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kustner@emjay.com wrote on 06.08.96
about "Should new server be 802.2 or Ethernet II?":

> We are currently running 802.3 on a NetWare 3.12 server.  We are
> getting a new server and are thinking of changing frame types.  Would
> you use 802.2 or Ethernet II on the new server?  Assuming that we want
> the current server to have the same frame type, are there negative
> ramifications of changing its frame type (besides changing NET.CFG
> everywhere)?
>
>
> I'm confused on another issue.  I have seen a number of people say
> that frame type 802.2 is required for Packet Burst.  Others say that's
> an absolute fable.  We currently use NETX and we need VLM's to use
> packet burst.  But does 802.3 support packet burst?  Does Ethernet II?

Packet burst is always supported, frame signaturing not always (802.3
is the exception).

You should choose Ethernet_II. It's the frame type TCP/IP uses, so there
is no need to use two different types.

... unless you have stupid boot roms or printer servers that require
802.3 or 802.2. Watch out for them!



Frank-Christian Kruegel

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