Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter

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3 total messages Started by Douglas Scott Wed, 15 Apr 1992 23:13

#594

Author: Douglas Scott
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 23:13

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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)

Thanks.

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Douglas Scott                              (805)893-8352
Center for Computer Music Research and Composition
University of California, Santa Barbara
Internet: (NeXTMail ok)   <doug@foxtrot.ccmrc.ucsb.edu>

Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter

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Author: 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.)
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David Lemson                                                 (217) 244-1205
University of Illinois NeXT Campus Consultant  / CCSO NeXT Lab System Admin
Internet : lemson@uiuc.edu                 UUCP :...!uiucuxc!uiucux1!lemson 
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Re: Using a NeXT as an Ethernet converter

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Author: 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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Mark T. Dornfeld                              Voice: (416) 234-9048
CYANTIC Systems                               Facsimile: (416) 234-0477
101 Subway Crescent Suite 2103                Email: mark@cyantic.com

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