Re: [NTLK] Appletalk over Ethernet

From: Michael Blazer (m.blazer_at_utoronto.ca)
Date: Sat Jan 14 2006 - 12:46:31 PST


Michael J. Hußmann wrote:

>This message might also indicate that you are using a normal patch
>cable, when a cross-over cable is needed (as it is when connecting two
>machines without a hub or switch). Newer Macs will recognize the type of
>cable used and work anyway, but maybe you iBook does not.
>
>
iBook G4 is supposed to auto-detect the way the cable's wired, but I
find it doesn't always work as advertised. A hub or switch usually
makes things play nicely together, though.

Michael

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