merlin@hqda-ai.UUCP (David S. Hayes) (02/25/88)
We are rewiring one of the Pentagon data networks. The new network is running ethernet packets on a broadband cable. I want to connect to this. I've been told to get a Sytek 4520 ether modem (acts as the broadband transceiver) and a Sytek 8080 bridge. Has anyone out there used this equipment, particularly the 8080 bridge? How well did it work? Thanks, -- David S. Hayes, The Merlin of Avalon PhoneNet: (202) 694-6900 UUCP: *!uunet!cos!hqda-ai!merlin ARPA: ai01@hios-pent.arpa
ron@topaz.rutgers.edu (Ron Natalie) (03/12/88)
I've no direct experience with Sytek. But I have worked with broadband equipment. I would venture a guess that the Ethermodem looks like a transciever, so you need some sort of router or bridge to connect your local segment. Presumably (though Sytek obviously wants to sell you one of theirs) you can use any manufacturer that strikes your fancy. -Ron
berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu (03/13/88)
If you need a simple repeater or bridge, you should be able to use standard CATV head end equipment (Scientific Atlanta, etc.). Mike Berger Department of Statistics Science, Technology, and Society University of Illinois berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu {ihnp4 | convex | pur-ee}!uiucuxc!clio!berger