>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hi! I'm a first time networker and found my way here in hopes of >enlightenment. I've got two beige Macs - a G3MT and a G3upgraded 7600 - and a >Stylewriter 4100 that I want to use as a small home network. > >I've looked at the Three Macs and a Printer website, and with that info have >figured out how to get the two computers sharing files via ethernet (using a >crossover cable).
Ok. So both Macs hve their Appletalk set to 'ethernet', right? > >I have hooked up the printer to the 7600 (running 8.6) with local talk >connectors. I have the correct printer drivers installed on both machines. Make sure you use the Appletalk driver (AT), not the serial driver. > >I can print documents from the MT by opening them on the 7600. So far so >good. > >But what I'd like to do is get the MT (which is running 9.1) to see the >Stylewriter so I can print directly from the MT. Can it be done? I've >installed Local Talk Bridge on the 7600, but apparently I don't know how to >set up the connection properly. Anyone here have the patience to step-by-step >me through the connections? I have this feeling I'm missing something pretty >simple.... > I'm not an expert on LocalTalk Bridge, but I seem to remember you have to switch on `sharing` for the Localtalk segment. A LocalTalk-to-Ethernet convertor is another option, and you don't need to keep your 7600 on to print from the MT. My preferred box is the Gatorbox. See my site: network.vandamme.net -- Noel <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- 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>
