>Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:01:24 -0700 >From: Roger Andre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: PB 1400, OS 8.1 and Wi-fi > >Hi Kenneth, > >Thanks for the help. Here is what I know/see: > >- I have never setup a pcmcia ethernet card in this machine, as I could >not find drivers for either the Linksys or Belkin cards that I have. I >did setup a Linksys 56k modem however. > >- I do not have an "Alternate Ethernet" connection option in my >Appletalk Control Panel. All I have are: Ethernet, IRTalk, >Modem/Printer, and Remote Only. > >- When I choose "Use DHCP Sever" in my TCP/IP settings for "Ethernet", I >do not have the option to specify a DNS server. All I have is a box >that says "Search Domains" in which I could put an entry. I've been >assuming that means something like "earthink.net", or >"globexplorer.com", but am not sure. > >- Finding the WaveLan Version 6.00.4 driver wasn't easy, and it was the >only one I ran across. Do you know where I could find a v6.3 one? > >- I would love to update the OS on this machine to 8.6, as I believe >that I could use the 7.2 Orinoco driver with that OS. However, as lame >as it sounds, I haven't been able to find an 8.5 install CD locally, and >as I understand it, I need to load that first and then install 8.6 over >it. If I'm wrong there, please clarify. I don't know the Mac OS >extremely well, and I don't really know what to buy from the >descriptions I see on eBay. Alot of the CD's seem to imply that they >are restore CD's for specific types of machines. > >- Thanks for the info on what to do with the hex values in the wi-fi >settings. I had no clue there. > >Regards, > >Roger
Hi Roger. Ok let's start with the easy questions. OS 8.6 is available as a full install cd. No need to purchase OS 8.5 and then upgrade. You would be better off with a Retail version of the OS 8.6 vs a machine specific version. Post a want to buy on the LEM Swap list or check out this link to ebay. http://computers.search.ebay.com:80/OS-8-6_Operating-Systems_W0QQbsZSearchQQcatr efZC6QQfclZ3QQfgtpZQQfposZ23452QQfromZR2QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQlopgZQ QsacatZ80256QQsadisZ200QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsaslcZ2QQsatitleZOSQ208Q2e6QQsbrfto gZ1QQsofocusZunknown How much ram do you have? If you go to OS 8.6 You may need more ram than you currently have. Also read the section on my Wireless FAQ for Known Issues with v7.2 of the Orinoco drivers. The AppleTalk and TCP/IP selections may have been named Ethernet instead of Alternate Ethernet in OS 8.1, so that should not be a problem. In the TCP/IP control panel, put those DSN numbers in the Search Domains section. If the OS 8.1 TCP/IP has a selection that says Alternate Search Domains, then in that one put earthlink.net As for v6.3 of the software, their are links to it on my web site. Here is a direct link. http://ftp4.de.freesbie.org/pub/misc/wavelan/software/ORiNOCO/PC_Card/MacOS/ You want the file MacOS_63.bin. Use Stuffit expander to uncompress the file. This file adds a control strip module which lets you adjust the software settings. I want to remind you, that I do not have a computer using OS 8.1, so everything I say is from my old memory. If others are stilling using OS 8.1, please jump in to help. Its important to note, that your modem software installer may have placed something into the System file. While this is highly unlikely, if it did, then you will need to do a clean install of the OS. The Orinoco software does not like any modification to the System software. Sometimes it will complete its install, but nothing will work. This is covered on my Wireless FAQ. The key to solving your problem is to get wireless working before adding WEP. As I understand, you need 128bit WEP to access the network at work. It has been my experience that getting wireless to work on a PB 1400 or any other PB that uses card and socket services v2 is difficult. Don't worry about that, because it's in the ROMS and you cannot update it. While difficult, wireless can be installed on your 1400. I am typing this to you on a PB 1400 that I have set up with wireless. I can use either the Orinoco card or the Skyline card. I prefer the Skyline, but it only supports 64bit WEP. Just a note to others following this thread. It has been my experience that the Proxima/Faralon Skyline card software v3.1 is much more mature and user friendly than the Orinoco software. If you don't need WEP or can live with 64 bit WEP, then try the Skyline card. Be sure to read Derek Miller's great site to see how to install wireless on older PowerBook computer. http://www.penmachine.com/techie/airport1400print.html#top I hope this helps. Ken Vann ================================================== Old Mac's have new uses with WiFi. See my FAQ for what you need at http://www.powerbookwireless.net -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
