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CHAPTER AppleTalk an ArcNet Networks
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Chapter Objectives Discuss two other types of LANs that are not in the mainstream of networking Provide a basic understanding of networking Apple computers Familiarize oneself with Apple networking terms Describe the functional features of ArcNet
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Chapter Modules An Overview of Apple Networks
Apple Network Implementations ArcNet
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An Overview of Apple Networks
MODULE An Overview of Apple Networks © N. Ganesan, All rights reserved.
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Module Objectives Define AppleTalk AppleTalk communication process
Terms used in Apple networking
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AppleTalk Defined Introduced by Apple for Macintosh connectivity
Built-in Networking NIC built-into Macintosh hardware Apple OS has built-in networking features Supports other computers as well
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AppleTalk Communication
Uses CSMA/CA Collision Avoidance is the main difference from CSMA/CD Basic operation A workstation chooses an address from a list Checks for availability If available, assigns and uses the address for communication
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Apple Network Terminology
AppleTalk LocalTalk AppleShare EtherTalk TokenTalk
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AppleTalk Refers to the Apple network architecture
Overall reference to Apple networking Variations in the implementation exist
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Apple Network Implementations
MODULE Apple Network Implementations © N. Ganesan, All rights reserved.
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Module Objectives Define LocalTalk
Present a network configured based on LocalTalk Define AppleShare and show an example of AppleShare implementation Explain EtherTalk and TokenTalk and discuss their respective implementation requirements
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LocalTalk Refers to the process of Apple Networking in terms of its components LocalTalk components Cables and cable extenders Connector modules NIC hardware is built-into Macintosh hardware
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A Sample LocalTalk Implementation
Computer Computer Connector Module 8-pin Plug 8-pin plug. Plugs into built-in socket. Printer
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AppleShare File server on the AppleTalk network
A print server is also available for functioning with the file server
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AppleShare Implementation
Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 Server Server Server
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EtherTalk Designed to facilitate AppleShare connectivity over Ethernet
IEEE compliance enforced Enables AppleShare protcols to be carried over Ethernet cabling
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EtherTalk Implementation Requirements
EtherTalk NB card EtherTalk (AppleTalk Phase 2 compatible) software Cables, Connectors etc. As applicable to Ethernet networks
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TokenTalk Designed to facilitate AppleShare connectivity over Token Ring IEEE 802.5compliance enforced Enables AppleShare protcols to be carried over Token Ring cabling
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TokenTalk Implementation Requirements
TokenTalk NB card TokenTalk (AppleTalk Phase 2 compatible) software Cables, Connectors etc. As applicable to Token Ring networks
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END OF MODULE
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© N. Ganesan, All rights reserved.
MODULE ArcNet © N. Ganesan, All rights reserved.
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Module Objectives Define ArcNet and indicate its topology
Discuss the access method and speed Show an ArcNet implementation structure and its functioning Discuss the implementation rules
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ArcNet Defined A simple and inexpensive network developed by Datapoint Corporation in 1977 Uses a token-passing access method over a star-bus topology
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Topology Logical Bus Physical Star
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Access Method and Speed
Baseband access Token rotation Combination of the Ethernet and Token Ring access mechanisms Loose compliance with IEEE 802.4 Speed 2.5 Mbps, 20 M bps (ArcNet Plus)
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ArcNet Implementation
Server Client Hub Client Client
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Token Rotation Server 2 Client 1 3 Hub Client 4 Client
Note: Token rotation can be in the order as well.
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Rules Pertaining to Cable Length
2000’ coaxial cable, star topology 1000’ coaxial cable, bus topology 800’ for twisted pair
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Other Implementation Rules
Maximum number of computers in a segment Depends on the cable Minimum length between computers Multiple segment network is not supported Segments cannot be linked with ease
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Cables Used Coaxial 93 Ohm Twisted-pair Optical fiber
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END OF MODULE END OF CHAPTER
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