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Share an iTunes library over an ad-hoc wireless network

May 15, 2008

Due to the fact that both of my laptops (iBook G4, 15" AlBook) will only recognize my Nokia 6120 Classic's HSDPA modem through one of their two USB ports (note 1), and because of an odd technical issue with the other USB port (note 2), I have to unplug my external USB hard drive whenever I want to browse the internet. Seeing as my iTunes library is stored on the external drive, it means cutting off my music.

But then I remembered: my iBook, which I use for travelling, has a full and complete copy of my entire iTunes library. Why don't I share it? The only wireless system in common between my two Macs is Airport Extreme, so I decided to use that.

In the following list, the provided values are settings I use, provided as an example. Modify to suit your needs.

Create a Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) WiFi Network between the host and client. If you don't know how to do this, search Apple's Help Viewer for the phrase Communicating with other computers wirele...

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