On 03-02-2005 21:43, Christopher Icha, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: > Cross-over-cable to printer doesn't sound good to me. > What you need is a "straight" ethernet cable methinx.
One Mac to one printer you'll need a crossover. Connecting to a router/switch and/or a switch and/or a hub you'll need a straight. > The beige g3's are funny about switching appletalk > connections when they don't see something "live" on > their ethernet port. Mine always sneakily switch back > to printer or modem when I forget to switch my hub on > first. grrrrrrr! All Macs do so. Clever isn't it??!!?? My DSL-modem and router/switch are always on. So any Mac switched off will "awake in ethernet" after restarting. HTH, Jo -- 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
