Re: [NTLK] NCX: problems connecting via Ethernet

From: Martin Joseph <NT_at_stillnewt.org>
Date: Fri Jan 19 2007 - 12:31:26 EST

On Jan 19, 2007, at 9:12 AM, Riccardo Mori wrote:

> Today I tried Simon's NCX to transfer a couple of small RTF files
> from my TiBook to my 2100. For the first time, I tried an Ethernet
> connection instead of a Serial one.
>
> Problem: after trying to negotiate a connection with the TiBook, the
> Newton gives me an error: "Problem connecting. DHCP server
> unavailable or unable to configure this device."
>
> My setup: on the MP2100 I have downloaded the InternetDock module
> bundled with NCX. In the Extensions folder I seemingly have all
> that's required for an ethernet connection: Newton Devices, NIE
> Ethernet module, Newton Internet Enabler, Farallon Enet, 3C589 (the
> driver for my Megahertz 589E card), Internet Dock.
> On the TiBook, NCX is correctly installed. I have Mac OS X 10.4.8. In
> the Network preference pane, the Ethernet interface is set up to use
> DHCP and AppleTalk is enabled. AppleTalk is also enabled on the
> Newton -- it's specified to be used by the Megahertz Ethernet Card.
>
> I tap on Dock, then on Connect via: Internet, then on Connect to:
> Other computer. The MP2100 starts looking for a Mac OS computer, a
> Connection dialog box appears with a progress bar. It arrives at
> approx. 60%: "Connecting to the Internet...", it hangs for a while,
> then the error message appears.
>
> So far, I've tried to connect with and without AppleTalk activated.
> I've tested the Ethernet cable and it's working. The Mac OS X
> firewall is Off.

You don't mention what type of router/gateway you are using on your
lan? Someone does have to provide a DHCP server for the Newton to
automagically acquire an IP address...

Even if there is a valid working DHCP server present, Newton doesn't
always succeed on DHCP negotiations, which seems to be largely due to
NIE bugs/implementation.

Try manually configuring your Newton's TCP/IP setting in the Internet
Setup.

Good Luck,
Marty

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