Simple networking of a G3[9.2] and G4[OS X]

Question

Hi,
I 'presume' it is possible to network between 9.2 and OS X... using a G3 and a G4 respectively. There is also a scanner and printer which would be used by both. Please explain by word [or if someone has a link] how to do this...Thanks in advance,
'Network novices in need'
iMac G5   Mac OS X (10.3.8)  

Answer 1

yes it is possible in OSX you would use File sharing as instructed below:
I. Prepare to Share
Connect computers to each other or to Internet
To share between computers that are at the same location, connect them to an Ethernet network or an AirPort network. For more information, see technical document 106658: "Creating a Small Ethernet Network"
You may also share over the Internet. A single computer using any kind of modem to connect to the Internet can share files, but the "Connecting between remote networks" section below applies.
Computers need IP addresses
If you can connect to the Internet, then your computer already has an IP address that is valid for your network. But if your computer does not have a valid IP address, which you can check in the Network pane of System Preferences, see technical document 106659: "Mac OS: How to Get an IP Address for Connecting to the Internet"
Connecting to the Internet and a local network (or LAN) at the same time
In most cases, users of institutional networks and home broadband will be advised to have their networks set up in a way that makes this goal effortless. Home users who don't have some type of routing device should see How to Connect to the Internet and Share Files Locally at the Same Time.
File Sharing with other Apple operating systems
This article concentrates only on File Sharing for Mac OS X. When properly set up, various Apple operating systems (such as Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, and AppleShare IP) can connect with each other. Be aware that the sharing service has other names, such as AppleShare and Apple File Protocol (AFP). When you connect to any of them, their behavior is superficially the same. If you use AppleTalk, review the AppleTalk issues section below.
Sharing with non-Apple operating systems
This article describes the most simple form of sharing available to Macintosh users (AppleShare). Other methods are available for communicating with other operating systems. See technical documents:
106660: "Mac OS X: Sharing With Non-Apple Operating Systems"
19652: "Macintosh: Networking With a Windows PC"
Connecting between remote networks
Mac OS X can share over the Internet (TCP/IP), as can Mac OS 9 and AppleShare IP. This allows Macintosh computers in remote locations to share files with any type of Internet connection. For more information, see technical document 106661: "Mac OS: Sharing Between Remote Networks, Sharing Over the Internet"
All Public folders are shared. Only Public folders are shared.
See technical document 106662: "Mac OS X: Only Public Folders Are Shared"
File Sharing is for up to 10 users
Up to 10 users may connect to File Sharing simultaneously. If you need to connect more users at once, you should upgrade to Unlimited-Client version of Mac OS X Server (http://www.apple.com/server/).
II. Start Sharing
1. Place files to share in your Public folder.
2. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. See Note 1.
3. Click the Network icon.
4. Choose the port you are going to share on (Built-in Ethernet or AirPort) from the Show pop-up menu. See Note 2.
5. Click the AppleTalk tab.
6. Click the checkbox to select Make AppleTalk Active.
7. Click Apply Now.
8. Click the Show All button in the upper left corner of the window.
9. Click the Sharing icon.
10. In the Computer Name field, type the name you wish to appear on the network for your computer. See Note 3.
11. Click Start in the File Sharing section. For Mac OS X 10.2 and later, select Personal File Sharing.
Repeat this process on any other Mac OS X computer that you wish to receive File Sharing connections.
Notes:
1. Users sharing between remote locations skip steps 3 to 8. Users of dial-up must connect before step 11.
2. Prior to Mac OS X 10.1, the Show menu was named "Configure."
3. If you change your Computer Name in the future, you must stop and restart File Sharing for the name change to take effect.
Managing privileges for shared data
Optionally, you can change the access privileges for items in your Public folder.
To change privileges for your entire Public folder:
1. Select your Public folder in a Finder window.
2. Choose Get Info (or Show Info) from the File menu.
3. Set the Show pop-up menu to Privileges.
4. You may now adjust user access privileges for the folder.
You can use the same steps for items in the Public folder.
III. Connect to a Sharing computer
How you connect to a Mac OS X computer that is sharing depends on two major factors:
the version of Mac OS on the connecting, or "client," computer
whether the client is local (on the same network) or remote
The steps you need to follow are found in technical document 107369, "Mac OS: How to Connect to File Sharing or Apple File Services (AFP)".
IV. Troubleshooting
AppleTalk issues
Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.3.9 support file sharing (AFP) connections over AppleTalk. However, Mac OS X versions 10.0 to 10.0.4 (more) and 10.4 and later (more) can only connect to AppleShare over TCP/IP.
If you want to connect from versions 10.1 to 10.3.9 to Mac OS 8 sharing (which is AppleTalk only), be sure to enable AppleTalk as described in steps 5 and 6 in Section II, above. Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X can both connect over TCP/IP without AppleTalk, so this step is optional in the absence of Mac OS 8.
Mac OS X 10.4 and later don't support Personal File Sharing (or other AFP) over Appletalk, though by initiating the connection from the opposite direction you could still achieve an IP connection from a Mac OS 8 computer to a sharing Mac OS X computer. The Network preference pane in Mac OS X 10.4 and later still offers the AppleTalk checkbox, but it is for browsing AppleTalk-advertised resources and zones. The subsequent connection must be over TCP/IP.
