According to Apple, it was not necessarily fixed with the version of OT that came with MacOS 8.5. FWIW ...
>From Knowledg Base article 25049 http://kbase.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/kbase.woa/42/wa/query?type=id&val=KC.25049 "TITLE Mac OS: DHCP Issues With Open Transport 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 TOPIC This article describes several issues related to DHCP client implementation found in Open Transport 2.5.1 and 2.5.2. These issues may result in the disruption of IP services or other operational anomalies when using DHCP to acquire IP configuration information. The article also offers solutions that should allow you to continue to use IP services. Summary The DHCP client implementation included in Open Transport (OT) 2.5.1, included with Mac OS 8.6 on selected systems, and in OT 2.5.2, included in Mac OS 9, has two known issues. These issues may result in the disruption of IP services or other operational anomalies when using DHCP to acquire IP configuration information." and at the end: "Solution These issues are resolved in the Open Transport (OT) 2.6 release. OT 2.6 is available via two methods: * automatic Software Updates feature of Mac OS 9.0 for any computer running Mac OS 9.0. * manual download at http://www.apple.com/swupdates for Power Macintosh G4, iBook, and iMac (Slot-loading) computers running Mac OS 8.6 and as an alternate download method for any computer running Mac OS 9.0." I guess it doesn't work with 8.5 or 8.6? .. anyone get it to work with an earlier OS? Please post how. There's also more information located in Knowledge Base article 58372 http://kbase.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/kbase.woa/42/wa/query?type=id&val=KC.58372 "TITLE Open Transport: DHCP Client Behavior TOPIC Different versions of Open Transport behave differently when discovering, renewing, and releasing a DHCP lease. This article describes the behavior of the DHCP client in different versions of Open Transport." Regards, Bob Eye Dallas, TX > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 21:42:22 -0700 > From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Ethernet and PB3400 > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:26:13 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Robert > Eye) > wrote: > > >It's not the OS in general, it's Open Transport in particular. Older > >versions of OT did not work and play well with DHCP. > > > >Search Apple'sKnowledge Base for "DHCP and Open Transport" and > follow > >the recommendations. > > Actually, to be completely pedantic about it, Open Transport played > perfectly > well with the DHCP standard, it's just that DHCP server implementors > (most > notably one large monopolistic company in Redmond) played it loose > with the > rules, so OT didn't play well with them. > > That said, I'm pretty sure the problem was fixed by the version of OT > that > comes with 8.5... > > Bruce Johnson > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > ------------------------------------------------------------- Free eMail and Web Site for Macintosh Users http://www.applelinks.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- The "iClock" http://www.applelinks.com/pages/iclock/ --------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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
