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Connecting a Mac to Win XP network

Asked by: amteh

Do I have any possibilty to connect an Mac who runs OS 9 to a Win XP machine through a switch without buying DAVE or something? I have some files who should be transfered to the PC.

If that´s a possibility, please tell me exactly how to do it. :)

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2003-12-28 at 04:44:22ID20835745
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Answers

 

by: weedPosted on 2003-12-28 at 15:50:05ID: 10008612

Youve gotta buy something. Either Dave, or PCMacLan. Windows does have an option for Mac services but the microsoft version of the appletalk protocol is pitiful and more often than not people cant get it to work.

 

by: amtehPosted on 2003-12-29 at 03:26:19ID: 10010093

OK. I´ll first try the Microsoft version of Appletalk protocol. ANyone who wants to tell me how to do with that?

 

by: speyfisherPosted on 2003-12-29 at 09:26:11ID: 10011616

Windows2000 Server has Appletalk protocol available to install through the Netqork configuration - XP doesn't.  I'd recommend installing an FTP server on your XP machine and using and FTP client on the Mac to connect (like Fetch).

Here's a popular FTP server for Windows (free)
http://www.jgaa.com/index.php?menu=154

 

by: tjhackPosted on 2004-01-03 at 09:22:48ID: 10034213

Microsoft have stopped doing Appletalk on Windows XP as I have had a similar problem. PC Maclan is an excellent piece of software.

What version of operating system are you running on the Macintosh?? If its 9 or below then they do not incorporate window file sharing but they now run OS X which is excellent. Running OS X and Windows XP will allow you to share files through workgroup. Thats the other solution.



 

by: amtehPosted on 2004-01-04 at 08:48:42ID: 10037478

The Macintosh has OS 9. I have installed PCMacLAN now, and it works excellent. I´m gettings the PC´s drives up in the Network Navigator.

 

by: mmxx66Posted on 2004-08-20 at 11:43:39ID: 11854600

Can I get to internet from my mac if connect to a PC network with PC MACLAN?

 

by: nep1Posted on 2004-09-28 at 21:39:11ID: 12176761

It's quite easy.
From the PC, go to Start - My Network Places - Network Connections. Right click the LAN used to connect both computers, select Properties, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and double click. Highlight the Use the following IP address: Where it says IP Address: Type 192.168.0.1 Where it says Subnet Mask: Type 255.255.255.0 Press Ok and Ok again.
From the Mac, go to Apple - Control Panels - TCP/IP, From the TCP/IP Window, make sure the following settings are correct. Connect via Ethernet and Configure Using DHCP Server.
Restart your Mac, no need to restart PC. Hope this helps...

 

by: amtehPosted on 2004-09-28 at 22:58:26ID: 12177011

mmxx66: yes, thats possible. Sorry for late answer. I haven´t visited this page for a long time...

 

by: amtehPosted on 2004-09-28 at 23:00:53ID: 12177023

nep1: 192.168.0.1 is my default gateway (router). I wont change it. The XP PC is getting its IP from a DHCP server? Can i still use that solution?

 

by: nep1Posted on 2004-09-29 at 03:48:51ID: 12178332

amteh: If you want to access the internet from your Mac, aswell as connect to a PC network with PC MACLAN. Make sure your internet connection is set to Obtain an IP address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Next, get rid of the default gateway and try the solution above, posted 09/28/2004 09:39PM PDT... :-)

 

by: amtehPosted on 2004-09-29 at 04:23:46ID: 12178520

nep1: my internet connection have a static ip and dns-servers. I use a router to connect, so the PC are setup to obtain a ip automatically from the dhcp server in the router. I will try to change the ip of the router (default gateway) and try your solution. :)

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