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Enable AirDrop over Ethernet and on older machines 1) Launch Terminal from /Applications/Utilities or via Spotlight. 4) Close the Terminal. If on a completely unsupported Mac, check that the Finder sidebar now shows an AirDrop entry, and open it. If on a supported Mac, simply open an AirDrop window.
- Can you AirDrop on a Mac without WiFi?
- How do I use AirDrop on an old Mac?
- Can you AirDrop from Mac to iPhone but not Mac?
- Can you connect two Macs with an Ethernet cable?
- Does AirDrop work with Bluetooth?
- Can you AirDrop between Macs?
- Why can't I turn on AirDrop on my Mac?
- Why AirDrop is not working on my Mac?
- Does AirDrop work on older Macs?
- How do I AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?
- How do I AirDrop files from Mac to iPhone?
- How do I transfer photos from my Mac to my Mac wirelessly?
Can you AirDrop on a Mac without WiFi?
You do not need to be on a WiFi network to use AirDrop. You need to turn WiFi on, but you don't need to connect to a network. AirDrop uses point-to-point WiFi to send the data. This is a direct wireless link between the two devices.
How do I use AirDrop on an old Mac?
You can do that pretty easily by following these steps:
- Open an AirDrop window on the pre-2012 Mac.
- On the post-2012 Mac, open an AirDrop window as well.
- Click on the "Don't see who you're looking for?" link.
- Click on "Search for an Older Mac."
- The pre-2012 Mac should now appear in your AirDrop window, and vice versa.
Can you AirDrop from Mac to iPhone but not Mac?
AirDrop will still work between the Mac and an iOS device even if both are using different Wi-Fi networks.
Can you connect two Macs with an Ethernet cable?
You can use an Ethernet cable to connect two Mac computers to share files or play network games. ... Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on one computer to the Ethernet port on the other. You don't need to use an Ethernet crossover cable.
Does AirDrop work with Bluetooth?
AirDrop uses an interesting combination of technologies to transfer files securely. It uses Bluetooth to find devices that you can send to, and the device you send from creates a secure peer-to-peer Wi-Fi network connection with the receiving device and transfers the file(s).
Can you AirDrop between Macs?
You can use AirDrop to send photos, videos, and documents between different Macs, and between a Mac and iPhone or iPad. It's a great way to quickly send large files from one Apple device to another. AirDrop works over Bluetooth, so both the sending and receiving device must have Bluetooth turned on.
Why can't I turn on AirDrop on my Mac?
Make sure that your devices can receive AirDrop requests: Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting. ... Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.
Why AirDrop is not working on my Mac?
If toggling AirDrop itself doesn't get things going, you can escalate to the radios. You need both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for AirDrop to work properly, so try switching them off and then on again to jump-start things. Note: Control Center no longer turns Wi-Fi or Bluetooth completely off.
Does AirDrop work on older Macs?
AirDrop is compatible with the following Mac computers: MacBook Pro (late 2008 or newer) ... MacBook (late 2008 or newer) iMac (early 2009 or newer)
How do I AirDrop from Mac to iPhone?
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- Using a browser that supports Apple's Share feature, click the Share icon (or choose File > Share) from the menu bar and select AirDrop.
- In the AirDrop window that appears, give it a moment to discover nearby AirDrop devices and then click on the desired recipient.
How do I AirDrop files from Mac to iPhone?
Select the document you want to send:
- On a Mac: If the document is open, choose Share > Send a copy (from the Share menu at the top of the screen), then choose AirDrop. ...
- On iPhone or iPad: Open the document, tap , tap Share, then tap AirDrop.
How do I transfer photos from my Mac to my Mac wirelessly?
Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Then click Continue. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk.
