IPC Networking

From: Pat Finnegan <pat_at_purdueriots.com>
Date: Sun May 12 14:06:54 2002

On Sun, 12 May 2002, John Allain wrote:

> > All you need is a AUI --> Thinnet (10Base2) or AUI --> 10Bt tranceiver.
>
> I get the impression that two-node 10Bt networking can be done with
> nothing but a crossover cable. (IE the chaining connection on hubs is
> just a crossover) Is this possibly true, using just the cable?

Yup. Normal ethernet cable is straight thru - data pins are 1/2, 3/6
(those are pairs). To get a crossover cable, 1->3, 2->6, 3->1, 6->2 on
each end. The numbering is done like this (looking at the plug as if we
were the jack the plug is about to go into:
     _
 ___//___
| |
|________|
||||||||||
 12345678

-- Pat
Received on Sun May 12 2002 - 14:06:54 BST