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My network desn't work
I'm trying to connect my 8500 and powerbook
together. Both machines are running OS8 and both should have the
capability to connect via either Ethernet of Local Talk. When
attempting to use Localtalk I connect the computers together with
Farallon PhonNET PLUS adapters and RJ11. I have filesharing turned on,
appletalk active, both computers named and the appropriate port selected
in the Appletalk Control Panel (tried both Printer and Modem ports on
8500 and used Printer/Modem on 540C). When selecting Appleshare in the
chooser on either machine I get no indication that there is an available
server.
I have also attempted to connect them with ethernet using an Interex
EC10BT Tranciever connected to the 540 I run a line to the 8500 and
connect the RJ45 to that. When the connections are made the PWR and TX
indicator lights on the transceiver come on and stay on constantly, no
other light illuminates. With the computers connected I turn file
sharing on, make Appletalk active and attempt to select Ethernet in the
Appletalk Control Panel. When I attempt this I get an alert that says
"An error occurred attempting to use Ethernet. Make sure your network
connections are correct." This, of course, is nowhere near enough help
and I have found the Help files and hardware documentation to be
woefully inadequate.
together. Both machines are running OS8 and both should have the
capability to connect via either Ethernet of Local Talk. When
attempting to use Localtalk I connect the computers together with
Farallon PhonNET PLUS adapters and RJ11. I have filesharing turned on,
appletalk active, both computers named and the appropriate port selected
in the Appletalk Control Panel (tried both Printer and Modem ports on
8500 and used Printer/Modem on 540C). When selecting Appleshare in the
chooser on either machine I get no indication that there is an available
server.
I have also attempted to connect them with ethernet using an Interex
EC10BT Tranciever connected to the 540 I run a line to the 8500 and
connect the RJ45 to that. When the connections are made the PWR and TX
indicator lights on the transceiver come on and stay on constantly, no
other light illuminates. With the computers connected I turn file
sharing on, make Appletalk active and attempt to select Ethernet in the
Appletalk Control Panel. When I attempt this I get an alert that says
"An error occurred attempting to use Ethernet. Make sure your network
connections are correct." This, of course, is nowhere near enough help
and I have found the Help files and hardware documentation to be
woefully inadequate.
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hmmmm....well the reload of system 8 should certainly do it for you but if it didnt make a checklist of ALL the network controll panels and all the steps you need to take and make sure you touch every one of them. i find that in the hurry i ferget ONE vital step and loose track of what i have and havent done. so a list helps...also check your connections. make sure theyre all tight and double check that theyre all in the right ports. hope that works for ya!!
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One last thought... the PhonNet Plus connectors have two RJ11 sockets each. I have seen some networks with a resistor attached to an RJ11 plug in one of the sockets. Is it possible that I need that to make this thing work? Otherwise I will just wait until I can get a low cost ethernet hub. Thanks for your help.
oooooooohh!!...if youre using those split adapters you MUST have what they call a terminator in the empty socket. most of those Y adapters come with a terminator. dunno how ya got one without it. but yeah...theres your problem...or part of it.
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