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Token Ring does require a MAU. You can skip a hub with Ethernet, and then only with a crossover cable. I believe token ring requires some of the electronics in the MAU to exchange the token from machine to machine. You may want to call your local used computer parts vendor. I'm sure that used token ring hubs are becoming more and more available as companies are switching to Ethernet and fast Ethernet. David Boring Systems Engineer MCI Systemhouse Direct: (562) 809-5460 E-mail: dboring@shl.com >-----Original Message----- >Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:09:28 -0500 >From: PaulMmn <PaulMmn@ix.netcom.com> >Subject: Re: Connecting 2 AS400's > >>We've acquired 2 AS400's, and each have a token ring card. >> >>So what's the problem you may ask... >>Well, we don't use token ring (don't even have a LAN yet..). >> >>So I'd like to know what is the minimum cost method of linking these two >>beasts together. Someone said I'd need a HUB, but didn't specify what type >>(and the catalogues have all sorts - with prices to match <g> ). >> >> >>Thanks, >> >>Stephen Hunt > > >Unless I'm overlooking something, I think you could simply plug those 2 big >square Token Ring connectors together, configure the lines, and away you >go! You can even get a Token Ring to Token Ring cable as an extension if >they're more than 10' apart. > >Of course, if you even -think- about adding a 3rd device, you'll need a hub >of some sort. > >- --Paul E Musselman >PaulMmn@ix.netcom.com > +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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