This is either due to the way you have your System configured, extra extensions, a RAM disk, applications running in the background, etc. You plug the converter into the 7100, and then plug one end of the crossover cable into that converter, and the other into the jack on the side of your iMac. As far as whether or not your software will work on Mac OS 9, well, that's a good question. Also I cannot download a few types of files, mainly Javascript things. Now, I'm able to access the web because of the HTTP proxy settings I was given.
Servers are a type of proxy server, but they handle many different kinds of requests.
So this is probably your best bet. If they can't or won't give you access to this, then you're out of luck, I'm afraid. That's all for this week, folks. P.S. Have a Nice Day. Inc. He has worked in the computer industry as a consultant, trainer, network engineer, webmaster, and a programmer for most of the last 10 years.