Re: [NTLK] Ethernet Cards: 2 or 3 Questions

From: Alex Santos 100MB Neostrada Mail (izabella.misiewiczsantos_at_neostrada.pl)
Date: Thu Aug 12 2004 - 14:09:47 PDT


That is VERY interesting. I have not run across that analogy yet on the
Newton FAQ sites, it would make a nice add on to the list.

On Aug 12, 2004, at 10:01 PM, Victor Rehorst wrote:

> Yes. Here's how to read 3Com model numbers:
>
> 3CCE589ET
>
> Char 1-2: 3Com
> Char 3: C = cable, X = XJack
> Char 4: E = ethernet
> Char 5-7: main model number of card (chipset model number)
> Char 8: Revision letter of card (A, B, C, D, E, etc)
> Char 9: T = twisted-pair cable
>
> So any 3C_E589__ type card is OK with the Newton.

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