[comp.dcom.lans] ArcNet info

wd@infodn.rmi.de (Walter Doerr) (02/01/90)

I am looking for introductory information on ArcNet.

Some points of interest to me:

- what network topology is used (star, bus)?
- what media access method is being used? 
- how does the packet header format look like?
- can ArcNet coexist on the same cable with Ethernet?
- differences/things in common between Ethernet and ArcNet.
- is there an IEEE recommendation for ArcNet?

Some kind of "ArcNet Primer" would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance for any information you have. I will summarize if there
are enough replies.


-Walter