PC on a Mac TCP/IP network

Yes you can setup a PC to co-exist in a Mac network, if you're talking about sharing internet access. Without a server, what I can think of is manually assign static IP (use the reserved IP block) for every PC and Mac in the LAN. Then on the PC (with modem) you can actually have a proxy software and share out the internet connection.

On the other hand, you can always install internet-sharing software like WinRoute (www.winroute.com) and use the built-in DHCP Server and NAT system to share out the IP and internet access.

As for file-sharing and printer-sharing among PCs and Macs, without a WinNT/Win2K server, it's rather difficult (maybe third-party software) to implement.

If indeed you need the mixed network of PCs and Macs for internet sharing, then it should work just fine.

If you need extra help, do not hesitate to email me at auyongtc@tm.net.my

Best regards,
Au Yong

There is no problem having Macs & PCs on the same network. If you want to share resources, there are a couple of widely used programs to acomplish this.

PC MACLAN - from Miramar Systems @ http://www.pcmaclan.com
This software runs on the PC & adds appletalk capability for sharing.

Dave - Thursby Systems @ http://www.thursby.com
This runs on the Mac and adds PC support.

Fortunately, you don't need both, I'd probably lean towards the one that runs on the platform you are most familiar with just so that if there is a hitch in the setup you have a better chance of working out a solution.

Integration of Apple Nacinotosh workstations is possible but only through an NT Server box running the Mac-compatible file services, which servers as the intermediary.

This is not easily done by a user unless you have some Network training.

Don Thibodaux, Independent Computer Technology Consultant.

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