Mac Gty: Using a Bridge or Router on an AppleTalk Network (50147)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0
- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0a
- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 2.0b
- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks 3.0
This article was previously published under Q50147 SUMMARY
An AppleTalk bridge links two AppleTalk networks with the same ID. It
is commonly used to overcome the AppleTalk limitation of 32 nodes per
segment. With a bridge, the AppleTalk segment is split into two
segments (with the same ID), allowing each segment to hold 32 nodes.
NOTE: Depending on the type of connectors, cable, and topology you are
using, each AppleTalk segment can expand a signal up to a fixed cable
length.
An AppleTalk router links two AppleTalk networks with different IDs.
It is commonly used to connect different AppleTalk networks on a local
area network (LAN). For example, in a company X, the Sales department
has an AppleTalk network (with ID = 10) and the Inventory department
has another one (with ID = 20). An AppleTalk router can link these two
AppleTalk networks.
MORE INFORMATION
There are several brands of bridges and routers used with AppleTalk
networks; some can act as both a bridge and/or a router. If you want to
know about some of these devices, please contact your local Apple dealer.
Microsoft does not sell any bridges or routers for AppleTalk networks.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/9/1999 |
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| Keywords: | KB50147 |
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