also unless they have changed in last 3 months...they don't support macs. :>( oklahoma
Greg & Rachel Olson wrote: > > >Actually we don't know whether or not it would be possible to access the > >internet from both machines as they currently stand. > > >We currently use dial-up and we do not have a router nor a hub. Eventually, > >when we can sort out what upgrades we need, we want to switch to DirecWay > >internet access via our DirecTV satellite dish. > > > >We don't know if > >the connectors on that cable are official RJ-45 connectors. We could buy a > >crossover cable but don't have one now. The problem is, we just aren't sure > >what to use. > > >I hope these answers are concise and on-target and help to fill in the > >picture. I'll try to answer any further questions the same way. Don't have > >a > >digital camera in working condition right now so let's see if this > >gets us further. > > If we really need to we can ask a friend to come over and take a picture. > > > >Thanks, Greg. > > > >Monica > > > Monica, > Still another question. Your current internet connection is on a pc > or a mac? Is there a 3rd computer that is a pc? Check with > DirectWay as about a year ago they were not too keen on mac support. > Since both computers have ethernet (RJ45), that would be the best way > with a router. Then all computers will have internet access as well > as file sharing. You can setup a temporary file sharing over the > slow phonenet localtalk if you need to transfer some files right > away. Just install the phonenet with a terminator on each end and > one phone cord. In your control panels set appletalk to the correct > serial port. Its been a while since I used 9, so I think you may > have to go into 'users/groups' to setup accounts and setup 'sharing'. > Here is a link that may help: http://kb.indiana.edu/data/airy.html > > The same setup will work for ethernet, but you would have to setup > your IP addresses statically and of course set appletalk to ethernet. > A crossover cable would be used for filesharing. > > When you get your Directway, they may charge you per connected > computer. Don't sign up for the extra connections. Its like the old > AT&T when they charged you per telephone installed in a home. Just > get your own router that connects to the directway (DSL, Cable modem) > and that will allow all computers to connect via etherenet. You will > then use standard cat5 patch cables to connect to the router. > Crossover not needed. > > If you have a PC with any connection and an available ethernet port, > you can setup windows file sharing to share the internet connection > with your mac. > > Greg > > -- > Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> > --> 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]> > List archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
