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scheme. Ethernet employs a “star” wiring scheme.
Q: How is a “star” topology different from a “bus” topology?
A: A “Star” topology requires that all cable runs terminate at a cen-
tral point such as a hub, bridge or router. 10BaseT Ethernet is the
most common Ethernet used with AppleTalk. A “bus” or “daisy
chain” topology (such as a LocalTalk network uses) connects sev-
eral devices in a row. It requires termination at the beginning and
end of the “bus” for proper communication to occur.
Q: Does AsantéTalk support LocalTalk connection devices that util-
ize a “star” topology?
A: No. While some makers of LocalTalk connection devices utilize a
“star” topology configuration, the AsantéTalk complies with the Lo-
calTalk “bus” topology specification.
Q: Does it matter where the AsantéTalk resides in the LocalTalk
network topology?
A: Yes. The AsantéTalk should ALWAYS be at the beginning of the
LocalTalk network topology, and should be properly terminated.
Q: What port do I plug the LocalTalk connector into on my LocalTalk
Macintosh?
A: If your Macintosh has a Network Control Panel, you should select
LocalTalk Built-in and plug your LocalTalk adapter connector into
the Printer port. If your Macintosh is running Open Transport and
has an AppleTalk Control Panel, you can select either the Printer or
Modem port. Connect the LocalTalk adapter into the port that will be
used for communication. (Note – This will NOT work with the iMac –
it does not have a Local-talk printer port!)
Q: How many LocalTalk devices can I attach to the AsantéTalk?
A: The AsantéTalk will support up to 8 additional Local-talk devices.
Ethernet Questions
Q: What do the LEDs (lights) on my AsantéTalk mean?
A: The four LEDs on the AsantéTalk help you with diagnostics. The
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