IRTalk

IRTalk is a wireless communication protocol developed by Apple Computer and introduced with the PowerBook 5300 series in August 1995. It uses line-of-sight connections over short distances.

Usage
IRTalk is based on the AppleTalk protocol with file transfer rates up to 230.4 kbps, the same as LocalTalk. It can be managed in classic Mac OS through the Infrared control panel. IRTalk is not supported by Mac OS X.

IRTalk was superseded by IrDA, a faster infrared industry standard protocol that was introduced with the PowerBook 3400c in February 1997. Both infrared systems were eventually replaced by AirPort, starting with the introduction of the iBook in July 1999.

Supported models

 * PowerBook 190
 * PowerBook 1400 series
 * PowerBook 2400c*
 * PowerBook 3400c*
 * PowerBook 5300 series
 * PowerBook G3 (Kanga, Wallstreet, Wallstreet II)*
 * * also supports IrDA

Third party support
Farallon produced an infrared peripheral, called the AirDock, which allows LocalTalk-capable devices without an infrared port to be able to support IRTalk.