At 09:09 AM -0500 03/17/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >HOME-PMac 7600, Duo Dock(+duo laptop) and a x-over RJ-45 cable.
>I have noticed that when I startup the PMac 7600 at HOME, IF the Duo linked >to it is not already started up, I get a message telling me that the 7600's >AppleTalk is switching from the ethernet connection to a serial port >connection. When the linked Duo is already on, then the 7600 starts up in >AppleTalk via ethernet, as it should. This is exactly what should happen. The x-over cable is a poor substitute for a hub. It doesn't provide electrical grounding or the continuity signal that the Mac needs to be able to tell if there's life on that port - so it switches to the serial port. IOW, buy a hub for your home. They can be had for <$20. - Dan. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
