Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter

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From: Mark T. Dornfeld
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 13:11

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In article <4195@ucsbcsl.ucsb.edu> doug@foxtrot.ccmrc.ucsb.edu 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)

I doubt if both of these Ethernet connectors are active.

Cabletron makes a media adapter that will convert TWP to thinwire. It's not
cheap (est. $400) but it's a pretty handy device.  Check your local
network cabling vendor for cheaper models from other manufacturers.
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CYANTIC Systems                               Facsimile: (416) 234-0477
101 Subway Crescent Suite 2103                Email: mark@cyantic.com

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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!uunet.ca!cyantic!mark
From: mark@cyantic.com (Mark T. Dornfeld)
Subject: Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter
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Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 13:11:29 GMT
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