Description
Status: Previously sold. This listing is preserved as a historical archive and reference only.
If this item becomes available again, it will be listed separately as a new item.
Item Overview
This archived listing documents a Farallon PhoneNET PLUS AppleTalk serial adapter,
a third‑party networking accessory designed to allow older Apple Macintosh computers
to participate in an AppleTalk network using standard telephone wiring.
Farallon’s PhoneNET products were commonly used in small offices, schools,
and home environments during the late 1980s and 1990s as a lower‑cost alternative
to traditional AppleTalk cabling.
Physical Description
- Manufacturer: Farallon Computing
- Product: PhoneNET PLUS AppleTalk Serial Adapter
- Interface: Macintosh serial (LocalTalk / AppleTalk)
- Connectors: RJ‑11 telephone jacks
- Termination: Terminator present on one RJ‑11 port
The adapter appeared physically intact at the time of sale.
No electrical or network testing was performed.
Compatibility Notes
PhoneNET adapters were designed for use with Macintosh systems equipped with
LocalTalk or AppleTalk serial ports.
Compatibility varies depending on Macintosh model, system software,
and network configuration.
Prospective users were advised to verify compatibility with their specific
hardware and Mac OS version prior to use.
For general background on the networking system used by this device, see Apple’s
AppleTalk protocol documentation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppleTalk
Archival & Collector Notes
This adapter was sold as‑is due to its age and collectible nature.
This archived listing is maintained for long‑tail search visibility
and may be useful to collectors, restorers, or researchers documenting
vintage Macintosh networking hardware, AppleTalk deployments,
or period‑correct accessories.
This archived listing is preserved for historical reference and collector research.
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