No os on powerbook g3 233mhz

I just purchased a g3 233mhz wallstreet dirt cheap. It doesn't have a OS. Where do i start. I've never used a Mac before so be gentle.

It is not actually the FireWire and USB that are required, but rather the Mac OS Boot ROMs that were issued at the same time. FireWire and USB support are simple markers that are used to identify those ROMs.
Adding FireWire and USB through add-on cards gets you no closer to supporting Mac OS X. You will still need the "helper" programs to add the missing System Routines and get OS X to install initially.
10.3 Panther installed with XPostFacto 3.1 seems to work acceptably well on a WallStreet, with these exceptions:
the 233/0 cache processor is stupidly slow -- forgetaboutit.
Movies downloaded from the web (quicktime and .wmv) play only every few frames, not real time
256 MB memory or more.
Larger, faster Hard Drive. I have been testing used IBM/Hitachi Travelstar 10 GB with good success.

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How to get the most of PowerBook G3 233Mhz

its been a while since I dint post on Apple discussions, about one year ago, I was thinking I would get a PowerBook G3 Pismo, one year later evry thing was diffrent, I ordered a 233Mhz PowerBook G3 Wallstreet (It was the only choice with the money I had) and now I really want to know how to get the most out of it.
I want to do the following
-Browse the web
-Listen to music
-do keynote presentations
-word proccesing
-storage
The powerBook that I am going to get comes with a nice 233Mhz G3 chip, 64MB of RAM a 12 inch screen and running Mac OS 9.2.2 (my favorite).
I have alot of knowledge on old Macintosh, and I know almost anything if some asks me things about acient macintosh, but you know, some times you need a little help from other mac fans and share your thoughts...
So what apps should I get? I do know that if you use the commom low requirements apps, It will run smoothly.

iBook,
Yes, you can add a USB 1.1 or 2.0 PC card to the PCMCIA/CardBus slot. A few suggestions:
-Combo FireWire/USB CardBus PC cards do not work well with OS 9.x; either the USB or FireWire port does not work. This is a software problem in 9.x since these combos work fine under 10.x. My suggestion would be to buy a separate USB PC card and/or FireWire PC card for your connectivity.
-USB 2.0 PC cards will only run at the slower USB 1.1 speeds under 9.x but this is fine for printers, etc. If you wanted to connect an HD, I would use the FireWire interface.
-FireWire and USB PC cards supply insufficient bus power to power a FireWire or USB HD; any device like a printer or HD will have or should have its own power supply.
-Since FireWire and USB are not native to the Wallstreet, the necessary USB and FireWire extensions have not been installed. Open your Extensions Mananger and see if you have these extensions:
USB Mass Storage Extension
USB Support
USB Mass Storage Support
USB Software Locator
USB Device Extension
If the above are not present, I recommend you download this USB extension package from OWC; they assembled various version numbers of the Apple USB extensions to correct a problem OS 9.2.2 has with USB PC cards but they can be used with any version of OS 8.6 > 9.2.2.
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech/ftp/usb/usbextensions.sit
A file titled 'usbextensions.sit' will appear on your desktop assuming you have set the browser to download files to your desktop. Double-click the file to decompress it and you will have a folder on the desktop with these extensions:
USB Support v1.4.1
USB Software Locator v1.5.6
USB Device Extension v1.5.6
USB Mass Storage Support v2.0.4
USB Mass Storage Extension v2.0.4
Highlight all five extensions, then drag them on top of the closed System Folder icon; they will be automatically installed in the Extensions folder. Before restarting, go to Apple menu > Control Panels > Energy Saver > Advanced Settings and uncheck 'Allow Processor Cycling' for •BOTH• the power adapter and battery. If not unchecked (disabled), the powerbook will freeze with a USB PC card.
Now restart to make the USB extensions active. Insert the USB PC card; you should see a USB PC card icon on the desktop. Connect a USB mouse (there is sufficient power for it) and test the USB PC card.
If no desktop USB PC card icon appears, make sure the PC card is fully inserted. You may have to place a hand on the side of the powerbook opposite the PC card slot so you can push hard. If the card fails to seat, the card slot may be in the locked position. Push an opened paperclip into the small hole next to the slot to unlock, then try the card again.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=16167

