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Q: can anyone tell me the steps to setup my lc550 os7.5 internet software

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can anyone tell me the step by step instructions to setup the software and connect my old mac lc 550 with os 7.5 and apple ethernet rj45 card to the internet.

mac lc 550, Other OS, os 7.5 and ethernet card

Posted on Dec 1, 2013 3:05 PM

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Q: can anyone tell me the steps to setup my lc550 os7.5 internet software

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Dec 1, 2013 3:57 PM in response to gdg43
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    Dec 1, 2013 3:57 PM in response to gdg43

    Hello, do you mean connect the LC550 to the Internet?

     

    Do you have a Router, or another Mac that has Ethernet but uses Wifi to connect to the Internet?

     

    In the meantime, see if there's any help here...

     

    http://www.vintagemacworld.com/conshare.html

  • by gdg43,

    gdg43 gdg43 Dec 1, 2013 5:19 PM in response to gdg43
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    Dec 1, 2013 5:19 PM in response to gdg43

    i have a centurylink rouder

  • by Jan Hedlund,Helpful

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Dec 1, 2013 9:36 PM in response to gdg43
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    Dec 1, 2013 9:36 PM in response to gdg43

    A plain System 7.5 would have a MacTCP control panel. You can find details about MacTCP configuration under the link that BDAqua provided above.

     

    The setup can be easier with an operating system running Open Transport networking. Such a system would have a TCP/IP control panel instead. Although it is possible to update an earlier system to Open Transport, many prefer to just install a complete version 7.5.3 that can be downloaded from Apple.

     

    http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html#system

     

    (nineteen files, System_7.5.3_01of19.smi.bin et cetera)

     

    System 7.5.3 contains a Network Software Selector, which can be set to Open Transport networking. With the TCP/IP control panel active, the Internet setup is similar to the one for Mac OS 8 and 9. Typically, DHCP is used.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TA20782

     

    If you need additional information about how to transfer and install System 7.5.3 (and programs), please post back. If so, tell us what you have to work with (for example, old/new Mac, a Windows PC, USB floppy drive).

     

    You would need a web browser (such as iCab or WannaBe) and/or an appropriate email program. Please note that the 68030 processor in the LC 550 means that Internet access is going to be very slow. Ideally, only text-based browsing or email should be used.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/sp215

     

    Jan

  • by gdg43,

    gdg43 gdg43 Dec 2, 2013 2:55 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Dec 2, 2013 2:55 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Thanks

    Will install later OS then might contact you again