How to Connect a MacBook Pro to a Gateway Laptop Over the Network

Computers installed in a Microsoft Windows-based networking environment use the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol to share files and printers with each other. Apple MacBook Pro computers use the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) natively for the same purpose. However, MacBook Pro computers can also use the SMB protocol to communicate with Microsoft Windows computers. You can connect a MacBook Pro to a Gateway laptop running Microsoft Windows over the network through the Mac's "Finder" interface.

Instructions

1. Click the "Finder" icon in the Dock.

2. Click the "Go" menu.

3. Click "Network."

4. Double-click the Gateway laptop icon.

5. Enter the Gateway laptop's user name and password, if prompted.

6. Double-click the shared folder you wish to access.

Tips & Warnings

• The Gateway laptop must be configured to share folders for the MacBook Pro to connect.