TOPIC
I want to start using TCP/IP instead of AppleTalk on my LAN; can I do that? What's involved?
DISCUSSION
Yes, you can do this. First, you'll need IP addresses for each device on your network; see your network administrator for this information. If you are setting up a private IP network (i.e., one that will not be connected to the Internet), then see the followint TIL article for help in determine what IP addresses to use. Tech Info Library Article 30821: " TCP/IP: Setting up a Private Network " Configure each machine's TCP/IP control panel with the setup information: IP Address, subnet mask, router address (if any), name server (if any). Next, you'll need applications that use TCP/IP. Mac OS File Sharing and many Apple LaserWriter Printers use only AppleTalk protocols, so you would need alternatives to these. AppleShare IP would allow you to set up a file server to share files using TCP/IP (as well as many other TCP/IP services, such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and SMB). Many of Apple's newer LaserWriters (For example, the 810, 16/600, 8500, see TIL for complete list) support printing via LPR, a TCP/IP protocol. The method used to set up the printer with an IP address depends on the printer you have; check the documentation or the TIL for details. To print to these printers using TCP/IP, you will need a driver that supports LPR as well. The Desktop Printer Utility that ships with Mac OS 8.1 (and with the LW 8500), does support LPR. Many other Macintosh network applications, such as FileMaker Pro, Timbuktu, Network Assistant, can use TCP/IP as well as AppleTalk. If you need domain name services for your network, you can download MacDNS from Apple's SW Updates site (under "Other N&C"). It includes an Administrator's Guide. This article can help you locate the software update mentioned here: |
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| Product Area: | Communications-Networking |
| Category: | LocalTalk-EtherTalk-Token Ring |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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