Re: [NTLK] Getting my PowerMac 6100 on a LAN (I need a LAN adapter cord, modem, etc)

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Thu Oct 14 2004 - 12:51:35 PDT


On Thu, Oct 14, 2004 at 11:32:06AM -0700, Puckdropper wrote:
> If you run a network over BNC connectors (I forget
> what the topology is called) you can get that adapter
> too.

"Thinnet" aka 10base-2

You don't really wanna see thinknet. (10base-5)

> I only have enough adapters for my Macs, so I can't
> spare any. Just look for the AAUI to ... adapters.
> FYI, RJ45 is standard ethernet, it is essentially a
> big phone connector.

aka "Twisted Pair Ethernet" aka "10base-T"

> Btw, my 6100 is networked on my LAN, so don't let
> anyone tell you its impossible.

It surely can...

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