Try a router. on 2/5/02 9:14 PM, James A. Reible at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> High all! > > When I got my DSL modem I figured it was time to network my machines > so I got an old Apple Ethernet Mini-Hub. > (Plugs into the AAUI on my 7100 and has 4 RJ45 receptacles.) and > plugged the DSL modem into it. > Then I plugged my 6400 in to it and then my kids IIci. > > Everything worked fine, I could get each machine to mount on each > machine and it was cool. > All three machines could be online at the same time and we could > transfer files back and fourth, etc.. > > Then I decided it was time to play with Timbuktu�........... > Installed Timbuktu Pro� on each machine and everything worked great! > I could observe, control, chat, etc.. > It was cool. > > But now I can't connect any machine to any other. > I can still send files back and forth but can't use my printers > anymore, except on the machine that it's connected to. > Bummer. > > So I un-installed Timbuktu�, searched for any leftover extensions, > preferences, etc. and re-started all the machines. > Still couldn't connect anything. > Re did the un-install, searched for invisible files, re-built the > desktops and even zapped the PRam. > Still can't network. :-( > > Assuming I get the appletalk going again, is there any way to use > both appletalk AND Timbuktu�? > And if I can't do that is there some way to still share the printers? > (I know, I can just use Timbuktu� and send whatever needs printing to > whichever machine has the printer I want to use but I may as well be > running around with floppies then! That's TOO 'inelegant' for me.) > ((I really enjoy showing Windoze users how easily and efficiently > Macs work. :-))) > > BTW, I'm a networking newbie so please remeber that if you have any ideas. > Words of one syllable, etc.. > :-) > > TIA -- 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>
