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From: korn@eris.berkeley.edu (Peter "Arrgh" Korn)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.appletalk
Subject: Remote Appletalk over modems query
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Date: 10 Nov 88 09:15:04 GMT
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I'm working with some folks that are looking at connecting anywhere from
two to a dozen macs together onto one network that are all (or most)
located at home.  These macs would be connected to a central AppleShare
server that contained a multi-user database that would be used for
database searches throughout the day.

I'm looking for info on which is the best modem to use for remote
network access (specifically running AFP protocalls), and which brand
and model of 'netserial-like' box to use with these modems.  My
current thoughts involve the Solana R-Server (and their new S-Server),
and the Shiva NetSerial.  Possible modems include the Telebit Trailblazer Plus,
the Hayes 9600, the USR 9600, and someone's full-duplex 9600.

Specific questions:  

    how well does AFP packetize -> is the Telebit a win?
    does the line turnaround times of half-duplex modems loose with AFP?
    is there any performance difference between Solana & Shiva products?


If anyone has some transfer-time data for files transfered over AppleShare
using any sort of remote access, I'd love to have it.


Peter
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Peter "Arrgh" Korn
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