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ARCHIVED: In Mac OS 9.x and earlier, how do I activate and de-activate AppleTalk?

Note: AppleTalk and IPX routing are no longer available on the Indiana University network.

In versions of Mac OS prior to Mac OS X, to activate and de-activate AppleTalk, follow the appropriate steps below. For information on how to do this in Mac OS X, see In Mac OS X, how do I activate or de-activate AppleTalk?

For Open Transport

If you are using Open Transport, the best way to activate and de-activate AppleTalk is through the AppleTalk control panel.

To de-activate AppleTalk

  1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels and then double-click AppleTalk.

  2. In the AppleTalk control panel, from the Edit menu, select User Mode... .

  3. Click the radio button next to Advanced, and then click OK.

  4. In the AppleTalk control panel window, click Options... .

  5. In the AppleTalk Options window, select Inactive.

  6. Close the control panel, and save your changes.

To activate AppleTalk

  1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels and then double-click AppleTalk.

  2. A dialog box will ask you if you want to activate AppleTalk. Click Yes.

  3. The control panel will open. If you need to configure your AppleTalk connection, refer to ARCHIVED: In Mac OS, using Open Transport, how do I configure my AppleTalk connection?

  4. Close the control panel, and save your changes.

For Classic Networking

If you are using Classic Networking, you can change AppleTalk's status through the Chooser or through the AppleTalk Control Strip module.

Note: If you are using Open Transport, you may also use the Chooser and Control Strip to activate or de-activate AppleTalk. However, if you do, older networking components may not register the change in your AppleTalk status. This can cause difficulties with serial devices and networking, particularly if you have an early version of Open Transport.

To use the Chooser

  1. From the Apple menu, select Chooser.

  2. At the bottom of the Chooser window, next to "AppleTalk", click Active or Inactive.

To use the Control Strip

  1. In the Control Strip, click the AppleTalk module. The module's icon looks like a compact Macintosh; if AppleTalk is active, it looks like it's connected to a network cable.

  2. Select Active or Inactive.

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