IPod Driver 3.1 won't install

Hi,
When I use Software Update on my PowerBook G3 to update the iPod driver, it crashes!
So, I can't use my iPod Shuffle with PB.
Here is what the crash log says:
Date/Time: 2005-12-31 00:25:45 -0400
OS Version: 10.2.8 (Build 6R73)
Host: CPN-55-04.local.
Command: Software Update
PID: 418
Exception: EXCBADACCESS (0x0001)
Codes: KERNINVALIDADDRESS (0x0001) at 0x20006c00
Thread 0 Crashed:
#0 0x9068ba54 in objc_msgSend
#1 0x97df2204 in NSPopAutoreleasePool
#2 0x97e0cfec in __NSFireDelayedPerform
#3 0x901631dc in __CFRunLoopDoTimer
#4 0x90148c70 in __CFRunLoopRun
#5 0x90180f04 in CFRunLoopRunSpecific
#6 0x969a3b70 in RunCurrentEventLoopInMode
#7 0x969b3b00 in ReceiveNextEventCommon
#8 0x969dabbc in BlockUntilNextEventMatchingListInMode
#9 0x9308e4cc in _DPSNextEvent
#10 0x930a0824 in -[NSApplication nextEventMatchingMask:untilDate:inMode:dequeue:]
#11 0x930b23f4 in -[NSApplication run]
#12 0x931605cc in NSApplicationMain
#13 0x00004020 in 0x4020
#14 0x00003ea0 in 0x3ea0
Thread 1:
#0 0x90014c08 in syscallthreadswitch
#1 0x97e03edc in +[NSThread sleepUntilDate:]
#2 0x9308229c in -[NSUIHeartBeat _heartBeatThread:]
#3 0x97e2cc38 in forkThreadForFunction
#4 0x90020c28 in pthreadbody
Thread 2:
#0 0x9002568c in select
#1 0x901617dc in __CFSocketManager
#2 0x90020c28 in pthreadbody
Thread 3:
#0 0x90073ba8 in machmsgtrap
#1 0x90005ed0 in mach_msg
#2 0x90148938 in __CFRunLoopRun
#3 0x90180f04 in CFRunLoopRunSpecific
#4 0x97dfd8ac in -[NSConnection sendInvocation:]
#5 0x97e00c84 in -[NSObject(NSForwardInvocation) forward::]
#6 0x9068c130 in objcmsgForward
#7 0x910606dc in -[NSPackageController(IFQController_Private) _installThePackageInWorkerThreadWithPorts:]
#8 0x97e2cc38 in forkThreadForFunction
#9 0x90020c28 in pthreadbody
PPC Thread State:
srr0: 0x9068ba54 srr1: 0x0000f030 vrsave: 0x00000000
xer: 0x00000000 lr: 0x97df2204 ctr: 0x9068ba3c mq: 0x00000000
r0: 0x97df2204 r1: 0xbfffe660 r2: 0x24002422 r3: 0x011f1bc0
r4: 0x906ca0d0 r5: 0x00000001 r6: 0x00000080 r7: 0x00000000
r8: 0x0006c010 r9: 0x0009fd64 r10: 0x0006c290 r11: 0xa7df1638
r12: 0x20006c00 r13: 0x00000000 r14: 0x00000000 r15: 0x00000001
r16: 0x00000001 r17: 0x00000000 r18: 0x24002420 r19: 0x00000000
r20: 0x000037d3 r21: 0x00000000 r22: 0x0006ce40 r23: 0x0006cf48
r24: 0x00000001 r25: 0xa01330a0 r26: 0x00000002 r27: 0x00000060
r28: 0x00000119 r29: 0x011f1bc0 r30: 0x0009f2f0 r31: 0x97df20a8
Thanks in advance,
cavenba
PowerBook G3 @ 233MHz & 192MB of RAM Mac OS X (10.2.x) iMac G3 @ 233MHz, DELL Dimension 2400 @ 2.4GHz, iPod Shuffle 1GB

I have the exact same problem with my Power Mac. At first I thought it was an issue w/ my Sonnet upgrade card but after reading these forums its obviously a software issue. Everything else about 10.2.8 has worked fine but when I attempt to download & install the iPod driver 3.1 the "software updater" unexpectedly quits. I have yet to find a direct download from Apple's website that would allow us to bypass the software updater but perhaps the problem lies within the OS. If anyone could provide some suggestions here it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

Hard drive expansion expert needed! - recommendations?

