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Managing AppleTalk on a VINES Network

Chapter 1 - Overview of AppleTalk on VINES Networks

Introducing AppleTalk

AppleTalk Phase 1 and Phase 2

LocalTalk Networks

Ethernet Support

Token-Ring Support

Mixed Networks

AppleTalk Zones

AppleShare Support in a VINES Network

PAP-Compatible PostScript Printers in a VINES Network

Interaction Between VINES and AppleTalk

Table 1-1. ISO Layers and the AppleTalk Protocols

ISO Layers Corresponding AppleTalk Protocol
7 Application AppleTalk Filing
6 Presentation Protocol (AFP)PostScript
5 Session AppleTalk Session Protocol (ASP),
Zone Information Protocol (ZIP),
Printer Access Protocol (PAP),
AppleTalk Data Stream Protocol (ADSP)
4 Transport Routing Table Maintenance Protocol (RTMP),
AppleTalk Echo Protocol (AEP),
AppleTalk Transaction Protocol (ATP),
Name Binding Protocol (NBP)
3 Network Datagram Delivery Protocol (DDP),
AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol (AARP)
2 Data Link LocalTalk Link Access Protocol (LLAP),
EtherTalk Link Access Protocol (ELAP),
TokenTalk Link Access Protocol (TLAP)
1 Physical LocalTalk hardware protocols,
Ethernet hardware protocols,
Token-Ring hardware protocols

Table 1-2. AppleTalk Protocols Implemented on VINES Networks

ISO Layers AppleTalk Protocols VINES Protocols
7 Application
AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP), PostScript
Clients and Services (file, print, StreetTalk, and so on)
6 Presentation NetRPCTM (universal data type support)  
5 Session AppleTalk Session Protocol (ASP),
Zone Information Protocol (ZIP),
Printer Access Protocol (PAP), AppleTalk Data Stream Protocol (ADSP)
NetRPC (remote procedure call function)
4 Transport Routing Table Maintenance Protocol (RTMP),
AppleTalk Echo Protocol (AEP), AppleTalk Transaction Protocol (ATP), Name Binding Protocol (NBP)
VINES Interprocess Communication Protocol (IPC), VINES Sequenced Packet Protocol (SPP)
3 Network Datagram Delivery Protocol (DDP), AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol (AARP) VINES Internet Protocol (VIP), VINES Internet Control Protocol (IPC), VINES Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), VINES Routing Update Protocol (RTP)
2 Data Link LocalTalk Link Access Protocol (LLAP),
EtherTalk Link Access Protocol (ELAP),
TokenTalk Link Access Protocol (TLAP)
VINES Fragmentation Protocol, Drivers for block asynch, HDLC,
Token-Ring, Ethernet, and others.
1 Physical LocalTalk, Ethernet, Token-Ring Broadband, Baseband, Point-to-Point, Token-Ring, Ethernet, and others.

AppleTalk Information Sources

What to Do Next

Table 1-3. What to Do Next

Task Where to Go
Planning the Network


Choosing which phase to use in the network

Deciding on seed and non-seed ports

Assigning network numbers

Assigning zone names

Deciding on whether or not to use tunneling
"Planning the Network Topology" in Chapter 2, and
"Keeping Track of the Network" in Chapter 2

"Choosing the Type of Network" in Chapter 2

"AppleTalk Seed and Non-Seed Ports" in Chapter 2

"Assigning Network Numbers and Network Number Ranges" in Chapter 2

"Assigning Zones" in Chapter 2

"VINES Tunneling" in Chapter 2
Connecting the network

If you are converting from Phase 1 to Phase 2...

If you have a DaynaTALK card to install
"Connecting an AppleTalk Network to a VINES Network" in Chapter 2

"Converting a Network to Phase 2" in Chapter 2

Appendix B
Configuring the network For AppleTalk Phase 2, go to Chapter 3
For AppleTalk Phase 1, go to Appendix A
Operating the network Chapter 4
Troubleshooting the network Chapter 5

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