[futurebasic] Re: [FB] [X-FB] Airport, AppleShare and printers

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From: Pierre Zippi <biostrat@...>
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 15:09:31 -0500
George Beckman wrote:
> on 4/7/01 10:34 AM, Pierre Zippi at biostrat@... wrote:
> > It works great for internet, but it doesn't see printers or AppleShare
> > on the "wired" part of the network.
> 
> The new Airports come with AppleShare turned off.  (Go Figure.)  I cannot
> remember exactly where it is, but open the Airport with the administration
> app.  There you will find a tabbed dialog.   You are looking for two check
> boxes, one above the other.  It does not say AppleShare but something about
> enable ____, perhaps?  (Can't remember if it is the top or bottom...been a
> month or so since I have configured one.)  Anyway, check the box, save and
> when it restarts all will be well.
> --
> Best Wishes,

Man, this list is great!
The list ought to get a cut from Apple for support!

George, Scott, many thanks.
Your instructions worked. Didn't even have to restart to see the
printers or shared disks.

Apple's technical writing has declined dramatically in the past few years.
Why would Apple sell a networking device with critical network features
turned off and poor documentation on where and how to turn it on?
Also, the Airport cards do not come with installation instructions. It's
some sort of skill test to see if the end user can figure that the green
printed circuit board is not needed for a G4 installation then
disassemble the unit and install only the metal cased portion. Sure,
it's simple once you know the answer.

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