Re: More on the free printer

[James Rice]

I agree.  As a networking professional, I would never consider 
connecting any computer to the internet without a firewall.router.  As 
for the hardware LocalTalk to Ethernet bridge, I've had good luck with 
the Asante versions as well.  Another solution is some of the less 
expensive Hawking ethernet print servers support Localtalk as well.  One 
that I purchased at Frys for around $50 supported Novell, TCP/IP, 
Jetdirect emulation. NetBEUI and Localtalk.

James
Art Russell wrote:
Bill,
As others have mentioned, go with the Router. The only thing missing with
the equation is a converter from your Ethernet cable to the LocalTalk
connector. I use a Fallon Ethernet-to-LocalTalk converter on my 1996 HP 6MP
LaserPrinter under AppleTalk, and as others have mentioned with similar
systems have had no problems.
FWIW, if you are using a cable or DSL modem without a router, you are
needlessly exposed to outside intrusion. A router solves the problem and has
the added benefit of sharing your connection for several computers. An
absolute must if you are running Windows systems, its a good thing to have
with Mac as well. Additionally, the price is now at about ~ $50 for a system
that is more than capable of meeting your needs.
Good Luck
 


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