IPC Networking

From: Dave Woodman <dave_at_naffnet.org.uk>
Date: Sun May 12 16:05:24 2002

Dave Woodman wrote:

> John Allain wrote:
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> > > 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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> Dave.

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    Dave.
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