Original Question:
> We recently subnetted our network into two subnets using a Sparc 1+ with
> two ethernet ports. It seemed to be working OK till we decided to do
> development work on PC's also.
>
> These PC's are running Windows for Workgroup and sitting on the same
> ethernet segment as our Sun's..... Now PC's on one net cannot talk/see
> PC's on the other net.
>
> Q: Is there some way of making the Router-Sun to understand the NETBIOS
> packets and bridge them. OR will i need to buy a dedicated bridge
> to replace this Sun.
>
SUMMARY: NO, it is not possible to route NETBEUI packets and Buying a
a Dedicated bridge is the solution.
Microsoft also offers a TCP/IP wrapper but I do not have too
much information on it.
Thanks to all those who responded:
blymn@awadi.com.AU
ebumfr@ebu.ericsson.se
amy.hollander@amp.com
mike_raffety@il.us.swissbank.com
rich_b@oldham.gpsemi.COM
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