04.013 How can I set up an Appletalk network for 30 IIgs's using a donated LCII as a server? So far, I can get just 10 IIgs's connected.
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This article is from the Apple II Csa2 FAQ, by Jeff Hurlburt with numerous contributions by others.
04.013 How can I set up an Appletalk network for 30 IIgs's using a donated LCII as a server? So far, I can get just 10 IIgs's connected.
I assume you are using System 7.x File Sharing on the server? If so, you've
just discovered one of its inherent limits. Changing computers will make no
difference.
To be able to have more than ten clients, you will have to run the full
AppleShare server software.
If you use AppleShare version 3.0, the IIgses can even boot over the network
and won't require a local boot disk.
If you use AppleShare 4.0 or later, you lose the network boot capability, but
in theory the Apple IIgses should still be able to use the server (I've never
used anything later than 3.0).
You probably cannot run AppleShare 2.x on an LC III, because it only runs under
Mac System 6.x.
Apart from the number of users, the full AppleShare server adds many useful
features, such as administration tools, potentially acting as a print server,
and faster performance. It ties up more resources on the machine than File
Sharing.
AppleShare is commercial, but you might be able to get hold of a cheap copy of
version 3 from somewhere.
As far as the multiple server option goes: that should work fine. If you have
no need to communicate over the network between the servers, it would be a good
idea to break the network up into separate segments (server and its block of
clients). This will reduce confusion for the users (seeing more than one
server), and will improve network performance.
In particular, note that LocalTalk is only intended to support a maximum of 32
devices per network segment. If you want 30ish or more computers on the same
network, you should be using a router (which physically separates the network
segments).
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