Hello-
I have a Powermac Dual 450 with a 120Gb Seagate drive and the original 40 (30?) Gb drive. I would like to add a second larger drive to create a mirrored backup using CCC or Superduper!. I see a few options, and ask you all what is the best choice:
1. Pull the 40GB drive and add another 120GB - the 40 is rarely used, and data could be transfererd to a 2.5 external drive.
2. Pull the 40GB and add a 200GB drive (which is now CHEAPER than the 120 at Circuit City - $50 vs ~$100), knowing that only 120 will be recognized - does this affect performance? Will the drive revert to 200GB in a newer machine in a few years?
3. Can I add a 3rd drive to this system, keeping the current 120 and 40??? Not sure from what I have read on line.
4. Go with an external enclosure - do I have to max at 120GB with this, or can I go higher? Since the internal is 120, I don't really need much more. Any advantage to the external over internal - speed? Seems a bit more $$. Easier for someone to walk off with the external than the whole computer too!
Enclosure recommendations?
5. Something else I haven't considered?
Right now I am leaning towards #2 as it is a $50 solution, but wonder about #4.
THANK YOU!

Hello,
when you sleep the computer the external should go to sleep , i got a problem though on my powerbook G3 233Mhz and the external sometimes stop the comp starting after a long sleep so i have to restart, but i haven't tried yet with the G4, so far i don't remember having problems with my Imac G3, i think it depends .
But when you shut down the comp then switch the external off but don't forget to start it up first before starting the comp back as the desktop still got the ex on it!!!
When you want to shut or unplug the ex you always heve to eject it first to get it off the desktop and save your data from moss.
if you set the computer to back up your data (eg.index) the comp should wake and start the script!!!
As far as speed with external or internal is a simple fact. Internal goes faster, but with a good processor it doesn't show much the difference to your eyes, it's stay at a good rate for the ex, the ext as the advantage to be able staying away from troubles . I mean you can always plug it in on another comp and use your datas rather than the inter might have more hardware troubles since it is plug straight onto the motherboard and else!!! it's always better to have an external to keep your data safe and back them up so clean ones are more likely to be on the ext than the inter in case of hardware problems or damages.
Get one that 's all I can advise you. Also i use Techtool Pro which help me keeping my data safe.
regards

PB G3 (non FireWire) Flash ROM Upgrade

Hello All. I have a black PowerBook G3, 233MHz model, no firewire. I'm trying to find out if there is a flash ROM upgrade for the motherboard available. I have been able to find referances to the newer G3 and a ROM upgrade, but not for my model.
I need the ROM upgrade to get a PCMCIA card to work correctly.
Thanks for any assistance anyone can give!
Chris Curtis

Chris,
No firmware updates for the Wallstreet M4753 (no FireWire or USB); the Powerbook FireWire M7572 was the first.
Please describe what PC card (USB?) you wish to make functional and what version OS you are running? Please be specific...not just 8.x or 9.x but 8.6 or 9.0.4 as an example.

Hardware test CD / Wallstreet battery behaviour 2

Hello,
First of all I'd like to know if Apple did release an Hardware test CD for the Wallstreet powerbook 1998 233MHZ ?!!
Is it possible to find one?!
The reason of this post is to add for the "wallstreet battery behaviour" thread i have left and 100 people watched but I can't write on it anymore... if you read it, I haven't got refunded for that broken battery bought on ebay but I'm sure it has been hacked to show full state.
Since I can't buy all fake working batteries and don't want to buy the new made that obviuosly don't work well I wonder if testing the computer with the hardware test CD would help me diagnose if the battery is dead or any of the component is failling.
regards

