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List:       computerguys-l
Subject:    Re: Cable with Airport
From:       Mason Miller <miller () NETSTREET ! NET>
Date:       2002-12-25 1:13:48
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If you have ethernet betweeb the Airport and the G3, just let the
AIrport serve DHCP via the ethernet, and use the copper network for the
older machines, and the Airport for those that are equipped for it.

Mason

On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at 01:22  PM, Charles Ballinger wrote:

> From: Charles Ballinger <cb@IEEE.ORG>
> Date: Tue Dec 24, 2002  1:22:54  PM US/Eastern
> To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
> Subject: [CGUYS] Cable with Airport
> Reply-To: WAMU-FM Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List
>         <COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM>
>
> So we're getting cable internet.
>
> I have an iBook (dual USB, 500mhz, 640MB ram) that is my primary
> machine.  I also have an old beige G3 (233 mhz I think) that is used as
> a standalone game machine for the kids.  I currently have an original
> Airport used by the iBook only and am going to get the new more secure
> Airport soon.
>
> It's been suggested I install the cable and Airport deal on the old G3
> and use the airport to get from the iBook.  That sounds ok, but I don't
> want the old machine struggling with OSX, the firewall, games, and
> ending up with trouble (weakest link things).  I have other, even older
> boxes, but think I may be asking for more of a hobby than I want.
>
> Should I consider using the beige G3 that way, or should I keep the
> focus on the iBook (though I would appreciate taking any burden
> possible off the iBook.. faster for *my* stuff, I'd hope.
>
> Thanks for another kick around.
>
> Charles


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