AppleTalk (1)
AppleTalk is a protocol suite defined by Apple Computers, Inc. for connecting computers and peripherals, and other devices on a network. All Macintosh computers have AppleTalk connectivity options built into them. AppleTalk services include file sharing, print sharing, and electronic-mail handling.
AppleTalk Network Elements
- Node - addressable device (workstation, printer, router); a node is identified by a unique address that each node selects dynamically at initialization time; the address consists of the node's network number and a unique node number; example: node address 11700.25