Re: [NTLK] Need Information about newtons

From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Fri Aug 27 2004 - 12:51:56 PDT


On Aug 27, 2004, at 11:58 AM, Greg Mason wrote:

>> Sorry, this is wrong... It uses regular old TCP/IP and can use
>> Appletalk over ethernet as well. It will work with any ol' wifi base
>> station.
> would this work if I created an ad-hoc network with my PowerBook, and
> then joined that on the Newton?

I use my imac running 10.3.5 as my base station here, so that will
work.

> Or does it only work with "real"
> networks. Also, what about when there are 2 networks in the area?
You need to MANUALLY enter the exact SSID or network name, so there is
no "auto" seeking of wireless networks.
> I'm at school right now, and i know for a fact that the Newton won't be
> able to hop on the school's network, as you also need Cisco VPN
> software to join the network. As the Newton doesn't run Windows, Linux,
> FreeBSD or Mac OS X, it won't work... What i'm asking, is will the
> newton software be able to determine between the PowerBook's ad-hoc
> network, and the school's?
No, see above, it doesn't do that automatically. sorry.

>
> thanks for putting up with my endless questions...
I no the end is nigh (heh),
Marty

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