Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!husc6!ukma!tut.cis.ohio-state.edu!rutgers!aramis.rutgers.edu!porthos.rutgers.edu!hobson From: hobson@porthos.rutgers.edu (Kevin Hobson) Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac Subject: Re: SLIP, telnet and ftp on Mac Message-ID:Date: 4 Jul 88 09:17:53 GMT References: <780@uhnix1.uh.edu> Organization: CCIS Telecommunications Lines: 40 After reading an acticle in MacWorld (June 1988) about remote networks, I decided to try some options for dialup access to appletalk->kinetics_fastpack->campus network. The article tested 3 "bridges" for appletalk: Hayes Interbridge, Solana Electronics R-Server, and Shiva NetModem. I happen to have two Hayes Interbridge and two 2400 baud Hayes-compatible modems for testing (playing) purposes. Following the instructions for setting up both the interbridge and the modem, I was able to connected to our campus network using a phone line. Since, we are using NCSA Telnet (using Columbia KIP/CAP software) for access to our network for the Mac, I decide to see the what the performance it would have compared to using terminal emulator. Accept for 1 second delay, once in while, I couldn't tell the difference. So I had multiple windows to multiple hosts, vt100/tek4014 emulation, ftp access, and access to campus appletalk-ethernet network. This means I can print to laserwriters, imagewriters or access appleshare volumes (including UNIX/VMS machines). Boy I love networking :-). Now for the bad news. This setup required an interbridge ($799 each), modem (~$200 each) and localtalk cabling for the mac and interbridges on both sides of this remote network. Next, DO NOT plan to run applications across this set-up unless you have 9600 baud modems and are willing to wait (2.4Kbits/sec is not equal to 230Kbits/sec). I ran NCSA Telnet off a floppy disk on the remote mac. I plan to test the Solana Electronics R-server, also, since it is cheaper ($549) and only one is required. If the R-server works, it a cheaper solution. I like the interbridge because it has the capability to have two dialups (remote bridges) and connect (bridge) two localtalk network, simultaneously. Great for dormitories/offices not yet networked to the campus ethernet. I know buying a Kinetics Fastpack, maybe some modems (null modem?), maybe bridge device, and cables is extreme. But I eventually want to be able to work from home in the same environment as the office give student/faculty/staff the same privileges. Hope this helps. -- Kevin Hobson - Telecommunications Analyst IV ARPANET: hobson@rutgers.edu Rutgers, The State University UUCP: {backbone}!rutgers!hobson P.O. Box 879, CCIS, Hill Center, Busch Campus BITNET: hobson@cancer.BITNET Piscataway, N.J. 08855-0879 PHONE: (201) 932-2351