Ethernet connection not working for me.

[stephen.s1]

I've got 2 computers connected with ethernet.
But not getting a connection...
What's the right way to do that?

 

[Growltiger]

Do you mean you ran a cable between them? That won't work (unless you do a lot of stuff but there is no point).
You run a cable from each computer to your router. Then they can see each other.

 

[Walter Rowe]

Should work for Mountain Lion as well.

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3831

OS X Lion: Connect two computers using Ethernet

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.
• If your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port, try using a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
• On each computer, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Sharing. Note the computer name for each computer.
• In the Finder on one of the computers, choose Go > “Connect to Server,” and then click Browse.
• Double-click the other computer in the window and enter your password, if necessary.

 

[stephen.s1]

Thanks guys, dragged out 2 ethernet cables.... all is well... Finally!!