Hi sorry about the jargon. NIC is the often used PC/Windows term for what's also called an "ethernet card" (NIC = network interface card).
Before MacOS 10.1 (that is, in MacOS 10.0.x) you could not network using AppleTalk to older machines, but now in 10.1 you can. So your job of networking the older machines to a newer machine running a newer OS should go smoother. You said you had a n iMac running 9.1 and an older 5200 running 8.1. Are they both connected to each other in any way? If not, then one way to network them together is use a "cross-over cable" which is an thernet cable (rj-45) which is crossed, so each computer sees the right send or receive ends. The other way is to use two standard ether net cables (also called "straight-through" or patch cables) connected to a Hub. You have lots of choices. I'm using a router which is conencted to a cable modem and all my macs and pc and unix boxes connect through to the internet and to each other through the router. Maybe if you give us more info about what you have and what you want to do, then we can help you out with some pointers and free adive. :) Mat X *********************************************************** Computer Technician, Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design *********************************************************** [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
