[G4] Network question. IP over Firewire!

[Richard Smykla]

Hi, all.

Here's another option becoming available for owners of newer Macs:
http://developer.apple.com/firewire/IP_over_FireWire.html

LocalTalk is back (over Firewire!) You need a (free) developer 
account at Apple to download the (preview release) software.

Rick


>Thanks all, I have got the network setup, using crossover cable, TCP/IP,
>Sharing, and saved all settings in Location Manager for great ease of
>switching settings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge (and to OS 9 for
>its flexability!). Brian.
>
>
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>>From: Timothy Pitts <tpitts at mac.com>
>>To: "Power Macintosh G4 List" <G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>>Subject: Re: [G4] Network question.
>>Date: Wed, Dec 4, 2002, 1:32 AM
>>
>
>>  On 12/2/02 9:24 AM, "Wilkin, Wayne (Mass)" <Wayne.Wilkin at Staples.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  If I remember correctly there was some talk about the Ti-Books 
>>>not needing a
>>>  cross over cable, a there is something about the port on the Ti-Books that
>>>  doesn't need one. You might want to check it out. Apple #s, 42717, 42669,
>>>  Wayne.
>>>
>>
>>  Most new machines don't need a crossover cable anymore. Ethernet ports are
>>  typically auto sensing now. Macs at least, fit in this category.
>>
>>  --
>>  Timothy Pitts
>  > tpitts at mac.com

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Rick Smykla
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