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From: norm@tc.fluke.COM (Norm Seethoff)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Ethernet terminal servers
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Date: 12 Jan 89 18:38:50 GMT
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Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
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We are in the process of configuring a system for a new application which 
causes to be interested in Ethernet terminal servers.  Would any of you
care to suggest your favorite terminal servers?

    Do any of them directly support RS-422, or are they all still
    RS-232 or 423?

    What is their model of the world?  Do they only support terminal
    initiated (terminal to host) connections, or do they allow host
    initiated (Ethernet) connection to terminal?

    How are they with modem control?  Can they do a reasonable job of
    supporting dialup modems?  Do any of them support enough modem control
    flexibility to utilize hardware flow control with a Telebit TB+?

    What kind of reliability have you experienced?  What service options
    were available to you if repair was ever needed?

Thanks for the help.  I'll post a summary of the responses.

Norm Seethoff       John Fluke Mfg. Co, Inc.               (206) 356-5054
norm@tc.fluke.COM   {uw-beaver,microsoft,sun}!fluke!norm