Installing Netrinos on MacOS

Netrinos simplifies connecting and interacting with computers on your private network, regardless of physical location. This guide outlines installing Netrinos on your Mac and leveraging features like file sharing and remote computer control.

Prerequisites

• A Netrinos account
• At least one other computer set up with Netrinos

Installation

• Visit the Netrinos website at https://netrinos.com
• Click "Download" and select the MacOS version.
• Open the downloaded file and begin installation.
• Follow the on-screen prompts, accepting the default settings.
• Netrinos will launch automatically.
• Log in using your Netrinos credentials.

Connecting to Your Network

• Netrinos will display your other computers. Initially, they may be grayed out, indicating they're still connecting.
• A timer beside a computer's name means your network is established and ready.
• Offline, sleeping, or unconnected computers will remain grayed out.
• Access Netrinos settings through the Menu Bar icon.

File Sharing

• In Netrinos, copy the other computer's Tunnel Name.
• Open Finder. Navigate to Go > Connect to Server.
• Enter smb://[Tunnel Name] (replace [Tunnel Name]). Click "Connect".
• Provide login credentials for the remote computer's file share.
• Select the desired shared volume and browse its contents as if it were local.

Remote Control (Screen Sharing)

• Open the Screen Sharing app (Launchpad > Other).
• Copy the remote computer's Tunnel Name from Netrinos.
• In Screen Sharing, click the "+" button.
• Paste the Tunnel Name and click "Connect".
• You will now be controlling the remote Mac.

Additional Notes

• Netrinos automates the networking complexities, treating remote computers like they were on the same local area network.
• For further assistance with Netrinos and other applications, please refer to the Help section on the Netrinos website.