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From: farallon@well.UUCP (Farallon Computing)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.appletalk
Subject: Re: How to monitor AppleTalk networks
Message-ID: <6140@well.UUCP>
Date: 1 Jun 88 17:23:42 GMT
Article-I.D.: well.6140
References: <32990@linus.UUCP> <1666*kenw@noah.arc.cdn> <599@drexel.UUCP>
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In article <599@drexel.UUCP> jeff@drexel.UUCP (Jeff White) writes:
>   Can you mix Phonenet and Appletalk wiring on the same cable?  I was under
>the impression that phonenet cable only worked with phonenet transceivers,
>and the same for Apple cabling and transceivers.  Please enlighten me.
>
The official word is:
a) Don't mix PhoneNET and LocalTalk if you can possibly avoid it.
b) If you can't avoid it, do it only once per net.
If you are going to convert from LocalTalk to PhoneNET, it is probably
because you have outgrown the limitations of LocalTalk.  My personal
recommendation is to just do an entire replacement.  I'm not saying
this to you in an effort to sell more widgets, but the motto "Never mix,
never worry" applies.  A previous writer mentioned that he wanted to "tack
on" PhoneNET sections to existing LocalTalk connectors.  A better situation
would be to drop back a couple of yards and redesign the whole network.
Figure out which topology(ies) are best for you and then implement that.  We
offer Tech support during business hours (West coast time).
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