Enabling or Disabling AppleTalk Service Discovery


You can use Directory Access to enable or disable the discovery of AppleTalk network services. AppleTalk is a legacy Mac OS protocol for network file and print services. Some computers use AppleTalk to share files, and some servers use AppleTalk for file service. In addition, some shared printers use AppleTalk.

  1. In Directory Access, click Services.
  2. If the lock icon is locked, click it and type the name and password of an administrator.
  3. Click the checkbox next to AppleTalk and click Apply.