[comp.dcom.lans] need Artisoft LANtastic AE-2 ethernet user experiences

dae@loft386.uucp (Dan Enger) (08/02/90)

I'm looking for information from users of Artisoft's LANtastic network
product.  Specifically, information on the AE-2 ethernet adapters that
they sell.  The AE-2 ethernet adapters are supposedly compatible
(interchangeable?) with the Novell NE-2000 ethernet boards.  Any
experiences here?

Has anyone made use of the AE-2 ethernet board under UNIX?  Is anyone
in-progess on a packet driver? Or maybe the NE-2000 driver is sufficient?

I haven't actually bought their stuff yet, but I'm itching to order
something within a week or so.  Artisoft also sells an adapter-independent
version (AI) and a driver for WD8003 ethernet boards.  Is this a good deal?
Is the WD8003 a 'better' choice than the AE-2 for compatability, etc?

Any experiences, ideas, caveats, etc. are greatly appreciated.  I don't
want to have to make a $1000. mistake.

Thanks!
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Dan Enger
loft386!dae
Is it me, or is it him?  It's him, right?  -- SNL
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