LocalTalk PC Card: LAP Driver (11/94)


Is there a driver for the old LocalTalk PC Card now called the PhoneNetTalk PC Card from Farallon that will give my software raw LAP packets? I don't want a DDP interface like ATALK.SYS. The Clarkson packet driver, "localtlk", doesn't do what I want because it has a packet interface that uses ATALK.SYS and gives IP packets. What I need are raw LAP packets.

We haven't seen a driver that has LAP level packets, but there is a source of information available that may help. The APDA document, "LocalTalk PC Card and Driver Preliminary Notes" (APDA part number M7055), describes how to write low-level software to control and communicate with the card. The note contains sample code in C and detailed information about programming.

For specifics on other cards, you'll need to contact the manufacturer. We suggest you contact DayStar Digital, Inc. on the LT200, and Sun Select (formerly Sitka Corp.) about the FlashCard. Also contact Farallon for information on the PhoneNetTalk PC Card.

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Article Change History:
07 Nov 1994 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.
22 Jul 1993 - Updating company names.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012