on 1/27/05 3:30 PM, Lee wrote: >I >currently have them all networked with Appletalk and >we are planning on networking the entire school with >ethernet.
You probably mean you have them networked with Localtalk, which is the name for the cabling. AppleTalk is the name for the protocol, which runs on either Localtalk or Ethernet cables. > a. With proper cards will all of these work on an >ethernet? For the 550 you need an LC ethernet card. The 575 can use either an LC ethenet card or a Comm Slot I ethernet card. The 6100 needs an AAUI adapter. Used ones are cheap, readily available, and hassle-free. The clone may need a PCI ethernet card and driver if it doesn't already have one; that may give you more trouble than the Apples. The G3 already has everything you need. > b. What would be the best OS to use for an >ethernet? The driver software for Apple cards and interfaces is built-in to the system software from 7.5 on. You will need upgrades for specific applications, not the ethernet itself. For example, Accelerated Reader 6.3x needs System 8.6 or later; this forced our school to retire our 575s and 580s. You will want to run both the AppleTalk protocol and TCP/IP on your ethernet. And you will want to have one or all of the file servers supporting AppleShare (AppleTalk file sharing). You should make sure the people planning your installation know this and agree to it, lest you end up with a network switch that blocks AppleTalk or prevents it from working properly. -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
