA-equipped computer.

    Depending on the type of network protocol that you are going to use, choose Infrared Port (IrDA) from the "Connect via" pop-up menu in the AppleTalk or TCP/IP control panel.

    Open the AppleTalk control panel for me.
    Open the TCP/IP control panel for me.

    If the Infrared Port (IrDA) choice is not available:
    Make sure that IrDA is selected in the Options section of the Infrared control panel.

    Open the Infrared control panel for me.

Establishing an IrDA connection

    To establish an IrDA connection, position your computer within three feet of the other computer or an infrared network access device. IrDA devices that are in range appear in the Infrared control panel.

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