Tom
Thanks much for your detailed answer! After you said that my Asante
Localtalk-to-Ethernet adapter doesn't support TCP/IP, of course I went,
"Duh!" and slapped my forehead! Ok, so I'll have to keep my eyes out for a
free, or next-to-nothing deal on one of those mini Ethernet docks. I've seen
them around (even on this list), but can't afford $100 or so for one right
now. It isn't a huge priority, just a nicety.
Thanks again and Happy New Year!
Mike
In a message dated 12/28/01 11:44:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:56:15 -0500
Subject: [Duo2400] Re: TCP/IP + DHCP on Duo 280c?
From: Tom Rymes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Friday, December 28, 2001, at 12:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> PROBLEM:
> Can't get my Duo 280c to get onto the Internet through my Ethernet
> network + router + cable modem.
[snip]
> connected through an Asante LocalTalk-to-Ethernet adapter. I hooked
> up another PhoneNet-style LocalTalk connector to the 280c's
> printer/modem port, then chained that to the LocalTalk connector on the
> DeskWriter. I can see my printers and server through the Chooser, so I
> know the connection is correct for that. Obviously, this Mac doesn't
> have Ethernet built-in (and don't own a EtherDock), so the AppleTalk CP
> shows no choices other than the Serial/Modem port. I do have a Dock II
> with an Ethernet card in it, but I'd like to get this going without
> that.
Well, here's the simple answer: The Asante Localtalk-to-Ethernet adapter
only supports the Appletalk protocol. It does not support TCP/IP.
Therein lies your problem. You have three solutions (Unless someone
knows of a fourth):
1.) Use the dock II to connect via Ethernet. This will allow you to run
TCP/IP
2.) Buy any dock with a SCSI port and an Asante EN/SC SCSI to Ethernet
adapter. This will allow you to connect to Ethernet without a full-size
dock. (Though it will work with any dock that has a SCSI connection.)
The following docks have SCSi ports
- Duo Dock I, II, and Plus
- NewerTech SCSI microdock
- NewerTech Ultradock 16sc & 16sce (the sce has built-in ethernet, too)
- Apple minidock
- E-Machines Etherdock (This dock has built-in Ethernet, too.)
3.) Buy a dock with built-in Ethernet. The following docks have built-in
Ethernet:
- Duo Dock I through a NuBus Ethernet card (So it isn't technically
built-in)
- Duo Dock II & Plus (Built-in)
- E-Machines Etherdock (though some 280s and all 2300s seem to have
problems with this dock. 280s and 2300s often freeze whenever
sending any amount of upstream data over the ethernet port.)
- NewerTech Ultradock 16sce (note the 'e')
- NewerTech Ethernet Microdock
- Asante Netdock
Also, you ought to upgrade to Open transport, if only for the ease of
TCP/IP configuration. (Though DHCP might obviate that). IMHO, unless you
use a program that is incompatible with OT, you ought to upgrade.
HTH,
Tom >>
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