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From: tidedu@mars.lerc.nasa.gov (William T. Dedula)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Implementing LAN using RS-232 Serial Ports
Message-ID: <1990Oct15.030111.28548@eagle.lerc.nasa.gov>
Date: 15 Oct 90 03:01:11 GMT
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Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
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Hello All;
I am currently evaluating low cost, easily implemented methods 
of connecting 6 or 7 IBM PC-XT/AT's in a Local Area Network. 
I am about to begin to develop educational/simulation software 
which will operate independently on each PC but will have the 
capability of communicating with the other PC's in the network.

I have heard that it is possible to utilize RS-232 serial ports
on each computer to implement the network. If anyone has heard
of (Or done) this, I'd be interested in knowing the BEST, and 
MOST EFFICIENT way this can be done. I would particularly be 
interested in how the serial ports could be connected together
but will certaintly welcome any other information you may have 
about this method. Thank you very much !!!

Tim Dedula

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