Cox internet service

[peteski]

15 hours ago, gasser59 said:

Seems we have two different topics going on here; one for the internet in Greg's shop and two, printing on the ALPS. I've been trying to get Greg set up with his shop internet but am not very knowledgeable on how this could be set up for the best performance possible. Ethernet sounds like it will work but will it handle multiple computers? What is needed to split the ethernet into multiple work stations?

After much research, I found an older Mac running OS 10.1 through 10.4.11 will work with an ALPS so I bought a PowerMac G5 and outfitted it with 2GB RAM and a 1TB hard drive. I then loaded Abobe Creative Suite 4 on it so I can create vector graphics in Illustrator, which I'm very fluent in. I still need the Mac drivers for all of this to work. I hope my research is correct.

If any one can provide knowledgeable assistance, we sure could use your input.

If the  network is WiFi, it will handle multiple computers. If it is a wired network, each computer needs to be connected to a separate port on the router.  The cable modems/routers usually have multiple network ports that can be utilized.  Mine does WiFi, and also has 4 network ports available on the rear panel.

As for any questions/drivers related to Alps, join the Alps group I mentioned in my last post.

[blunc]

some factors need to be considered regarding the shop network:

1. will all the computers need to talk to the internet? (some may need to be isolated from the internet so they don't get an unfortunate update)

2. wired network will always be the best connection, routers and switches provide the best distribution from a central access point (ethernet coming from the house or cable modem located in the shop), an 8 port router with WiFi (for wireless visitors) that is 10/100-10/1000 capable may be all that is needed.

3. are the printers going to be connected directly to a computer or are they network capable, and therefore can be printed to from any computer on the network?

4. have you considered power protection for all of this computer hardware, UPS/battery backup?

[gasser59]

12 hours ago, peteski said:

As for any questions/drivers related to Alps, join the Alps group I mentioned in my last post.

I have joined that group.

[peteski]

1 hour ago, gasser59 said:

I have joined that group.

Go to the files section  https://alps.groups.io/g/ALPS/files/Drivers/Apple_Mac  and look around. Like I said, I don't deal with Macs., but maybe Alps_Mac_driver_requirements.txt and Alps_MAC_compatibility_notes.txt will be a good start? 

[Greg Wann]

I have internet in the shop now.  I ran a cable in, bought a cheap modem.  Got what they refer to as a roommate  account.  So now I can have a good solid no frills account for forty bucks.

hgresin@gmail.com

[gasser59]

1 hour ago, Greg Wann said:

I have internet in the shop now.  I ran a cable in, bought a cheap modem.  Got what they refer to as a roommate  account.  So now I can have a good solid no frills account for forty bucks.

YAY!!