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3133
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on: May 06, 2007, 21:50
Curiosity recently led me to acquire a Quadra 650. MacOS 7.5.5 is installed and boots up fine but there is absolutely no software so my first task will be to get a network connection to my LAN of Linux machines which connect to the internet through a Linux router. The Quadra has an RJ45 connection via a dongle and the link LED comes alive when connected to my router, but I have yet to work out how to tell the Quadra the address of the router. A friend has promised to download a browser for me which I can install from CD. I know absolutely nothing about the Mac operating system and look forward to posting my problems on the Forum, no doubt trying the patience of experienced members. |
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dpaanlka
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Reply #1 on: May 06, 2007, 21:56
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Go to your Control Panels folder, found inside your system folder (or in your Apple Menu), and go to the TCP/IP control panel. If you don't have a TCP/IP control panel, then you don't have OpenTransport installed. OpenTransport 1.1.2 is the latest version for Mac OS 7.6.1, but I don't know if it will run on 7.5.5. You can find that and other stuff here: http://main.system7today.com/updates.html Your Mac is what is referred to as a "68k" - in that it has a processor based on the Motorola 68000. Specifically, you have a 68040. You can find your best choice of browsers here: http://main.system7today.com/browsercentral.html You should also consider upgrading to 7.6.1. And be sure to browse through the Software Guide: http://main.system7today.com/softwareindex/internet.html
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3133
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Reply #2 on: May 07, 2007, 15:40
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Many thanks for your welcoming advice. Network Software Selector says Open Transport is on. TCP/IP is set to DHCP, but I have no idea how to access the routing table. Also, is there any Mac equivalent to the command line console and to the 'ping' command?
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wove
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Reply #3 on: May 07, 2007, 19:01
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Quote from: "3133" Many thanks for your welcoming advice. DHCP should just assign you an address. Sometimes the router and/or Mac will be slow to pick one up and you need to restart one or the other. You might also wish to check to make sure that your TCP/IP is set to use the on board ethernet, it often defaults to using PPP. That setting should be right at the top of the control panel. MacOSes prior to OS X do not have consoles and are entirely controlled with the GUI. There are assorted applications that have the ability to "ping", but it is not built into the system. My ignorance probably shows in saying that I am not sure what a "routing table" is. You can set the TCP/IP configuration manually. It is typical for a router to be either 192.168.0.0 or 192.168.0.1. You can then just assign an address to the Mac that is not being used by other hardware. My router starts assigning addresses at 192.168.0.1 and works up from there. The times when I have needed to assign a manual address I just pick a bigger number something on the order of 192.168.0.50. OpenTransport improved greatly with each new version and it is well worthwhile to upgrade as far as possible. Earlier versions often needed to have the DNS address added manually. The DNS address can be obtained from the ISP and entering that into the DNS box of the TCP/IP control panel often will help getting the machine out of the local network and onto the internet. Keep us posted on your successes and failures. Someone with solid working advice will no doubt jump in soon. bill
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dpaanlka
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Reply #4 on: May 07, 2007, 20:02
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Try this: http://main.system7today.com/software/macping/macping.html
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3133
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Reply #5 on: May 08, 2007, 19:07
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Thanks for the 'ping' link. I've always found 'ping' invaluable when setting up Linux systems. I'll find someone who can download it for me and burn it to a CD.
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