TITLE
    Apple LocalTalk Bridge: Specifications
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		17367
3/15/95
4/10/00
TOPIC

    This article describes the specifications and order information for the Apple LocalTalk Bridge.

DISCUSSION

    Technical Specifications
    ========================

    Network types supported
    -----------------------
    Supports any AppleTalk network, including:
    * LocalTalk
    * Ethernet
    * Token Ring
    * Infrared

    Resulting bridged networks
    --------------------------
    * LocalTalk to Ethernet
    * LocalTalk to Token Ring
    * LocalTalk to Infrared

    Security options
    ----------------
    * Public mode
    - Allows all users on both sides of the network to see all devices

    * Private mode
    - Allows users on the LocalTalk side to connect to all services and printers
    - Allows the Macintosh functioning as the bridge to connect to all services and use all printers
    - Can prevent users on the Ethernet/Token Ring network from connecting to or printing on devices on the LocalTalk/Infrared side of the network

    Specifications
    --------------
    * Dynamic On/Off switch
    * Supports multiple LocalTalk devices (up to 32)
    * Control panel device

    Compatibility
    -------------
    * Apple Internet Router 3.0.1
    * Apple Remote Access 2.0 family of products
    * AppleShare Client for Windows
    * MacTCP

    System requirements
    -------------------
    * A Macintosh or Workgroup Server running Mac OS version 7.0 or later
    * At least 70K of RAM
    * An available LocalTalk port
    * A LocalTalk connector and cable
    * An Ethernet connection or Token Ring connection
    * Appropriate network cables


    Ordering Information
    ====================

    Apple LocalTalk Bridge
    Order No. M3246Z/A
    * Apple LocalTalk Bridge software and installer
    * Apple LocalTalk Bridge User's Guide

    Apple Ethernet 10T/5 Workgroup Hub
    Order No. M3351Z/A

    Apple Ethernet Twisted-Pair Transceiver
    Order No. M0437Z/B

    Apple Ethernet NB Twisted-Pair Card
    Order No. M1768Z/A

    Apple Ethernet LC Twisted-Pair Card
    Order No. M2460Z/A

    Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card
    Order No. M3065Z/A

    Apple Ethernet Thin Coax Transceiver
    Order No. M0329Z/B

    Apple Ethernet NB Thin Coax Connection
    Order No. M3345Z/A

    Apple Ethernet LC Thin Coax Connection
    Order No. M3346Z/A

    Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card
    Order No. M2708Z/A

    Apple LocalTalk Locking
    Connector - DIN8
    Order No. M2068LL/B

    Apple LocalTalk RJ-11
    Connector - DIN8
    Order No. M1657Z/A

    For more information about AppleTalk network design and management, see Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks by Apple Computer, Inc., published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.

    Part numbers mentioned in this article are accurate as of this writing. Before ordering, verify that they are still correct as they are subject to change.

    For more information on Apple LocalTalk Bridge visit the following articles:
    The Tech Info Library Article 17366: " Apple LocalTalk Bridge: Description "
    The Tech Info Library Article 20679: " Loc alTalk and LaserWriter Bridge 2.1: Read Me "

Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: Bridges-Routers-Gateways
Sub Category: Apple LocalTalk Bridge

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