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From: gdrao@enuxha.eas.asu.edu ("GIRI"dhar RAO)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: Bridge/Router Beta Sites
Message-ID: <3700@enuxha.eas.asu.edu>
Date: 1 Jul 91 01:58:14 GMT
References: <1991Jun27.203103.25577@python.eng.microcom.com> <1991Jun27.220056.25934@python.eng.microcom.com>
Reply-To: gdrao@enuxha.eas.asu.edu.UUCP ("GIRI"dhar RAO )
Organization: Arizona State Univ, Tempe AZ
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In article <1991Jun27.220056.25934@python.eng.microcom.com> holley@eng.microcom.com (Bryan Holley) writes:
>We are in the process of looking for qualified beta sites for our Bridge/Router 
>products.  Particularly, I need to test in the following environments:
>
>	* Novell Netware IPX (routing)
			^^^^^^

	   Can someone tell me what does "IPX" stand for ?

>	* SNMP-based Network Management (HP Openview/SunNet Manager, etc.)
>	* Combination Ethernet /Token Ring IPX & Source Routed networks
>
>All nodes are to be tested in remote environments from 56K to T1/E1.  
							^^^^^^^^^^^^^
			What does this mean ? I have heard of T1, but what
is E1 ?

I am an amateur in this area and am interested to know about the various 
terms used in the network world. On what systems do the above environments
run ? Where can I get to know about manufacturers of Bridge/Router products 
and their specifications ?

Could some knowledgeble netter throw more light on this ?

>Interested parties should respond via email.
>
>
>
>Bryan Holley
>Director, Product Marketing

Thanks very much,

--Giri