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What is LocalTalk Protocol?
LocalTalk was Apple’s early 1980s implementation of a physical networking interface for Apple II and Macintosh computers. LocalTalk used a system of shielded twisted-pair cables plugged into self-terminating transceivers. The maximum data rate was 230 Kbps.
What is AppleTalk used for?
AppleTalk is a discontinued proprietary suite of networking protocols developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh computers. AppleTalk includes a number of features that allow local area networks to be connected with no prior setup or the need for a centralized router or server of any sort.
Is AppleTalk a network protocol?
AppleTalk is a set of proprietary networking protocols developed by Apple for their computer systems. AppleTalk was included in the original Macintosh released in 1984.
What is AppleTalk routing?
AppleTalk is a local-area network (LAN) system that was designed and developed by Apple Computer, Inc. It can run over Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Data Distributed Interface (FDDI) networks and over Apple’s proprietary twisted-pair media access system (LocalTalk).
What is token in Token Ring topology?
A token-ring network is a local area network (LAN) topology that sends data in one direction throughout a specified number of locations by using a token. The token is the symbol of authority for control of the transmission line.
How collision is avoided in Token Ring?
Token Ring eliminates collision by the use of a single-use token and early token release to alleviate the down time. Ethernet alleviates collision by carrier sense multiple access and by the use of an intelligent switch; primitive Ethernet devices like hubs can precipitate collisions due to repeating traffic blindly.
What is IPX in networking?
IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange) is a networking protocol from Novell that interconnects networks that use Novell’s NetWare clients and servers. IPX is a datagram or packet protocol.
What is IPX SPX in networking?
IPX is a network layer protocol (layer 3 of the OSI Model), while SPX is a transport layer protocol (layer 4 of the OSI Model). The SPX layer sits on top of the IPX layer and provides connection-oriented services between two nodes on the network. SPX is used primarily by client–server applications.
What is ATP protocol?
Abstract: In this paper we present the design of the autonomous transport protocol (ATP). The basic service provided by the ATP is to maintain a reliable transport connection between two endpoints, identified by content identifiers, independent of their physical locations.
What is the difference between token bus and token ring?
Difference between the Token Bus and the Token Ring: In the token bus network, the token is passed along a virtual ring. While in the token ring network the token is passed over a physical ring. 2. The token bus network is simply designed for large factories.
What is the difference between Ethernet and token ring?
The token ring contains the routing information. Ethernet does not contain the routing information. Token rings are quite slow in terms of speed of data transmission, which is probably 16M bit/ sec. Ethernet is many times faster in terms of speed of data transmission, which is probably 100M bit/ sec.
Is IP and IPX the same protocol?
IPX and IP protocol have similar functions and this defines how data is sent and received between devices. The transport layer protocol or SPX protocol is used to establish and maintain a connection between devices. Together, they can be used to transfer data and create a network connection between systems.
Are IP and IPX the same thing?
The difference is that the boundary between network and node part of address in IP is variable, while in IPX it is fixed. As the node address is usually identical to the MAC address of the network adapter, the Address Resolution Protocol is not needed in IPX.
Are IP and IPX the same protocol?
Is IPX protocol still used?
IPX and SPX are networking protocols used initially on networks using the (since discontinued) Novell NetWare operating systems, and also became widely used on networks deploying Microsoft Windows LANS, as they replaced NetWare LANS, but is no longer widely used.
Does anyone still use token ring?
Once the center of a great technical debate in the 80’s and 90’s, the Token Ring vs. Ethernet wars are long settled. But it’s kind of surprising that Token Ring is still taught. The text for the class calls Token Ring the “second most popular technology” for connecting local area networks.