Loca!Talk Cabling System ® •

Overview

The LocalTalk'" Cabling System is a such as the Apple® LaserWriter® You can also connect IBM PCs reliable, user-configurablecabling cost-effectively. and other MS-DOS-compatible option forlinking computers and Unlike traditional networking systems to LocalTalk, using the peripheral devices in an AppleTalk® systems, LocalTalk requires no com­ AppleTalk PC Card. Network System. When used with plicated installation procedures. Be­ The LocalTalk Cabling System the AppleShare'" fileserver, it gives cause LocalTalk capabilityis already features cables and connectors you efficientaccess to information built into every ® and with locking mechanisms that pre­ fromother users' computers, and Apple IIGS® computer, and the vent accidental disconnections. allows you to share peripherals LaserWriter printer, you can set up a LocalTalk Cabling System in minutes. Features Bene.fits

.... Easy-to-use modular design .... Snaps together in minutes.

.... Locking connectors .... Prevent cables frombecoming accidentally disconnected from connector drop boxes.

.... No complicated configurationrules .... Lets you set up a network, add or remove users, and make other changes quickly and easily.

.... Capacity of 32 nodes per network .... Allows an entire workgrou p to exchange information, access multiuser applications, and share peripherals.

.... Multiple networks can be linked .... Allows workgroups to be extended.

.... Low per-station cost .... Provides an economical networking solution.

.... Based on AppleTalk Network .... Wo rks with a variety of computers, System standard including the Macintosh family, the Apple IIGS, and MS-DOS computers such as the IBM PC.* .... Encourages development of a wide range of Apple and third-party products that adhere to this standard .

.... Cost-effective printer sharing .... Lets dozens of users share an Apple LaserWriter, ImageWriter® II, or ImageWriter LQ printer.* .... Wo rks with the Apple LaserShare'" print spooler to give you even greater printing efficiency.

.... Powerful information access .... With the AppleShare fileserver, gives simultaneous access to applications and data files. .... Wo rks with other usefuldata commu­ nications products such as disk servers and electronic mail programs.

..,. Expandability and versatility .... Lets you add additional products to create bridges between AppleTalk net­ works or gateways to other networking environments (such as SNA or ).

• MS-DOS computers as well as ImageWriter II and ImageWriter LQ printers require appropriate interface cards. System Requirements To use the LocalTalk Cabling • At least one Apple Macintosh • At least two Macintosh or System, you'll need one of the or Apple IIGS , Apple IIGS personal computers,

followingsystems: · or an MS-DOS computer with or MS-DOS computers with AppleTalk PC Card, plus a shared AppleTalk PC Cards system resource (such as an Apple LaserWriter printer)

Technical Specifications Topology Signalencoding Architecture • Serial • FMO (biphase space) • Open Wiring Frame format Connection • Shielded • SDLC (Synchronous Data • Passive drops • Twisted-pair Link Control) Access method Signaling standard Maximum number·of • Carrier-sense multiple-access • EIAstandard RS-422, connections per network with collision avoidance balanced voltage segment (CSMNCA) • 32 Signaling speed • 230.4 kilobits/second Node identification • Self-configuring; no user action required LocalTalk Cabling· System

Ordering Information LocalTalk Locking For use with the , With your order, you'll receive: Connector Kit-DIN-8 Macintosh SE, Macintosh II, ..,. 1 LocalTalk connector with Order No. M2068 Apple IIGS, and some network mini-circular 8-pin plug peripherals 2 meters of LocalTalk cable ""ill'- 1 cable-extender plug ..,. Installation and operating manual Limited warranty statement II!>- LocalTalk Locking For use with the , With your order, you'll receive: Connector Kit-DB-9 , Macintosh 512K 1 LocalTalk connector with Order No. M2065 Enhanced, and some network DB-9II>- plug peripherals 2 meters of LocalTalk cable !)>- 1 cable-extender plug ..,.II> Installation and operating manual Limited warranty statement � LocalTalk Locking With your order, you'll receive: Cable Kit-10 Meter 10 meters of LocalTalk cable Order No. M2066 II>- 1 cable-extender plug li'I>- Limited warranty statement 11> LocalTalk Locking With your order, you'll receive: Cable Kit-25 Meter 25 meters of LocalTalk cable Order No. M2069 ..,.r>- 1 cable-extender plug ..,. Limited warranty statement

LocalTalk Custom With your order, you'll receive: Wiring Kit 100 meters of Loca!Talk Order No. M2070 cable!lo- 20 preassembled plugs ...11>- 20 cable-splicing mechanisms ..,. 4 cable-extender plugs Installation instructions 11> Limited warranty statement 111> ImageWriter 11/LQ To connect an ImageWri ter II or With your order, you'll receive: AppleTalk Option ImageWr iter LQ printer to a ImageWriter II/LQ Order No. A9B0313 LocalTalk network AppleTalkIi>- Option Card .. 1 disk (printer drivers) User's guide 111> Limited warranty statement Di>

AppleTalk PC Card To connect an IBM PC or other With your order, you'll receive: Order No. M2050 MS-DOS computer to a LocalTalk AppleTalk PC Card network � 2 disks (1 startup, 1t> program) ..,. Installation and operating manual Limited warranty statement ti> Apple Computer, Inc. 20525 Mariani Avenue ©1987 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple UGS, AppleTalk, ImageWriter, LaserWriter, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleShare, LaserShare, and LocalTalk are trade­ Cupertino, CA 95014 marks of Apple Computer, Inc. Ethernetis a registered trademark of Corporation. IBM is a registered trade­ (408) 996-1010 mark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of MicrosoftCorporation. October 1987. Product specificationsare subject to change without notice. TLX: 171-576 M3004