MacTCP and Network control panels vanish!

[MacTCP]

My problem is so similar to the one here, that I'll edit it to the problem I'm having:

I have a Quadra 700 with OS 7.5.0*.

The MacTCP and Network control panels do not remain in the control panels folder when I keep trying to install them after I restart. They turn into invisible files instead, which they are useless as.

I tried to delete the control panel folder and reput all the control panels plus fresh Network and MacTCP control panels in, but the problem just happens again.

How do I fix it? I need to use these control panels for networking.

*I can't go higher than 7.5.0 for many reasons so I can't solve the problem that way.

 

[~tl]

Use the Network Software Selector application which should be in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk. That lets you choose between "classic networking" (i.e. using the Network and MacTCP control panels) and using Open Transport. I'm guessing your machine is set to use Open Transport currently, and hence the system is getting rid of the Network control panel when you add it.

 

[wally]

Does your Apple Extras folder have a Network Software Selector application in it, to select between classic networking, and open transport networking modes? You might be in open transport mode, with the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels in command...

Right around 7.5.5, you have this choice hidden away I think in the Extras folder, of all places, but maybe elsewhere, do not know about 7.5. [] ]'>

 

[MacTCP]

I thought of that, but network software selector thinks itself is a document! I'll try getting a new copy because that seems like what would work.

 

[MacTCP]

No matter what I do, it thinks it's a document. How do I fix this? I've heard of ResEdit fixing things like this.

 

[MacTCP]

I changed it to an application using resedit, but it says to reinstall Network Software Selector.

Here's my plan:

1.I'm going to install Open Transport even though it's incompatible with 7.5.0, just to gain access to the network software selector.

2.Once it's set to classic networking, I'll delete Open Transport and it's components to leave it in Classic Networking permanently.

 

[MacTCP]

Classic Networking has been restored!

 

[Dominicus]

Yup, all versions before 7.5.2 don't recognize the network software selector..and unfortunately the only way to install open transport on these earlier versions is to install 1.1 first (good luck finding a copy..Apple doesn't have it anymore)..

I might tho if you really need it...

 

[MacTCP]

Actually, I have OT 1.1 on an ancient Earthlink disc. I installed it then uninstalled it, and classic networking worked again. There must have been some leftover OT bits from something. The OT read me said you shouldn't use OT with anything but OS 7.1.x, and 7.5.3 and higher. No 7.5.0 so I decided to not use it. Classic Networking should be fine though, once I receive my AAUI-RJ-45 dongle.

 

[LCGuy]

Just remember that MacTCP is a byatch to configure, and that it doesn't support DHCP!

 

[MacTCP]

No DHCP? I guess I won't be going online with this then. But I can still file share and that's what I really have to do.

 

[LCGuy]

I haven't used MacTCP in years, but i'm certain it only supports static IP addressing.

 

[Flash!]

Instead of uninstall/re-installing networking software, could you possibly delete all your networking Preferences to force it back to classic networking (or to no network at all, so you can set it how you want) ????

 

[~tl]

Actually, I have OT 1.1 on an ancient Earthlink disc...

If there isn't a copy on the Hotline server already, then you should upload it...

 

[MacTCP]

What's the address of it?

 

[MacTCP]

I uploaded it.