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TICKET ARCHIVE -> ethernet problem
No Wonder User - Sep 18, 1998 - 5:18 pm
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: Software
Computer Type: apple
Model: PowerMac G3 MT
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: Ram Doubler 2.x
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
I just bought an ethernet card for my kids' computer and I'm having
trouble getting the networking to work. Actually, the kids' computer
(Performa 575/OS8.1/20 MB RAM/MacSense LC PDS Ethernet card) seems to be
ok. I set up Users and Groups, turned on AppleTalk and File Sharing, and
selected "Ethernet" in the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then, when I went to
my computer (G3MT 233/32 MB RAM/OS 8.1/built-in Ethernet) I had a
problem. Users and Groups, File Sharing, AppleTalk turned on - that all
worked. Then, I tried to select "Ethernet" in the AppleTalk control
panel and got the following error:
An error occurred attempting to use Ethernet. Make sure your network
connections are correct.
I have the Ethernet cable (Cat 5 cable/RJ45 connectors) connected
correctly.
Now, in the TCP/IP control panel, I selected "Ethernet" for "Connect
via:" and tried all the option under configure, even selecting "manual"
and trying to put in IP addresses. It still won't let me select Ethernet
in the AppleTalk control panel.
Please help. I could have easily hooked them up with LocalTalk
connectors, but I thought it would be neat to try the Ethernet. Now I
feel like a boob for spending $150 on the card and cables.
Thanks a bunch.
Rob Simpson
rjsimps@macconnect.com
Send Attachments? Yes
Problem: Software
Computer Type: apple
Model: PowerMac G3 MT
RAM: 32meg
RAM Enhancer: Ram Doubler 2.x
OS Version: MacOS 8.1
Description:
I just bought an ethernet card for my kids' computer and I'm having
trouble getting the networking to work. Actually, the kids' computer
(Performa 575/OS8.1/20 MB RAM/MacSense LC PDS Ethernet card) seems to be
ok. I set up Users and Groups, turned on AppleTalk and File Sharing, and
selected "Ethernet" in the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then, when I went to
my computer (G3MT 233/32 MB RAM/OS 8.1/built-in Ethernet) I had a
problem. Users and Groups, File Sharing, AppleTalk turned on - that all
worked. Then, I tried to select "Ethernet" in the AppleTalk control
panel and got the following error:
An error occurred attempting to use Ethernet. Make sure your network
connections are correct.
I have the Ethernet cable (Cat 5 cable/RJ45 connectors) connected
correctly.
Now, in the TCP/IP control panel, I selected "Ethernet" for "Connect
via:" and tried all the option under configure, even selecting "manual"
and trying to put in IP addresses. It still won't let me select Ethernet
in the AppleTalk control panel.
Please help. I could have easily hooked them up with LocalTalk
connectors, but I thought it would be neat to try the Ethernet. Now I
feel like a boob for spending $150 on the card and cables.
Thanks a bunch.
Rob Simpson
rjsimps@macconnect.com
Send Attachments? Yes
No Wonder Tech - Sep 19, 1998 - 9:17 am
Robert,
I assume you are not using a hub, and are simply directly connecting the two
computers together. If this is true you must use a crossover cable. They are
available at most catalog stores today.
What a crossover cable does is reverse the transmit and receives pairs so
the two computers can communicate. Normally, the cables provided with ethernet
cards are designed to be plugged into a hub (the hub preforms the crossover
function).
Good Luck,
Mark Nettleingham
I assume you are not using a hub, and are simply directly connecting the two
computers together. If this is true you must use a crossover cable. They are
available at most catalog stores today.
What a crossover cable does is reverse the transmit and receives pairs so
the two computers can communicate. Normally, the cables provided with ethernet
cards are designed to be plugged into a hub (the hub preforms the crossover
function).
Good Luck,
Mark Nettleingham
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