Re: [NTLK] New MP2100 User Question on Ethernet

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Thu Aug 29 2002 - 15:16:30 EDT


On 29/08/02 13:34, "Robin Kidd" <robink_at_cotse.net> wrote:

> I am sure that this has been answered but I will ask anyway. How can you
> sync the MP2100 using Ethernet? If there is an FAQ on this could someone
> point me in the right direction. I can connect to the Internet just fine
> but I would like to do package installs, syncs etc. using my Ethernet
> connection. Thank-you in advance.

If you want to synchronize, backup and restore and install packages, you
have to use Newton Connection Utilities. Now, the Ethernet connections work
only on a Macintosh, because NCU uses the Communication Toolbox which is
only available on a Macintosh.

So, assuming you're on a Mac, you have to make sure that the AppleTalk
control panel sets AppleTalk to work on Ethernet. Then, when you launch NCU,
you might get a warning message the first time you launch it if you don't
have a serial port on that Mac, but you'll be able to launch it anyway.
Then, go to the preferences and select AppleTalk for a connection and you
can disable the printer/modem port.

Then, back on your Newton, make sure that AppleTalk there is configured to
use your Ethernet card. Then, launch the Dock. Tap the "Connect via" popup
and select AppleTalk. Try to connect. The first time, you should be
presented with a list of available computers. The name you gave to your Mac
in the File Sharing control panel should appear there. Tap on it and then
connect.

-Laurent.

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