Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter

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From: David Lemson
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 02:48

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doug@foxtrot.ccmrc.ucsb.edu (Douglas Scott) writes:

>Is it possible to use a NeXT to convert a twisted-pair ethernet connection to  
>the other format (I forget its name) via the following hookup:

>==================>  NeXT  ---------------------->  machine with BNC connector
>(twisted pair in)         (out from BNC connector)
>                          (terminated correctly of course)

It says all over the place in manuals and NeXTAnswers that it is
impossible to configure both the twisted pair and thin ethernet
ports at the same time.  (They apparently share the same hardware
inside, etc.)
-- 
David Lemson                                                 (217) 244-1205
University of Illinois NeXT Campus Consultant  / CCSO NeXT Lab System Admin
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Subject: Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter
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