What is Apple IP over FireWire PR?

Use TCP/IP over FireWire.

In depth

A closer look at Apple IP over FireWire PR

Apple IP over FireWire adds support for using the Internet Protocol - commonly known as TCP/IP - over FireWire. With this software installed, Macintosh computers and other devices can use existing IP protocols and services over FireWire, including AFP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, etc. In all cases, Rendezvous can be used if desired for configuration, name resolution, and discovery.

The preview release adds a new Kernel Extension that hooks into the existing network services architecture. Using the existing Network Preferences Pane, users can add FireWire as their IP network node to connect and communicate between two machines.

Verdict

Should you download Apple IP over FireWire PR?

Apple IP over FireWire PR runs on Mac OS X 10.2 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 744 KB. We’ve catalogued it under Network.

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