connect MacBook to Performa 6400
I want to connect my Performa 6400 to my MacBook. Both have Ethernet. What's the proper technique?
Performa 6400, Mac OS 9.1.x
7.5.3 and later File Sharing
Any Mac running 7.5.3 or later can share the files of any Mac running OS 9 or later using built-in File Sharing using IP. What is not supported beyond 10.3 is File Sharing via AppleTalk. In addition, Sharing initiated from your 10.4 or later Mac to a Mac before OS 9 is not supported directly. So you will have to make the connection from the Older Mac end. Alternatively, you could install "Shareway IP" (a low-cost utility) on the older Mac and connect from the newer Mac.
The 6400 sometimes has trouble when connected to another computer directly, rather than through a Router, Switch, or Hub. The 6400 often has to be connected to an Active Ethernet port AT 6400 STARTUP, or its Ethernet port cannot be selected in the TCP/IP Control panel.
A good general description of this sort of connection process appears in this illustrated article:
Car1son's OS 9 to OS X 10.3 File Sharing Setup
Several links near the top of the page point back at Apple KnowledgeBase articles for network setup, etc.
Message was edited by: Grant Bennet-Alder
Any Mac running 7.5.3 or later can share the files of any Mac running OS 9 or later using built-in File Sharing using IP. What is not supported beyond 10.3 is File Sharing via AppleTalk. In addition, Sharing initiated from your 10.4 or later Mac to a Mac before OS 9 is not supported directly. So you will have to make the connection from the Older Mac end. Alternatively, you could install "Shareway IP" (a low-cost utility) on the older Mac and connect from the newer Mac.
The 6400 sometimes has trouble when connected to another computer directly, rather than through a Router, Switch, or Hub. The 6400 often has to be connected to an Active Ethernet port AT 6400 STARTUP, or its Ethernet port cannot be selected in the TCP/IP Control panel.
A good general description of this sort of connection process appears in this illustrated article:
Car1son's OS 9 to OS X 10.3 File Sharing Setup
Several links near the top of the page point back at Apple KnowledgeBase articles for network setup, etc.
Message was edited by: Grant Bennet-Alder
