IPC Networking

From: Dave Woodman <dave_at_naffnet.org.uk>
Date: Sun May 12 14:29:49 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?
>
> John A.

Yes, just swap the pairs in the RJ45 - pins one and two are one pair, and 3
& 6 are the other pair that you need to worry about. This works between two
machines very well indeed.

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    Cheers,

            Dave.
Received on Sun May 12 2002 - 14:29:49 BST