This chapter provides an overview of AppleTalk routing, and specifically
defines these topics:
■ Appletalk Network Elements
■ AppleTalk Protocols
■ About AARP
About AppleTalk AppleTalk is a protocol suite defined by Apple Computer, Inc., for
connecting computers and peripherals, and other devices on a network.
AppleTalk protocols support most of the functions offered by the Open
Standards Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
The AppleTalk protocols work together to provide file and printer sharing,
and different applications such as electronic mail and database access. All
Macintosh computers have Appletalk connectivity options built into them,
making it the de facto standard for Apple computer networks.
AppleTalk
Network
Elements
An AppleTalk network consists of different nodes in groups of networks in
an AppleTalk internet. These nodes can include workstations, routers, and
printers, or services for other computers, or clients.
This section describes the different elements of an AppleTalk internet, which
are as follows:
■ AppleTalk Networks
■ AppleTalk Nodes
■ AppleTalk Zones
■ Seed Routers
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