Sorry for the long post...... Wow! $49.00 2 years ago for a Router was a great price. I paid $39.00 after rebates for my DI604 and ID704. They are incredably well made and reliable. (D-Link usually makes their own equipment and other manufacturers buy and retrofit the innards with their name; at least per my info) I have found that IE 5 is a minimum for setting up the routers. Earlier versions and Netscrape had javascript problems (they still tend to for that matter) that would prevent some functions from working. I have successfully configured a Linksys (wired and wireless types), Compaq (wired and wireless types, surpisingly well made piece of hardware), the aforementioned D-link units, SMC and last but not least, 2 diferent Netgear models. So far the D-Link, Linksys, and one of the Netgear models (a newer one) had the best laid out configuration screens and the fewest configuration problems with a variety of web browsers.
As for the file sharing, you should have no problem, however, VERY few routers can pass AppleTalk protocols. Make sure that you are using TCP/IP based file sharing (AppleTalk (MacIP) I have had no problems with the above mentioned Linksys and D-Link units. My LaserWriter NTR, S900 (MacOSX), Pentium Laptop (Win95), PB5300 (OS8.6 though an old gaterbox), Dell (Win98), and a PM 6500 (OS9.1). All are run through the Router (3 are run through a hub connected to port 3 on the router) Sorry that I went so far off topic everyone. -Robyn J. Lyons ----- Original Message ----- From: "Will S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "SuperMacs List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [SM] TCP/IP Configurations > > >Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 11:16:42 -0500 > > > >From: Robyn Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Will, > > > >What model D-Link do you have. I have used both a DI-704 and DI-604 with > >no problems ever. You are correct, they are not the most Mac friendly, > >but better than linksys <snip> > I never could figure out how to set it up using the Mac. It uses the > web browser to configure. I was using it to hook up my Umax J700 and > my made from scrape pile for $150. PC. It turned out to be easy to > setup using Internet Explorer on the PC and has worked with no > problems for at least 1 1/2 years plus. I've not figured out how to > use it for networking the 2 machines but use a crossover cable and 2 > extra ethernet cards for this. Will S -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
