[net.micro] Ethernet on IBM PC question

allyn@sdcsvax.UUCP (Allyn Fratkin) (12/09/84)

We have an IBM PC/XT running PC/IX that we'd like to connect to our campus
Ethernet network.  

Does anyone know of a good Ethernet board for a PC (also a PC/AT) that
is compatible with the Ethernet on Vaxen and Suns?  

Then comes the hard part (now don't laugh):  Is there any TCP/IP package 
for PC/IX?

Thanks in advance, and if there is enough interest, I'll summarize later.
-- 
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                          U.C. San Diego                    !sdcsvax!allyn

"Generally you don't see that kind of behavior in a major appliance."

rpw3@redwood.UUCP (Rob Warnock) (12/12/84)

+---------------
| Does anyone know of a good Ethernet board for a PC (also a PC/AT) that
| is compatible with the Ethernet on Vaxen and Suns?  
+---------------

Off hand, the only board I know of is from 3Com, which most people
associate with "Thin Ethernet" (RG-58/U or similar with BNC connectors).
But their boards also have a 15-pin connector on them for an external
transceiver, in case you have to connect to standard Ethernet cable.

Rob Warnock
Systems Architecture Consultant

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hlh@security.UUCP (Henry L. Hall) (12/30/84)

in two flavors, one with a transceiver for "thin" cable and one with a
DB-15 connector for an external transceiver.  Has anyone had any experience
with the latter?  Thanks.  Also, I am interested in any TCP/IP protocols
that are available for the PC.  Please specify the OS (i.e. PC DOS, Venix,
etc.)  I will summarize to the net.

	Henry L. Hall

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hlh@security.UUCP (Henry L. Hall) (12/30/84)

My apologies for the chopped line in the first ariticle (no excuse, sir).
My query is directed to the two boards made for the IBM PC by Interlan.

Stephen Carter <SCARTER@RUTGERS> (01/01/85)

	I am also interested in the replies to Henry's questions on the
IBMPC/Ethernet using TCP.

Plus:
	1) The latest apx. prices.
	2) How "friendly" is the software.  Most of initial users will be
	   of the secretary type.  Does it look like Telnet/FTP to the user?

Thanks,

SCarter@Rutgers

geof%SU-SHASTA@imagen.UUCP (01/10/85)

The systems group at MIT has produced an implementation of TCP for the
PC using a 3com card.  It is free, and copyable.  Sources are
available. The package includes documentation, telnet, tftp (a file
transfer protocol) and other protocols.

Call Muriel Webber (617) 253-1000 to order a copy.

Network Research Corporation of Santa Monica, CA also has or soon will
have a TCP for MS-DOS (and other things).  I haven't seen it.