Thanks for your kind thought and link but I already used battery reset I found in another post long time ago before leaving my own posts!!!
It does work but the battery doesn't charge and the icon is still red crossed!
The thing is when the power is cut or the computer unplugged the date is set to a year backward of forward the actual year (eg: 2038 , 1993, 1904,1974,2001...)
I then tried all the possibilities with key combination to reset Pram, PMU ect... (n battery reset) what had changed is the rechargeable battery, it doesn't charge but when the computer is cold and unplugged if I press the button on the front the leds lit by cliping the first one to full power and the rest very low which means there still power going through but can't be charged.
Cos of the Date problem and also I read an Apple article about the fact dead Pram batteries can cause rechargeable batteries to die and so becoming defecting, I have decided to buy a new Pram and I'll probably find another reason why the rechargeable battery doesn't work.
This means I have once again to buy another rechargeable battery to chase the problem and solve the issue so I can carry my laptop and keep my date running!!!
regards

Sudden Motion Sensor on OSX 10.4.6 (iBook/PowerBook G4)

cheers!
according to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303178, there is a problem with the sudden motion sensor on my ibook g4 14'.
my questions are:
1. is the sms really not working or is it just not showing up in the system profiler?
2. what should i do to bring sms (back?)to work? install a macosx-version prior to 10.4.3?
3. did the sms on my ibook ever work? bought it with 10.4.3 on it.
thanks for the answers.

Hi Mmkay,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
I am sorry, but just to make sure; Does the Sudden Motion Sensor not show up in System Profile (Getting Information About Your Computer (System Profiler)). In System Profiler > click on the Hardware tab > Look in the main window and you should seen Sudden Motion Sensor below Serial Number. Does it say State: Enabled? If it doesn't show up, bring it to your local Apple Store. I don't think that reinstalling the system software will make a difference.
Jon
Mac Mini 1.42Ghz, iPod (All), Airport (Graphite & Express), G4 1.33Ghz iBook, G4 iMac 1Ghz, G3 500Mhz, iBook iMac 233Mhz, eMate, Power Mac 5400 LC, PowerBook 540c, Macintosh 128K, Apple //e, Apple //, and some more... Mac OS X (10.4.5) Moto Razr, iLife '06, SmartDisk 160Gb, Apple BT Mouse, Sight..

Powerbook G3 series power adapter

I was just given an Powerbook G3 series computer that is missing the adapter. I have been looking on eBay but it is confusing because I really don't know what I'm looking for. I assume it needs the yoyo am I correct?
All I can tell about this laptop is the info on the back 14.1tft 233mhz 512k can't turn it on till I get it charged up. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks Mary
P.S my other computer is an iBook with OSX 10 on different adapter
iBook Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Mary,
Welcome to the Discussions.
You have the Powerbook G3 Series M4753 a.k.a. "Wallstreet". The PB 1400, 3400, any black G3, and clamshell iBook all use the same output adapter (45 watts) and the same size power port plug. I believe it was sometime during 2000>2001 time frame that Apple moved from the rectangular black adapter to the so-called yo-yo or saucer adapter; these are also 45 watt output. Then Apple moved to the slimmer powerbooks and iBooks which required a smaller power port plug.
The yo-yo adapters are suseptible to wire failures at the power port plug and also where the DC wire enters the saucer; I would avoid that adapter unless new.
I would perform a search on Google for 'Apple 45w power adapter'. You will not only get eBay hits, but also other sites that sell new and used replacements.

Can you install an 80gb 4200rpm powerbook g4 hd into iBook g4 800?

Upgraded my Powerbook G4 HD but now my GF's iBook 30gb is maxed out.

Hi Michael,
I am guessing any warranties you may have had expired by now? If you replace you hard drive yourself, you will void any warranties you may have.
If you are going to install a hard drive into your iBook, you may want to look at iFixit: iBook G4 12" - Installing Hard Drive Replacement. It doesn't matter much between the 12" instructions and 14", but here they are iFixit: iBook G4 14" - Installing Hard Drive Replacement.
Jon
Mac Mini 1.42Ghz, iPod (All), Airport (Graphite & Express), G4 1.33Ghz iBook, G4 iMac 1Ghz, G3 500Mhz, iBook iMac 233Mhz, eMate, Power Mac 5400 LC, PowerBook 540c, Macintosh 128K, Apple //e, Apple //, and some more... Mac OS X (10.4.5) Moto Razr, iLife '06, SmartDisk 160Gb, Apple BT Mouse, Sight..

