At 8:06 AM -0700 4/29/02, Brandon Davis wrote: > > Clark ...MacTCP doesn't load until some program starts it up. Until >MacTCP loads there will be no response to pings. > >I was pinging on the Mac side with MacPing while simultaneously pinging on >the W2K side (using the ping command from the prompt). Wouldn't MacPing be >enough to kick-start MacTCP?
Yes, it should be enough. Try using MacTCPWatcher. I only suggest this as I've used it frequently with great success while times I've tried MacPing it's usually hung up. > >> Clark ...Try posting your MacTCP settings and the settings for your W2K >box too. You might have a mismatch in your IP / mask settings. > >The Windows box is set to request an IP address (from the Linksys gateway @ >192.168.1.1). Ipconfig reveals the following: > >IP Address - 192.168.1.2 >Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0 >Default Gateway - 192.168.1.1 >DHCP Server - 192.168.1.1 >DNS1 - 216.148.227.68 >DNS1 - 204.127.202.4 > >The SE/30 is set to the following using MacTCP v2.06 : > >AppleTalk is "Active" >Obtain Address is "Manually" >Routing Information is: >Gateway - 192.168.1.1 >IP Address Section: >Class C, Address - 192.168.1.12 >Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0 >Net: 12625921 (Lock not checked) >Subnet: 0 (Lock not checked) >Node: 12 (Lock not checked) >Domain Name Server Information section: >DNS1 - 216.148.227.68 (default set) >DNS2 - 204.127.202.4 Your settings look okay. From the Mac, try pinging both the Windoze box and the router. > >I have tried these settings using both the EtherTalk & the Ethernet icons >alternately in MacTCP (and rebooting between choices: note that I've >restarted when I've changed anything). Use Ethernet, EtherTalk is for MacIP aka IP over AppleTalk which your Windoze box isn't using. > >I won't be able to try the different hub until I get home from work tonight. Right now that looks like your best bet. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Replacement Apple CDROMs from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 PPC 5400/200Mhz 16/1.6GB/CD/ENET/L2 $119, 5+ for $99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
