Q&A Networking

Simple "Network" between two Macs-
Q. First of all, this is not a network by definition. Just a simple way to transfer files from one Mac to another. Note: no modems are used in this process. You need to use two Modem Ports (aka serial ports).

A. To get a Macintosh file from one Mac to another Mac:
• Hook up both Macs with a null modem.
Pick up two Macintosh serial/modem cables and a null modem. My null modem has 25 pins.
• Use a terminal application (MacTerminal or ZTerm)
• Get them to talk to each other without dialing a number for a connection. (half duplex)
You will know it is working as what you type on one screen will appear on the other screen.
• Start the file transfer. If you are using the Zmodem protocol, it will start receiving automatically on the other end.

AppleShare server is not on my System 6.0.x disks-
Q. That AppleShare screen you're showing, does that come with the standard AppleShare software found on System 6.0.3's Utilities Disk?? I have the Utilities Disk and have installed the AppleShare Workstation Software (v.2.0.1) on my Plus which is connected to My SE. I found no software Application like the one your showing. I would also appreciate help with networking an ImageWriter II. I want it physically connected to the SE, and I want the Plus to be able to use it as an AppleTalk ImageWriter.

A. No, only the client portion of AppleShare is on the System software disks. The server portion is a seperate package.

You can share the Imagewriter by using System 7.x or 8.x built-in peer-to-peer print sharing. See the Print Server portion in the AppleTalk-ing section, it shows you how to enable this.

Will System (Mac OS) 8.x, 7.x & 6.x work as a network-
Q. I've got a powermac w/ OS 8.1, and was wondering if I could hook that puppy up to the SE/512k loop, and add in its 4 gig HD and deskwriter to the network. Will system 6, 7, and 8 play nice?

A. Yes they will.  I have a SE running 7.1, a PB100 running 7.01, Macintosh 512K running 6.0.x and a Performa 640 running 8.1.  They all can access each other.

Maximum number of AppleTalk devices-
Q. What is the total number of AppleTalk devices a network can have?

A. AppleTalk has a limit of 32 devices & LocalTalk has a limit of 24 devices. These numbers do not refect AppleTalk Phase II which increases the numbers quite a bit.

Using EtherTalk & LocalTalk simultaneously-
Q.  The SE has an ethernet card that's not in use currently, and I thought I might be able to tie it in that way, but can the
SE serve up AppleTalk and ethernet at the same time, or would it need to switch between the two?

A. You can use a software bridge program to bridge the EtherTalk and LocalTalk packets. The only one I am aware of is from www.sonicsys.com .  Look for their Bridge series of software.  I know it isn't cheap.    Otherwise you will have to switch between the Ethernet and Printer ports.

AppleTalk on an older Macintosh up and running-
Q.  Speaking of getting the little guy connected, is there the option of AppleTalk on the 512k? I'm not sure, but I thought AppleTalk/LocalTalk was first available on the plus - could be wrong, and often am :)

A.  Yes, I have had luck running System 4.2 and Finder 5.0 under AppleTalk to my Perf. 640(Mac OS 8.1), Mac SE (System 7.1) or PB 100 (System 76.1) with built-in file sharing. Use the DB-9 connector AppleTalk or phonenet boxes. Look at my networking area for more instructions and help.

The Mac 512 is a gYounk design & programmed site.