Re: [NTLK] Noob Question 2: Connecting with AppleTalk and an Asante Bridge: Need HowTo

On Jun 4, 2007, at 1:24 AM, Woody Smith wrote:

> Hi Dan
>
> I've checked the archives and have not found a conclusive answer,
> or procedure.

Bummer

> But some thoughts.
> If you are direct connecting to the Pismo are you using a crossover
> cable?. I don't think the Pismo was able to auto detect.

No, I'm using a hub

> Is the pismo's Appletalk control panel set for ethernet?

Yes

> with NCU running check it's preferences to see if it is looking for
> an appletalk connection.

Yes

> The default setting for the 'Dock' button on the eMate is 'Classroom
> Dock', use the 'dock' icon in the extras drawer.

I'm using jus'plain Dock

> In the eMates 'prefs' try setting appletalk to 'ethertalk'

But then it wants a card reference. I suspect "LocalTalk" is the
correct setting

> Woody
>
>
>
> On Jun 3, 2007, at 10:01 PM, Dan White wrote:
>
>> I have been struggling with an eMate and a PowerBook G3 (Pismo)
>> trying to get them "talking"
>>
>> The hardware I am trying to use is an Asante LocalTalk Bridge box
>>
>> All the hardware appears to be functioning properly, but the eMate
>> will not connect.
>>
>> As I type, the Pismo is booted in OS 9 with NCU running. I think I
>> configured the eMate to "dock" thru the localtalk.
>>
>> It is stuck, looking for a machine to connect to.
>>
>> I would like a painfully detailed how-to, please.
>> Assume nothing is properly configured on either end so that I can
>> check what I have done.
>> I've tinkered with it so much today I cannot be sure what I did.
>>
>> Thanks.
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