Re: [NTLK] Appletalk over Ethernet

From: Roland Roberts (roland_at_astrofoto.org)
Date: Sun Jan 15 2006 - 17:57:33 PST

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>>>>> "Doug" == Doug Denby <ddenby_at_rogers.com> writes:

    Doug> you may have found the weakness. When checking the status, I
    Doug> find that "Built-in Ethernet" is checked but has a note beside
    Doug> it indicating "The cable for Built-In Ethernet is not plugged
    Doug> in."

    Doug> This is false. I have a cable plugged in directly to the
    Doug> Newton. But perhaps the iBook requires a signal on the
    Doug> ethernet cable all the time. Is a router than necessary? Does
    Doug> it provide some sort of signal saying "Hey guys, don't hang
    Doug> up. Somebody is here."

What everyone is calling a "router" is really a hub or a switch, and
yes it provides signalling that says it is connected. Using a direct
cable, the Mac will only detect a signal on the other end if the Newton
has brought up the card. Try telling the Newton to connect, then see if
the Mac changes its mind.

A more reliable and less frustrating approach would be to buy a cheap
hub off ebay, any one 10 base-T (10-Mbit) hub will work, and since you
can't connect faster than that with your Newt, it will do the job for
you.

regards,

roland

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