> Doug Hogg wrote: >>> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 23:03:58 -0800 >>> Subject: Basic Networking >>> From: Kathi Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> ... >>> My problem so far is that when I go to the Apple Talk setup I cannot get it >>> to select Ethernet on either of the G3's. It says that I should check my >>> connections. I have tried the simplest connection of all by using an >>> Ethernet cable directly from the G3 to the Apple printer. Restarted a couple >>> of times and I could not get a connection. What am I doing wrong? I figure >>> it has to be something really basic and simple, but like the good or bad >>> moon, I am not getting it. Can someone help me? >> >> Usually if you can't select ethernet in OS 9, the computer can't see >> the hub. So it could be that >> a) your computers' ethernet circuits are bad, or >> b) your ethernet cables are bad, or >> c) your hub isn't working. Snip >> > Careful do not use Xover cables? fluff
Someone said I should use a cross over cable instead of CAT5 if I went directly from the computer to the printer. So I used a cross-over cable. And it made no difference. Where I get hung up is selecting ethernet in the Apple Talk panel. I go under the Apple > Control Panels > Apple Talk > and try to switch from Printer Port to Ethernet, it will not let me. I keep getting "An error occurred attempting to use Ethernet" & "Make sure your network connections are correct." I don't think it is my cables, I think there is a setting in TCP/IP that needs to be made, but I do not know what info to enter in that panel. I do not think it is my hardware, since both G3's act the same way. Forget the hub or router or whatever, I would be happy if I could just get a direct hookup to work. I should not have to call in someone to network 2 macs to a printer. Something basic is being missed and I need some advice. Is there any kind soul out there that can help me? -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
