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No Wonder User - Feb 26, 1998 - 2:29 pm

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: Combination
Computer Type: Apple
Model: PM 7600/120
RAM: 48meg
RAM Enhancer: Virtual Memory
OS Version: MacOS 8.1

Description:
I have just switched my connection from appletalk to ethernet. I have a HP DeskwriterC, and an old SE 30 hooked to my PowerMac through the modem port. Every time I want to connect to either of these I have to switch my appletalk connection from to thus disabling my connection to the rest of the LAN.

This is not serious, but it is time consuming. I am wondering if there is an appletalk bridge that would allow me to be connected to the LAN, and yet still 'see' devices hooked up to my other ports.

-Seth Ganahl
ganahls@eou.edu

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No Wonder Tech - Feb 26, 1998 - 3:52 pm

Seth,
Yes, there are third party products that do this. Also there are rumors that Apple will be releasing their AppleTalk bridge software for free download (soon). This was in today's MacOSRumors . So if you can wait you might get it for free.

If you can't wait there are a few bridge type products in MacWarehouse (and other's) catalogs. You could either get a software bridge or hardware bridge and it would work for you. Farallon (Netopia) makes one that supports 3-5 localtalk connections to ethernet.

Thanks for using NoWonder.

Dave