Netopia 435 Reference Manual page 114

Chapter 6
AppleTalk Setup
AppleTalk setup
This chapter discusses the concept of AppleTalk routing and how to
configure AppleTalk Setup for the Netopia ISDN Routers with
AppleTalk capability. AppleTalk is available on the Netopia ISDN
Router's 400 series which includes both the Small Office and
Corporate models. This chapter will discuss both versions. Skip this
chapter if this information does not apply to your particular Netopia
model.
AppleTalk Networks
A network is a communication system that connects computers
together to share information using network services, such as
electronic mail, print spoolers, and file servers. Information is
transferred over a cabling system using a common set of protocols.
You can think of the cabling system as an organization of cities,
streets, and buildings and the protocols as the method of sending
letters or packages, as illustrated on the following pages. A cable is
the physical medium (for example, twisted pair or coaxial) over
which information travels from one device to another.
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