In a message dated 12/11/04 1:02:58 PM, Greg Olson writes: << Your questions raise more questions.
Thank you for your response, Greg. I appreciate a person who can ask good questions and will endeavor to answer as completely as I can. My husband Tom is the more hardware-savvy of the two of us, so most of what I'm typing is what he's telling me. But I'm the one who used to be a software systems analyst so I hope I can convey the necessary information clearly. << Will either or both be on the internet? Actually we don't know whether or not it would be possible to access the internet from both machines as they currently stand. The PTP has a modem; the UMAXPulsar does not. We don't know whether networking will give both machines the same capabilities. Obviously, we can always install AOL on the second machine but we don't know if the networking would enable the UMAX to call upon the modem in the PTP, or if a second modem would have to be obtained. We would ultimately like to be able to access the internet from either machine. << If so, how do you connect now (dialup/cable/dsl) and do you have an existing router or hub? We currently use dial-up and we do not have a router nor a hub. Eventually, when we can sort out what upgrades we need, we want to switch to DirecWay internet access via our DirecTV satellite dish. << When you mention terminators, the only type of ethernet to use that was the really ancient 'thinnet' coaxial with a 75ohm terminator. Or maybe you are referring to a 'phone net' network system...(uses telephone wires with a small resistor at the ends, used on either serial port). The terminators were originally intended to be used in setting up a LocalTalk connection, using telephone wires, resistors and serial ports as you describe. When we realized that we had a built-in 10baseT connection on the PTP, and an ethernet card on the UMAXPulsar that has a 10baseT connector on it, we realized that we could probably go Ethernet (a relief; we DO know how ancient LocalTalk is). We're trying to use a telephone extension cord as a crossover cable to connect the two machines via those 10baseT connectors. We don't know if the connectors on that cable are official RJ-45 connectors. We could buy a crossover cable but don't have one now. The problem is, we just aren't sure what to use. << Once we have more specifics on the actual hardware information, then we can make some assessments to the software settings.... Look for model numbers, styles or markings on the equipment that will tell us more about what it is. The telephone patch cable doesn't have any model numbers or markings on it. It's just your standard telephone cord. I hope these answers are concise and on-target and help to fill in the picture. I'll try to answer any further questions the same way. Don't have a digital camera in working condition right now so let's see if this gets us further. If we really need to we can ask a friend to come over and take a picture. Thanks, Greg. Monica Original Message: >> A friend of ours recently gave us his old UMAX system (tower, monitor, keyboard and printer), which we would like to network with our Power Tower Pro 250 system. The UMAX has a G3 in it and was upgraded, so it should be faster than the PC250. Can anyone advise how to go about this? I believe we were given all the Ethernet cables, terminators, etc., that we would need. How does the hardware have to go? What settings do we need to turn on? Both machines will be running Mac OS 9.1. Do we need to obtain any software or anything because of the old technology? Are there any pitfalls awaiting us? Also, anyone know if there's a list like this for UMAX? Lots of questions, but I'm sure someone out there knows something about all this. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Monica << ******************** Maniac Mansion is presented every October in Covina, California by Northern Lights Productions and by your hosts Thomas Henke and Monica DiFranco -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
