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User’s Manual
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Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions
This chapter covers frequently asked questions regarding the
Asanté
Talk .
Asanté Talk Power-Up Sequence
Q: Is there an approved power-up sequence for the Asanté
Talk ?
A: Yes. In general, turn on all LocalTalk devices first: printers,
laptops and desktop computers. After these are all functioning, do
EITHER of the following:
If the Asanté Talk will be connected to an existing Ethernet net-
work, connect the silver Ethernet cable to a hub, bridge, or
router, and power up the Asanté
Talk . If the Asanté Talk will be
connected to a computer, connect the yellow crossover cable
to both Asanté
Talk and computer, power up the Asanté Talk ,
THEN power up the computer.
Q: All my devices are on the same power strip. When I start up my
computer in the morning, it doesn’t “see” my printer. Why?
A: For each LocalTalk device to be accessible via Asanté
Talk , ALL
LocalTalk devices--including the printer and computer systems--
must be powered up first. This will enable the Asanté
Talk to see
each LocalTalk node.
Q: How long does it take for the Asanté
Talk to power up?
A: It takes approximately 15 seconds for Asanté
Talk to boot and
become an active node.
Q: Why can’t my PowerBook be seen on the LocalTalk network
when I plug it into the network in the morning?
A: During its power-up sequence, the Asanté
Talk polls the Local-
Talk network for any available nodes. Nodes that are added after
the Asanté
Talk is powered on may not be seen. Power off the
Asanté Talk for 30 seconds, then reconnect power to resolve this
problem.