Re: Networking?

[John L <jlogo@zipworld.com.au>]

On Sun, 15 Apr 2001 16:43:56 +1000, "Adam Loiacono"
<aloiacono@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>What options are available for networking Apple IIs?

A serial cable link is possible on a //e (with a Super Serial Card) or
a LocalTalk connection via a Workstation card.

If you have a IIgs there is also the LANceGS networking card.
Unfortunately, it dosen't have very extensive protocol support at this
time (ie. No ethertalk or SMB).

> I remember that Apple at one stage made an "Apple II Workstation Card" but expect these to be rare
>and highly prized (i.e. expensive) finds.

Maybe.  Look on the Auction sites.

> Were there any other options? Did
>any II have the capability built in? (Ala Macintosh LocalTalk?)

There were some proprietary networking cards for the Apple // line
(Digitek) but I have no further information on them.

The Apple IIgs has LocalTalk capability on both of its mini DIN-8
serial ports  




John