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Dial-up Access from Windows

Question: We have notebooks running Windows for Workgroups at location A that need to be able to dial up location B and run a DOS application on a PC. We

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Using TCP/IP on AS/400 midrange system

Question: Using TCP/IP on AS/400 midrange system Answer: The AS/400 midrange system with the V3R1 release of its operating system,OS/400, provides a means to implement TCP/IP as a communications protocol.Achieving

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Connecting two nodes without a hub

Question: Is it possible to connect two nodes without a hub? If so, what type of cable do I need? Answer: Yes, it is possible. You need a “cross-over 10BaseT

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Assessing LAN reliability

Question: I need to make a recommendation to a firm. There are upwards of 50 computer controllers and each must be guaranteed of sending at least one message every minute.

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How does Frame Relay compare with X.25?

Question: How does Frame Relay compare with X.25? Answer: X.25 is a packet-switched technology, which implies that data is transmitted inunits called packets. In many ways, X.25 can be considered