mMake sure that all the network software is installed. The Network and AppleShare extensions should be in the Extensions folder. If you want to use file sharing, the Sharing Setup control panel should be in the Control Panels folder, and the File Sharing extension should be in the Extensions folder. If any of these items is missing, reinstall the system software according to the instructions in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques.”
The computer you want to connect to doesn’t appear in the Chooser.
mMake sure the computer you’re trying to connect to is turned on.
mMake sure file sharing is active on the computer you’re trying to connect to. (That computer’s Sharing Setup control panel should say that file sharing is on.)
You connected to another computer, but the shared disk you want to use is not available.
mYou may already be connected to the shared disk. Check for its icon on your desktop.
mYou may not have the access privileges you need to use the shared disk. Ask the network administrator or the owner of the shared item to give you access. See the topic on file sharing in Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide), available in the Guide (h) menu.
You connected to another computer, but you can’t see any files.
mMake sure that files are being shared on the other computer. The File Sharing Monitor control panel on that computer lists the items being shared.
mMake sure you have the access privileges you need to view the files. Ask the network administrator or the owner of the shared item to give you access. See the topic on file sharing in Macintosh Guide (or Mac OS Guide), available in the Guide (h) menu.
A message says that file sharing can’t be turned on.
mMake sure AppleTalk is turned on in the Chooser.
mMake sure you have at least 400K of available space on your hard disk.
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