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From: edm@nwnexus.WA.COM (Ed Morin)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: removing ethernet taps
Keywords: ethernet hardware
Message-ID: <410190452@nwnexus.WA.COM>
Date: 5 Aug 88 15:24:47 GMT
References: <437@mitisft.Convergent.COM>
Reply-To: edm@nwnexus.WA.COM (Ed Morin)
Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc., Seattle, WA
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If the tap is an intrusive type, just get an appropriate barrel connector
to join the two pieces of cable together.

If the tap is the "old" vampire type with the integral, non-removeable head,
then remove the tap and put some electrical tape around the exposed hole (I
would *not* re-use the tap point).

The newer vampire tap heads (made by AMP) are only attached to the transceiver
with two screws.  They are easily removed.  Many transceiver manufacturers
will sell just the tap heads for about $30/each.  (AMP will also sell them to
you.)  Take the plastic cover from the new one (or the old one if you still
have it :-) and put it over the tap head on the cable.  That will protect the
contacts until you wish to use the head again in the future.  Maybe a wiretie
or two to insure that the cover doesn't slide off (tape will leave gum all over
the place).

Just my 2-cents worth!

Ed Morin
Northwest Nexus Inc.
"Public access Un*x for the masses"
edm@nwnexus.wa.com