On Nov 26, 2010, at 8:28 AM, Britt Dodd wrote: > Well the solution I proposed is only one solution. You may or may not be able > to use localtalk. Localtalk is a low-speed (albeit speedy in its day) > communication protocol running at 230kbit/sec. > > Localtalk, in just a one-computer-to-another setup, is connected via a > printer or modem cable. Perhaps the printer cable itself will work (mini-din > 8 pin i believe). It is attached via the modem/printer port on the wallstreet > (which lukilly enough has these connectors) and into either the printer or > modem port on the LC/IIci. > > To enable these connections, simply go to the control panel, and set the > printer/modem port to be active on appletalk, close the box and click yes to > save your changes. It is important to note that while the wallstreet may or > may not have a combo printer/modem port, it is recommended (maybe required) > to match the settings between the two ports. For example, if you happen to > choose the modem port on your LC, choose the modem port on your wallstreet > (or the 'modem/printer' port if thats the option). > > I've always simply used the modem port and never had any problems. > > Next, on your wallstreet, enable file and print sharing (control > panel->Sharing or control panel->File Sharing Setup) and share the mounted CD > on your wallstreet. > > On the LC, go to the chooser and select 'Appletalk' and you should see your > wallstreet listed as a server (as long as you chose the correct port and have > appletalk enabled). Connect to it, and you can mount your cdrom. > > Start install, and then take a long nap, a walk, go fix a few turkey > sandwiches, check out several football games -- appletalk is a rather > antiquated network protocol, and these days 230Kbit/sec isnt a quick > connection. > > Thanks Guys This sounds like a fun afternoon, now that I look back to the last century I remember the localtalk networks I used to have and my beloved ARA, Oh! those were the days.:')
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