General troubleshooting steps:
1. First, be sure you have followed the steps in this article correctly and reviewed the topics in Section I.
2. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
3. Click Network.
4. Choose the network interface you are using from the Configure pop-up menu.
5. Click the TCP/IP tab.
6. Check to be sure that your computer has an IP address that is valid for your network. If your Configure menu is set to Manually, you also need to ensure that the Router and Subnet Mask entries are correct for your network. If you are not sure, check with the network administrator or Internet service provider.
7. Double check your physical connection: a phone line, Ethernet cable, or AirPort card and antenna. Be sure that what you are using is properly connected. Try swapping cables, or check to see that your AirPort card is properly seated. You can search the Knowledge Base for "AirPort and install." Select the document that matches your computer.
8. For the most reliable AppleTalk connections, Spanning Tree protocol should not be used on the network. See technical document 30922: "Spanning Tree Protocol: AppleTalk Issues".
Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and an Internet service provider, for which fees may apply. Some ISPs are not compatible with AirPort. America Online (AOL) works with AirPort software version 2.0 or later. For more information on AOL compatibility, see technical document 106591: "AirPort: How to Use with AOL". Range may vary with site conditions.
Now heres what you do on the OS 9 End
Computers must be physically connected
Connect the computers to either an AirPort or Ethernet network. For more information, see technical document 106658: "Macintosh: How to Create a Small Ethernet Network"
Start File Sharing
1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu, then File Sharing from the submenu.
2. Click the Start/Stop tab, then click Start.
3. If you want to allow connections over TCP/IP, click the checkbox to enable the "Enable File Sharing clients to connect over TCP/IP" option. For more information on this feature, see technical document 106661: "Mac OS: Sharing Over the Internet, or Between Remote Networks"
4. Enter an Owner Name, Owner Password, and Computer Name in the corresponding fields. You may have already entered this information using the Mac OS Setup Assistant.
At this point, File Sharing is active but only the owner can connect. There is no guest access.
This technical document describes how to start File Sharing.
Note: This document is based on Mac OS 9. You may encounter slight variations when using Mac OS versions 8.0 through 8.6, but the steps are basically the same. You may find steps specific to your Mac OS version by choosing Mac Help from the Help menu. For more information on File Sharing in Mac OS X, see technical document 106461: "Mac OS X: File Sharing"
Warning: Be careful when allowing others to connect to your computer and when setting privileges. Giving access to an untrusted party could compromise your security or data. For more information, see technical document 60621: "Mac OS: File Sharing Security"
Computers must be physically connected
Connect the computers to either an AirPort or Ethernet network. For more information, see technical document 106658: "Macintosh: How to Create a Small Ethernet Network"
Start File Sharing
1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu, then File Sharing from the submenu.
2. Click the Start/Stop tab, then click Start.
3. If you want to allow connections over TCP/IP, click the checkbox to enable the "Enable File Sharing clients to connect over TCP/IP" option. For more information on this feature, see technical document 106661: "Mac OS: Sharing Over the Internet, or Between Remote Networks"
4. Enter an Owner Name, Owner Password, and Computer Name in the corresponding fields. You may have already entered this information using the Mac OS Setup Assistant.
At this point, File Sharing is active but only the owner can connect. There is no guest access.
Decide who can connect
If you want others to connect, click the Users & Groups tab in the File Sharing control panel.
For guest access:
1. Select the user named Guest.
2. Click Open.
3. Choose Sharing from the Show menu.
4. Click to select the checkbox for "Allow guests to connect to this computer."
Warning: When you enable guest access, everyone can connect to the items you choose to share. They will have the privileges that you set for "Everyone."
For a new user:
1. Click New User.
2. Give the user a name and password.
Once you have created users, you may put them into groups if you so desire. This allows you more control in setting privileges.
For a new group:
1. Click New Group .
2. Give the new group a name.
3. Drag the desired users into the new group's window.
Connect to a Sharing computer
Note: Computers connecting between remote locations on the Internet cannot browse by Computer Name. The steps below cover both remote and local connections.
From a Mac OS 8 or Mac OS 9 computer
1. Choose the Chooser from the Apple menu.
2. Click the AppleShare icon. If you are connecting to a computer on your local network, continue to Step 3. If you are connecting to a computer on a remote network (or "over the Internet"), then skip to Step 7. If you are not sure, see Note 1 at the end of this section.
3. If AppleTalk Zones appear on your network, choose the desired zone. If not, disregard this step.
4. Select the computer name from the computer list.
5. Click OK.
6. Stop here. Do not continue to Step 7.
7. Click the Server IP Address button.
8. Type either the IP address or the DNS name of the computer to which you wish to connect. See Note 2.
9. Click Connect.
After a successful connection, an icon for the shared disk appears on your desktop.
This is all out of Mac help and The Apple Support Documents. Hope it helps. You can find this by searching for Networking in Mac help and OS 9 help in Apple's Support Doc's
-Internet Wiz