Establishing a connection between Mac OS 9 and Windows 10/High Sierra
Establishing a connection between Mac OS 9 and Windows 10/High Sierra
You're connecting your Windows 10 PC to the router via the PowerMac, but it isn't showing up on the network. First, check the router's settings to confirm the PowerMac is properly assigned a port. Then verify the MAC address of the PowerMac and ensure it matches any static IP or DHCP assignment you have set. If needed, manually enter the MAC address into your Windows network settings to allow access.
In this situation, the focus shifts to locating a suitable protocol for file sharing. Windows isn't compatible with AFP, and OS 9 lacked memory-based SMB support. With Windows 10 enabled by default for SMB 3, FTP remains the most practical option due to its simplicity. Configure your Windows 10 machine as an FTP server and access it via a mac FTP client. Ensure both systems communicate using the same protocol—FTP or SFTP.