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From: keithl@vice.UUCP (Keith Lofstrom)
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Subject: Does anyone make a "Null Modem" Ethernet connector?
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Date: Fri, 14-Nov-86 02:35:45 EST
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Does anyone make a "Null Ethernet Tap" similar in purpose to a null modem
for RS232?  That is, a little box that connects the 802.3 ports of two
machines together, powered by tap current, and SMALL?

Obviously, such a beasty would be complicated by collision detection
and such,  and couldn't be passive, but it should be possible to do
something much smaller/cheaper than a DELNI for this limited purpose.

Any suggestions?   Should I design one (Two Intel 82502s, 6 toroid
transformers, 2 voltage regulators, misc parts)? 

Thanks;
-- 
Keith Lofstrom
MS 59-316, Tektronix, PO 500, Beaverton OR 97077  (503)-627-4052