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Using IrLAN with Apple MacOS Powerbooks
In most cases, Apple Powerbooks running MacOS 8.5 or later (including models G3,
2400, and 3400 as well as early versions of the iMac) are already configured for use
with Clarinet Systems’ EthIR LAN. Only minor changes on your part are required to
enable the Infrared communication as follows:
1.
From the Apple Menu\Control Panel pull down menu, launch
AppleTalk. You have three connection options: Ethernet built-in, Infrared
Port (IrDA),
2. and Remote Only. Choose Infrared as your connection method.
3.
Next, configure your TCP/IP settings according to your networking scheme.
This is done in the
TCP/IP applet, again from the Apple Menu\Control
Panel
, pull down menu, and launch TCP/IP.
4.
In the TCP/IP applet, specify the connection method (again, Infrared Port
(IrDA)). If your network supports DHCP server services then select DHCP as
your configure method. If not, select manual and obtain the appropriate
configuration settings from your network administrator.
5.
Point a properly configured EthIR Beam towards your PowerBook’s infrared
port. The AppleTalk dialog will monitor connection and disconnection of
infrared transmission.