Mac128
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I've seen this Tops repeater before, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170532417443
But this is the first I have seen of this Tops Flashbox (I think), http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170532390654
770Kbps on an AppleTalk network! Wow! Now why wouldn't Apple implement this themselves? Seems like a strong selling point.
On a side note, I love ebay sellers who not only charge reasonable starting prices (letting the market set the value), and know when to use the word rare, but also have real knowledge about what they are selling and don't just copy and paste content from Wikipedia.
But this is the first I have seen of this Tops Flashbox (I think), http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170532390654
770Kbps on an AppleTalk network! Wow! Now why wouldn't Apple implement this themselves? Seems like a strong selling point.
On a side note, I love ebay sellers who not only charge reasonable starting prices (letting the market set the value), and know when to use the word rare, but also have real knowledge about what they are selling and don't just copy and paste content from Wikipedia.
TOPS FlashBox was used to easily and inexpensively improve AppleTalk Network performance.
Included in Box:
TOPS FlashBox
AC Adaptor
TOPS FlashBox Installation Guide
1 TOPS FlashBox Software Floppy Disk
1 FlashBox Cable with 2 pieces of Velcro
Requirements:
Computer: DB-9 version: Macintosh 512kE
DIN-8 version: Macintosh Plus, Macintosh SE and Macintosh II
System: System 4.1 and Finder 5.5 or higher (MultiFinder compatible)
Hardware: One TOPS TeleConnector or compatible DIN-8 network connector.
(DB-9 connector required for DB-9 version)
Cabling: Standard telephone cabling or Apple LocalTalk
Protocols: FlashBox is compatible with all AppleTalk standard protocols. Standard AppleTalk (230 Kbps) and FlashTalk (770 Kbps) transmission rates are supported.
A Bit of History On TOPS FlashBox:
Most people wouldn’t change things about their AppleTalk network except to make it faster. Now you can do that easily and inexpensively with FlashBox by Sun Microsystems Inc.
Simply plug FashBox into the back of any networked Macintosh and in a flash information will speed along your existing twisted pair cabling (such as Apple’s LocalTalk or regular wire) at the FlashTalk speed of 770Kbps up to three times the AppleTalk data rate.
What’s more FlashBox is only $189 per node and can be installed on only those Macs you want.
And because FlashBox can communicate at both FlashTalk and AppleTalk rates, it will automatically select the right speed to talk to any other Mac, PC, LaserWriter or peripheral on your network.
In fact you don’t even need to be running, TOPS-FlashBox can also quicken the pace of AppleShare, InBox and multi-user applications. And networked PC’s equipped with a FlashTalk compatible card (such as the TOPS FlashCard) can talk with Macs at FlashTalk Speed
Only FlashBox can make AppleTalk faster without putting you through major changes