> >>> Subject line tells it all. I file-share/backup between my PB190 > and 6320 > >>> via AppleTalk over a printer port and it's so dang sloooow! Can > I > >>> possibly use TCP/IP as an option?
The printer port is slow, about 230kpbs max. Basic 10Base-T ethernet (the most common kind) is 10Mbps max ( =10,000kbps ). You are using Appletalk over serial ports(aka LocalTalk). Trying to run TCP/IP over serial ports is a royal pain, and all it does is put TCP/IP in Appletalk packets: it would be slower b/c of the translation. Using any protocol (Appletalk,TCP/IP,whatever) over ethernet is guaranteed to be faster. Appletalk over ethernet (aka EtherTalk) is easy to set up. Like the other post said, cheapest way is to get a crossover cable. Better way would be to get a hub. They are really cheap and leave you room for expansion, (i.e. a network printer, another computer, etc.). The differences in speed between protocols is basically unimportant on a two-computer network that isn't heavily used. Besides, nothing will compare to the difference between LocalTalk and EtherTalk. It's 2 AM now, so there may be some inaccuracies. Bottom line: ethernet always faster than serial. Goodnight, -Eric J ===== PB145, iceBook Classic II(x2), Performa 405,IIci 6100/66 DOS Compatible, Blue and White G3 and random bits and pieces You are not drowning in old computer parts until you start charting tides... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
