Not to mention that a TR card goes through a lobe test before attempting insertion into the ring. The lobe test is effectively a loopback at the MAU, a crossover cannot do this. rgds Marc
Priscilla Oppenheimer wrote: > > ha wrote: > > > > hi > > can 2 token ring interface direct connected with a crcoss > > cable.i've > > carefully read the pinout at CCO and make sure it's right,but > > it did not > > work. > > must i buy a MAU to let them work correctly? > > thanks for your help > > Token Ring uses an "active repeater," i.e. a MAU. A NIC sends to its > downstream neighbor and receives from its upstream neighbor. For this to > happen, a relay, i.e. a MAU, must relay the bits. A MAU is basically a set > of relays. > > Well, that's a convoluted way to say you need a MAU. You can probably get > one really cheap on e-Bay. > > Priscilla Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=62003&t=61954 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
