Farallon StarController: IIGS and IIfx Upgrade Information



Is there a known problem using Macintosh IIfx systems with (older) Farallon's
StarControllers similar to the problem with Apple IIGS systems on networks with
StarControllers?

Do you have the date that StarControllers began shipping with the new PAL, and
what is Farallon's policy regarding upgrading old controllers?

Farallon is aware of a performance loss when using the Macintosh IIfx and the
Apple IIGS with the StarController, part number PN207. This occurs only on
networks with Apple IIGS systems or Macintosh IIfx systems. Networks without
these systems not experience any loss.

According to Farallon, the original StarController has been replaced with the
PhoneNET StarController Series 300. The new product began shipping on April
30, 1990. Among other additions, this new version of the StarController
contains the fix for the Apple IIGS and Macintosh IIfx.

For owners of the older StarController (PN207), chip upgrades (part number
FX207) are available directly from Farallon. For more information, call
Farallon customer service.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012