To transfer files between computers that are not on a network, you can temporarily connect them using an Ethernet crossover cable (which creates a two-node network), then use file sharing to move the files.
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| Ethernet crossover cable |
Tip: You can create a small network using an Ethernet hub if you think you might add more computers or shared devices in the future.
If one of the computers doesn't have Ethernet:
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To connect a Macintosh with PCI slots but no Ethernet port, install an Ethernet card in one of the PCI slots.
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To connect a Macintosh that has a NuBus slot but no Ethernet port, install a NuBus-based Ethernet card in the slot.
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To connect a Macintosh with a serial port or to connect a computer with thin coaxial (10Base-2) Ethernet, purchase a network adapter from your Apple-authorized dealer.
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