RE: Mac II as bridge to Ethernet

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From: Mike
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1989 19:02

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>> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 89 15:42 EDT From:
>> PJORGENS%COLGATEU.BITNET@vma.cc.cmu.EDU Subject: Mac II as bridge to
>> EtherNEt To: INFO-APPLETALK@andrew.cmu.EDU Message-Id:
>> <Added.UXowJYy00Ui3MPD08Y@andrew.cmu.edu>
 
>> Sorry if this question has been asked repeatedly, or is too
>> obvious, but: Can a Mac II with an EtherNet card such as EtherPort II
>> or EtherTalk etc. serve as a bridge for the rest of a local-talk
>> network, or must I use a FastPath or similar box?
 
I seem to recall a recent advertisement by InfoSphere (of MacServe fame) as to 
a brand new product that would do what you want.  Don't know any details.
It will act as a bridge between two LocalTalk nets or LocalTalk/EtherTalk 
nets.  


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