File exchanges use MAC and PC addresses.
File exchanges use MAC and PC addresses.
In short, I'm looking for the quickest method to move files between my Mac and PC. The PC is my main computer, but I use FCP on the Mac for editing. I've set up the Mac to recognize the PC, so I can transfer files over the network. I can run Windows commands from the Mac and access it now. However, connecting to 192.168.xxx.xxx using MAC credentials isn't working. I mapped a network drive for easier access, but I'm still unsure why the Mac doesn't appear in the network list. I also ran a CrystaldiskMark test showing transfers between PC and Mac via USB, which might help verify the process. My goal is to save files directly to the Mac destination over the network without needing to access the Mac's internal storage.
I think I followed the right process to turn on SMB on the MAC; I made sure the proper users and profiles were set and changed the workgroup name accordingly.
It seems there might be an issue with Samba not working properly. Ensure you can reach it from your Windows computer. Verify that both your Windows and Mac machines belong to the same workgroup.
Check if network discovery is turned on for Windows. Also, ensure it’s active on the Mac side.
I prefer configuring an FTP server directly on the Windows machine and using any available FTP client. Filezilla provides a free FTP server that can be established quickly, often running in the background on an unused port. From another computer, you can access your server and move files at the same time, potentially overwhelming the network connection. Restarting can also add extra value... and FTP delivers that for no cost.
File transfers usually don’t require frequent random access. You can simply move files, drag them to the desired spot, and let the process continue without needing constant attention. I think SMB works well when you want to operate or stream directly from a remote site.