Connecting to Ethernet

[tlang@freeway.apana.org.au (Tony Langdon)]

It's 25 Nov 96  19:46:08,
We'll return to jfriess@wctc.net and All's
discussion of Connecting to Ethernet

 jf> With our Apple II Email network, we're planning on using CAT-5 to each
 jf> of the classrooms.  There it will be used for: 1) LocalTalk, 2)
 jf> Ethernet, or 3) serial.  At the wiring closet the feeds will connect
 jf> to the Linux server through 1) a LocalTalk card (Macs), 2) an Ethernet
 jf> hub (PCs and some Macs on Ethernet) or, 3) a 16-port patch panel
 jf> (Apples on serial connection).  Based on the confusion you expressed
 jf> above, I will make sure we figure out a way to clearly identify these
 jf> cables at the workstaion site--to quickly and easily know whether the
 jf> use is Ethernet, Localtalk, or serial.

This sort of use seems a good, flexible arrangement.  However, as long
as you have a good tech  who knows the hub, and have good quality tags
on the cables, I would think you'll have no problems at all with this
sort of setup. :-)

... Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.
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