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Re: Ethernet for the IIgs...



madsci@tribeca.ios.com (Eric Dietrich) wrote:

>At work we use EtherWave adapters on the macs.  Most connect to the
>AAUI port, or to an Ethertalk card. 

>According to the manuals, the adapter will work on any mac that dosen't
>have, or can't have a card installed.  Supposedly ideal for powerbooks
>and classic macs.

>The operative idea is that it connects via the SERIAL port.  Just like
>Phonenet/Localtalk.  

Assuming this will work it seems that one important thing is being
overlooked...  What about software?  I'm sure there is a special
protocol used to talk to this device.  Is it documented?