New hard disk for a Wallstreet powerbook

I have a Powerbook G3 Wallstreet M4753 which runs a 233MHz processor and 256Mb of RAM. Currently it has a 2 GB hard disk running Mac OS 8.1. I would like to fit a 20GB hard disk that can run on OSX. I have tried before but cannot get the machine to work with a new disk, I have heard something about “blessing” the disk. Please can someone help by telling me the exact way of installing the new larger disk and how to get OSX loaded.

Stephen:
Your WallSteet will support a 2.5" ATA/IDE HDD up to 120 GB, like one of these at OWC. To install, follow the step by step directions at http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/PowerBook-G3-Wallstreet/HD-Replacement/3/4/. Once installed, you will need to boot from the install disk and format the HDD Mac OS Extended (HFS+). You should then be able to install your OS.
Are you planning to install OS 9 or a version of OS X? You WallStreet will natively support Jaguar (OS X 10.2.8). With a 233 processor I wouldn't attempt anything later. If you have OS 9 install disk here are directions for formatting and installing:
Format and Install OS 9
This process will completely erase everything on your Hard Disk Drive. Be sure to Backup your User Folder and all third party apps you can't afford to lose
1. Boot from your OS 9 install CD holding down C key.
2. Go to Drive Setup and reformat your drive as Mac OS Extended (HFS+)
2. Reinstall OS 9
3. Update to 9.2.2: Mac OS 9: Available Updates
4. Update your firmware
If you are planning to install Jaguar, you can then install it over OS 9 or post back for directions.
Please do post back with further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius

Wrong 'mini dvi to video' adapter for my 12" Powerbook 1.33

I recently bought the M9319 mini dvi - video adapter for my 12" Powerbook 1.33 to find that the mini dvi on the adapter is a different size to the one on the computer and the adapters supplied with the computer.
I've been doing a bit of research into this and it seems a bit of a grey area. Apple have not made it clear in advertising this product that it is only suitable for the newest 12" Powerbooks and even state that it will work with a 1.33 machine in their following article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86507
Has anyone had a similar experience, or suggest an alternative product that will work? Did Apple make an older version that works with the 1.33?
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Graeme.

Just took the adapter to my local Apple store and they identified it as a mini VGA to video adapter - not what it said on the packaging!
I've noticed a few posts with this problem, so just double check before you leave the store that the packaging matches the product.

Airport Card no longer recognized by PowerBook

I always take my PowerBook G4 to class with me for the purpose of taking notes during class. I was connected to the internet there, over the wireless network (on campus) with no problem.
When I got back home, my PowerBook wasn't seeing the wireless network (at home, seperate from the wireless network on campus), but I knew it was working because my iMac is connected to it just fine, along with two other computers in my house. I tried restarting a couple of times, and actually typing the name of the network into the Airport drop-down menu. This all did nothing, as did repairing the disk permissions.
I find it very unlikely that the card is not seated correctly, because first of all, when I brought the PowerBook back from campus (when it was working properly) it was tranported in my TUMI bag, which has a dedicated padded holder for PowerBooks, and then immediately took it out and sat it on my desk next to my iMac only to find the PowerBook no longer seeing the wireless signal.
And at this point, I could still turn Airport on and off, and I restarted the computer a couple of times to see if it would pick up the signal, all the while Airport was still recognized by the system (I could still turn it off and on from the drop-down menu, but no wireless networks were present).
So, I popped in my OS X DVD to boot from it to use the Repair Disk feature. It came up with an error that said something to the tune of "incorrect number of threads." It repaired the disk without any probems, or so I thought (and so it thought).
Now, the computer wouldl not function because it runs into a kernal panic, forcing me to hard shut-down the computer. It happened everytime, sometimes during startup, sometimes not until I got into OS X, but always soon after the OS starts.
I then booted the computer as a "Safe boot" and this seemed to stop the kernal panics, and I shut down the computer and started it again with no panics. There was no longer any recognition of the Airport card, either. Not even through the Airport Setup Assistant. It keeps telling me there is no card installed.
I have tried two seperate cards, as I thought maybe the one went bad, but nothing came of this. I tried zapping the PRAM, booting into Open Firmware to reset to defaults, all leading to nothing. I even went so far as to completely erase the drive and do a clean install of OS X, which now drops my system down to 10.4. NOTHING.
Please, anyone willing to help that would be great, even if you would like to contact me through iChat and we can discuss this over iSight to get to the root of the problem. Screen name is CoreyAtMiamiU.
Sorry about the long post and thanks for taking the time to read it.

