Basically you're asking if Ethernet can be connected to FDDI. Sure, if you have a hub that has Ethernet connections (10Base2/5/10/100) with a FDDI uplink. I seem to remember that Cabletron (now Enterasys) used to have a switch with this possibility (I think it was a 2200 or 2400 series).
That answers the "How?" now for the "Why?". Since these are two different framing types (Ethernet and FDDI) you need a bridge. FDDI's frame size is much larger than Ethernet and therefore a bridge is needed to be able to interpret between the different frame sizes. I don't believe Cisco sells a device with these specific interface types in one box. Could be wrong, but...The Cabletron box used to cost about $2500 list for this solution. Could be worth a call to Portland. ccie1ab -----Original Message----- From: Charles Mao [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 1:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Can 10Base2/5 be connected with FDDI ? [7:27352] Can 10Base2/5 be connected with FDDI ? If yes, how ? If no, why ? Thank you. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=27363&t=27352 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
