Can I connect to an AppleTalk network from a Windows NT server? Can I use a LocalTalk cabling system? Are there any sources that document how to connect to a Macintosh network from a Windows NT server?
DISCUSSION
With the installation of a Daystar Digita LocalTalk PC card, you can access WindowsNT Server volumes using LocalTalk. This option is available under the "Services for Macintosh" portion of the Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1 or Windows NT Server 3.5 products.
With a LocalTalk PC card and ethernet card installed, the Windows NT Server product can also serve as a router between ethernet and localtalk.
For Windows NT support over Ethernet, install the Macintosh services from within Windows NT. The Windows NT documentation explains how to install the Macintosh services portion of Windows NT. If you find that the documentation does not give you the information you need, Windows NT Unleashed published by SAMS Publishing is available.
Article Change History:
16 Nov 1994 - Added additional information on using LocalTalk.