This is a user to user discussion area. So it is unpredictable as to when someone with a suggestion will respond to your post. An hour in the middle of a work day isn't a long time.
Since the card is recognized, there isn't anything wrong with that side of the card. If the card isn't receiving a signal, either the RF side of the card has failed, the antenna wire isn't connected properly, or the antenna in the PowerBook has failed.

Powerbook 520c no longer boots?

Hi,
I recently got hold of a PB520c (System 7.1 installed.) Everything booted fine to start with, but now something seems to have gone wrong. When I try to boot it I get the Mac logo for about half a second, then the screen flickers and an picture of a floppy disk with a question mark appears on the screen.
The last thing I installed before this happened was Apple's Intelligent Battery software (the battery seemed dead and I wanted to see if I could revive it.) However, I had rebooted several times since then.
THe problem first appeared when I restarted while running on battery power only (I don't know if this had anything to do with it.) As the OS shut down it came up a message about the Autoremounter preferences file not being found, but it had restarted itself before I had a chance to do anything about this.
Is there any way to revive the Powerbook? Unfortunately I don't have any install disks for it. Would I be able to create install disks from the System 7.5.3 disk images Apple has for download? (I don't have any Macs with floppy drives apart from the 520c unfortunately.)
In case this matters (I doubt it does) the Powerbook only boots from the AC adapter, once it's running it will work from batteries, but I have to boot from the mains.
Thanks in advance.
Matthew

maffoo
Intelligent Battery Recondition (IBR) and VST's EMMpathy can often do in tandem what neither can do alone to revivify the PB 500 series batteries. It is more than probable that not being able to charge your batteries yet has caused the internal (deep) 616-0021 rechargeable backup battery to drain to the point that:
1) it no longer buys the three minutes of time after the main batteries reach last gasp in which you can swap in a charged battery, or shut down gracefully, and
2) cannot maintain PRAM settings, such as 'where is the startup volume?', and
3) allows the Power Manager to get very confused indeed.
With batteries out and AC adapter disconnected, allow the PB to sit for 10min. Hold down the command-option-control-power keys together (the 500s lack the reset/interrupt switches of other PBs and desktops) for 20-odd sec. to reset the Power Manager. Reconnect the AC adapter, start up and immediately hold command-option-p-r to reset the PRAM (and point the PB at its hard drive). If the PB successfully boots from its hard drive, you can insert the batteries, but don't attempt to power the PB from them. Let them take what charge they will as you use the machine and after shutdown.
If they show no sign of charging after 24hr of opportunity to charge from the adapter, begin the head-banging exercise of resuscitation. EMMpathy gives more info. as it diagnoses battery condition, but it is not more successful by itself than is Apple's app. in overcoming the first hurdle: the microprocessor (EEPROM) in the battery. Start IBR with a battery half-inserted into the right bay. When IBR asks 'wheresabaddery', push the battery right in. With luck, IBR will then fast charge the battery to the point that the microprocessor will remember that it is intelligent, and perhaps continue to charge the battery. If IBR tells you to return the battery to Apple, resist the urge and repeat the process several times until ...
EMMpathy can be employed when this initial phase of reanimating the zombie is over. It will give you a dossier on the battery's present state, show the current proportion of full charge as the battery continues to charge, and install the Sleep Drain Bug Fix that supposedly supplies an antibiotic after the boil has been lanced. Above all, however, nil desperandum. Just leaving the PB on the AC adapter night and day may also help in the reanimation. In the meantime, the PB 500 will be a snappy performer on the adapter.
The backup battery reputedly recharges only as the main batteries reach full charge, but often much sooner, such that you may find that the PB remembers its hard drive's whereabouts at the next startup. While the batteries are reawakening (and permanent return to health is only about 50% likely at best) you can proceed to test the HDD with Disk First Aid, reinstall the HDD's driver with Drive Setup (both from a suitable '040-savvy Disk Tools diskette) and re-install or upgrade the OS. How far depends on your RAM complement, which is 36MB at maximum.

