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In article <303@lloyd.camex.uucp>, kent@lloyd.camex.uucp (Kent Borg) writes:
> In article <Added.AXox94y00Ui34RaU8M@andrew.cmu.edu> PJORGENS@COLGATEU.BITNET writes:
> >Heinz Naef writes:
> >
> >>After studying the AppleTalk brochure, it seems that even though there may
> >>be up to 32 devices attached to one network, BUT the total cable length
> >>shouldn't exceed 300 Meters (1000 feet). If you imagine a star-shaped
> >>wiring scheme in a large building, this diameter may be easily exhausted
> >>with 3 stations - even if they are in neighboring rooms!
> ...
> >You should look into Farallon's PhoneNet StarController.  It is designed
> >to allow localTalk networks to run in a star configuration with longer cable
> >runs than Apple recommends.  It also comes with diagnostic SW to allow one
> >manager to control the network, isolate noisy nodes, etc. from any of the
> >attached Macs.
> 
> I have never used Faralon's star controller, but I am pretty sure that
> each `arm' of the star can have many Macintoshs AppleTalked onto it.
> Just do the regular daisy-chain routine.  You are not forced to use a
> pure star wiring scheme, it can be a hybrid design.

In addition, if adaptor cables are purchased (also available from 
Farallon) to convert the mini-Din 3 from a Apple node transformer
to the RJ-11 plug used to connect to the RJ faceplate, and if the
first node on the daisy chain is a "honest-to-goodness" Farallon
box, you can continue to use the Apple boxes down the line. Also
note that the length of each daisy-chain off the star controller
is dependant on the wire gauge used for the twisted pair and the
data transfer rate (FalshTalk, DynaTalk, etc. shorter).

> Kent Borg


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