Connect BB via Ethernet to mac

[ploogak]

Hello-

My external media drive just crashed, and while I wait to replace it I'm trying some new techniques to get movies from my computer to the boxee box.

Wireless just doesn't seem fast enough for my mkv files.

I'm wondering if I can connect the boxee box directly to my mac with an ethernet cable, and maybe even use the mac's built in internet sharing to get the boxee on the network? Internet isn't as important as getting media files from my mac to my boxee box...

My router has to be upstairs, so no option of getting the boxee on the wired network.

Thanks, any recommendations are appreciated!

[cayars]

Does your MAC have multiple ethernet ports? I ask because if you connect the two directly together then how will your Mac be on the Net?

You didn't say if you have 100 or gig ethernet but you could run down to your local Walmart or similar store and pickup a cheap 5 port switch and install it near your Mac and connect the BB there for ethernet access.

If you only have 100 speed then you can pick up a 5 port switch for $15 or less. Log into Walmart.com and search for "Ethernet Switch" and you can check to see which items your local store has in stock. Can also try Radio Shack, etc.

Using a dedicated switch will be a far better way to go and won't require the MAC to be left on 100% of the time.

Carlo

[ploogak]

That's good advice, thanks.

My iMac is connected via wifi to the network, and I'm trying to simply add the BB via the open ethernet port.

Good advice about the switch - but I'd still have to run a cable from the router to the switch? That defeats the purpose - if I could run a cable, wouldn't I just run it from the router?

Thanks!