If it's an older 'book, say running a Classic OS I've also found that it's necessary to have AppleTalk turned on, as well as having TCP/IP set to DHCP. This even if you're using an ethernet network that doesn't necessarily have other Macs on it. Later.............Howard
On 8/18/05, bobgir2004 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Plug it in, set the ethernet TCP/IP to get it's address via dhcp. It > > shouldn't be any more complex than that. Certainly no more complex > > than the Airport connection. > > Bruce - > > Thanks. Next time I travel with the iBook, this is what I'll try. > > Let me be certain I understand you: > > System Prefs > Network Tab > Location: Automatic > Show: Built-in > Ethernet > Configure IPv4: Using DHCP. Click on Apply Now button > > That it?? > > > > Are you positive the ethernet port works? Is it enabled in the > > Network Port Configurations part of the Network preferences? > > The last time I used that Ethernet port was when I was between desktop > computers and using the iBook as my main machine. At that time, six months > ago, it was connected to my DSL modem via Ethernet cable and working just > fine. It hasn't been treated roughly, dropped, etc., since that time so I > presume it is working. > > Thanks for responding, > bob > > > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
