Thanks Scott for the accurate and precise instructions. The link worked just as instructed.
> > How do I establish an Ethernet connection between a PB2400 and another Mac > > with built-in Ethernet? For my PB2400, I have Ethernet capability via a PC > > card interface -- currently used to connect to a cable modem. > > > > I want to make an Ethernet connection to a new iBook, and transfer files to > > the new machine. I took a stab at unplugging the Ethernet cable from the > > modem and just plugging it into the iBook, but -- surprise -- nothing > > happened and I didn't know what to do next. I assume some other set-up is > > necessary, and even a different cable? > > What OSes are you running? > > Basically, you'll need to plug in the cable. From there, on both 'books > you'll need to go to Apple-Control Panels-File Sharing (or Sharing Setup, > depending on version). Set up any options in there and hit Start for File > Sharing. From there, you'll need to actually share something out, highlight > the HD/folder you want shared and Go to File-Get Info-Sharing or > File-Sharing (again depending on OS version) and check the box to share it. > > After that, go to Apple-Control Panels-Appletalk, and make sure both are set > to Ethernet. Finally, go to Apple-Chooser on both and make sure that > Appletalk is on on both. > > You should now be able to click on Appleshare and see the server computer > from the client, double click it, type in the Owner name and password you > put in on the server, and you should see the shared items in a list. > Double-click it, and it should pop up on the desktop. > There ya go :) > > Let me know if that was too confusing and I'll clean it up a bit ;) > > Scott Holder ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
