Bruce Johnson on 3/27/02 1:15 PM wrote: > Bo-Göran Wallner wrote: >> Hi! >> >> Have a question regrded my PB 3400c, I recently got this machine and haven't >> done very much background "research" on it. Are there any known problems >> with the inbuilt ethernet and MacOS 8.5 that I ought to know about? >> Yesterday I tried to use ethernet but it didn't work at first, I then >> reinstalled MacOS 8.5 and after configuring to the right DHCP server I was >> online. Maybe some files where missing, the guy who owned it before me used >> the modem, reinstalling the OS usually is the least timeconsuming. However, >> after installing Netscape (was running IE before) and restarting I couldn't >> browse the web any longer. Looked at the TCP/IP settings and they where >> still the same (well... marking DHCP isn't that hard). Anyone who has a >> clue? > > > For ethernet to work you need to have the extensions: > > Apple Built-in Ethernet > Ethertalk Phase 2 > Possibly Apple Enet > Possibly Apple Ethernet XX where XX would refer to your 3400. > > [a few snips]
The PowerBook 3400 (and Kanga G3) have an additional extension just for the combination modem/ethernet card. It won't work without it. I can't recall the exact name (it's been a while) but it's something like "PowerBook G3/3400 modem". I seem to recall that the name of the extension DOES NOT include the word ethernet even though the extension is required for ethernet to function. Oddly, I think the modem will work without the extension though, as the card defaults to modem vs. ethernet without the extension installed. I would guess that it was missing when you got the 3400 and doing a clean install of OS8.5 put it where it belonged. I would also recommend updating to OS8.6 (a free download which I believe is still available) as it is more stable than 8.5. As for the DHCP issue, I'm at a loss. Sorry. -makmac -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
