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From: haas@wasatch.utah.edu (Walt Haas)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Starlan/Ethernet compatibility
Message-ID: <2009@wasatch.utah.edu>
Date: 9 Jun 89 17:35:51 GMT
Organization: University of Utah CS Dept
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We're in the market for Ethernet over twisted pair products.  The
guys from AT&T want to sell us Starlan-10 (surprise!) but I have a few
questions about compatibility with Ethernet in general and 10BASET in
particular:

1) Are there any compatibility issues that arise if I use existing
   Ethernet interfaces through AT&T's AUI adapters into Starlan hubs?

2) How big are the differences between Starlan and the forthcoming 10BASET,
   ie. if I buy a Starlan now, how well will it interoperate with the
   Brand X 10BASET products I buy next year?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Walt Haas    haas@cs.utah.edu    utah-cs!haas