Re: [NTLK] Connecting via AppleTalk for NCU

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Sun Dec 29 2002 - 01:29:46 EST


On Sun, Dec 29, 2002 at 12:14:30AM -0600, Chris Fava wrote:
> Forgive the ³newbie² nature of this email, I searched the archives for tips
> on how to config AppleTalk for NCU.
>
> Basically, Iım a bit stumped on how to set up my Newt to sync to NCU via
> AppleTalk.
>
> Now, if I want to use AppleTalk, can I keep my Newt connected to my router?
> If so, what do I need to do next, step by step (on both Mac and Newt)?

Appletalk and IP can share the same ethernet nicely. So connected to
router should be okay.
>
> OR, must I connect the Newt directly to my Macıs ethernet port?

Nope.

> I tried both of these but neither worked. Whenever I open Dock and choose
> Connect via AppleTalk, then Connect to Other Computer, a message comes up
> saying ³Looking for Mac OS computers...² and nothing else happens.

You've mentioned that Appletalk is enabled, but you haven't mentioned
that Appletalk is pointing to ethernet and not to another port.

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