Article: Q50147
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For Appletalk Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0,2.0a,2.0b,3.0
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Last Modified: 09-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0b, 3.0
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SUMMARY
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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
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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.
Additional query words: 2.00 2.00a 2.00b 3.00
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Technology : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailATN300 kbMailATN200 kbMailATN200a kbMailATN200b
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.0a,2.0b,3.0
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