They must be approved by CWRUnet Engineering before connection to the network. Unapproved AppleTalk routers will be disconnected from the network without notice. Any AppleTalk router offering incorrect configuration information may be disconnected from the network without prior notice. Both of these rules are necessary because of the potential for interference with network operation. Any Appletalk device can be configured to belong to any zone.
Zones exist solely to make it easier to find devices on the network.
This zone is very cluttered. Additional zones can be created based on established need. There must be an established need for the zone in the form of a large number of AppleTalk-connected devices for that group. In general, the group should have at least 15 AppleTalk servers and printers before requesting a zone. If an existing zone is applicable to the group, that zone must be overcrowded.