At 11:25 am -0400 4/29/02, Andrew Stiller wrote: >Also, I'd like to get a DSL line from my ISP, but Earthlink informs >me that this too requires ethernet, and that the ethernet port would >have to be dedicated to this sole function. That last restriction >sounds fishy to me--did the guy know what he was talking about or >not?
Andrew: He both did and didn't know what he was talking about. He was, most likely, following ISP policy. DSL or Cable will require that you use an ethernet port to access them. DSL and Cable ISPs want you to dedicate your ethernet port to the broadband connection for two reasons: 1) Tech support is easiest when the customer has the simplest connection: A dedicated port means that they don't have to figure in any of the complications caused by routers and switches and multiple zones. 2) They fear that, if they allow routers, they will have customers who put a bazzilion computers on a single DSL/Cable line and tank the through-put of everyone on that network segment. [When calling about problems, never mention to your DSL provider that you are using a router except under duress. If you do, then any problems that you have will be filed in the "Customer is an Idiot" bin and ignored and you won't get any relief from problems that are the provider's fault (e.g. bad lines).] The easiest thing for you to do, from your description, is to get a simple router like the Asante (<http://www.asante.com>) FR3004 series or similar (LinkSys makes a similar router but it is less Mac friendly). Hook your computer(s), printer(s) and your DSL modem (this goes into the WAN port) into the router and you should be set. Some things to consider: 1) When you initially sign on to your DSL service you may find it easier (maybe _much_ easier) to connect your DSL modem directly to your computer and later (after you have established your permanent user name and password) transfer that information to the router. 2) My ISP was recently bought out by EarthLink and they want me to install all of their branded software on my system. So far I have ignored this without any problems. However, for new installs, this may be required. Set up a separate boot system for OS 9.xx using your install disks and boot off of that before you install their software (with the DSL modem directly connected to your ethernet port). You can use this System to figure out the settings that they require and transfer them to your router. After you have the router working and you have set up your OS X (or your OS 9.xx) System to access the internet via DHCP to your router, erase the temporary boot System, and access the internet with your normal software, ignoring the EarthLink-branded stuff that they sent you. Good luck, and contact me if you have any problems (I _may_ be able to help) -=-Dennis p.s.: At 11:25 am -0400 4/29/02, Andrew Stiller wrote: >I understand from the documentation that MIDI should go to the ethernet port I do not believe that this is common, but anything is possible. I believe that the best routes for MIDI on OS X systems (and the new Mac hardware that comes with OS X -- even when using OS 9.xx as the boot System) is (best) Firewire and (sorta OK) USB. -- _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
