Path: utzoo!dciem!nrcaer!scs!spl1!laidbak!att!pacbell!well!farallon 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> Reply-To: farallon@well.UUCP (Farallon Computing) Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, Sausalito, CA Lines: 22 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). -- Kurt VanderSluis Voice: (415) 849-2331 Farallon Computing Email: farallon@well.UUCP 2150 Kitteridge AppleLink: D0162 Berkeley CA 94704 FAX: (415) 841-5770