somewhere near the temporal coordinates of 7/25/02 7:12 PM, the entity known as Kevin Cotter transmitted the following from [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
> >> When I try to switch the Appletalk connection method in the Appletalk >> control panel, the book seems to try to initialize the connection; there >> is a short pause...... and then I get the error message "There was an >> error when attempting to use Alternate Ethernet" and then the setting >> defaults back to "printer port". > >> > Hi > If there is someone with an asante ethernet device working please celebrate > the fact .. !!! I've seen this error message tooooooo many times. > Cheers > Kevin > > It has been a very long time, but I recall having that initially too (on my 280c). But I *think* (can't promise this was what did the trick) that I just went to VersionTracker & looked up all the updated components to my version of the OS. I forget if it was the updated Open Transport or the something else that fixed it. For OS 8.1, the most up-to-date stuff is listed at: http://www.versiontracker.com/systems/system8.shtml And for 7.6.1: http://www.versiontracker.com/systems/system76.shtml And if you're trying to run 8.6 (since it's a 2300): http://www.versiontracker.com/systems/system86.shtml - Eric. -- Eric Strobel (fyzycyst@NOSPAM^mailaps.org) ===================================================================== I'm always forgetting that I have short term memory loss... ===================================================================== ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
