by sanford » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:57 pm
Follow these steps to select the appropriate protocols for the kind of computer that will log onto your Mac:
1. In Sharing preferences, click the "Options..." button.
2. Select "Share files and folders using AFP" to enable the Apple Filing Protocol. Use this protocol to file share with other Macs.
3. Select "Share files and folders using FTP" to enable the File Transfer Protocol. Use this protocol to file share with UNIX and LINUX systems.
4. Select "Share files and folders using SMB" to enable the Server Message Block protocol and check the user accounts to enable for SMB. Use this protocol to file share with Microsoft Windows-based PCs.
Note: You will have to enter the user's password for a user account that you enable for SMB.
5. Once you have selected the desired networking protocols, click "Done" to complete the process.