Dock TCP & NCX

I have had some inquires about docking a MessagePad/eMate via ethernet or Wifi. This blog will explain how I setup my Newtons with Dock TCP and sync via Ethernet to Newton Connection (NCX) on my Mac.


Step 1) Download NIE 2.0 Here and install the files in the order that they are numbered:



This is very important because certain files need to load prior to others. Packages numbered 4 and 5 may be installed on a storage card, the rest MUST be installed internally. Please note that I have only included ethernet drivers for Farallon cards (which are required for 3Com cards) and the 3Com EtherLink lll (3C589C) card. If you are using another Ethernet card please find the appropriate driver at U.N.N.A. Once you have the right driver you can substitute the packages numbered 6 and 7 with your Ethernet Card's driver.


Step 2) Let's setup your Internet Connection(s). Under the Setup menu tap on the Internet Setup pkg. You should see a screen like this:



Tap on New and select Generic Setup. Next select Ethernet as the connection that you are using and tap continue:



Under the setup name I like to name my connection Ethernet or WiFi depending the connection I am setting up:



Now you will need to pick the appropriate driver for the card you are using:



In these two examples I have a 3Com card selected on the left and my Lucent WiFi on the right. The next option, Domain Name, you will leave blank and tap done:



Your setup connection should look like this:



It is optional but I like to add a disconnect delay on my setup(s):



Once you have all your internet setups completed they will appear in the Internet Setup pkg as selectable setups:




Step 3) Install Dock TCP to your internal memory. You can Download It Here. It is also included with Simon Bell's Newton Connection. Once you have installed it tap on your Dock pkg. You should see TCP/IP as an option in the dock connection popup menu:



Select it and tap on the Pref button that is left of the Connect button. Now lets setup Dock TCP's preferences:



In this window you will enter the IP address of your computer. My Mac's IP address is 192.168.0.78. I would also recommend that you select the internet connection that you created in the link popup menu. By selecting your connection you will not have to select it manually every time you connect. Now tap on the [X] to close the preference window, launch NCX on your Mac, and tap connect. If your Newton/eMate is connected properly to your router you will see a progress window of the connection:



Once everything is connected NCX will show your device as if you were connected via serial.