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ShinobiKenobi
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on: January 22, 2025, 08:02
I've had this thing for years, but could never use it because it's missing the power adapter. To make things worse, it's missing the sticker on the back with all the info. I've looked online now and then for what kind of adapter it uses, but the closest I came was today when I found this (modern browser needed): https://www.ebay.com/itm/387467337846 Mine looks the same, but instead of having an RJ-11 jack in the center, mine has a cord that extends almost a meter, and it has an 8 pin din connector. Mine also has the same "icon" above EtherWave. I can't tell what the voltage requirement says. It looks like 816 V, but I know that can't be right. Is it supposed to say 8-16? Or 8.16? I'm hesitant to try anything until I know for sure. I also found this post (modern browser needed): farallon etherwave help... John Ruschmeyer said the power jack is center positive, and takes a wide range of V, from 7.5 - 9 V. But I'd prefer to have someone who has one physically look at it and let me know for sure, as a double check. Another reason I'd appreciate someone checking is because mine is different from the one on ebay. I would greatly appreciate if anyone who has one could check for me 
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Last Edit: January 22, 2025, 08:09 by ShinobiKenobi
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mrdav
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8 MB Posts: 15 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #1 on: January 22, 2025, 11:24
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I have an EtherWave like you have. I use it to connect an LC630 to a G3 or G4 iMac. The centre cable connects to the LC630 and an ethernet cable connects the EtherWave to the iMac. Originally I used it to connect a Mac to the Internet and the centre cable to an old printer. My device was purchased in Australia, so the wall power connection is 240V. The power adaptor reduces that to 12V DC 350 mA. The info on the back of the EtherWave says Voltage input 5V/8-16V or maybe 8.16. I will scan the info on the adaptor and the back of the Etherwave and put a link here to the images in the next 24 hours. The 8-16 vs 8.16 issue should be resolved by zooming
Last Edit: January 22, 2025, 11:29 by mrdav
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ovalking
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128 MB Posts: 199
Reply #2 on: January 22, 2025, 11:34
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It's 8-16V although this page can't make up its mind if DC or AC http://web.archive.org/web/19980111202225/http://www.farallon.com/product/ew/ewmprad.html
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ShinobiKenobi
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256 MB Posts: 362 System 7 fan
Reply #3 on: January 22, 2025, 12:02
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Alright, thanks guys. Looking forward to those pics.
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mrdav
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8 MB Posts: 15 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #4 on: January 22, 2025, 12:16
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Here are links to the pics: Power adaptor http://revontulet.org/2025/01/22/a1b3b48addc94dd8b57ad2a90e351a1d.jpeg EtherWave scan http://revontulet.org/2025/01/22/f5f7880d81574bf596894b38bf38197f.jpg
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wove
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1024 MB Posts: 1363
Reply #5 on: January 22, 2025, 12:57
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I am not familiar with the EtherWave device. I did notice on the EtherWave picture that the fine print says it is meant to be used with an ADB cable or a power supply, so perhaps it can be powered via an ADB cable. That would be convenient for use with a PowerBook.
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ShinobiKenobi
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256 MB Posts: 362 System 7 fan
Reply #6 on: January 23, 2025, 00:23
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Awesome, thanks mrdav. I read that people have had to recap theirs, so I might have to recap it, but I think I have a power adapter that will work for it. So now, a dumb question that may be obvious to everyone except me: how do you power it with an ADB cable? The connectors are different. An adapter? I was hoping to connect it to a serial port on a Mac that doesn't have ethernet, or to my IIGS. Thanks again
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mrdav
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8 MB Posts: 15 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #7 on: January 23, 2025, 08:16
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To power it from your Mac instead of a power socket, mine came with an ABD power connector cable. You plug one end into the socket on the end of the EtherWave ADB cable (middle cable that looks like a tail) and the other end goes into the ADB socket on your Mac. I have never used the EtherWave this way and have always used the wall plug power adaptor. There is a manual with diagrams for the model that powers from the Mac at the following link on the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/farallon-etherwave-mac-powerbook-adapter-manual-guide-book/page/n1/mode/2up Most of the manual is devoted to networking with multiple EtherWaves for which you need an installer disk. Just ignore all that and look at the first couple of diagrams that illustrate the ADB power option. if you only plan to use the device in simple way like I have done no disk is required. EDIT: Info on using a wall power adaptor is in an appendix of the manual
Last Edit: January 24, 2025, 00:07 by mrdav
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ShinobiKenobi
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256 MB Posts: 362 System 7 fan
Reply #8 on: January 24, 2025, 03:31
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Thanks! I found a manual for one, but it was a different EtherWave. Edit: mrdav, I appreciate your efforts to help, but unfortunately the manual you provided is for the EtherWave Mac/PowerBook adapter. The one I have is the EtherWave printer adapter, but there appears to be very few results for it, and I haven't been able to find a manual of it. The one I have only has the power jack on the big center "hub" part. The cord that extends from the middle is an 8-pin DIN, with no other connector on the cord.
Last Edit: February 01, 2025, 10:38 by ShinobiKenobi
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