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Re: Saturn was: RE: IP sharing devices...

From: Pete <speed_at_advcomm.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 11:30:30 +1300 (NZDT)
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.05.10103071128270.23102-100000@wilma.advcomm>

> "Knows nothing and caring nothing about the IP layer or addresses" is
> inaccurate. The boxes are not routers nor NATs, but they do know and
> care about IP stuff. They filter out ARP responses and packets not from
> the designated IP address, broadcasts and non-IP packets.

And therefore don't provide Appletalk support between Saturn customers ?

Oh well, it was worth a try :)

Can anyone confirm if Saturn 'charge[1]' for IP traffic between Saturn
subscribers (ie national only or saturn only traffic)

Rgds,
Pete

[1] Charge as in charge you for it, or it comes off your monthly allowance.

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