On Sun, 2002-05-12 at 19:29, 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?
>
Yes, but apparently it only works when both adaptors are full-duplex.
Half-duplex mode needs collision-detect circuitry building in (as the
transciever that you are eliminating contains this, and the host
doesn't.) Apparently.
See:
http://mail-index.netbsd.org/port-vax/1999/07/09/0014.html
Alex
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