-> I would be interested in receiving a step-by-step instruction
-> on the TCP/IP over the parallel port as I do not have any
-> network cards yet.
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First step is to get a parallel cable to link the two parallel
ports. This is sometimes referred to as a laplink cable. It's
mainly used for linking two DOS computers via interlnk/intersvr
(or something similar). In fact, if you are looking to link two
DOS computers, the simpliest way to go is interlnk/intersvr. Or
if you need something more flexible, nslan does a great job over
a parallel cable. The only limitation (with the shareware version
of nslan) is that only two computers are allowed on the network.
However, since a parallel cable only has two ends, this is not an
issue.
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The situation is different if one of the computers is not a DOS
computer. In that case, you can install a packetdriver for the
parallel port on the DOS machine and run a TCP/IP application
over it. However, the non-DOS machine will have to be running
TCP/IP over its parallel port (and you'll have to look elsewhere
for directions on how to do that on the non-DOS machine). For
example, if the non-DOS machine is running Linux, then plip will
do the job (see plip HOWTO). Once you've got your cable and
sorted out the non-DOS end, let me know and I'll be happy to
help you set up the DOS end.
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-> BTW, What Network card should I get?
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Almost any old network card will do, but an ne2000 will
probably be the easiest to deal with. The SMC Ethercard
(alias WD8013) is pretty good too. But, don't spend a lot
of money on it. A cheap, secondhand network card should
do the job. No more than $5 for a 16bit card.
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Don't be afraid of an unknown network card (especially if
it's free!). I can help you sort out what kind of card it
is (as well as the irq/address). Last year I threw away
two network cards (silly me) because I had no documentation
on them and couldn't figure out how to drive them. Since
then I have discovered a routine that reports card type,
irq and address.
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Once you have your card(s), you'll need the correct cabling
and connectors. This will depend on the card. Some use
coax, some use UTP. I can help you set up coax, but I've
never used UTP (someone else here can probably help you
with that if you end up with that sort of network card).
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-> Networking a XT,
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I've never networked an XT, but it should work. Look for
an 8bit network card.
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-> 586 with DRDos/Red Hat Linux,
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Linux does TCP/IP in its sleep. Smooth as silk. It's
definitely worth networking it to the XT, 'cause the XT
will be able to telnet into the Linux box and use its
capabilities.
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-> HP 200LX Palmtop
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Pass. Haven't a clue about this one.
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-> and a 486 with MSDos 6.2.
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Yup, put a network card and packetdriver on this one.
You'll be able to do all sorts of interesting things,
including running Arachne on the DOS machine and browsing
via the Linux machine's internet connection.
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Cheers,
Steven
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