FS: FastPath 5 tested with IIgs/Marinetti

["pitz" <wongpet1@msu.edu>]

First of all, apologies for the cross-posting, but this may help in some 
discussions regarding getting their IIgs connected to the internet.

FS: FastPath 5 with AUI-TP connector

Recently came across some hardware stuff that includes a FastPath 5.  I 
already have a FastPath 5 so I am selling this one.  The FastPath 5 is a 
network router and, more importantly, is also a MacIP server.  It connects 
to a LocalTalk network using the regular LocalTalk connectors in the same 
way that the IIgs does (using one of the two serial ports of the IIgs).  On 
the other "end" of the router, it connects to an Ethernet network with an 
AUI connector.  An AUI-to-TP cable/connector is included so you could simply 
attach the FastPath to your common home router (most wireless routers also 
have some extra direct TP connectors).  If your home router hands out IP 
addresses using DHCP, then the FastPath (as it is currently configured) is 
ready to plug in and work.

Being a MacIP server, the FastPath configuration also reserves a range of 
private IP addresses that it hands out to MacIP clients.  The older Macs can 
be configured to use the FastPath (or any MacIP server) to get an IP address 
and connect to the internet without needing an Ethernet card.

The Apple IIgs can also do the same using Marinetti and its MacIP link 
layer.  I tested this FastPath using the telnet application that comes with 
Marinetti and has been able to access my other machines.  You can download 
from the net some rudimentary web browsers that run on top of Marinetti.

Make an offer.  If there's no interest, then it's off to eBay.