Re: Networking?

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

On Sun, 15 Apr 2001 08:54:17 -0400, Rick <nomail@nomail.com> wrote:

>John L wrote:
>> 
>> 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


>Can a IIgs use a localtalk/ethernet bridge?


The IIgs can be interfaced to a Mac file server (running Apple's
LocalTalk bridge) via a LocalTalk connection.  The bridge on the Mac
file server allows the Ethernet network to be routed directly to the
serial port which can then be used as a LocalTalk connection to a IIgs
client.  The IIgs, running Appleshare can then directly access files
and hard drive resources on the Mac.

I have the above configuration running on a Quadra 650 and a 5.125MB
IIgs.  It works quite well but required some setting up.




John