Networking powerbook to a new printer

i have a power book G4, this is my first mac and i have no idea what to do...
i just purchased the Dell Laser Pinter 3100cn and am trying to get my powerbook to connect to this networkable printer but don't know how.
i can print when my powerbook is connected to the printer by USB, but i want to be able to print from my powerbook from without having to be directly connected -- please help i am completely clueless as to what to do...
thanks...Song.

Song
It can be tricky I can't explain it clearly. But go to the mac help at top of your screen and enter windows printing in the search box and try this first.
It took me a while to get it working because of firewall problems.
sorry can't tell more
Dav

Powerbook G4 can't connect via ethernet but connects via airport

We have a small office network connected to an Efficient Networks DSL router that's managed by our isp. The router has 4 ports and a linksys 8 port switch is connected to one of those ports. Another D-Link wireless router/switch is connected to another port.
2 i-macs connect without problem via ethernet cable. They are set to DHCP and get 192.xx private addresses. Both run 10.4.5. Another older imac running 9.2.2. also has no problems.
I recently purchased a powerbook G4 and it will not connect via ethernet to the Efficient networks router. At first it was connected to the linksys, so decided to connect it direct to the Efficient Networks router. With DHCP, it acquires a 169. internet address which is self generated (i.e. no real connection). I tried to give it a static private address (talking to the isp provider). They could see the powerbook but saw all zero's (presumable mac address). By the way the Powerbook works perfectly at home connected via ethernet cable to a D-Link router connected to a cable modem so it's not a physical problem. I even checked the ethernet cable I used in the office with another computer - no problem.
When I switch to airport in the office, the powerbook connects to the network and the internet. I get some strange warning messages showing the server's and the router's private ip addresses. I click ok, and the powerbook finds an unassigned private ip address. It's the only way it will work, but it causes problems, because I can't connect to one of the network printers. Speed also isn't great.
Can anyone give me advise how to proceed. I am no expert on this stuff so keep it as simple as possible.
Tks

Tim,
Thanks for your help. Here's what I've done before reading your e-mail. The D-Link DI-524 wireless router is connected to the Effiicent Neworks DSL router as you mentioned. One ethernet port of the EFF.Net. router is connected to the WAN port of the DI-514.
Because I have a D-Link router at home which works flawlessly with my powerbook, I decided to connect the ethernet cable of the powerbook to the D-Link which has 4 ethernet ports. Lo and behold, the powerbook acquired a private ip address and connected to the LAN and internet!
When I connected the powerbook direct to the Efficient Networks router, it could not communicate. I believe that there must be some software incompatibility between the powerbook and the Efficient Networks router. By connecting to the D-Link, the D-Link assigned an ip address to the powerbook, and it could connect to the server, lan, etc..
Only problem is that I have a Brother network printer that cannot connect to the powerbook. My powerbook cannot find it on the network. Because there is a linksys switch connected to the efficient networks router's third ethernet port, maybe as you said, going through the D-Link via DHCP (when the Linksys is also acting as a DHCP server, might cause this type of problem. What do you think?
As a final note, other imac G5's connected to the linksys switch (which then connects to the Efficient Network's router) have no problem connecting to the lan or internet and have no problem connecting to any of the printers. When I put the powerbook on that switch, I could not connect to the internet - i.e. whether connecting via the lynksys switch or direct with the efficient networks router - same results: no internet connection whether manually or via DHCP.
So the imac G5 has no problem with the efficient networks router but the powerbook G4 hits a brick wall. The G4 likes the D-Link router. I am concerned (and I will have to check this) that if I turn off the dhcp server feature from the D-Link, that whatever software issue crops up between the powerbook and the Efficient Networks router, will rise up again, because the D-Link will act like a simple switch (just like my linksys switch), and we'll be back to square zero. In any case, no harm in trying. This may be the cause of the Powerbook not seeing that Brother printer (even though it sees another printer and other macs).
Having spent hours reading about network problems, I think it's safe to say that macs have problems with certain routers. Why a G5 works and a powerbook G4 doesn't is beyond me, but clearly software must play a role.

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