please help

[thumpy]

I am so stuck. I am trying to reinstall the os. I install the dvd sharing program on my dell notebook. Then when I boot up the air pressing the alt button I never ever see my net work. I see other peoples but not mine. But when I boot in to the normal desktop on the air I see my network and it works. So how am i suppose to reinstall my os now?

I tried connecting to another network which is open and the mac book air also found it. I got the reinstall disk image with the arrow, I click the arrow, and hit next on my desk saying waiting for mac book air to connect. The mac air shows a little planet spinning and after 5-10 mins it boots to the normal os.

How am i suppose to reinstall my os now? Please help

 

[FFTWarren]

worst comes to worst go buy the superdrive.
would it work if you connected the the 2 with a ethernet or usb or something like that. Idk if thats possible but may wanna be something to look into

 

[thumpy]

how can i connect the macbook air to an ethernet network? there is not ethernet port on the notebook

 

[NC MacGuy]

how can i connect the macbook air to an ethernet network? there is not ethernet port on the notebook

USB to ethernet dongle sold by Apple. I think it's $20-29.

 

[FFTWarren]

yea my bad I wasnt even thinkin. stupidity on my part

 

[iomatic]

question-- does the Ethernet dongle work for Ethernet-to-Ethernet connectivity (i.e., directly to another Mac; automatic crossover?) for Migration, etc.?

 

[NC MacGuy]

question-- does the Ethernet dongle work for Ethernet-to-Ethernet connectivity (i.e., directly to another Mac; automatic crossover?) for Migration, etc.?

Yes.