Localtalk to Ethernet adaptor

John,

Is this what you had in mind?

Another solution was a SCSI-to-Ethernet adapter (e.g. from Dayna).

If you have access to an old Mac with both LocalTalk and Ethernet, it is also possible to create a bridge through Apple's LocalTalk Bridge 2.1 software ( here).

Jan

Addendum

See also this web page. The mentioned inability in some cases to handle TCP/IP will limit your options, if the intended use is an Internet connection.

Jan

John,

If you can find one, a Pocket SCSI/Link from Dayna Communications, connected to the SCSI port, could possibly be a better/faster alternative.

Jan

John,

Are you looking for something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=220121403576


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No Shane, that one is for older Macs with ethernet but having the old AAUI port (example PM6100). It lets the modern CAT5 cable connectors to service the computer.

Yes Allan,

I know what it is....

I was thinking older mac and no ethernet....

"I was thinking older mac and no ethernet...."

Then I'm confused. The transceiver pictured requires a Mac with an AAUI port coming off built-in ethernet. I've used on on my 6100.

Farallon iPrint adapter.

Brought out when everyone had bought a rev.A iMac and wanted to continue to use their AppleTalk cable printes, or connect to their AppleTalk cable networks.

Took RJ45 Ethernet in one side and AppleTalk and power in the other side and instant connectivity (over AppleTalk, at AT speeds). No moderm mac and no drivers required, it just worked. I still use mine to connect my IIci and SE to my PMG4 and PBG4 network.

I agree with Simon, that iPrint is a marvelous tool. Too bad Farallon dropped it. We have one that kept an old LaserWriter 4/600PS in service for 12 years. At one point it supported two modern Macs with built-in ethernet and an older Performa with only AppleTalk. Everything was seamless and printing over the Ether-network was very fast.

One caution if you shop for a used Farallon iPrint: there were two models--one for LocalTalk printers and another that only worked with Apple StyleWriter inkjets. I believe the models were identified by "LT" and "SW" after the iPrint name.

We used a PhoneNet adapter between the old LaserWriter (see photo in this article) and the iPrint. It has a serial cable on one end and one or two RJ11 phone jacks on the other. You also need one on the computer. These would be required even to set up a pure LocalTalk network. The iPrint is the connection/conversion point that enables stepping up to Ethernet.

If you have the PhoneNet adaptors with two RJ11 ports and don't use both ports, you must install a little terminator in the unused port or things will not work. The terminator usually comes with the PhoneNet adapter but may not be included in a used one. Here's a new one offered with the terminator included:

http://www.welovemacs.com/fastnet.html

The eBay listing you reference does not indicate if that adapter is the LT or the one for a StyleWriter. Contact the seller for clarification before bidding on it. The StyleWriter version is not the one you want unless you need to network a StyleWriter.

Here's an article on Mac networking that includes discussion of LocalTalk:

http://www.smalldog.com/buyguides/networkprimer.html