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From: sproule@purt1.Princeton.EDU (William J. Sproule )
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.appletalk
Subject: Wide Area AppleTalk Networking
Keywords: waan, wan, wide
Message-ID: <1990Aug22.165758@purt1.Princeton.EDU>
Date: 22 Aug 90 20:57:58 GMT
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Reply-To: sproule@Princeton.EDU (William J. Sproule )
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Hello Folks,

I am involved in an experiment know as WAAN (wide area
appletalk network, of course :-) .)  We have been using
KIP and GatorBox tunneling between Penn State, Rochester,
Princeton, NyserNet, Rutgers.  With the different options
becoming available, and with an IPTalk standard being created,
there seems to be some confusion on the best ways to
implement wide area appletalk networks. 

I would like to write up a 'How To' guide, including KIP and GatorBox
connections, problems I (an others in waan) have come across, trouble
shooting techniques, coordination of network numbers, etc... I think
it would be very useful to the macintosh network community.
I know there are other ways to connect, and there are several
WAAN's across the globe.  It would be nice to take this knowledge,
and make a useful document for the beginner (or the advanced
network admin who is having 'one of those days.')  

Any war stories, opinions, suggestions, help, etc... would
be appreciated.  Info from those using devices other then
KIP, GatorBoxes, Ciscos, would be very useful.  A note of support
saying this a good thing to do would help, also.

Thanks,

-b

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