Hi, Doug--
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response!
>
>I have a mixed net of Macs and PCs, and the Macs use file sharing. It can
>be slow. I can't say for sure about the 31 MB file you copied, but the
>length of time could be due to any other network activity. But, you
>probably didn't have anything else of substance going on.
That's right; everything was on but otherwise no activity going
on for that trial run. Well, maybe that's just how slow it goes.
>
>Since you have Retrospect, I recommend using the "Duplicate" function in
>it to copy stuff when you can. It's much faster than the Finder. And if
>you have TCP/IP as the protocol, that's faster than Appletalk, as you've
>noticed.
Ah, very good suggestion! You're right, Retrospect's Duplicate
DOES go faster even with AT clients, now that you mention it.
This would improve any manual copying I have to do, thanks.
>
>I hated having to switch settings, too.
Right--with my small network I might as well just keep using
Zip disks if I have to fuss with who's setting is where.
> I added a router to our network,
>and now we all share 1 modem, and I can leave the settings on TCP/IP. I
>don't have to switch back and forth to use TCP/IP ethernet for
>Retrospect, and PPP for a modem. You have to be sure to buy a router
>with a serial connection for adding an external modem.
Okay, but here's my concern about using a router--won't it slow down
the connection speed if two people use it simultaneously? My pitiful
rural phone lines only support 26400 as it is...
There are times in the day when both my assistant and I need
to be on the internet.
With a router, if you wanted to use individual modem connections you'd
still have to switch the settings in the TCP Control back to PPP, right?
Unless there's such a thing as a router with two serial connections
for two modems...which I doubt somehow.
Hmm, I wonder if there's a way to change her settings back and
forth with an Applescript...? So when she's done with her work
it switches itself back to TCP/ethernet. I just thought of this, maybe
that would solve the problem, if it can be done.
> Or you could buy
>an Airport base station, I guess. That would also work.
>
>I HIGHLY recommend a router for this. And if you ever get broadband,
>you'll be set.
>
Sounds like fun. I'm always in favor of getting more gizmos!! :-)
>
>That's the nature of Appletalk. It takes my Appletalk clients MUCH longer
>to backup.
>
I see, well I am at least reassured that my system isn't screwy.
Appreciate all this input!
--Anna
(My business is Hands-on English, a small newsletter
publication for teachers.)
>
>Bottom line: get a router to share the dial-up connection, and leave your
>Appletalk setting on ethernet.
>
>
>
>
>Doug Hinschberger
>Administrative Services Manager
>Stroud's Auto Rebuild
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>(253) 474-0709 <http://www.stroudsautorebuild.com>
--
MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and...
XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers!
Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html>
Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops!
<http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html>
Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html>
MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html>
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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/>
Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks!
<http://www.applelinks.com>
