[aclug-L] Re: from AUI to RJ45

[Steven Saner <ssaner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To add to this, converting from AUI to 10baseT is more than building a
cable. There are some electronics involved. I'm not sure how complex
it is, and if it would be feasible to build one. If you are an
electronics enthusiast and want to do it just because, then you might
be able to find some schematics and documentation someplace. But if
your goal is simply to save money, get a different network card. That
would likely be cheaper than the AUI adapter. Some of the used
computer sales and stores around are good sources for those things.



On Fri, Jan 05, 2001 at 11:30:36PM -0600, Jeff Vian wrote:
> 
> Yes, a simple adapter can be bought for it. (I probably have one laying
> around).
> 
> adapters are available for either BNC to RJ45 or  for AUI to RJ45.
> but it would be simpler and much cheaper to just get the new NIC instead
>  so you have less hardware and such)
> 
> If you want an older card I have several NE2000 clones (ISA bus) that work
> readily for your purpose.
> All are RJ45, and I will let you have them for $5 each.
> 
> The only thing you would need to know is the IRQ and I/O address since they
> are not plug & play.  But then neither is the NE1000 you already have.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jared Falvo <luposian@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <aclug-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 10:59 PM
> Subject: [aclug-L] from AUI to RJ45
> 
> 
> > Can this be done easily without much expense?  Can I build the adapter
> myself?  Is AUI simply a connector type and not a networking protocol or
> such?
> >
> > I have an 8-bit ISA networking card (Novell Anthem NE1000) with both BNC
> and AUI connectors.  I need a 10BASE-T connector (RJ45) to use for DSL.  I
> figure I might as well see if I can jury-rig this card to work before
> spending $20 or so on a  cheapy PCI network card.
> >
> > Can it be done?  If so, I need schematics so I can build the converting
> cable myself...
> >
> > Jared
> >
> >
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