Article ID: 50147
Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007
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- 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.
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