I came in late on this, so I�m going to ask a basic question that may have already been addressed.
Have you checked your Extension Folder to be sure you have the Apple Enet or whatever ethernet extension you�re using, is installed. And that you don�t have it turned off with the Extension Control Panel or whatever they call that control extension in OS9, sorry I don�t have a OS9 computer here to look at. If it�s an older G3, I think you will need a crossover cable to link 2 devices directly. The newer machines should work with either type of cable. You�re right, it shouldn�t be this hard to network a few macs together. Geno > From: Kathi Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: G-List <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:37:03 -0800 > To: G-List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Basic Networking > >> 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 -- 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
