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From: rhp@INEL.GOV (Robert Powell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Connecting a NeXT to twisted-pair
Keywords: NeXT ethernet thin-net thick-net twisted-pair
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Date: 12 Dec 89 16:19:26 GMT
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Our NeXTs arrived last Monday, so far our expectations have been exceeded.
However, the real test will come when we start developing software on them.
Our biggest problem right now is connecting our cubes to our ethernet.  It
is a problem because our building is only wired with twisted-pair thick-net
ethernet.  Our networking people tell me that I need a thick-net to thin-net
bridge or repeater, at a cost of around $2,600!  Has anyone else out there
done this type of connection?  If so, how did you do it and how much did you
pay?  Please note:  Our building is wired with TWISTED-PAIR thick-net, not
coaxial thick-net.  I would much rather use $2,600 towards memory, Frame, and
other useful things.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bob

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