AppleShare IP 6: AppleShare Client FAQ Part 1

1. What are the main enhancements of AppleShare Client 3.8 from versions 3.7.2 and 3.7.4?
2. What are the requirements for AppleShare Client 3.8?
3. Which versions of the AppleShare Client and the Mac OS work well with 4 GB or greater hard drives?
4. Is Open Transport required on the Mac OS client?
5. Can I force an AppleTalk connection to an AppleShare IP server?
6. How do I connect to a server via TCP when that server does not appear in the Chooser?
7. Does the AppleShare Client v3.7 resolve the performance problem of earlier clients such as System Software v.7.5.3 Finder's asynchronous calls?
8. Is there a Windows client included with AppleShare IP 6?
9. How do I connect to a server that is running behind a firewall?
10. How do I connect from home to a server via my local dial-up ISP?

Question 1: What are the main enhancements of AppleShare Client 3.8 from versions 3.7.2 and 3.7.4?

Answer: The key changes of AppleShare Client 3.8 from 3.7.2 and 3.7.4 are:

• Much of the Login process is asynchronous. You can cancel out of the connection attempt.
• The 3.8 Client supports a new, transport independent UAM (User Authentication Method) Interface. This allows UAM plug-in modules to connect to servers using AFP over TCP/IP. You will need to contact your UAM vendor to obtain a new UAM that conforms to this interface.The old UAMs will still work.
• Aliases made of servers mounted via AppleTalk will not try to switch to TCP/IP. If you want a TCP/IP alias, you must first mount the server volume via TCP/IP.
• Works correctly with the AutoRemounter 1.3 control panel.

Question 2: What are the requirements for AppleShare Client 3.8?

Answer: AppleShare Client 3.8 requires Mac OS 7.6 or later and Open Transport 1.1.2 or later. In order for AutoRemounter functionality to work properly, AppleShare Client 3.8 requires AutoRemounter Control Panel version 1.3, which is included with Mac OS 8.1.

Question 3: Which versions of the AppleShare Client and the Mac OS work well with 4 GB or greater hard drives?

Answer: Refer to Article 15460 "AppleShare File Sharing: Chart Of All Limitations" for further information.

Question 4: Is Open Transport required on the Mac OS client?

Answer:

Question 5: Can I force an AppleTalk connection to an AppleShare IP server?

Answer: Yes, if you use Client v3.7 or later then Open Transport 1.1.2 or later is required. The pre-3.7 Client does not require Open Transport, but you will only have a regular AppleTalk connection, and you won't see the increased performance that TCP/IP connections can provide.

Question 6: How do I connect to a server via TCP when that server does not appear in the Chooser?

Answer: When you want to use TCP to connect to an AppleShare IP file server that does not appear in the "Select a file server" list in the Chooser window, click the "Server IP Address" button. When you click that button, a dialog box appears in which you can type the DNS name or the IP address of the AppleShare IP file server.

Question 7: Does the AppleShare Client v3.7 resolve the performance problem of earlier clients such as System Software v.7.5.3 Finder's asynchronous calls?

Answer: Yes. The Read Me file for AppleShare Client v3.7 details all such software improvements.

Question 8: Is there a Windows client included with AppleShare IP 6?

Answer: No. AppleShare IP 6 has built-in SMB over TCP/IP support for Windows 95/98 clients. No additional client software from Apple needs to be installed. Set up your AppleShare IP Web & File Server for SMB support in the Web & File Server Admin. Additional information is in the Help manual.

Question 9: How do I connect to a server that is running behind a firewall?

Answer: If an AppleShare IP server is running on a computer behind a firewall, you can reach it by appending a colon (:) and the TCP port number (by default, 548) to the IP address or DNS name. For example, when you go to the Chooser, select the AppleShare icon, and click on the Server IP Address button. In the dialog, type in:

myasipserver.com:548

Question 10: How do I connect from home to a server via my local dial-up ISP?

Answer: AppleShare Client includes the "Server IP Address" button in the Chooser window. This allows you to connect to an AppleShare IP server from your home via your local dial-up ISP. You can access the AppleShare IP server by typing in its IP Address in the dialog box that is displayed when you click the "Server IP Address" button.