Tom Jordan wrote: > Excuse me for jumping in midstream, but have you come up with a way to > bridge an AppleTalk printer (LaserWriter 4/600) to Ethernet without a > "resident server" desktop computer? I already have an AsanteTalk, but it > does not actually provide an IP address. I'm trying to print while wireless > and my router does not have a printer provision. > > Tom Jordan > >>The "best" way is to purchase a hardware bridge. LTB works well, but it >>does require that one system be used as a print server. At the price of >>LT briges, it's just smarter (IMHO) to put the correct hardware in >>place. Search ebay for Dayna and Etherprint. Ought to be able to own >>one for less than $25. (Yup. Just looked there are a few at $10.) BTW, >>My Etherprint works just fine from System 7 through OS X. >> >>Jim >> > > >
Well... I'm using a Dayna Etherprint to bridge to a QMS PS1700 (HP LJ4) The key for me was to use the AUI port on the bridge with an AUI/RJ45 tranceiver. If you have one, try adding a hub or the aforementioned tranceiver between the router and the bridge. (straight through cabling.) Jim -- If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ -- 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> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
