The idea is not just to use a newer PCI Ethernet card, but to be able to multi-home (I believe is the term). The built-in ethernet card could be used for my home LAN (using AppleTalk or Dave) and the Asante card could be connected to the cable modem. Is this a duable scenario??
Cheers, Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: Mathieu Mauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mac Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 2:01 AM Subject: networking diff. machines > hi > > to the person who wanted to connect himself online though his new > cable modem, but he couldn't see the net (wwww) -- sounds like you > need the domain name server addresses (to resolve domain nanes > "apple.com" to ip address).... > > as for using a newer pci 10/100 card, it's a good idea. stick it any > PCI slot that's free on the mac in question. it's not like a PC where > you have to find the right pci slot,, they all work (if you have more > than one).... > > you could use two ethernet cards, and use a router-software app (like > IP net router, or install OSC anduse its own built-in stuff), but i > prefer the ease and simplicity of a router box (mine is a macsense > xrouter pro) and it connects all my machines on my privately-assigned > ip-based LAN to my cable modem. all pcs, macs, unix boxen are happily > surfing... > > good luck. > matx > > ps. and to the person whose company forces to use the 5-digit password > everywhere. i suggest switching to somethign that's 6-8 characters, as > is the usual range. at my work we use a common 9-digit password. > > -- > 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> > > > -- 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>
