> #1) I want to network the 636 with the iMac. But I'm not sure where to start. > I think I need an ethernet card for the 636 but thats the limit of my > knowledge now. I am running OS7.5 on the 636, have 32meg of RAM and have > replaced the hard drive with a 2gig unit. the iMac is a 600mhz version with > OS9.2. (I just started using it so the learning curve is pretty steep)
I'd look at <http://atpm.com/network/> (three Macs and a printer). It is an excellent way to learn how to network Macs, and it's in plain English. And yes, you will need a Ethernet card. I think that 636 can use an Comm slot Ethernet card or a LC PDS Ethernet card (I'd look for one on ebay). > #2) In addition to the networking, I want to share my wife's cable modem for > internet access on both the iMac and the 636. (her company set here up with > it. She uses an IBM laptop.) In addition to the cable modem we've got a > Linksis four port hub with fire wall. It seems a shame to waste the empty > ports on the hub. I figure there has to be a way of using the hub to network > the macs and share the coble modem. I am using the exact same router/hub to connect 2 PCs and 2 Macs to a cable modem. I'd start of by reading through the router's guide (if you don't have the booklet, you can download it at <ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pdf/befsr11&befsr41ug.pdf>). The guide shows how to setup PCs, however Macs have the exact same settings in the TCP/IP control panel (for the iMac at least, I don't recall where the settings are under system 7.5). It can be tricky though, because the settings sometimes have slight name changes. The guide also tells how to setup the router; you'll need to know the router settings before you can setup the computers. And last, the guide also teaches some network basics. If you decide to read through the stuff and have more questions, feel free to contact me off list. Also, experiment; it is almost impossible to damage a computer simply be fooling with its network settings. -Leon --------------- Leon Nathaniel Maurer, a somewhat stoic rationalist Find some of my thoughts at http://www.kaiserleopold.net "The good of the people is the chief law." -Marcus Tullius Cicero --------------- -- 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>
