On 9/28/02 7:46 AM, Quadlist at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I am new to the list, and I've come here hoping to get some help > getting my friend online with my old Quadra 630. > > What is the easiest (and cheapest) way to access the internet via > dialup modem with a Quadra 630/68k mac. I have installed the last > versions of netscape and exploder that will run on this mac, but I > haven't been able to find an old version of aol or compatible ISP. > > Any help would be so appreciated. > > Also is there any way to hook up ethernet to this mac (like serial to > ethernet or something or apple talk to ethernet...) her housemates > are planning on all sharing a broadband connection and I have no idea > how I'll get her hooked into a PC network. > > Thanks, > > Susan
For a dialup connection, a modem can be found for next to nothing on Ebay or the swap list. Stay away from AOL. As for ISPs, although many local ISPs will say they don't support any MacOS prior to 8, andy pre-PowerPC Macs (or whatever other song-and-dance they give you), you can get online successfully with the right version of Open Transport and the necessary PPP control panel. I would suggest upgrading to at least System 7.5.5 if it doesn't have it already. As for a broadband connection, I currently have a Performa 631CD (for all intents and purposes, the same as the Quadra 630) hooked up to our cable modem connection. We have four computers behind a router, sharing our broadband access. The Performa performs (doh) quite nicely. I've put a comm slot ethernet card in it (again, can be found on Ebay or the swap list for a few bucks) but you can also use a localtalk-to-ethernet adapter (though this will be slower and more trouble). If all they're going to do is share they're broadband connection, it makes no difference whether the other computers are PCs, Macs, or whatever. That will only matter if she wants to share files with the other computers. Then she will need DAVE or something like it in order to access the PCs on the network. But it sounds like that's not part of the plan. Hope this helps. I'm sure others on this list will be able to provide helpful information, too. Good luck! Have fun! :) -- *** Amber Rhea *** [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tangerinecs.com /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Respect open standards! -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
