Re: Shiva FastPath Help?

[David Wilson <mcs6502@gmail.com>]

On Aug 6, 8:19 pm, pitz <pitz.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> For more complex routing requirements, including MacIP support, I've
> tested the FastPath 5, GatorBox CS, GatorBox GX-R, Compatible Systems
> EtherRoute TCP/II, and Compatible Systems RISC Router 3000E.  My
> preferred device is the EtherRoute TCP/II because of it's small form
> factor.  I think the RISC Router 3000E has the fastest hardware from
> the bunch that I tested.

Very interesting. I will have to test my Webster MultiPort/LT gateway
with my IIgs and IIe+WS card. The MP/LT uses a 68331 @ 16.7MHz.

> There is one aspect of the FastPath 5 that makes me sometimes prefer
> it over the others.  It's the only one from my bunch that can serve IP
> and EtherTalk right from the same Ethernet AUI port (use an AUI-to-
> RJ45 transceiver that is available for cheap).  That is, it can
> perform MacIP routing with a single RJ45 cable running to the unit.

I do remember that the Webster box supports IPTalk, EtherTalk Phase 1
and EtherTalk Phase 2 on the ethernet port (which show up as logical
interfaces 4,5 & 6 respectively).

specifications at http://www.webstercomputer.com/products/MLTGuide12.html

> IIRC, the FastPath 5 can be programmed/configured either through its
> LocalTalk connection or through its AUI connection (using EtherTalk)
> -- I got my Mac set up to use AppleTalk over its Ethernet port instead
> of through its LocalTalk port and I can still reach the FastPath 5 to
> configure it.

The MP/LT can be configured from a Mac via LocalTalk or the serial
console or even by TFTP over ethernet.