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From: billkatt@mondo.engin.umich.edu (billkatt)
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Subject: Re: Ethergate, Fastpath, Gatorbox - the same choice ?
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Date: 5 Dec 89 18:32:42 GMT
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In article <14850@cc.usu.edu> UF749@cc.usu.edu writes:
>Has anyone used EtherGate from Shiva. ?

Yes, we have one here right now, and we couldn't be happier.  They won't
replace a FastPath, though.  They currently don't do IPTalk (which is what
unix machines speak)  I would say right now to anyone who wants a LocalTalk
to EtherTalk gateway, use an Apple Router, if that isn't feasible, use an
EtherGate.

If you want to speak AppleTalk to Unix machines or use IP on localtalk
machines, you are going to need a FastPath or Gator Box somewhere along the
line.  What you need to decide is how many you need.  I can suggest a few
guidelines on those ratios, too.  It is a good idea to use one FastPath per
two heavily used unix hosts or 10-15 lightly used unix hosts.  I can't even
guess with gatox boxes, because I don't have enough experience with them.
You also cannot have more than 60 LocalTalk macs speaking IP simultaneously
though one FastPath.  I have used up to 45, and it seems reasonable,
probably due to the fact that LocalTalk is slow.
-Steve